Hot Springs Hotels in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

Overall, I don’t think I would stay here again. Maybe it is worth to spend a night or two here. Details below: During my 6D5N trip, I have stayed in different hotels. This hotel had the most expensive parking by far. It was ¥2000 / night. Also the parking was a bit inconvenient since the parking area uses an elevator-system and you need a staff to operate the parking system machine to get your car each time you need to use your car. There were a lot of families with young children during my stay, not the best place if you’re looking for a quiet place to relax. There were also only 2 elevators so sometimes it takes a long time to wait for the elevators due to the crowd. The hotel provides a lot of amenities, including some daily activities from 17:00-18:00, noodles from 20:30-21:30, and free flow drinks from 10:00-22:00 (no free laundry tho). I got to try the traditional outfit dress up session, it was a good experience to quickly try on the Okinawan-style kimono. Just a personal preference, I did find their soaps and skin care products heavily scented, which I wasn’t a fan of.

The hotel has a multi storey parking for hotel guest use, free of charge, but need to have a chop at front desk. Also there is a Aeon nearby which is tax free. We buy a lot of souvenir there! Hotel is located just next to American Village Depot Island. It is just across the street... and u will find plenty of shops, restaurants and entertainment there. Although the view is not good, there is a balcony in our room. There is also a public bath (free of charge) as well...open till very late, many people go there at night. Remember to go before sunset as the sea view is great and many people go there for photo taking.

The hotel's location isn't great. Apart from a large supermarket nearby, there's nothing else around, and it's also quite a distance from Kokusai Dori. The room itself was just okay. Housekeeping only came every two days, and they didn't even replace bath towels or provide bottled water. The front desk staff were unhelpful, and the check-in process was incredibly slow. When I called them, they couldn't understand English, so I had to go downstairs and use a translation app on my phone to communicate.

The breakfast and dinner options were honestly fantastic. There were plenty of options that ranged from Italian to traditional Japanese. I really enjoyed the night we grilled at our table.

Location: On the outskirts of Naha city - 15 mins by car from both the airport (traffic permitting) and city centre. Also within the red light district so not recommended to venture out on foot at night (see picture) Parking: Hotel has limited parking within premises for 1,500yen per day (but unlimited driving in and out of car park), and needs to reserve at the hotel at 11am each day (so if you arrive at night you'll at least have to sort out the first night yourself). There are small car parks dotted around the area but firstly, the car parks are small so no guarantee of spaces and secondly, the car parks are located amongst various love hotels. The best we found (in terms of location and safety) is one at Costa Village ESPANA which is 5 minutes on foot from the hotel (500yen overnight and 700yen day park) (see picture) Room: Very small (i.e. standard Japanese semi-doubles), but the bathroom is spacious with onsen facilities Breakfast: A very good spread including local dishes, 1,900yen per person (kids eat for free) (see pictures) Facilities: Swimming pools on 2/F (free) and rooftop with bar (paid, so havent tried). Onsen on 2/F also opens till late, with both indoor and outdoor onsen, and quite packed

Lives up to the hype! Absolutely amazing! 🏨 Hotel Monterey Ambiance: Elegant, wood-paneled 'old money' aesthetic. The attention to detail is remarkable – even the waiting areas for the restaurant and the smoking room offer sea views. The pool area is flanked by Tiger Beach on one side (which houses an activity club and restaurant on its ground floor) and a charming white chapel on the other. Tiger Beach offers a wide array of water activities, making it easy to keep the kids entertained without ever leaving the hotel. While the QR codes on the promotional posters are for booking activities starting the next day, you can book same-day activities directly at the on-site club. We personally booked our glass-bottom boat tour and jet ski rides this way. The main draw here is that you barely need to leave the resort. The pool is also fantastic for kids, featuring slides and a trampoline. My son bounced on that trampoline for an entire day and still wasn't tired! Children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian *in the water* – just watching from the side isn't enough. Otherwise, a staff member will soon approach with a sign asking, 'Otou-san (Dad), where are you?' In July and August, there's a 3-minute fireworks display at Tiger Beach every other day at 8:45 PM. Make sure to head down to the beach, as you won't be able to see it from the balconies of the premium rooms. I foolishly thought I could see it from afar, but when it started, I had to dash to the elevator lobby just to catch a glimpse. The experience from the beach would undoubtedly be much better. 🍽️ Dining: The breakfast spread is incredibly lavish! Remember to scan the QR code to get a queue number in advance. Because breakfast was so impressive, we decided to book the buffet dinner, which unfortunately was a huge disappointment. There wasn't much worth eating, and it frankly paled in comparison to breakfast. Soft drinks are an extra charge, and an hour of alcoholic drinks costs 2800 JPY (all-you-can-drink). One dinner set us back roughly 10,000 JPY, which felt overpriced. However, after a full day of water activities, we were too exhausted to venture out, so we just put up with it. There are numerous restaurants just outside the hotel, but it's advisable to go early or make a reservation beforehand, as walk-ins almost always face a wait.

This is our first time to stay at a Japanese style hotel room with private onsen, which is a very special experience. The hotel is situated at the top of a hill in a very quiet surroundings. We were warmly greeted by reception staff, who also gives us recommendations for dinner in the neighborhood. As our bed is tatami style, we find it difficult to get up, but the onsen is so good. The breakfast buffet offers western and Japanese style food which are good and delicious. As our stay is short, we didn't go to the famous Apeman public spa in this hotel, we hope we can return some day to try it.

It might be a bit tricky to get here without a car, but if you have one, it's absolutely wonderful. There's ample parking, and both the ocean views and natural hot springs are fantastic! The beach right in front was perfect for swimming. Breakfast was incredibly delicious, and the staff were very friendly. Just a heads-up, though: Korean language support is not available.

Bus TK02 stops right outside the hotel, making it super convenient to get to the airport, Kokusai-dori (International Street), the outlet mall, and iias Okinawa Toyosaki shopping mall. The kids weren't keen on the Japanese-style bento breakfast, but we could easily call to switch it to a Western-style one. The room's soundproofing is excellent; you can't hear regular airplane noise at all. We only occasionally heard fighter jets during the day. They provided a generous supply of amenities. For three guests, an extra bed was set up on the tatami space, and the twin beds could also be pushed together. After a dip in the onsen, my skin felt incredibly smooth and silky. Capping it off with a bottle of ice-cold milk was just heavenly and refreshing.

The most amazing breakfast buffet ever along with fantastic sea views make this a must stay for any visitor to the Motobu area.  Most of the buses including the airport shuttle stop directly at the hotel making it an excellent hotel choice for convenience. For those taking the airport shuttle for min. two paxs heading from the hotel back to Naha city, book the transport from the hotel’s tour desk for a 1,000 yen discount off the normal price for two tickets. They have an excellent restaurant serving local Okinawan cuisine at an affordable price. This is the property that all international and local visitors will enjoy.