- 2017.07.06
- nomura
Enjoy the Summer Oceans! Five Select Beachside Accommodations on Okinawa Island
If you are visiting Okinawa in the summer, you'll want to enjoy the ocean. So why not stay at a hotel near a beach and get your fill of the ocean? Here are five recommended accommodations on Okinawa Island near beaches.
1. Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort
Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort is a hotel overlooking Tiger Beach. Built under the concept of a picturesque resort, there are many spots in the building that may inspire you to take a photograph.
All rooms have an ocean view, and some even have view baths facing the balconies. The hotel has a wave pool, which is rare in Okinawa, as well as an infinity pool that seems to melt together with the ocean, and a slider pool for children.
Foreign languages: English
2. The Terrace Club at Busena
The Terrace Club at Busena is a hotel that offers services that are a rank above. The guestrooms, which are designed to be a place where guests can be healthy in body and spirit and stay comfortably are spacious and simple. The wonderful view of the emerald green Nago Bay from the terrace is a highlight of this hotel.
The hotel also has facilities where you can experience a variety of activities including thalassotherapy, yoga, and stretching. The guests-only pool has a chic pool bar.
Foreign languages: English
3. Hotel Orion Motobu Resort & Spa
This resort hotel next to Ocean Expo park is right in front of Emerald Beach. It is seven minutes on foot to Churaumi Aquarium and three minutes on foot to the Fukugi Trees in Bise. The hotel offers a variety of activities such as snorkeling in Yanbaru (northern Okinawa Island) and remote islands and marine sports so you can fully enjoy the charms of Okinawa.
All guestrooms have balconies facing the ocean, with fabulous views of the ocean and the remote island of Ie. The hotel also has Churauminoyu, a natural onsen hot spring that wells up from an underground stratum from over 200 million years ago so you can relax and let your body heal.
Foreign languages: English
4. Sesoko Sansui
Sesoko Sansui is five minutes on foot from Anchihama, a hidden gem of a beach right off of Sesoko Ohashi bridge. It offers villa-type accommodations with private pools.
Sesoko Island is a small island that is connected to Okinawa Island by a bridge. It is an area where nature and the culture remain unchanged. The guestrooms have Japanese ceramics by artists specializing in the traditional Okinawan ceramics, Yachimun, so that you can experience Okinawan culture in your accommodations. There is snorkeling equipment to rent, so you can also enjoy the ocean.
5. Beach Room
The appeal of Beach Room, which we introduce last, is the panoramic view from the balconies that are attached to each guestroom. The quiet and relaxing Tancha Beach is right in front of the hotel. The open view is sure to heal you both body and soul.
All overnight plans include breakfast served in the guest room. Some rooms have kitchen equipment such as IH heater and gas stove, so you can bring ingredients in and enjoy cooking. The sea kayaks in the yard are available for guest to take out.
Foreign languages: English
All of these hotels are great to fully enjoy Okinawa's ocean. Please make wonderful memories with the beautiful scenery and fun activities.
*Please note that the information in this article is from the time of writing or publication and may differ from the latest information.
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