Romantic Hotels in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

I chose this hotel for its affordability. Its location was convenient, a short ten-minute walk from public transportation, and a twenty-minute walk from the main street and beach. The triple room was simply furnished with white walls. The bed's position against the hallway wall was slightly inconvenient, but our room at the end of the hall was pleasantly quiet. Breakfast was somewhat limited and occasionally ran out, and the menu lacked variety after a few days. Parking was available in a nearby tower for 1500 yen, which was comparable to other local options. Overall, I found the hotel somewhat underwhelming due to the lack of amenities such as a gym or pool, and its somewhat impersonal atmosphere. Complimentary beverages were limited to black coffee.

Overall speaking, this hotel is value for money if choosing to stay in Onna Village. The ocean view is spectacular. We enjoyed it so much especially on the last day of our trip. We eventually had the blue sky and white clouds. The room is very spacious with a nice balcony! That's most precious for our holiday. Since it was early Nov, the outdoor pool was closed. We used the indoor pool which comes with a outdoor jacuzzi. That's so lovely. Regrettably, the indoor pool was not available to use until after 9:00am in the morning, that was so inconvenient for hotel guests. We normally can't swim after having a nice breakfast. There is an airport limousine at the main entrance of the hotel, that is very convenient for us because the hotel is located on the hill slope. We did not drive. So, we chose to book the limousine bus at the hotel concierge to save us time and energy to walk downhill to take the city bus after we checked out. Although it cost 5000 yens for the BBQ dinner, the variety of food is good. So, we were quite happy with the money spent on it. The breakfast buffet also provided a good selection of food especially a good selection of cooked food with local veggies as ingredients. It was worth spending HK$140 for each of us.

The most satisfying hotel during my Okinawa trip, got so many great photos for my life album! The breakfast buffet was also abundant, and its location is right in the heart of American Village. Highly recommend! (Though the naked hot spring bath was a bit awkward, especially for moms with 4-5 year old boys, they might feel uncomfortable going in.)

Overall, I was quite satisfied. **Facilities & Environment:** Although it's not a new hotel, it doesn't feel dated. I really liked the old-money classical decor style. The beach environment is just average and could use some improvement. **Hygiene:** I was initially worried because I saw reviews mentioning cockroaches, but in reality, the hygiene was good and acceptable. **Service:** The staff were all very pleasant. A special shout-out to them for being super efficient when I called after my stay to request a proof of accommodation – they sent the email back in seconds! **Breakfast:** The variety was decent and met our needs. However, having to scan a QR code online in advance to get a queue number was very inconvenient, and it ends at 10:30 AM, which doesn't really fit a relaxed vacation vibe.

Location is fantastic if you want a nice quiet beautiful beach. It's right at your doorstep. A convenient store beside the hotel lobby. A few good eateries within walking distance. Nice room with great sea view, likely one of the best you can find (see pics). Only stayed for a night as a stop-over for our road trip. Will definitely stay here again and for a longer period.

Good sea view and cliffs/rocks. Low tide and high tide gives you total different views. Less than 10 mins walk away is a place-gala where there is horse riding, pottery workshop, glass blowing workshop etc. Two churches at the side. Delicious breakfast/dinner buffet and Japanese cuisine.

Hotel is by the waterfront , but under the highway and away from kokusai Dori. Initial feeling for us was not good as there were some large oil tanks next to the hotel, and the area looked somewhat industrial. There are about 30 parking spaces in the hotel and it costs ¥1500 per night. Stepping into the hotel is a different experience as there are many paintings and artwork on the first floor. The lobby also fantastic view facing the sea and sunset. We stayed on the highest floor (6f ) but I think a lower level could have been better as the highway above seems so close that it appeared in all of the photos taken from the balcony. The room was a bit small, but the interior and furniture were still quite new. You can also go to the rooftop for a beautiful view of Naha at night. The corridor leading to the rooms was probably the least attractive. It is opened air and had water everywhere as it had rained. It was also somewhat dirty and had spider webs in the corridors as well as the balcony of our room. The hotel offers some amenities for pick up in the lobby during check in. Water refills also available in the lobby and rooftop.

The facility is quite old and not well maintained. My biggest concern was the visible mold on the ceiling and around the AC units in the room. Breathing in mold can be harmful, and it's concerning not knowing how serious it might be. While towels were replaced, there was no bed-making service during the stay, which was disappointing. One of the main reasons to stay in a hotel is to receive basic room service—at the very least, the bed should be made. That said, the location is excellent with a beautiful view of the ocean, and the staff were very kind and helpful.

I stayed at Southern Beach Hotel & Resort Okinawa from Oct 28–31, 2025, the hotel itself is fine, the pool is ok and the beach nearby is lovely. But I had a terrible experience with their front desk service. The night before check-out, I personally confirmed with their staff that the standard check-out time was 11:00 a.m. I politely asked if I could check out one hour later at 12:00 noon. The local Japanese staff decline it and I am all good with that and ready to get back to my room, a foreign staff member at the counter step in said “That’s fine, how many hours you need?” I relied on that confirmation say one hour is good enough for me — but when I checked out, the front desk charged me 3,300 yen for being one hour late. Even after I explained what happened, their staff were unlikely to listen and repeating their hotel policy very impatiently. I later send out a email to their leadership to escalate and received and receive the feedback from their manager denying everything, even though it was clearly a miscommunication among their own staff. It’s shocking that a so-called “resort” treats guests this way. Fortunately, Trip.com reviewed my complaint and refunded me in Trip Coins, but the hotel itself never admitted their mistake nor sincerely apologized. There are many hotels in Okinawa that actually respect their guests. But regret that I don’t feel it here at this resort.

My stay at Hotel Vessel Okinawa was fantastic! The hotel is modern, clean, and very comfortable. The breakfast offered a good variety and quality, and the staff were always friendly and helpful. The location is great, close to attractions and restaurants, making it easy to explore Okinawa. The room was spacious, quiet, and well-equipped, ensuring restful nights. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for comfort, good service, and an enjoyable experience in Okinawa.