14451 Middle Gulf Dr., Sanibel, Florida 33957, US
(239) 472-4151
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About Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Located on sunny, peaceful Sanibel Island, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is a pleasant retreat in Southwest Florida. A selection of one- and two-bedroom units ensure a comfortable stay for couples and families, with the beach just steps away at all times. Visiting golfers can play at the nearby Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, and boaters can rent and charter from the Port Sanibel Marina.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★
Acres15
Year Opened1974
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Reviews

4.2
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Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Very pretty course, lots of water and lots birds!

This very pretty course was fully booked when we played, but we started right on time and finished in just over four hours. There's water everywhere, some tight lies and lots of beautiful birds on almost every hole. The back nine is a bit more spacious, with fewer houses and an even more "natural" feeling. The clubhouse restaurant has limited evening hours, so check before teeing off if you're thinking of grabbing a quick drink or bite to eat after your round. This is a pricey round of golf, even with the Golf Now discount; but all three of us were glad to have played it.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course is overpriced

Course is very, very short. Water aplenty, but not punitive. Greens have lots of slope. If you're not under the hole, likely three putt. The condition of the course and its shortness make it very overpriced..

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play this course while vacationing on Sanibel Island!

The Dunes golf course is a must for golfers visiting Sanibel Island. Bring plenty of balls as water comes into play on a majority of the holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Not a bad Experience

Course is very playable but feels extremely cramped, architect should've given himself more land to work with. The middle holes on the back 9 are nice, lots of wildlife, very alive.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice course on sanibel island with a lot of water and great nature

Challaging course for men, for ladies a bit too easy especially for long hitters. Card with on board GPS in the cart for easy review of distances and course lay up. Lot of nature around. Greens have been fast and moderate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved the course, play from the tips for a great challenge.

Loved the course, play from the tips if you want a great challenge since it's not a real long course. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. We were on vacation in the Tampa area and made the drive to play. It was our favorite non-private course in the area. Beautiful scenery, cart, GPS, service all top rate!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A tight front nine, loads of water a great test of golf

A great challenge of golf on a very windy day, at times gusting over 25mph. The course was on the whole in excellent condition, however some of the greens were starting to show their under belly, plenty of spike marks by uncaring players up front . But overall my two playing partners and I enjoyed the round , the kindness, attentive staff and will certainly return again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great experience, a lot of water!

It's more a lake than a golf course :-) ! But overall it is very women friendly - for male players it is very challenging and can be ball consuming! We saw 2 alligators! Although the yardage seems to be short, it is not a course that is easy to play.
Other than that, being used to European courses, I wouldn't really need an E-cart for the first nine, because at the end of a green starts the next T-box. Unfortunately, the clubhouse closed at 2 pm (summer schedule).

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Th

The course was in good shape considering the time of year and the amount of rain it has received. A little muddy at first but dried out as the round progressed. Some holes difficult to see any direction of the fairway from the black tees. All in all, one of the best we played in the Naples/Ft Myers area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tight water lined course

Being from a rather arid region, this course provided a challenge due to all the water hazards. Of course, the hazards wouldn't be such a problem if I could hit it straight. If you can't, you need to bring a lot of balls as you will lose them. Fun track and the back nine is very pretty where it runs along the lagoon. Course was well maintained and the staff was friendly. Club house looked nice too!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Had a great time, can't wait to go back
Beautiful day on the Island

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

VERY NICE

WE PLAYED HERE WITH A GOLF NOW HOT DEAL SO IT WAS A GREAT PRICE. THE COURSE IS A PAR 70 AND ABOUT 5500 YDS FROM THE TIPS.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lady friendly course

My husband and I played this course. The tees were challenging for him and allowed it to be a little friendly to the ladies. We enjoyed the course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

The course overall was really nice. We saw a alligator on the 10th fairway lake. First time we experienced the aqua-range, pretty cool shooting range balls in the water. The course was in great shape other than being wet. If your on your game, should be no problem to shoot a great score.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty course

The course is tricky but not long. Tee off with a hybrid or iron on many par 4's. The only negative was the practice range. The floating balls are not realistic and 8 dollars for a small bucket is too much. Ice in the cart cooler is nice and we only paid 19 dollars to play 18. We lost about a dozen balls for two players. Bring lots of balls. Lots of drinking water on the course. A few holes on the back are gassey. Overall nice!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Island Golf

Nice Club. Recently punched greens still good. Course in great condition. Short but plenty of challenge especially on an August afternoon. Will return.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very challenging but FUN COURSE!

Super Friendly Pro Shop Staff !! I will play this again

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout with nice views.

The course was short with big greens. Water did come into play on all the holes but there was room to miss. The greens just have been aerated so I not sure how they roll.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great looking course

This course was quite tough with the amount of water that is in play, especially when you can't see it beyond a bunker, but very fun none the less. Course looks pretty with the water and the residential feel to it. The course was maintained well, but the greens played a bit oddly with the little bit of sand on them, but not that bad at all. Staff was very friendly. Overall very nice course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Silly target golf

I had high expectations of this course, while it was well conditioned it is a silly course that requires 5 iron lay ups, overall disappointed with the design.

Sanibel is not for golfers if this is the island's best. Keep your expectations low and bring lots of balls.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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