Hotel Sundial Beach Resort & Spa (Sanibel Island, USA)

Guests were thrilled to be able to walk right out on to the white sand beaches. Not only were the views stunning, but the resort made it easy to enjoy a variety of water activities, with kayak and paddle board rentals, beach cabana service, and staff that were helpful with recommendations of fishing carters, dolphin tours, and more.

For many guests this was the perfect spot for a family vacation, with several making it an annual tradition. The two and three-bedroom suites make it easy for everyone to sleep comfortably and allow mom and dad to have a private bedroom. With resort amenities like volley ball and tennis courts, five heated swimming pools, and tiki bars, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

Nearly everyone who ate at the resort's restaurant agreed that the food there is outstanding. Their cola marinated steak and the burger topped with jalapeño poppers received particularly rave reviews.

Many guests complained that the resort is getting a bit tired. They found small, primarily cosmetic issues with the rooms and common areas, such as peeling paint on the cabinets, flat pillows, frayed carpets, and cracks near the ceilings. They also felt that some of the furnishing and décor were dated.

Though most admitted this is a common occurrence in the tropical area, a few guests were bothered by the number of bugs like no-see-ums flying about the resort. Several complained that the bugs would fly in every time they opened the door to their room.

While most guests were perfectly happy with the accommodations, a fair number felt that the resort charged too much for the quality and amenities of the resort. They expressed that they wished it had either been a little bit nicer, or cost a bit less.