Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

The perfect venue for an unforgettable wedding reception! The service from the start of wedding planning process to the end of the wedding reception was outstanding. Tiffany and Jim held our hands, listened to us, were extra patience with our requests, and provided awesome advice to make the wedding reception better for our daughter and her fiancé. They have a variety of affordable wedding reception packages with lots of flexible features that allowed us to customize the wedding to our liking. The high quality meals served were uniquely presented and delicious! We felt like we were eating at 5 star restaurant! Kudos to the Sundial chef and his team! Besides the fantastic service from start to finish, the ocean views from the reception rooms and outdoor terrace overlooking the pool are breathtaking.. A must see! Absolutely beautiful! We highly recommend the Sundial Beach Resort Spa for any special occasion and especially a wedding!

I struggle to find the words to describe how perfect our event at Sundial was. We had our wedding reception on Turtle Beach and danced the night away under the stars (and FULL super moon!) with our closest family & friends - it was truly magical. We own a little condo on the island and knew/loved Sundial well before Hurriane Ian. They were among the first to rebuild after the hurricane and led the charge of island recovery, which was so inspiring. They are building back even better than before - the property looks incredible. Our wedding celebration was everything we hoped for and more. We are so grateful for the Sundial crew for hanging in there with us, even through mutliple hurricanes. Everything was absolutely perfect - the food, the venue, and the staff. We will never forget it all.

We had the most incredible wedding at the Sundial on 10/27/24! Jim and Tiffany were incredible at communication and making sure our day was just perfect. We toured the venue with Jim in late 23 when they were still in the rebuilding stages from Ian. Jim/Tiffany throughout 24 kept us in the loop on updates and as things started to progress shared pictures and set up a tasting. They chatted with us around our priorities and really work with us to make sure all was perfect. The staff at the Sundial went above and beyond the day of to make our guests feel welcome and make sure all ran smoothly. We had around 65 guests with our ceremony on the Sundial Turtle beach, cocktail hour on the terrace and our reception in the Sundial reception area. I couldn't recommend them enough. It truly was a dream come true and a spectacular day. Thanks so much Sundial!

Tiffany and the entire Sundial team were AMAZING!! They truly cared about what was important to us and did everything to make sure it happened. They were so easy to work with and their efforts always showed. They made our wedding happen 1 week after a Hurricane! I was so nervous we would have to move it to another location- but they pulled it off and made it happen! We are forever grateful. They have high standards that matched ours and made for a dreamy wedding. You don't want to pass up this Venue!! We will forever visit their resort and continue to make lifetime memories.

Sundial is such a gorgeous venue and Jim our point of contact there was amazing! Unfortunately, the venue is still under a lot of construction from the hurricane back in 2022 and probably will not be fully finished for quite a few more months. While we had a beautiful day, we had to stay very on top of the venue to come through with what they had promised about things being finished all the way up until the rehearsal dinner, which is where we learned many things that were promised were not available still. Another note would be to bring bug spray!!! The sand bugs are so so bad on Sanibel after all the new sand was brought on and our guests were so eaten up with hundreds of bites days after many had to result to Benadryl regimens to feel any relief. On a more positive note the Lace Murex Lawn was gorgeous for our reception and Sheldon's food is AMAZING! The food and service was more than we ever could've asked for day of. So though there were many hiccups along the way the day was absolutely gorgeous with what we had and Jim was awesome throughout the entire process trying to accommodate us any way he could.

We had such a great experience hosting our wedding at Sundial. Not only did our guests have a great time at the wedding but we were so pleased with the experience of the planning and execution of the wedding. We had the pleasure of working with Francesca as our Catering Sales Manager and she was so responsive and supportive throughout the entire process. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious. The wedding reception area was beyond perfect as we were tucked between beautiful palm trees. We couldn't have been happier.

Our wedding was on May 14th, 2022 this year and it was the most beautiful day we could have ever asked for and received. Our wedding coordinators Tracy and Francesca at the Sundial Beach Resort and Spa were both wonderful throughout this whole journey of helping us plan our perfect day! We started planning at the beginning of 2020 and our wedding date was originally for May of 2021 but we had to postpone because of Covid. Tracy was nothing but wonderful throughout the whole process and making sure everything transitioned to the following year. We met with Tracy several times throughout the process and since we live in Ohio and our wedding was in Florida she made the process very easy by email and phone since we couldn't always meet in person. She was super helpful getting me in contact with Annie the manager of the salon to setup my makeup and hair trials and also getting us in contact with the baker to do cake samples for our wedding cake. Once our wedding day got closer we got to meet Francesca who also coordinates weddings at the Sundial, since ours was postponed there was another wedding on our new date so Tracy was overseeing that one and Francesca would be over ours. Leading up to our final days Francesca was wonderful getting everything in line and coordinated for the big day. She was very organized in getting all the details aligned and I felt very confident with her taking over. When I got the final draft and all the details for the wedding there was some ironing out of the details but all the things I needed fixed or adjusted, Francesca was on top of it and got everything taken care of for me. On our actual wedding day everything ran more smoothly than I could have ever asked for or imagined. Everything from the ceremony, to the cocktail hour, into the reception was just magical and wonderful. The food from the Sundial chief was top notch from the horduvers, the salad, and of course the main entrée's were all mouth watering. Many of my guests have continued to tell me how wonderful the food and staff were that evening. Last the open bar was very worth part of the package and the bartender and staff again did nothing but an amazing job throughout the whole wedding. Also not only having the wedding at Sundail but also staying there was overall a fabulous experience. Our room was very open, comfortable, cozy, and great view of the ocean. On our wedding day Sundial spoiled us with delivering to our room champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, a tote and a card to wish us a wonderful day and I thought that was so sweet of them. The guests that did stay at the resort, I heard nothing but great reviews of their rooms as well and that they all enjoyed the amenities that the resort had to offer. Everyone enjoyed the beach, the multiple pools at the resort, and that the restaurants were very good as well. Overall I would very much recommend Sundial Beach Resort & Spa for a wedding or any other special occasion to someone. They defiantly take care of you here and they do a wonderful job! Special thanks again for everything to Tracy, Francesca, and the whole Sundial Staff, you all work so very hard and it shows!

Sundial was incredible to work with and absolutely went above and beyond for our wedding weekend! We spent 5 days on the resort and had lots of friends and family flying into town. One of the things I loved about the resort was that whether you were there looking to have a good time and party or there with your kiddos, the resort offers so many activities and entertainment regardless of the occasion! A lot of friends were able to turn our wedding weekend into a week long family vacation with their kiddos and had an incredible time! I loved how everything was close by and in walkable distance. Our guests didn't have to rent golf carts to get where they needed to be and were able to locate the spots for all of our wedding activities. Further, working with the Sundial team, especially Francesca and Tony was amazing. Francesca made sure everything went off without a hitch and the reception was setup exactly how I had imagined it would look like. She was super responsive to all of my questions and as we got closer and closer to wedding day, her attentiveness and ability to easy any and all of my concerns allowed me to be completely stress free going into wedding weekend! It felt so good not having to worry or stress about anything! Tony was our bar manger for the whole weekend and was the absolute sweetest! All of our guests loved him! Both Francesca and Tony conducted themselves with the upmost professionalism and were so easy to work with! Our weekend went so smooth that my parents are considering doing their vow renewal at Sundial because of our experience. My husband and I can't wait to go back as Sundial will always remain a very special place to us!

All of our wedding dreams came true at the Sundial Beach and Resort. And I’m not an easy person to please but thanks to Francesca and her amazing team. They made our special day unbelievable. The chef was so accommodating and his wait staff was on point from the beginning. Food was so delicious. We could go on and on about that day! Highly recommend them.

Francesca and her team did truly an amazing job with our wedding, from beginning to end! Communication was swift and there was never a time where one of our questions went unanswered. The day was absolutely beautiful and ran so smoothly with the help of the Sundial team! If you are looking for a beautiful venue, I 100% recommend Francesca and her team at Sundial Beach Resort and Spa.

We toured and spoke with multiple wedding venues in the area and ultimately chose to go with the Sundial in large part, because of Francesca Giachetta. She was flexible, consultative, extremely prompt with follow-ups, and just FUN to work with! Day of, Francesca continued to be amazing! Many of our guests commented on how attentive and helpful she was to them. Guests also noted that she had a charismatic energy that was fun to interact with. Future brides - you will love Francesca! The customer service model of the Sundial is exceptional! Every staff member we interacted with, went out of their way to accommodate any request that we had no matter how big or small. We’re so happy with every aspect of our wedding weekend and day!

Our wedding at the Sundial resort was amazing! Everything from the day we started the initial planning to brunch the morning after the wedding went so smoothly and beautifully. Francesca was a huge help…she was always very responsive, helpful, positive and full of great ideas. She made it seem like coordinating weddings at the Sundial was second nature to her! Our entire wedding day, including my hair and makeup services at the spa, the ceremony on the beach, the cocktail hour and the reception went perfectly and I couldn’t have asked for anything more. My only complaint is that I didn’t want the day to end! My husband and I would highly recommend the Sundial Resort and we owe a huge thanks to everyone there who made our wedding events so special!

I highly advise looking at a different venue. The Sundial resort coordinator made a lot of promises & didn’t deliver. Tracy Snyder should never be able to plan another wedding ever. Thank God I personally hired a wedding planner - But the resort used my planner to blame all of the problems we had & has yet to take responsibility. Myself & my bridesmaids were waiting for someone to come and get us before the ceremony - but no one did. We were told we’d get a golf cart ride to the main building. But instead we were getting calls asking where we were, we had to carry our flowers, personal belongings, etc & walk through the parking lot. After that, I can say that thanks to our wedding planner, our ceremony was beautiful, the cocktail hour was nice, & we did get some amazing speeches in the few moments that we were able to enjoy all of the hard work we put into planning the decor. But even though my planner confirmed with Tracy that there would be a back up plan if it rained…and that she’d handle it - it wasn’t handled. Guess what, it rained. The resort will say that they asked myself and my husband if we wanted to move inside, which is not true. I was never approached by the resort. I was approached by my planner. I didn’t want to move inside but I also was not looking at the radar and I did not know what was coming. The resort has a safety team for a reason. It wasn’t safe nor sanitary for our friends and family to sit outside in a downpour. Rather than setting up our backup space with the resort linens, chairs, center pieces etc that I didn’t use - they stood around and did nothing. Then they moved my people to a space that didn’t fit them, with zero linens, zero silverware, and no bar. I paid for an open bar that was not open for at lease an hour, maybe an hour and a half. I had guests going to the main bar and paying for drinks! After I paid $175 per person that included an open bar. The bartender Tony was rude to my guests, complaining about the specialty drinks we selected and sent to the venue weeks in advance. As my people were moving tables and getting chairs, so that they could finally sit down for dinner, no one from the resort was serving my guests water, soda, tea - they had nothing to drink. And then because of the delay the food came out cold. Oh and my cake - my cake was just sitting on a shit table - the cake tower that I borrowed from the venue was left outside with my cake topper. My bridesmaids and family were trying to brave the rain to bring things in to try to make it right. As a result of that, my cousin cut her foot on a vase that she dropped because it was so wet outside and ended up getting 4 stitches at the ER. I paid nearly $40,000 for the entire wedding. Planned every detail down to the color of the flatware and the resort essentially ruined the entire thing due to their lack of planning and disorganization. They had zero compassion for what happened and took no responsibility. Also, i can’t forget to mention that Tracy left before the event was over. They offered me $1,000 off the bill, a free breakfast and a 2 night stay for our anniversary, but then shortly after responded to Google reviews defaming me & my husband, saying things that absolutely weren’t true. All I can say is that I married my best friend and we were surrounded by people who support and love us in the most amazing way possible. Having them, is what will carry us through the sadness we feel because we were treated so poorly by the venue.

We live on the east coast of Florida but my dream was to always have a sunset wedding. So we went in search of our perfect match & we found it at The Sundial. The resort speaks for itself. Right on the beach with chairs & umbrellas provided as well as multiple pools on property. The scenery is beautiful & guest services are great. We had the pleasure of working with Francesca as our wedding event planner. From day 1 she became our friend & was easy to work with as well as talk to. Towards the end I thought I was going to drive her crazy with my 100 questions & concerns but she was able to answer all my questions & resolve my concerns. Day of food tasting came around & the chef was just as hospitable. The food was so amazing that it made it hard what to choose from. My husband & I had a last minute thought of having our rehearsal dinner at the resort & Francesca & her team made it happen. The same day is when I brought all my DIY’s for the day of the wedding as well as favors. The big day is here & we couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather. Our ceremony was on the beach & Francesca made sure our favors were out for our guests to grab. I was able to have a sneak peek of the ballroom before all the guests came in & everything was set up just as I envisioned it. We had such a great time! We made a whole vacation out of it & stayed for 6 days. We can’t wait to come back one day & relax as a married couple & enjoy all the wonderful amenities & beautiful beach!

Our special day was perfect! Francesca prepared and coordinated the day with vendors in detail- from the beach rehearsal & our wedding ceremony, right down to cocktail hour on the private Lace Murex lawn, followed by the beautiful private ballroom with a terrace overlooking the ocean. The Sundial is perfectly set up to have a destination wedding.

I had my wedding at the Sundial resort beach and spa in Sanibel island this past weekend and it was a dream come true. Not only is the resort gorgeous with tons to do but the staff is outstanding. Incredible service from beginning to end. All my guests raved about the food and how much fun they had. Best decision I made for my wedding was deciding to work with Sundial. I worked with Tracy, their director of sales and catering and I truly believe without her my wedding planning process would have been 10 times more stressful. Countless emails between the two of us making sure my day would go seamless and every concern I presented her with was taken care of instantly. These people really aim to please and I will forever be grateful that I chose this location to have my wedding. So many great memories that we'll talk about the rest of our lives. Thank you Tracy and everyone at Sundial! We will definitely be back!

I got married at sundial in November. Planning went great. Everything was great until the day of. I was told there was going to be assistance with turning the light on and getting a few odds and ins put together for the reception. We had none. I only had a few things we needed help with. The wedding coordinator was doing another couples rehearsal 10 minutes before the start of my ceremony. That resulted in my guests having no direction on where to go or what to do to get to the ceremony (which I was told would be done). One of my guests needed a beach wheelchair I was told would be down by the ceremony ready for him. That wasn’t there either. We had to hunt someone down to get it for him. There was no golfcart or anything ready to get me, nor my husband down to the ceremony area which we were told would be done. When it came time for the reception the wedding coordinator was very disrespectful when talking to my grandmother about how the name tags were supposed to be coordinated with what food our guests requested. Which, again, we were not told ahead of time. Regardless I should’ve been the one she talked to. When my husband and the wedding coordinator went in to find a spot for one of my guests she proceeded to say to my husband “you know everyone always talks about how pretty the bride is but you are one of the most handsome grooms we’ve had.”. The food was not executed the way we were told it was going to be. Not to mention my food was cold when I got it. We had also set up the open bar to go until 10:30. The bar staff was going to close it at 9. The bar staff tried to get ahold of her several times about this and there was no response. The wedding coordinator left at about 7. Overall, the planning with her was great. The execution on the day of was not there at all. I didn’t have many requests by any means but the few I had were not done. It was extremely frustrating, stressful, and disappointing. I would absolutely not recommend having your wedding here. The staff was a mess with the exception of a few. Gorgeous venue I just wish the execution was done.

Excellent service, food, venue. Responsive, professional, top-notch. Would highly recommend. Excellent value. Sundial staff made our wedding perfect, exactly what we wanted, magical!

Francesca and the crew at Sun Dial were amazing. Everyone was super helpful and attentive. We couldn't have asked for better support on our special day.

OBSESSED with our wedding at The Sundial. We had to postpone for a full year and during that time we worked with 3 different coordinators. All of them were AMAZING to work with and made sure everything was perfect for our big day. Francesca was our coordinator towards the end and she listened to our needs and concerns, communicated with us often, and she was easy to get ahold of throughout our big day. The resort was beautiful, our guests loved the accommodations, and we loved that once we were there, we didn't have to leave. We were able to have our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all in one location, making travel much easier for our guests. Our guests are still raving about much fun they had and how beautiful everything was!

I got married at the Sundial on 9/24/21. It was stunning and everything I had imagined. My wedding was on the smaller side around 24 people. My ceremony was held on the lawn and overlooked the ocean. We had our reception on the terrace and it was picture perfect. Between the stringy lights and looking out and having the biggest view of the ocean it was surreal. Our bartender was on it and made sure everyone was taken care of throughout the night. The food was delicious everyone really enjoyed it! Tracy and Chandler were the absolute best! Having a destination wedding can be stressful because you really just have the trust the process an hope it all comes together. They made sure my wedding day was perfect and everything I had imagined. I can't thank them enough for making my day so special. My husband and I would highly recommend the Sundial to future brides and grooms!

We got married at The Sundial on 9/20/2021 and it was the most magical, fantastic experience ever!! We had never been to The Sundial or Sanibel before and we checked it out for the first time after seeing it on the internet in May. We automatically knew that it was the place of our dreams! The property is gorgeous.... it was like paradise! The landscaping is beautiful, and the beach is private and there aren't a lot of random people walking around, so we knew it would be perfect for our wedding ceremony! In the months leading up to our big day, Francesca kept in constant contact with me and calmed all my nerves. During our stay, all The Sundial staff was personable, responsive, and professional. We and our guests were so happy with the rooms! They were clean, and pretty. We really loved the full kitchens! The amenities were fantastic! We went kayaking, paddle boarding, played pickle ball, rode bikes, played ping pong and BINGO. We frequented the Tiki Bar for delicious food and Pina Coladas and their special drink "Put the Lime in the Coconut"!!! My bridal party and I went to the Kay Casperson Spa for hair and makeup and Ashley (makeup) and Julia (hair) were phenomenal! They made all of us look like models!!! The set up on the beach for the ceremony was beautiful, and the entire catering team was so accommodating and flexible with every little request we made during the reception. We are already trying to plan our next trip to The Sundial. We just loved it so much, and I think you would too!!!!

We were married at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa last year (2020) and had the most wonderful experience. From the perfect location, planning of the event, and the service and special attention we received, we couldn't have asked for more. The ladies at the Kay Casperson Spa took great care in preparing me, my mother, my daughter and two granddaughters for our special day. Tracy was absolutely amazing. She assisted with planning, answered our many questions, and ensured our packages arrived safely and were kept secure. Our chef created a delicious menu for our reception that received many compliments from our guests. Tony was an outstanding banquet manager & bartender, and never let our cups run dry. They were all such a pleasure to work with. Throughout our stay, the entire resort staff couldn't have been more accommodating. We highly recommend the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa for any of your special events and are looking forward to a repeat visit for our one year anniversary. Thank you all so much for a wonderful experience! Dewey & Julie

My husband and I chose the Sundial sight unseen! We couldn’t have been happier with our choice! For the amount of guests we invited we chose to have our reception in the Sundial ballroom 1 and 2! What we loved about our choice for the ballrooms is that there’s a terrace right outside through the doors from the ballroom! Our wedding coordinator Francesca was amazing to work with! She always responded to emails right away as if we were texting! Francesca would also always be more than willing to send us photos and information to answer all questions! It was a pleasure working with her through our entire wedding planning process! Both Francesca and Chandler were there for my husband and I every step of the way when we arrived to the Sundial for our wedding weekend! Francesca and Chandler are such amazing people to work with! A huge thank you to the two of them and all the staff that was at our wedding!

The Sundial staff made all of our wedding dreams come true. The resort is fun and beautiful, the staff is extremely helpful, the food is great… I could go on. Special shout-out to Tracy for making sure all of our plans came to life. Thank you for an unforgettable wedding weekend! We will be back!

Could not be happier with choosing Sundial for our destination wedding! Francesca, Lavender and the whole Sundial team were amazing to work with and helped make our day more special than we could have imagined. Francesca worked closely with us from states away and with our other vendors to make sure our night ran seamlessly. The walk to the beach and the beach itself were visible to the public, but it was honestly so fun and made us feel special to have so many people rooting for us. From the appetizers to the entree the food was delicious, beyond what you would expect for a wedding dinner, and the service was excellent. If you’re looking for a venue in Sanibel look no further!

Lavender and the team at the Sundial turned our sunset wedding into a dream. Everything was perfectly coordinated and our guest could not stop raving about the service. It made for a very relaxing experience

The Sundial was the perfect choice for my wedding venue. The entire staff was kind and extremely helpful. I had a large wedding with many guests staying at the resort. Sundial accommodated us perfectly. We were able to spend the entire week by the pool, on the beach and enjoying al the amenities. When it came to the wedding festivities, the team at sundial was professional, reliable and easy to work with. If I had any issue or needed anything extra it was resolved promptly. There are many options for ceremony spots, dinner spots and reception areas depending on how large the wedding is. It was beautiful & I would do it all over again! Thank you Sundial!

We got married at Sundial on Nov 28th with a very small COVID wedding (9 people total.) Lavender Yi was our coordinator and she really went above and beyond to put together a perfect experience. She was really patient and helpful in planning everything in only 4 weeks! She helped me through every decision without ever making me feel rushed. I was worried with such a small group, the resort might not be focused on the wedding, especially when I first got there and saw the resort was pretty full for the weekend. Lavender met me when I arrived and walked me through everything. On the day of the wedding, Lavender made us feel that we were the only people at the resort. She was there the whole time to make sure everything went smoothly and everyone was having a great time.

We had our wedding in November 2020 at the Sundial and it was amazing. Our guests raved about the food, as well as the exceptional service that they received during our reception. One of our favorite aspects about the resort was that we were able to hold all of our events outdoors, including our reception and open dancing portion where our guests loved dancing barefoot in the sand under the palm trees and stars. We also found that the resort was great for bringing people together, as all of the events happened onsite and it was easy to meet up at the tiki bar or the main pool to socialize. Lastly, there were a great deal of activities that the resort offers, so we never felt like we had to entertain everyone that traveled and stayed multiple nights for our wedding. If the review above convinced you to inquire about having your wedding at the Sundial, know that you will be in great hands with Lavender Yi (Catering Sales Manager). Lavender was everything we could ask for in a planner/coordinator and more. She was knowledgeable, trustworthy, and responsive, all things that were especially important when planning a destination wedding. Shout out to Lavender - you're the best! The Sundial will forever hold a special place in our hearts, and there is no doubt in our mind we will be returning to vacation with family and friends in the future.

We had our welcome dinner at Sundial and it was amazing! We did a fun taco cantina themed dinner out on Turtle Beach. Lavender was AMAZING to work with. She was incredibly responsive and had our best interests in mind. The food and facilities were great. We highly recommend having an event at Sundial resort and working with Lavender!

Overall, the Sundial Beach Resort and Spa did a fantastic job at hosting our wedding. We could not have asked for more diligent, thorough service and help throughout the entire process. The resort is beautiful, and rooms are very nice and have a diverse selection for different numbers of guests attending your wedding. We had our wedding in the West Lawn and it was beautiful. The lawn has a great view of the water but added privacy from the beach. The reception in the Lace Murex Lawn was also wonderful. Based on our wedding size, we had ample room to eat, dance and socialize in the lawn. Tracey Snyder, the Catering Sales Manager, was very professional, kindhearted and helped us make our wedding day very special and unforgettable. She was very easy to work with and always responded to our inquiries leading up to our wedding. We enjoyed working with her and know you will be in very good hands with Tracey as the main coordinator for your wedding. The banquet team (Tony from Philadelphia and Stacy) were excellent at our reception. They did a great job orchestrating the meals and refreshments throughout the evening. Honestly, they went above and beyond, exceeding our requests. For example, we had a small box under the table for our campaign flutes that we forgot when the reception ended. They made sure to hold onto it in a safe area, contacted us and asked if we needed it back before disposing of it (which was wonderful because we needed it to keep the flutes safe during our flight back home). This is just one simple example of how diligent they were at making the entire process flawless. The staff was also very courteous. Brendon and Tony at the breakfast buffet were very receptive to all our needs. We had a 20-person buffet breakfast and they were on top of everything. We felt like they did excellent work and were very friendly. The staff at the front desk was also very helpful and welcoming. There are certainly many options for wedding venues at Sanibel, Florida. We honestly believe Sundial did a fantastic job and recommend them with no reservations. Further, we believe they will do great work and make your wedding day and overall stay very special.

Sundial Beach Resort and Spa is hands down the best decision we could've made when it came to choosing our wedding venue. We used Lavender Yi as our catering and event manager, and she was absolutely amazing. She made our wedding planning process a breeze, and was available every step of the way to answer any questions or concerns we had (even when we had to postpone our wedding due to COVID-19). On our wedding day she was right there for every moment, and when it came time for rain call and we unfortunately we're expecting to get rained out, Lavender knew our dream was for an outdoor beach wedding, and she made it happen! She was so flexible with moving our event time to avoid the rain, and provided umbrellas for our ceremony and for our reception area. Sundial provided a beautiful beach wedding ceremony setup, as well as reception area on the Lace Murex lawn - everything was stunning! Every employee was so kind and helpful, and our time we spent at the resort before and after the wedding were also nothing short of amazing. We would highly recommend this resort for a wedding, because our wedding was so much more than we ever could have imagined, absolutely PERFECT! We wish we could relive it over and over.

We held our wedding at Sundial this past weekend and the entire event was nothing short of amazing! Our wedding coordinator Tracy was wonderful- from the start of our planning process, through to the day of, she was extremely professional, responsive, and helpful. We had a few last minute changes to our wedding day and Tracy went above and beyond to make sure that everything ran smoothly and that it was the perfect day for us. Her attention to detail, positive personality, and true passion for wedding planning did not go unnoticed. The event and wait staff were wonderful as well- attentive to everything that was going on during our wedding day and providing impeccable service. Everything about the event far exceeded our expectations. Each one of our wedding guests complimented us on how beautiful our wedding day was and how much they enjoyed their stay at Sundial. My husband and I will certainly be returning to Sundial for future vacations, as will many of our friends and family. I highly recommend this venue and thank Sundial for making our wedding day so memorable!

Tracy and everyone at Sundial Beach Resort and Spa did an absolutely AMAZING job helping my husband and I plan our wedding. She helped us with everything and answered all of our questions throughout the months of planning our wedding. We had a beautiful, dream wedding at Sundial and it was the best weekend ever! Highly recommend having your wedding here!

Sundial Beach Resort went above and beyond for our wedding. I worked closely with Tracy the entire time and she couldn’t have been more helpful. The resort staff was always friendly and helpful to all of our guests and it was an amazing place to host our wedding weekend. Thank you Tracy and all of the Sundial Staff for helping make our weekend unforgettable. ETH KCW

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, Tracy, we cannot thank you enough for a once in a life time Wedding experience at Sundial! Everything about the resort gave our guests the destination feel, and even us living in Fort Myers felt as though we were somewhere far far away! With everything being a short walk to the beach, the bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, pools, and volleyball net lended endless amounts of fun for everyone! Not only was all the food, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to die for, but the service was amazing as well. The whole overall persona that Sundial emits cannot be beat! Our wedding could not have been any more gorgeous, with the lights and stairs above us, our guests having a blast dancing in the sand! We could not have asked for a better venue! Literally a once in a life time experience thank cannot be beat! Everyone was so sad to leave! Tracy, you went above and beyond anything I could have asked for and am so very thankful to have had you to coordinate everything at Sundial! Thank you a million times over!

We toured several locations on Sanibel and decided to go with Sundial based on the size, appeal, and comfort knowing Tiffany (Catering Sales Manager) could handle a large wedding. We are from Minnesota but stayed in constant contact with Tiffany which helped us keep our sanity as we prepared for a wedding hundreds of miles away. As the big day approached Tiffany and the resort couldn't have been more accommodating as we were able to ship all our gifts and wedding decorations down a week in advance. Faced with rain leading up to the ceremony Tiffany handled the adversity well and made sure our ceremony would still be as beautiful as we imagined with only a slight delay. The wedding, cocktail hour, reception, and hospitality was incredible. We can not THANK Tiffany enough for coordinating such an amazing day. Sundial and the rest of its staff was great to work with and we would highly recommend having your wedding at this venue if your looking on the island.

We held our daughter's wedding here in Feb 2018. It absolutely exceeded our expectations, and that is saying something! My daughter did all the communications and planning, I had very little contact prior to the event, but what I had was promptly answered, generally within 24-48 hours. The facility and staff were all friendly and helpful. Tiffany was great! We would absolutely recommend Sundial Resort and hope to return in the future.

Ashley and everyone at Sundial Resort were great in helping me plan a wedding from Iowa. The food was delicious, the bartender was awesome, and Ashley was amazing at making it all come together. They truly made my dream wedding a reality.

We had the most incredible wedding weekend at the Sundial Resort & Spa this past weekend!! Tiffany was amazing from the day we toured the venue right through our reception. She was so easy to work with and she went out of her way to make sure every detail was perfect and that my husband and I (and my overly involved parents) were abundantly happy. The grounds at the Sundial are absolutely beautiful and everything was picture perfect from our welcome party on Friday night to our sunset ceremony on the west lawn, our breathtaking cocktail hour on the ballroom balcony and our reception in the ballroom. The food was great both at our event and at the hotel's restaurants. The staff was super friendly and accommodating all weekend and all of our guests had an incredible time and are already talking about going back for another stay at the Sundial. I honestly could not be more pleased and would reccomend the Sundial to anyone looking to have a stress-free and amazing wedding experience!

My husband and I had the wedding that we always dreamed of at the Sundial Beach Resort and Spa. Our wedding coordinator Tiffany was the best! She made sure that every little detail was perfect, that way we could have the wedding of our dreams. She was super easy to talk to and you could really tell that she cares about each of the brides and grooms who choose to get married at Sundial. The Sundial Beach Resort was absolutely beautiful! We had a balcony overlooking the water. We also loved all the activities that there is to do! We played tennis, rode bikes, went paddle boarding and kayaking, and enjoyed the pool and tiki bar. The food was amazing as well. We had lunch at the Turtle's Pool & Beach bar where I would highly recommend the shrimp, crab, spinach & artichoke dip. We also had dinner at the Japanese steakhouse Shima which was fantastic! If your looking to have that beautiful beach wedding then Sundial is the perfect venue!

When planning our destination wedding we were looking for a place where our family and friends could escape and relax, even if it was just for the weekend. Sundial was the perfect place for us because they offer a variety of amenities for EVERY guest including those that aren’t necessarily “beach people,” which was an important aspect for us. Guests are able to rent bikes to explore the island, kayak, paddleboard, hit the gym, activities for those of all ages, table tennis, foosball, or simply relax by the pool and/or beach. The resort is an oasis, and our pictures turned out absolutely gorgeous. Having our wedding at Sundial was the best decision I/we made about our wedding! Tiffany (the wedding and catering manager/coordinator) was so easy to work with. She was very prompt in answering my unending questions and emails, and always ensured I had all the information I needed. Up to the last detail (and things I didn't even think about) she made sure everything went smoothly and exactly as I had envisioned and wanted. Tiffany and the Sundial team also provided a list of suggested vendors, which made planning a wedding from home much easier, and we could not have been happier with those that we selected. Our friends and family are still raving about how much they enjoyed their stay at Sundial and we cannot wait to go back!

We just had the best experience getting married at Sundial. The most stand out things for us were: 1. Event Manager: Tiffany was awesome!!! She was responsive, accommodating, and was happy to lend her expertise whenever we needed it. She was in touch with us through out the planning process, however-during our rehearsal and the day of our wedding-she was there to walk us through what to do, where to go, and made sure that everything went as planned for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception without missing a beat. We are so thankful to her! 2. Resort Staff: Aside from Tiffany, the resort staff is very friendly and professional. Everyone from the front desk associates, the wait staff, safety, and cleaning crew were incredibly friendly to me and our guests. They went above and beyond to be helpful both in helping us with the wedding as well as ensuring we enjoyed our stay as resort guests. 3. Food!: They were very accommodating and let us heavily customize our menu. Our guests raved about the food (and honestly, wedding food is usually nothing to write home about). Because we live states away, we went in without a tasting-and were blown away by the flavor and quality. It was beyond our expectations and I have never heard so many wedding guests compliment the food. 4. Resort Rooms/Amenities: The multiple options of condos offered at Sundial are perfect for families and friends to share if they chose. We had quite a few family members stay for a week surrounding our wedding and they raved at how happy they were with the facilities and ease of everything being in one spot. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and had all the necessities. The pool area/tiki bar is a fun spot to hang out and you are steps away from the beach. Our family and friends-ranging from age 1 to 86--all had a blast. 5. The beach/view: Sundial sits right on the beach, offering views that cannot be beat. The floor to ceiling windows and balconies facing the beach and gulf the resort offers are the best backdrop/wedding decoration you could ask for. There is honestly not one thing either of us would change about our experience at Sundial. Just for comparison, we looked at Casa Y Bell and Tween Waters as well as the Dunes going into our planning process. We have no doubt we ended up picking the best location for us and our guests.

A spectacular and professional job all the way around. Tiffany went above and beyond to make sure my ( many ) questions were answered! This is a beautiful resort , outstanding amenities, and fantastic people.

We really enjoyed our wedding at Sundial, and have heard great comments from family and friends as well.The food was amazing from our cocktail hour hor d'oeuvres to entrees to the late night apps. Our cake from LadyCakes which was part of our package was so good. Many guests said it was the best cake they had had, so thank you Bess from LadyCakes and even bigger thanks to Tiffany at Sundial for introducing us to them. Tiffany O., the Wedding Coordinator, is great! Our planning had a small hurdle of a very strong Hurricane hitting the area, however Tiffany kept us on track! She is so sweet and accomodating, as well as so helpful in all the many questions I had to ask. She called almost 48 hours with a style recommendation that ended up looking great and made sure all our other details did too (from hand tying the bows on our chairs herself acccepting nothing but perfection!). There were a few hiccups with our room block which Tiffany had nothing to control, but immediately offered what she could do to help. Such a great time! Thank you Tiffany, the staff and Sundial.

We just had our wedding at Sundial on 10/14/17. Everything was WONDERFUL! Our wedding coordinator, Tiffany, was so great! We had never seen the resort in person and she gave us her honest opinion on where we should have each part of our wedding. I'm so glad I had her input before making those big decisions! The West Lawn was absolutely stunning for our ceremony. It felt secluded and private. All of the staff at Sundial were great except for 1 bartender that we had. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed their stay at Sundial. I can't imagine having our wedding at any other resort. I wish we could relive the day over again!! Definitely recommend Sundial for your destination wedding :)

I had originally booked my wedding with a different venue in the area. When hurricane Irma hit, the venue was destroyed. Sundial was kind enough to host the wedding for us since they had not been effected. If it wasn't for them, we may not have been able to have our wedding. Since we live out of state, and all our guests as well, this would have been a disaster. Tiffany and her team took over and saved the day! They were able in a week's time to set up our wedding. Living out of state I had never even seen the resort. But Tiffany personally took photos to send to me and answered all my questions so that I could still have the wedding of my dreams! She was easy to get a hold of and made sure everything ran smoothly on the wedding day. We got married on the beach which was set up beautifully. Then our reception was upstairs and had a huge balcony overlooking the ocean, which we were also able to use for cocktail hour. I would definitely recommend Sundial as their service and venue was perfect!

The Sundial is an amazing place to get married. To start, you could not ask for a better event planner than Tiffany. She was so responsive to our many, many, MANY questions. She approached the whole process with such calm and professionalism, it really put us at ease. At one point in the night, just before we were about to enter the reception, we were still peppering her with questions. She just smiled, told us everything was under control, and it was time for us to relax and enjoy ourselves. It totally did the trick. From that point on, we just let the night unfold, and it did so perfectly. The catering staff is as close to perfection as you will get. They were friendly and helpful and just so attentive to our every need. Food and drinks just flowed so effortlessly, you hardly knew they were around, bringing stuff out, taking it away. The bartender (forget his name) was the absolute best. Early on he identified my husband’s mom as the mother of the groom, and from that point on, whenever she approached the bar, he called her up to the front of the line, announcing, “Mother of the groom gets her drink first!” And our food was to die for. My husband and I are both foodies, and we loved every last bit, from the hors d’oeuvres served during the cocktail hour, to the salad (Bibb lettuce & lolla rossa with hearts of palm, artichokes, and herbed Dijon dressing), to the main courses (center cut sirloin and Florida grouper), it was all fantastic and delicious. Our wedding was on the beach, and there’s a perfect little path from the resort to the beach from which the wedding party could enter. On the beach everything was set up just right. Our cocktail party was in their Turtle Beach area. It was earlier in the day (5:30), so the sun was still high. Tiffany arranged for a couple small tented areas to provide shade. There were also plenty of highboys and tables for people to sit and stand around. Our reception was on the lace murex lawn. If you want an outdoor reception, and your party is relatively small (we had 40 guests), you could not find a more perfect space. It’s tucked away from everything else, surrounded by bushes, creating an intimate, private atmosphere for the reception. And the resort in general is a great place for a destination wedding. Like most places on Sanibel Island, it’s not a true hotel, but it’s close enough. The rooms are all suites with full kitchens, which is really nice. The cleaning staff comes in every other day (instead of every day like a hotel). But other than that, it was just like staying at any other resort. The food served at the various restaurants on the premises is fantastic. The pool is heated, there’s a little slide for kids (and some adults too!). The Gulf is right outside your rooms. If you’re looking for a beach destination wedding, you absolutely must consider the Sundial. It is the best place around for a wedding.

I had my wedding on July 25th 2017 at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa. We worked with Tiffany through our wedding planning process. We stayed through the resort while using all the amenities offered to us. We had a blast and so did our guest. The staff was very friendly and accommodating to our needs as soon as we arrived. First off, the food for our wedding was fabulous. Our guests ranted and raved. We had an excellent appetizer choice with beef and risotto, Caesar salads, and the chicken and fish entrée. It was delicious. Second off, we loved the venue/room we had the wedding in it was perfect for the amount of guests. We used Dr. Dan Lamey as our officiant and he was absolutely excellent and made the ceremony very personable. We also used Tim Delaney as the one man band as DJ/ steel drums. It was a great touch and our guests had a great time. When we came back to the room, Tiffany had a bottle of wine and a diamond keepsake with the Sundial's logo and chocolate covered strawberries. It was a really nice touch and truly made us feel special. We kayaked, drank at the tiki bar, ate at the restaurant and used all the amenities. We also advised our guests to use Sanibel Taxi as well to help get around on the island if guests didn't have rental cars. Our guests had so much fun, once they left we were getting texts and phone calls saying how much they missed the Sundial and how much fun we all had. I am so excited to return over the years, I had an amazing time . We also kicked off the honeymoon with a couples massage at Kay Casperson on the resort, it was the BEST.GIFT.EVER to eachother. It was AMAZING and RELAXING. For all you brides out there, I recommend the splurge on the massage because being a Bride was NOT easy haha :) So detox all your stress! Book at the Sundial for a destination wedding! It's completely affordable for you, for your guests, and offers so much you wont be disappointed.

Having our wedding events at Sundial was the best decision we could have made!!! The resort is absolutely breathtaking, resort staff is friendly and attentive, and Tiffany is amazing! From the first tour with Tiffany over a year before our wedding date, we knew Sundial (and Tiffany) would be perfect for our wedding. Throughout the year of planning, Tiffany was my “right hand woman”. She was available with quick responses whenever I had questions, needed suggestions and to simply help organize my thinking. Destination wedding planning can be super stressful, but Tiffany made it seamless! She was incredibly organized, professional and genuinely wanted to make sure our wedding was exactly what we wanted. I couldn’t have done it without her - even my father recognized that and thanked her during his toast! We had three days of wedding events at Sundial: Welcome Reception, Ceremony, Reception and Sunday Brunch and they were all perfect. The food wonderful and the staff at all three events went above and beyond to be sure our guests were enjoying themselves and the groom and I had everything we needed. We even had a waitress at brunch willingly offer to make plates for our children so we could mingle with guests. We had each of the events at a different location on the resort and they were all beautiful. We used Turtles Beach (with the amber string lights –amazing!) for the Welcome Reception, Beach ceremony, Sundial Ballroom for reception with cocktail hour on the Terrace and the Waterview room for brunch. We did have a brief Florida storm at the start of our Welcome Reception, but Tiffany and her team quickly moved us under the covered area of pool deck. Once the storm passed, we moved back out to Turtles Beach flawlessly. One of my favorite things about Sundial was it was big enough to accommodate our wedding size, but small enough to have all events within close proximity. It made it really simple for our 70 guests (who all stayed at the resort) to get where they needed to be for wedding events and everyone was able to hang out together during the days, mostly gathering around Turtles Pool Bar. Our guests stayed on average about 4-5 nights and they all left talking about what a great time they had at both at the wedding events and on “vacation” and how they’ll definitely be returning to Sundial. We can wait to take more vacations with and without kids to Sundial in the future!

The Sundial Beach Resort and Spa was the perfect venue for our dream wedding! Tiffany was an amazing partner and so helpful. We couldn't have done it without her! Even with a little rain it was the absolute perfect day. Having the spa right on location was the best place for the bridesmaids and myself to get our nails, hair, and makeup done. They were so kind and friendly and it really helped our day start out just right. Our guests still rave about our wedding and the venue and how absolutely perfect everything was! We are so thankful to everyone at the Sundial for making our dream wedding come true! We highly recommend this venue and their team!

Tiffany at Sundial was great from the beginning, we live in Minnesota so we were nervous about the planning but she did an awesome job helping us with every detail along the way. The rehearsal dinner night and wedding evening went perfect thanks to the whole team at Sundial helping out with anything and everything. We would definitely recommend them for anyone looking to get married in paradise and we can't wait to go back to visit for our one year!

Sundial was the perfect venue for our wedding. The setting was beautiful, and everything flowed nicely from the beach ceremony, the outdoor cocktail hour, to the indoor reception. Tiffany, the coordinator at Sundial, was wonderful to work with - she was very organized, professional, and helpful throughout the entire process. Our guests had a blast. With bikes available from Sundial, easy access to water sports, and staying right on the beautiful beach - it was easy for our guests to have fun and enjoy their time on Sanibel. It was also very nice for our guests to have Bailey's market on the premises and great restaurant options. The staff at Sundial were very friendly and made us feel very special on our wedding day!