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Kona Kai Motel

1539 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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Kona Kai Motel
Ranked #11 of 30 hotels in Sanibel Island
4.5 of 5 stars 187 Reviews
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Germany
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Being our first time visiting Sanibel island, we were very impressed with the atmosphere, the beaches the restaurants and the laid back atmosphere here. It is refreshing to know that the gulf coast of Florida is not entirely plastered over with high-rises. We stayed here for three days during the high-season of early March. The grounds - dotted with walkways... More

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Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Great place to stay very clean friendly good location,Clean pool nice decked area.nice eating places close by.Some of the best beaches in Florida shell collectors dream on Sanibell and Captiva Island don't miss the The Bubble Room on Captiva. More

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Madison
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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My girlfriend and I were on the tail end of our journey around the coasts of Florida-from West Palm-down to the keys-on up the gulf side where we landed at Kona Kai/Sannibel (our last night). If only we had budgetted more time for Sannibel and the Kona Kai Motel. We were treated like old friends, from the moment we called... More

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Sycamore, Illinois
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
3
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Our vacation at the Kona Kai has sadly just ended but we will cherish our memories for a long long time. We visited with our two teenagers and stayed in one of the accommodations called a suite. We had a bedroom with 2 queen beds, a living room, and a kitchen. We found our suite to be clean, well equipped,... More

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seattle
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
3
people found this review helpful

This lovely motel is a welcoming respite on the Island of Sanibel. The Hawaiian tropical theme, lovely lush gardens, perfect pool & bbq area, and graciousness of the hosts Lynny & Brenda made my stay relaxing and memorable. The rooms are simple, clean, and welcoming. i'll be back! More

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philadelphia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We had a great time on our first visit to Kona Kai. We stayed in a suite, which was very room for the 3 of us (2 adults, 1 child). The grounds are beautiful. Even though it is on the main road, we could not hear road noise in our rooms or on the porch. The rooms are set back... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We only stayed 1 night at the Kona Kai Motel, but I guess first impression is usually the right one... The Manager Brenda is really sweet and extremely helpful. And at first glance the place looked nice; small cottages situated around a pool and BBQ area. But our room was not OK. It was very shabby to say the least,... More

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bellaluck, Manager at Kona Kai Motel, responded to this review
3 April 2012

Dear Mai C, Thank you for your kind words about me and my interactions with my guests. I wish I had been approached about your dissatisfaction with your accommodation. I would never hesitate to move a guest to another room if asked. The Kona Kai was purchased by new owners less than two years ago. Lenny and I were hired... More

Holley, NY
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
96 helpful votes 96 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We would like to keep secret what we have discovered at Kona Kai. We don't want EVERYONE to know what a great place this is to stay on Sanibel..First of all, the location is perfectly in the middle for shopping, beaching, eating, and biking. We have stayed at Kona Kai twice before, but this visit was the best due to... More

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Chicago, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

i was aghast at the review I read by Nana G when I went online today to book my annual stay at the Kona Kai. My family and I have been vacationing on Sanibel/Captive for the past 20 years. We had always stayed at the larger resorts but a couple years ago decided to try the Kona Kai at the... More

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Maple Park, IL
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

WOW. What a wonderful place to stay. It's in a central location of Sanibel with everything within biking distance and several things within walking distance. Brenda & Lenny ? I can't say enough nice things about them. Two of the nicest people I've ever met. The room was great. Very quaint, quiet and romantic. Though not directly on the beach,... More

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Address: 1539 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Price range (per night):* 72 AUD - 133 AUD

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