13 Hotels in Mainland Okinawa with Kid-Friendly Pools, Perfect for Family Trips

If you want to enjoy a resort with your family, we recommend the easily accessible main island of Okinawa! Experience an extraordinary experience at a resort hotel that is full of services that are great for families with children. You can play in the large pool, enjoy the beautiful beach and the stars in the sky, which is different from the city, and make special memories with your family in the open scenery. Even moms and dads who work hard every day can enjoy a resort stay and be refreshed.

Many resort hotels in Okinawa have "kids pools"! The water is shallow so even small children can play safely. There are many variations of pools, so you can have fun with your family. For example, Kanucha Bay Hotel & Villas an inn certified as a welcome baby, has a full lineup of children's products. At "Rizzan Sea Park Hotel Tancha Bay", there is a "Kids Playland" with lots of toys that will make children happy. Please choose according to your family's taste.

About 80 minutes by car from Naha Airport, "ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort" overlooking Okinawa's scenic spot "Manzamo" is a hotel where families can enjoy a resort in Okinawa surrounded by the blue sea. The "Beachside Pool" in the photo has a kids' pool with a slide, so you can enjoy the pool with your children without worry. There are many activities that you can enjoy with children, such as the marine athletics "Manza Ocean Park" and the submarine "Submarine Jr.II".

This room is "Classic Twin Beach View". The location has a balcony overlooking the beach. The hotel also has an indoor playroom called "Manza Kids Playland" that you can enjoy even on rainy days, and a large public bath where you can refresh yourself after playing a lot, so adults can also be satisfied.

For a fun breakfast, enjoy a Japanese and Western buffet that makes use of local ingredients in the resort-like open space of the all-day dining "Aquabell". As a "kid-friendly service," each restaurant offers a rental service for children's items, and some restaurants even offer baby food.

"Renaissance Resort Okinawa" is located in a position overlooking the beautiful beach of Onna Village. There are plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy, such as two outdoor and indoor kids pools with waterslides, and the Dolphin Program where you can interact with cute dolphins. The depth of the kids pool is about 50 cm, perfect for children who want to play in the water. You can enjoy Okinawa resort with your family.

All rooms have a balcony. There are a wide variety of room types, from Western-style rooms with ocean views to premium club floor rooms, so you can choose the room that suits you best. In addition, this hotel also has stylish Japanese-style rooms, so it is recommended for those traveling with babies. Rooms where you can spend time barefoot are a great convenience for energetic children and parents watching over them. Kids' amenities are available, which is a nice point for traveling with children, who tend to have a lot of luggage.

meal and dinner are free for children aged 3 to 12! One of the target restaurants "Sailfish" is a buffet style for both breakfast and dinner. You can choose your favorite menu, and it seems that the satisfaction level of the whole family will increase. There are also hands-on programs such as the "Chef's Workshop" where parents and children can cook and make sweets.

` The Busena Terrace'' is located at ``Busena Misaki'' in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa. This hotel has a resort feel with a beautiful white sand beach right in front of you. There's not only an outdoor pool with a waterslide that the whole family can enjoy, but also an indoor kids' pool, so you can have fun even if the weather isn't great. Enjoy Okinawa resorts with your family by playing in the sea or pool.

We have a wide variety of rooms that you can choose according to your occasion. This is the "Gazebo Suite," which boasts an area of about 72 square meters where you can relax with your family. The room terrace has a whirlpool bath and a lawn garden. It's nice to enjoy the pool with your kids, and since it's open until 10:00 pm, it's nice to relax after the kids are asleep.

There are eight restaurants within the hotel, including seasonal restaurants, where you can enjoy a variety of menus. In the morning, enjoy a buffet breakfast at the cafe terrace ``La Tida'' that includes freshly baked ``croffles'' and ``superfoods'' with excellent nutritional value. You can enjoy the resort from the morning by gazing out at the sea.

“Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort” is located in front of Onnason Tiger Beach. In the pool area, there is a dome-shaped slide "Bubble Hill" where small children can play safely. The water depth of the kids pool is about 60 cm, so it seems that even children can have fun. There is also a "Kids Corner" with slides and drawing boards, and a "Baby Corner" where crawling babies can play, so you can play indoors even on rainy days.

All guest rooms have an ocean view. You can experience the extraordinary with your family in a scenery that is different from the city. Except for the double rooms, there are also rooms with a separate bath and toilet, and a bath with a washing area that is easy to enter with children. In addition, there is a coin laundry in the hotel, so you can change clothes to a minimum, which is good because you can reduce your luggage.

The restaurant offers a variety of options to suit the occasion, including Japanese, Western, teppanyaki, and buffet. We recommend the BBQ at Tiger Beach Cafe (open from April to October) for families with children. There is also a menu featuring Okinawan ingredients, so you can choose meal to suit your family's tastes. There is also a kids' menu.

Kanucha Bay Hotel & Villas, located on the east coast of the main island of Okinawa, is a vast resort hotel boasting an area of approximately 800,000 tsubo. Certified as a "Welcome Baby Inn" by MIKI HOUSE Child Care Research Institute, it offers a full range of child-friendly services. The hotel has a beach and pools where families can play together, such as the "Water Kids Garden," which has playground equipment for children from 0 years old, and the "Beachside Pool," which has a 50cm deep kids pool. .

The recommended guest room for families is the "Deluxe Family", which boasts a space of approximately 66 square meters. It is a Japanese-Western style room with a small raised tatami area, and the appeal is that it has a large balcony with a jet bath. You can rent strollers and bed guards, and you can also buy powdered milk and diapers at the in-house Kanuchalian Shop, so don't worry if you forget something.

At the casual dining "Paradi" adjacent to the garden pool, you can enjoy a buffet that makes use of Okinawan ingredients. There is also a kids corner with a children's menu. A buffet for preschoolers and bottled baby food for babies around 5 to 7 months old are also available, which is a great service for families with children. One of the real pleasures of traveling is being freed from the hassle of preparing meal and being able to enjoy meals that even adults like.

"Sheraton Okinawa Sunmarina Resort" is located on the west coast of the main island of Okinawa. The "Garden Pool" next to the beach has a kids' pool with a depth of about 30cm and a thrilling waterslide. There is also a kids' play area "The Cove" indoors where you can play even on rainy days.

The "Deluxe Room" in the photo has a bath with a washing area, so it's easy to enter with children. In addition, "Wellness & Spa Nuchigusui" has a large public bath and a private family bath where you can enjoy your family's private space without worrying about your surroundings. After playing a lot, take a relaxing bath to refresh yourself.

At the all-day dining restaurant ``Sense,'' you can enjoy a wide variety of menus including Okinawan cuisine and Japanese and Western classics. You can enjoy freshly baked hotel-made bread, danishes, and Okinawa-style tropical fruits. If you eat well in the morning, you'll be able to start your day energetically.

"Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort" opened in 2020 as Hilton's first beach resort in Japan. "Sesoko Beach" with outstanding transparency stretches out in front of you. Sesoko Beach has a beach lounge, and you can rent umbrellas and beach chairs for a fee, and towels and other items for free. The outdoor pool in the hotel has a kids pool with a depth of approximately 45cm to 60cm where small children can play safely, and arm helpers and goggles can be rented free of charge.

The Deluxe Room Ocean View shown in the photo has a balcony where you can enjoy the view from Sesoko Island. The bathroom and toilet are separate, and the bath has a washing area, so it's easy to take children in together, which is a nice feature for families. Bed guards and children's pajamas are also available to rent for free.

At the seasonal "Poolside Terrace BBQ," you can enjoy ingredients produced Okinawa. The service is child-friendly, with a children's menu, tableware, and chairs available. The sunset is beautiful, so we recommend visiting during dusk. Sunset and BBQ while feeling the sea breeze will be a special memory for your family.

The Rizzan Sea Park Hotel Tancha Bay is located in Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park. Right in front of the hotel is an 800m long sandy beach where you can enjoy marine sports. In addition to the pool that can be enjoyed in the summer, the hotel also has an indoor pool that can be enjoyed all year round with heated water, and there is even a children's pool in the indoor pool! Children under elementary school age can also rent rowing boats to enjoy moving around on the surface of the pool.

"Kids Playland" in front of the convenience store on the first floor has lots of toys that children will love. You can use it for free, so it's a good idea to use it when your child is upset during your stay. In addition, Rizan no Convenience Store handles many products for children, which is a great point for families with children. You can get paper diapers, pool diapers, baby food, and more, so you can solve any problems you may have during your trip.

The Ocean View Corner Room shown in the photo is a comfortable 50 square meters in size. It's a great place to relax with your family while looking out at the beach, which has been selected as one of the "Top 100 Beaches in Japan." There are also rooms with mountain views. If you make a reservation, you can also use a child's toilet seat, step stool, bed guard, and children's yukata, which are recommended points. If parents get tired after playing in the pool, they can use the large bath with sauna, "Spa Hamanoyu with Sauna." You can soothe your travel fatigue while enjoying the resort atmosphere.

At Seaside Restaurant Tancha Bay, which has the beach right in front of you, you can enjoy a Japanese and Western buffet for breakfast while looking out at the sea. The freshly baked croissants and fluffy omelets are very popular with children. For adults who prefer Japanese food in the morning, we also have rice and miso soup. At Blue Lagoon, a casual dining restaurant with terrace seating, you can also enjoy a dinner buffet, so it's a great place to enjoy meal with your family while feeling the sea breeze on a sunny day.

“Halekulani Okinawa” is located along the coast of Onna village. The hospitality that you can feel the tradition of the hotel cultivated over many years in Hawaii is also recommended for families with children. Next to the "Orchid Pool", which has an impressive symbolic orchid mark, there is a kids pool with a depth of about 60 cm, and the size is about 65 square meters, which is large enough for children to play safely. During the season from April to October, you can hear the voices of children playing happily.

All rooms are ocean view. You can refresh your mind and body by looking at the beautiful sea♪ Also, one child up to the age of 12 can sleep with one adult, so you can enjoy traveling at a great price. Cribs and baby guards are also available if you make a reservation. At the childcare service "Halekulani Kids Club," you can make photo frames and tin badges, explore hotels, and catch bugs, making great memories for your children!

There are four signature restaurants in total. Breakfast is served at "HOUSE WITHOUT A KEY," a traditional Hawaiian restaurant loved by locals. It's buffet style, so you can enjoy as much of your favorite menu items as you like. The fresh vegetables and smoothies will give you energy.

Hotel Mahaina Wellness Resort Okinawa located in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa, is a convenient hotel for sightseeing, about 6 minutes by car from Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. There is also a free shuttle bus to the aquarium, which is very convenient. The approximately 30m "Garden Pool" has shallow water areas, making it a great place for families to enjoy. Furthermore, the kids pool with a fountain and a water depth of approximately 60cm is very popular with children.You can play in the pool right after checking in.

The room recommended for families is the "Superior Family/Japanese-Western Style Room" with tatami mats. If you have a baby who is still crawling, it will be comfortable. All rooms have a view of the ocean, so you can enjoy the feeling of a resort even in your own room♪The lobby has a mini slide and a children's space where children can play bowling games, perfect for when the kids don't have enough time to play.

After playing, we recommend that guests use the large public bath, which is free of charge. If your child is out of diapers, you can relax in the bath together. You can take a bath from 6:00 in the morning. Parents and children can also have a wonderful morning enjoying the morning bath.

Breakfast is served at the buffet restaurant "Masen". There are also terrace seats, so you can feel the sea breeze on sunny days. You can enjoy Japanese, Western and Okinawan cuisine that reflects the chef's attention to detail and the seasons. You can see the chef cooking, so it's also good for children's food education ◎

"Hotel Orion Motobu Resort & Spa" in front of Emerald Beach. You can easily go back and forth between the pool and the beach in your swimsuit. The kids' pool is 30cm deep, making it perfect for children's pool debuts. There are deck chairs near the kids' pool, so adults can watch over the children while relaxing ◎

We also have arm helpers (floats) for children available for rental, so kids who want to try out the bigger pools can also enjoy the experience. There is no reservation system and numbers are limited, so please make your reservation early.

All rooms are oceanfront and have balconies. The photo shows "Ocean Kids," an aquarium-themed room recommended for preschool children. The walls and interior motifs feature cute sea creatures. The atmosphere of the room changes depending on the sea creature motif, so you'll have fun no matter how many times you visit. Ocean Kids also has a children's step stool and a children's toilet seat, so parents and children can spend a comfortable time together.

For breakfast, you can enjoy a buffet at the all-day dining restaurant "Sirius" on the first floor. The point is that there is a wide variety of dishes such as Japanese, Western, Chinese, and Okinawan cuisine. Allergens are listed on the menu, so you can enjoy meal with peace of mind.

"Okuma Private Beach & Resort" is located in the northernmost village on the main island of Okinawa. The recommended pools for families are the "Children's Pool" and "Activity Pool", each with a depth of about 50cm. Children's pools are fun to swim with parents and children. In the activity pool, the dolphin objects are bursting with water, and children will be delighted.

The guest rooms are cottage and villa type, allowing you to spend private time as if you were at a villa. The photo shows the "Main Cottage Maisonette", which is perfect for when you want to have fun with the family. Its 64 square meters of space will ensure you have a comfortable stay. If you stay in a special room or plan that includes lounge access, you can also use the "Sea Breeze Lounge" ♪ You can enjoy services such as breakfast and soft drinks, so the whole family will be very satisfied!

For dinner, we recommend a barbecue at the "BBQ Restaurant Beachside" which is open in the summer! Enjoy delicious meat, fish and vegetables. Enjoying a barbecue with your family while watching the beautiful sunset will be an unforgettable memory♪ If you would like to have a barbecue, we recommend making a reservation in advance.

Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort is located in the central part of the main island. It is about a 40-minute drive from Naha Airport, so you don't have to worry about your children losing their excitement due to constant travel. The outdoor lagoon pool is one of the largest in the prefecture, boasting an area of about 567 square meters, and is equipped with a children's pool with a depth of 0 to 40 cm, as well as a baby pool with a depth of 10 cm. It is also recommended for babies' pool debut. There are two slides and a space to relax in the shade, so both playful children and adults watching over them will be very satisfied. You can rent arm helpers and swim rings for children for free, so you can rest assured.

There are three types of rooms: standard, executive, and suite. Some rooms have a wooden deck-style terrace, so it's perfect for children who want to play outside. The whole family can relax here. Up to two children under the age of five can stay free of charge. Strollers and baby beds are available for rental, and there are plenty of rental items available, such as baby bathtubs, diaper bins, and bedwetting pads.

Breakfast is served buffet style at the buffet restaurant "Suriyun" on the third floor. In addition to Okinawan dishes such as sata andagi and Okinawa soba, you can also make your own original omelet with your favorite ingredients. There are also menus that children will enjoy, such as the irresistibly chewy purple sweet potato pancakes and frozen yogurt prepared by the chef right in front of you. Suriyun also has a buffet at lunchtime, so it's a good idea to take advantage of it if you are staying for multiple nights. They also offer a free baby food service with an advance reservation.

The resort hotels in Okinawa introduced this time not only have kids' pools, but they also have a full range of services that are great for families with children! With a pool where parents and children can play to their heart's content, and activities where you can experience the richness of nature, the entire family can enjoy a stay here. Why don't you go to Okinawa to make the best memories on your next family trip?