South Seas Hotel - Captiva Island

3-star beachfront wildlife sanctuary on Captiva Island with 4 km of private beach and six pools

Resort Amenities

South Seas Resort Captiva sits on 100 hectares of natural landscape with 4 km of private white-sand beaches. The property has six swimming pools, including a new water park called Captiva Landing that features a water slide and lazy river. Guests can play a 9-hole executive golf course with Gulf views, take tennis clinics led by certified professionals, or follow exercise trails with wildlife sightings.

Accommodations

Guests at South Seas choose from spacious villas, cottages, and private homes located steps from the beach. Every room and villa includes free WiFi, a private balcony, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker, while villas offer a fully equipped kitchen. All units provide beachfront or bayfront views and access to the resort's trolley service for easy transportation around the property.

Location

South Seas island resort is on Captiva Island, 24 km from the Sanibel Lighthouse and the city center. The resort provides direct beach access for shelling and sunset walks, and is a 45-minute drive from Fort Myers Beach. Nearby attractions include the Bailey Matthews Shell Museum, Tarpon Bay Road Beach Park, and Sanibel Outlet 31 km away.

Dining

The resort has eight dining options, including a Starbucks, a full-service market, and a Caribbean-inspired bar and grill. Guests can eat at the Beach House for Gulf views, order smash burgers from the food truck on Sunset Beach, or grab ice cream at Scoops & Slices. The Redfish Grill serves lunch by the pool, and Harborside offers dinner with bay views.

Family Activities

Families at South Seas Hotel Captiva Island can follow an interactive treasure map game designed for exploration across the 100 hectare property. The resort offers guided beach walks and interactive programs about marine life and the island's ecosystem. Daily rentals for kayaking, cycling, and fishing are available, along with a children's water park and family cruises.

• Location: 100 hectare wildlife sanctuary on Captiva Island
• Beach: 4 km of white-sand private beach
• Rooms: Villas, cottages, and private homes with full kitchens
• Pools: Six pools plus a water park with slides
• Dining: Eight on-site options including Starbucks & Caribbean bar and grill
• Activities: Guided beach walks, treasure map game, kayak & fishing rentals
• Wellness: Spa treatments with Kay Casperson beauty products