Sanibel Island, located on the west coast of Florida, has white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and an array of pastel seashells. The city is a well-known tourist destination for families. Many families with children visit the city for the shelling beaches and the numerous water sports. Resorts are located in Sanibel Island, including a few with kid's clubs and activities to keep the little ones busy.
Sundial Beach & Golf Resort is located directly on the beach and features one-, two- and three-bedroom condominium suites with screen balconies. Children will enjoy the five heated pools, bike rentals, game room, boogie board rentals and shelling on the beach. Other hotel amenities include a fitness center, business center, tennis courts, convenience store and an on site restaurant. Kids can also visit the on site Environmental Coastal Observatory Center, which features a hermit crab petting zoo, 450-gallon touch tank, 180-gallon aquarium and an endangered species exhibit. Each guest room has cable TV, a fully equipped kitchen, wireless Internet and an in-room safe. Beaches Bar & Grill is located at this resort and serves breakfast. Croc's Poolside Bar & Grill serves lunch and dinner, and features a kids' menu.
Sundial Beach & Golf Resort
1451 Middle Gulf Dr.
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
866-565-5093
sundialresort.com
Casa Ybel is another family fun resort located in Sanibel Island. The resort features the Casa Kid's Club for children ages four to 11. The kid's club offer activities, such as sand dollar painting, making tie-dye T-shirts, lizard hunts, story time and other crafts. Other hotel amenities include a kiddie pool, tennis courts, bicycle rentals, babysitting services and an on-site restaurant. Each guest room features a fully equipped kitchen, living area, sleeper sofa, cable TV and a screened in balcony. Thistle Lodge, a steak and seafood restaurant, is also located at this resort. Coconuts Poolside Cafe and Bar is located poolside and serves frozen drinks, burgers and salads.
Casa Ybel Resort
2255 West Gulf Dr.
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
239-472-3145
casaybelresort.com
South Seas Island Resort is a kid-friendly resort that is located just 13 miles from Sanibel Island. A kid's club is available to children ages four to 11 and offers an array of activities. Activities for children include a game room, making crafts, painting coconuts, going fishing at the T-Dock and creating picture frames. For an additional fee, kids can enjoy a "Kids Night Out," which includes supervised activities and dinner. H2WHOA is an on site water park featuring water slides, a kiddie pool and zero entry pool. Other amenities include a fitness center, tennis courts and two main pools. Guest rooms feature microwaves, refrigerator, cable TV, a balcony and coffee maker. On site eateries include The Pointe restaurant, which features a Caribbean grill menu and Scoops & Slices offers ice cream, pizza and candy.
South Seas Island Resort
5400 Plantation Rd.
Captiva Island, FL 33924
866-565-5089
southseas.com
