Looking for a cool sweet treat? Then Scoops & Slices at South Island Seas Resort is the place to go!
Whoa! Candy! Were the first words out of my boys mouths, ages 5 and 7, when they walked into this cute little restaurant. There is floor to ceiling candy along with a nice selection of ice cream and pizza. We ordered the mint chocolate chip ice cream cone and ice cream with cheese cake bits in it. Both were very creamy and delicious. My favorite was the mint chocolate chip because I love mint chocolate chip but any flavor you choose will be excellent! Be prepared to let your kids choose at least a little bit of candy. There is such a variety and, well, you’re on vacation so go ahead and splurge a little. Enjoy!

This review is based on a complimentary ice cream at Scoops & Slices at South Seas Island Resort in Captiva Island, FL. I received no other compensation besides ice cream. The restaurant did not express any requirements that I express a particular point of view.

The Pointe Restaurant at South Seas Island Resort is the perfect place to refuel after a day of swimming in the pool. They offer breakfast, lunch and snacks for all of your in-between meal cravings.
We were able to pull the boys, ages 5 and 7, away from the waterslides just long enough to eat our lunch at the Pointe. The kids meals came with a starch, or a fruit or a vegetable and the main course. The average price of the kids meal was about $7. My boys ordered the hot dog and the grilled cheese sandwich. Both boys cleaned their plates which tells me their lunches were very good. My husband ordered the Blackened Mahi Mahi Sandwich and said it was delicious! He cleaned his plate as well. I chose the Lobster Salad for lunch. It was very good. The tomato, bacon, oranges, pumpkin seeds, caribbean vinaigrette and lobster all blended perfectly making a very scrumptious salad.
Our view was gorgeous! We watched the sailboats glide across the beautiful blue water while the fish, birds and other wildlife played in the water. We truely had a satisfying and delicious lunch in paradise.
The staff was very nice and laid back at this restaurant. The food prices were average starting at around $12. I highly recommend enjoying a meal at the Pointe during your stay at South Seas Island Resort.

This review is based on a complimentary meal at The Pointe Restaurant at South Seas Island Resort in Captiva Island, FL. I received no other compensation besides the lunch. The restaurant did not express any requirements that I express a particular point of view.

We enjoyed a scrumptious dinner and breakfast at Harbourside Bar and Grill at South Seas Island Resort. The view of the marina and various wildlife was very serene. The staff was very friendly and the families that dined around us were very talkative and fun to be around.
Dinner at Harbourside was very good. We were served a bread basket with honey butter to start off our meal. We had a variety of bread to choose from and the honey butter added a yummy little kick. My husband ordered the swordfish. The presentation of the food was beautiful and the fish was good. My husband did say that he would probably order a different dish for dinner next time but, you know, swordfish isn’t for everyone. I ordered the ceasar salad with shrimp. It was very good. My boys both ordered the cheese burgers. One of my boys liked it the other said he didn’t like the “black stuff” on the outside. I asked them to prepare the burgers well done which is why the “black stuff” was on the outside so next time I will remember to request they prepare them medium well. The kid’s meals were served with an appetizer of yogurt and apples, a main course and a dessert of ice cream. The ice cream came with sprinklers and my youngest ate every bite of it! I was able to steal a taste and the ice cream was perfectly creamy! My favorite part of the meal was the wine. I asked the server to choose a sweet white wine for me and she chose their muscadine variety. It was very smooth and sweet. Exactly the way I like it!
The next morning we enjoyed the breakfast buffet at Harbourside. It was the perfect morning pick-me-up. There was a huge variety of food to choose from. Everything from bagels to lox, to omelets made to order, to yogurt parfaits and cereal. My favorite was the french toast and berry compote. The french toast by itself tasted very good but with the berry compote, amazing!! I also really enjoyed the yogurt parfait and cranberry scones. I’m glad the breakfast buffet wasn’t open 24 hours because I would have eaten there all day long.
The price for the dinner I thought was a little high. It was about $70 for our family of four. The breakfast buffet was $20 per person and right now the resort is offering a kids eat free option so I would highly recommend taking advantage of that deal.


This review is based on a complimentary meal at Harbourside Bar and Grill at South Seas Island Resort in Captiva Island, FL. I received no other compensation besides the dinner and breakfast buffet. The restaurant did not express any requirements that I express a particular point of view.

When you walk into Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille in Sanibel you step into a restaurant with a very relaxed “island” atmosphere. Everyone from the person who greets you at the door to the people sitting next to you are very friendly. It’s great place for families to take it easy and enjoy some delicious food.
We were seated right next to the large fish tank. My boys, ages 5 and 7, were mesmerized by all of the different fish. They pumped the servers with questions about everything from the fish, the tank to the fishing decorations on the walls. They were thrilled with the place before the food even made it to our table.
There were a lot of great menu choices. We started our meal with the calamari. The children’s meals came with appetizers of celery, carrots and a side of ranch. All of the starters were very good! Next, we moved on to the main courses. My husband ordered the stone crab. The portion size was very large and the crab tasted delicious. He could have eaten the crab without the dipping sauces that they came with but the sauces were so good, he couldn’t pass them up. I ordered the Campeche Fish Tacos. I usually order fish tacos at least once at the restaurants I visit because, yes, I like them that much. The fish tacos at Doc Ford’s were amazing. They stuffed so much fish inside of my tortilla. I would have been satisfied eating one but they were so good I had to make room for the second. My boys ordered the hamburger meal and the hot dog meal. They were the perfect size and cooked just the way they liked them. For dessert, the kid’s meal came with their choice of a bowl of ice cream or an ice cream sandwich. I took a bite of each and they tasted great. How can you go wrong with ice cream? My husband and I ordered the Creme Brulee. Oh my word. So good! If they have it on the menu when you visit you must try it. The sugar on top was perfectly crisp and the creme was cool, rich and delicious.
Entrees start at about $13.95 which makes this a great tasting and affordable place to eat.
An interesting little fact about this restaurant, it was inspired by the Doc Ford mystery series by Randy Wayne. So grab a book and a mojito or two and enjoy!


This review is based on a complimentary meal at Doc Ford’s in Sanibel Island, FL. I received no other compensation besides the dinner. The restaurant did not express any requirements that I express a particular point of view.

South Seas Island Resorts is breathtaking. It is a family resort situated in the middle of paradise. There are places for families with children of all ages to just relax or enjoy some fun activities. Everything you need from clothing to food is on the property so once you are in paradise you can stay in paradise.

Lodging
During our stay we enjoyed a beautiful 2 bedroom beach villa located in South Village. Our villa came with a king sized bed, two single beds and a pull out couch. There were two television sets with cable, one in the master bedroom and the other located in our living room. We took full advantage of the full sized kitchen and dining room table which seated six comfortably. There were two full sized bathrooms and a balcony with a dinette set that allowed us to eat our meals or enjoy a cup of coffee outside while overlooking the ocean. Our villa was very clean and the staff was very attentive to all of our needs. When I asked for an extra packet of coffee they gave me three. Which was great because I needed the extra to keep up with my boys, ages 5 and 7. There were a few items that needed to be addressed with our room. The bathtub faucets were not attached to the bathroom walls and the sliding door on the balcony needed to be fastened together. Neither were big issues so I just let the staff know about those small details when we departed.
At South Seas there are quite a few lodging options. There are the Beach Villas, Two Bedroom Cottages, Bayside Villas, Gulf Cottages, Tennis Villas, Marine Villas, Land’s End Villas, Private Homes and Condos, or you can pull up to the marina and stay on your boat for a few days while having access to all of the resort comforts and amenities. Room rates start at about $195.00.

Dining
South Seas Island Resort has an amazing selection of food. If you are a foodie then this is the place you will want to visit. We enjoyed a great dinner and scrumptious breakfast at Harbourside Bar and Grill. Dinner was very good but a little on the pricey side for our family of four. The breakfast buffet was fantastic! The berry compote is a must try. I poured it all over my french toast and it was simply amazing! I could have eaten it all day long. The cost for the buffet was $20 per person but they are currently running a special where kids can eat free for breakfast so I would definitely recommend taking advantage of that.
After a full morning of swimming with friends we enjoyed a very tasty lunch at The Pointe. Lunch was great and the view was spectacular. We were able to watch the sailboats and wildlife play in the water of Pine Island Sound while we enjoyed our lunches of blackened mahi mahi and a lobster salad.
There are so many different places to eat at South Seas you can choose from Harbourside Bar & Grille, The Pointe, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille(coming soon), Scoops & Slices, Starbucks, Captiva Provision Company or The Ships Store.


Resort Activities
There are many activities to choose from at South Island Seas Resort from collecting sea shells to enjoying water slides. The H2WHOA! Water Park is where we spent quite a lot of our time while at the resort. My boys had a blast riding the two water slides over and over again with all of their new friends. The South Seas staff in charge of the slides were fantastic. They knew who my boys were so when we passed each other during our walks around the property they would stop to say hello and just chat with my very inquisitive sons. Their friendliness made this trip extra special for our family.
My husband, who is a fisherman, really enjoyed fishing from the T-Dock located behind Skully’s. You can fish from this dock without a license as the hotel has paid the license fees for you. You will go home with some amazing fish stories after spending a few hours at this dock.
Another favorite activity we enjoyed was the Scoutabout adventure the hotel has set up for families to enjoy. There are 15 different Scoutabout locations around the resort. Once you find a spot you can read about the wildlife around that area and you collect a colored bracelet. Once you collect all 15 bracelets you can trade them in for a big bracelet. Basically, it’s a treasure hunt. My boys loved doing this. They had me up and out the door at 6:30am one morning because they wanted to make sure they found all of the bracelets before we left.
There is so much to do at South Seas. We were not able to do everything but hope to enjoy a few more activities on a return visit. Some of the activities you can enjoy include a Sea School for Kids, Scoutabout, Skully’s, H2Whoa! Water Park, Watersports Rentals, Captiva Cruises, Bike Rentals, Golf, Tennis, Spa Packages, a Fitness Center and more.

A Few Tips
The resort has a trolley system so when you are on the property you do not need your car. Everyone does need their hotel key including the kids. You cannot use the trolley or amenities without one. Some homes located inside the resort do not utilize/pay for the amenities which is why the hotel keys must be shown at all times.
Stock up your refrigerator. The restaurants on-site are very good but eating out can get expensive so stop by the Publix on Summerlin Rd. before crossing over the bridge to Captiva Island. Also, there is an option for you to have your groceries delivered using a delivery service on the island.
The resort does run specials so check their website often for special deals.

Our trip to South Seas Island Resort was so fun and so relaxing. The friendliness of the staff and their attentiveness to our needs allowed this mommy to truly unwind and thoroughly enjoy some family time. We loved our vacation in paradise together and made memories that will last a lifetime. I highly recommend visiting this resort so that you can create some special memories with your loved ones as well.


This review is based on a complimentary stay at the South Seas Island Resort in Captiva Island, FL. I received no other compensation besides the hotel stay and dinner at The Pointe, Harbourside Bar & Grille and Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille and the hotel did not express any requirements that I express a particular point of view.