Facts at a
Glance
Location
Located at the northern tip of Captiva Island in the Gulf of Mexico, three miles
off Florida's southwest coast, Captiva Island is connected to the mainland via Sanibel
Island and the Sanibel Causeway. South Seas Resort is approximately 30 miles from the
Southwest Florida International Airport in Ft. Myers.
Description
Dubbed "Florida's Tahiti" for its subtropical climate and lush foliage
indigenous
to the southern hemisphere, Captiva Island -- famous for its shell-covered
beaches -- was recently rated one of America's most romantic beaches.
South Seas Resort is a 330-acre island resort with two-and-one-half miles
of beach, a full-service yacht harbour and marina, recreational options from
golf and tennis to island excursion cruises and water sports, fine restaurants,
shopping, children's programs, and a complimentary open-air trolley
transportation system.
Accommodations
More than 600 luxurious units, ranging from deluxe hotel rooms and
villa suites to three-bedroom beach homes and cottages.
Dining
King's Crown Restaurant
King's Crown, the resort's legendary restaurant, recently re-opened after a
$1.2 million renovation. Preserving its rich legacy, King's Crown features
exquisite architecture and an award-winning culinary team. Discover fine dining
in an elegant, waterfront setting where New American cuisine is graciously
served, traditions of yesterday are preserved and new traditions are created. Florida
Living Magazine readers recently honored King's Crown with the
distinction of Best Restaurant With a View.
Chadwick's Restaurant
Chadwick's features casual dining in a tropical setting. Open for breakfast seasonally,
lunch and dinner, menus feature daily breakfast and lunch buffets, Sunday Champagne
Brunch, and evening theme buffets including
Caribbean Celebration Buffet, Bourbon Street Bash, Key West Clambake
and Seafood Extravaganza.
Cap'n Al's Dockside Grille
Dine indoors or in the open air overlooking the Yacht Harbour.
Cap'n Al's serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Room Service
Special room service menu catered by King's Crown Restaurant
is available throughout the resort daily.
Mama Rosa's Pizzeria
Eat in, take-out and enjoy the convenience of delivery after 5 p.m. Choose
from mouthwatering pizza, garden-fresh salads and delicious subs.
Fresh dough is made daily on the premises.
Uncle Bob's Ice Cream
Emporium
Serving delicious, old-fashioned soda fountain and ice cream treats,
tempting candies, educational toys and kites.
Pelican Pete's Pool Bar
Poolside dining at the north end features grilled sandwiches, snacks and more.
A full-service bar specializing in tropical libations is available.
Entertainment
King's Crown Lounge in the King's Crown Restaurant offers
cocktails and
live, easy-listening entertainment.
Chadwick's Lounge has a full bar and live entertainment nightly. A steel drum
band is featured Tuesday evenings and a jazz quartet during dinner on Thursday evenings.
The tropical sounds of island favorite -- The Danny Morgan Band -- light up the lounge
Sunday through Wednesday with lively, island-style music.
Activities
Supervised Children's Programs
A professional staff organizes daily itineraries of recreational and educational
activities. Kids' Fun Factory, for children ages three to 11, includes activities such as
Nature Camp, Pirate Mania, Circus at South Seas and Dinner Theatre.
Organized Teen Activities
Supervised social events for teens, such as parasailing, water skiing, volleyball
tournaments, pool parties, canoeing, kayaking and Frisbee golf are available.
Family Activities and
Workshops
Also featured are aerobic exercise classes, canoe excursions, sailing clinics, guided
shelling excursions, family fishing, shell art and more.
Nature Activities
A variety of activities for the whole family include Dolphin and Manatee
Awareness, Shells of Captiva, Wildlife Refuge Trips and Birds of Captiva.
Recreation
Dozens of recreational activities are available to guests of South Seas Resort including a
par-36, regulation nine-hole golf course; tennis on 21 courts;
biking; and water sports including game fishing, snorkeling, windsurfing,
sailing and excursion cruises to nearby islands.
Shopping
Shopping at South Seas includes quality boutiques, gift shops, pro shops,
grocery store and gourmet deli, ship's store, and full-service beauty salon.
Airport
Accessibility
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) served by: Air Canada,
LTU International Airways, America West, Midway, American, Northwest/KLM, American Trans
Air, Spirit, Canadian Airlines International, TWA, Carnival,
United, Continental, USAir/British Airways, Delta, Delta Express.
Approximate Mileage From
Major Florida Cities
Miami: 173 miles
Orlando: 130 miles
Tampa: 156 miles
Climate
Average Temperatures:
Winter (December, January, February): 65° F.
Spring (March, April, May): 74° F.
Summer (June, July, August): 82° F.
Fall (September, October, November): 76° F.
Call 1-800-965-7772
(U.S. & Canada)
Voice 941-481-3636
Fax 941-481-4947
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