Celebrate the holidays with us on Sanibel Island at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa! Thanksgiving through the New Year, we have lots of delicious and exciting things planned!
Celebrate the holidays with us on Sanibel Island at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa! Thanksgiving through the New Year, we have lots of delicious and exciting things planned!
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Celebrate Thanksgiving island-style with a festive holiday buffet featuring an island-inspired menu and beautiful Gulf views. Afternoon and evening seatings are available. Advance reservations are required; please call 239-395-6005.
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Santa is making a special Thanksgiving Day appearance! Keep an eye out as he strolls through the holiday buffet and visits the main pool deck.
Friday, November 27, 2026, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Kick off the holiday season with a festive outdoor coastal shopping experience featuring unique local vendors, a special visit from Santa at noon and plenty of holiday cheer for all ages. Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, then unwind with snacks and cocktails at Turtle’s Tiki Bar as you toast to a successful day of holiday shopping!
Open to the public.
Friday, November 27, 2026, 6:00 pm
Resort guests can gather near the main pool deck for a magical evening featuring hot chocolate, a festive carol sing-along and our annual tree lighting ceremony. Join us as we officially kick off the Christmas season!
Available November 26 – December 31, 2026
Add a little sweetness to your holiday getaway! Resort guests can order freshly baked cookie decorating kits and create their own delicious and festive sugar cookies. Kits are $20 plus tax and must be ordered at least 24 hours in advance of pickup. To order, email erin.atwood@sundialresort.com or call 239-472-4151.
Available November 27 – December 24, 2026
Santa has a special mailbox at the Rec Shack! Stop by to write your letter to Santa, then drop it in the mailbox and send your holiday wishes straight to the North Pole.
Throughout December
Throughout the holiday season, enjoy festive activities, games and family fun with our Rec Shack team. Keep an eye out for special Santa sightings and photo opportunities on December 5, 12, 19 and 24th at 2:00 pm.
Friday, December 25, 2026
Make Christmas Day extra special with our traditional Christmas buffet. Gather with family and friends and enjoy a festive holiday meal in the island sunshine. Advance reservations are required; please call 239-395-6005 to reserve your table.
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 6:30 pm – Midnight
Ring in 2027 Island Style!
Join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration beneath the swaying palms! Enjoy an island-inspired buffet dinner, kids’ games, a caricature artist, DJ and dancing, and fun for guests of all ages. The little ones can join in a special kids’ countdown, while adults raise a glass during our midnight toast as we welcome 2027 together.
The entire celebration takes place outdoors in a festive tropical setting, with kids games from 6:30 – 8:30 pm and a dinner buffet from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.
Advance reservations are available through Eventbrite.
*Please note that in preparation for this special event, the main pool deck will close at 3 pm for event set up. The other four pools will remain open.
