What's included in your stay and what costs extra
Your nightly room rate at South Seas covers the room itself; a mandatory per-person daily resort fee is added on top of the rate and is required of most guests. Meals, spa treatments, golf, boat tours, equipment rentals and many activity fees are extra unless specifically noted as included in the resort fee.
In this guide
- What the mandatory resort fee covers
- Room types, bedding and what's included in your accommodation
- Dining and bars: what's included and what costs extra
- Pools, beach access and family water attractions
- Spa, fitness center and equipment rentals
- Marina activities, tours and golf
- Events, weddings and meeting spaces (extra charges)
- Getting to South Seas and parking
What the mandatory resort fee covers
South Seas charges a mandatory resort fee that is collected in addition to your room rate. The resort-fee amount is applied per guest per day and is charged with tax; check your reservation details for the exact total.
Included items are focused on on-site convenience and beach/pool access rather than food or paid activities.
- Sunset Beach access and beach amenities
- In-room high-speed internet/WiFi
- Self-parking (private guest parking included)
- Complimentary open-air resort trolley and access to Bayview Pools
- Access to on-site restaurants (ability to dine; food and drink purchases are extra)
| Item | Included? |
|---|---|
| In-room WiFi | Yes (via resort fee) |
| Self-parking | Yes (via resort fee) |
| On-site dining purchases | No (meals/drinks cost extra) |
Room types, bedding and what's included in your accommodation
South Seas offers a range of rooms, cottages and multi-bedroom villas. Every listed unit includes the sleeping configuration shown in the resort room list; examples include Villa, 1 Bedroom (Beach) and Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Beach).
Standard check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM; the primary registering guest must be at least 21 and present a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Room examples (names must be used exactly): Villa, 1 Bedroom (Beach); Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Beach); Villa, 3 Bedrooms (Bayside); Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Beach); Room, 4 Bedrooms (Beach Home 1); Room, 6 Bedrooms (Beach Haven 957).
- In-room essentials: bedding as listed for each unit, standard furnishings, and WiFi (covered through the resort fee).
- Some villa and cottage units include kitchen or kitchenette facilities — check the specific unit listing for appliance details.
| Room type example | Sleeping setup (as listed) |
|---|---|
| Villa, 1 Bedroom (Beach) | 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed |
| Villa, 3 Bedrooms (Bayside) | 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds |
| Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Beach) | 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds |
Dining and bars: what's included and what costs extra
South Seas has multiple on-site restaurants, cafés and bars, but meals and drinks are not included with your room or resort fee. Most dining outlets (Harborside, Redfish Grill, Beach House, Scoops & Slices, Flippers, Tarpon Bar) are available to resort guests, owners and Club Captiva members; Starbucks and Provisions are open to the public.
Expect to pay menu prices for all food and alcoholic beverages. Some locations have set hours; confirm current hours before you go, as hours can change seasonally or for special events.
- Harborside — Italian steakhouse (dinner service; guest/owner/Club Captiva access)
- Redfish Grill — seafood near Bayview pools (lunch & dinner)
- Beach House — beachfront breakfast and dinner service
- Scoops & Slices / Flippers — casual pizza, ice cream and quick-serve options
- Provisions market and Starbucks — grab-and-go items (open to public)
| Outlet | Typical cost status |
|---|---|
| Beach House, Redfish Grill, Harborside | Meals & drinks cost extra (menu pricing) |
| Tarpon Bar (poolside) | Cocktails & bar food cost extra |
| Provisions & Starbucks | Paid items; open to the public |
Pools, beach access and family water attractions
Beach access and Bayview Pools are included with the resort fee. South Seas has six outdoor pools and beach loungers available for guests, plus a separate adults-only pool area at The Cove.
Waterslide and certain Captiva Landing water-park features may have rules or temporary closures for enhancements; confirm current status and height/age rules before arrival.
- Bayview main pool hours: daily 9:00 AM–sunset; slide pool hours: daily 11:00 AM–5:00 PM (subject to change)
- Safety rules: no lifeguard on duty, no glass or outside food/beverage on pool decks, children under 12 must be supervised, swim-diaper policy applies
- Waterslide rules: riders must be at least 48 inches tall and follow attendant instructions
- The Captiva Landing water-park (elements like The Cove Pool, lazy river, arcade) may be temporarily closed for enhancements — check the resort's site
| Amenity | Included with resort fee? |
|---|---|
| Bayview Pools & beach access | Yes |
| Waterslide and specialty attractions | Usually included, but subject to operational status and rules |
| Pool cabana rentals or private cabanas | May incur extra charges (check resort for availability and pricing) |
Spa, fitness center and equipment rentals
The Kay Casperson Spa and Boutique provides paid massages, facials, mani-pedis, waxing and salon services; spa treatments are not included in the room rate or resort fee and must be reserved and paid for separately.
The resort posts Fitness Center hours and describes onsite fitness facilities; class offerings, equipment rentals and certain services may carry additional charges.
- Kay Casperson Spa hours: Mon–Sat 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (subject to change)
- Spa services (examples): deep-tissue massage, signature facial, body treatments — all paid services
- Rentals often extra: bicycles, golf carts, water-sports gear, and motor-boat/charter bookings through the marina
| Service | Included? |
|---|---|
| Spa treatments | No (paid separately) |
| Fitness center (general access) | Hours listed by resort; access included but check for fees to specific classes or personal training |
| Bicycle, golf cart, watersport rentals | Paid rentals |
Marina activities, tours and golf
South Seas operates a marina where guests can book boat tours, fishing trips, and water-sports excursions; these activities are arranged and charged separately from room rates and the resort fee.
The resort also offers on-site golf; green fees, lessons and certain golf-related services are not included and must be paid directly.
- Boat tours and island excursions (Cayo Costa, Cabbage Key, Useppa Island) are paid experiences arranged at the marina
- Fishing charters and motor-boat rentals are available for a fee
- Golf course access, club rentals and instruction are paid services
| Activity | How it's billed |
|---|---|
| Boat tours / island excursions | Per-person or per-trip fees |
| Fishing charters | Paid bookings through marina |
| Golf (green fees, rentals) | Paid at course or via resort reservations |
Events, weddings and meeting spaces (extra charges)
South Seas provides a range of indoor and outdoor event venues (Sunset Pointe, Bayview Lawn, The Studio, East Lawn, Quarterdeck at the Marina, etc.). Venue rental, food & beverage minimums, event staffing and wedding packages are priced separately.
If you're planning a wedding or large meeting, contact the resort's events or sales team for current venue capacities, available dates, and detailed pricing; those costs are not included in a standard room booking.
- Sunset Pointe – private beachfront venue (capacity listed on resort pages)
- The Studio – indoor ballroom (listed at roughly 4,000 sq ft on resort materials)
- East Lawn and other lawns/clubhouse spaces — capacity and pricing vary by setup and guest count
| Venue | Capacity (example, per resort materials) |
|---|---|
| Sunset Pointe | Up to 250 guests |
| Sunset Pointe – The Vow | Up to 200 guests |
| East Lawn | Up to 300 guests (resort figure) |
Getting to South Seas and parking
South Seas sits on Captiva Island; the property is reached by road onto Sanibel/Captiva and the final approach involves island access. The nearest major airport is Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. South Seas does not run its own airport shuttle; private transfers and taxis are common ways to reach the island.
Self-parking on property is included via the resort fee. If you plan to rent a golf cart or use local cart operators, note that resort-owned parking areas and rental policies have restrictions—outside-agent carts are not permitted in resort parking areas.
- Nearest airport: Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW); ground travel from RSW typically continues across the Sanibel Causeway (toll applies on the causeway).
- Self-parking included with resort fee; follow resort instructions for parking locations and policies.
- Resort trolley runs the length of the property and is included for guests (operating hours posted by resort).
| Item | Note |
|---|---|
| Airport transfers | Not provided by the resort as a standard service; private options exist |
| Resort trolley | Complimentary (hours/times listed by resort) |
| Parking | Self-parking included via resort fee |
