7 Best Resort Hotels in Okinawa for an Overseas Travel Experience

I want to go on a trip overseas, but I'm worried about the language barrier, security, and long journeys. Many people may be hesitant due to various concerns and anxieties. In such a case, why not go to Okinawa, a domestic resort destination where you can experience the feeling of traveling abroad? Okinawa has many areas where you can feel a foreign country, such as ``American Village'' and ``Minatogawa Foreign Residential District,'' and there are also plenty of spots where you can enjoy an overseas atmosphere, such as stylish shops and American diners.

In Okinawa, there are many resort hotels where you can enjoy the atmosphere of staying in an overseas resort, such as "The Busena Terrace" where you can stay in an elegant paradise, and "Halekulani", a long-established hotel in Hawaii. Each hotel has a different taste, so you are sure to find a hotel that suits your taste. The resort hotel has a lot of facilities, so it is recommended for those who want to stay at home♪

Halekulani Okinawa, located in Onna Village, about 75 minutes by car from Naha Airport, has 360 luxurious rooms with ocean views. A pleasant breeze blows through the open lobby, making you feel as if you are in Hawaii♡ Enjoy a superb stay at a luxury hotel that inherits the hospitality of the long-established hotel "Halekulani", which has a history of over 100 years in Hawaii. Experience it.

If you want to fully enjoy the extraordinary, we recommend the Halekulani Cliff Villa, which has a private pool and a natural onsen. There are 5 buildings in all, and the area is 165 square meters. Even the standard room has an area of 50 square meters, so choose according to your budget and preferences. Halekulani's rooms, which are based on the concept of "a paradise close to heaven," look great wherever you are, so you'll want to wear a brightly colored dress like an overseas celebrity.

The pool, which seems to be connected to the sea, has a boulevard where you can enjoy snacks and drinks, creating a foreign atmosphere. You can spend elegant adult time at the pool. If you feel like going outside, we recommend participating in the hotel's activities, such as cruising or kayaking to search for fireflies. The extraordinary level will increase ♪

There are 4 restaurants and 1 bar inside the hotel, including the traditional Hawaiian restaurant "House Without A Key" and "SHIROUX", which offers a new style of Okinawan cuisine. You can enjoy a first-class meal according to your mood of the day. You can spend an elegant time at a restaurant with your favorite atmosphere. Let's refresh from the body with exquisite dishes ♪

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Approximately 70 minutes by car from Naha Airport. The scenery of red tiled roofs and blue skies makes you feel like you're in a foreign country♡ Just walking around the premises will get you excited. All 48 rooms are villa type with a pool. It's not only suitable for people who want to relax in their rooms, but also for active people, as we have a wide range of programs such as refreshment programs such as Tai Chi Dance and yoga, as well as tours to the fishing port and historical sites near the hotel.

All rooms are private villas, so you can feel at home without worrying about the people around you. The spacious villas, with room sizes starting from 88㎡ (186㎡ including the pool), have an atmosphere like a villa at an overseas resort, not a hotel room, making them perfect for experiencing the feeling of traveling abroad. Recommended for treating yourself or for special occasions.

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After you wake up feeling refreshed, enjoy an elegant breakfast by the pool that looks like a scene from a movie. The hotel's own farm, ``Our Farm,'' uses safe and secure ingredients grown using natural farming methods, and the food will permeate your body ♡ It's a private space, so you can relax and enjoy meal without worrying about your surroundings. I'm happy.

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Resting by the public pool on the beach side of the hotel's reception house with a drink in hand will give you the illusion of being in a foreign country. For those who want to enjoy not only the hotel but also the sea, there is a program where you can charter a cruiser and enjoy cruising and snorkeling.

About 65 minutes by limousine bus from Naha Airport. The stately entrance is based on a British colonial style and has a fashionable European style typical of Monterey. I feel like I'm a princess ♡ There are 5 pools and activities, including an infinity pool, so you can enjoy yourself all day in the hotel ♩

All guest rooms have an ocean view, so you can enjoy the blue sky and sea. The calm European-style rooms are perfect for adult women traveling together. From this "Premium Club Corner" you can enjoy a magnificent view of the ocean, making you feel even more like you're in Okinawa. The bathroom and toilet are separate, so you can spend your time stress-free.

In addition to the buffet restaurant, there are also Japanese, Western, and teppanyaki restaurants, as well as an open-air cafe. All of the dishes prepared with the island's unique ingredients are exquisite, and you'll want to stay for several nights. For breakfast, you can enjoy Okinawan cuisine such as yushi tofu and goya chanpuru, so you can be healthy and beautiful♪

If you want to get some exercise, why not try yoga? Doing something you normally can't do gives you a sense of accomplishment and puts you in the mood for a trip. After you're done, warm up your body in the hotel's natural onsen (fee required) and relax.

Approximately 90 minutes by limousine bus from Naha Airport. This is a luxury resort hotel built on a vast site of approximately 165,000 square meters on Cape Busena. There are 408 guest rooms in a wide variety of types, from standard types to maisonettes and villas. On the premises, where a red retro bus runs, you can spend an elegant holiday as if you were on vacation in a foreign country.

There is a sunbed on the terrace of this room, ``Club Villa Deluxe Suite,'' so you can enjoy the spectacular view in luxury while ensuring privacy. While looking out at the ocean from your high-quality room, you can enjoy foreign sweets from the minibar and the hotel's original tea, making you feel like you're enjoying an overseas resort to the fullest♡

Enjoy breakfast at the cafe terrace "La Tida" with the ocean in the background. For dining, in addition to the main dining ``Fanuan,'' there are 8 restaurants, including seasonal restaurants such as the Chinese dining ``Ruka Saien'' and the teppanyaki restaurant ``Ryutan,'' serving a wide variety of cuisines, making it a popular choice for gourmets. satisfaction. At the seafood market "Rumble Fish", you can drink The Terrace Hotels' original craft beer brewed at the in-store brewery, so be sure to check that out as well!

Once you've had your fill, how about a 45-minute sailing cruise? While sailing and looking at the hotel with its red tiled roof from the sea, you will feel like you are in the south of France ♡ The sun is strong so it's best to wear sunglasses.

About 1 hour and 45 minutes by car from Naha Airport. A luxury hotel with 22 rooms, located on the top of Kouri Island, which is connected to the main island of Okinawa by a bridge. When you enter the hotel, a high-quality space like an adult hideout spreads out. Recommended for adult girls who want to spend a rich and quiet time.

The "Premier Ocean View Twin" room has a jacuzzi on the terrace that offers a panoramic view of the East China Sea. You'll want to soak in the bath and gaze out at the view forever. The open-feeling room faces the infinity pool, so you'll feel like you're staying at a resort overseas.

The "Infinity Pool", which overlooks the sea of Kouri Island, is so beautiful that it gives the illusion that the pool and the sea are connected, and you will forget the time. It will be.

How about a special creative Japanese dinner at La BOMBANCE, a famous Japanese restaurant in the hotel, for meal? After an exquisite dinner, which can only be enjoyed here and is like a work of art by a master chef, it would be wonderful to spend some time by the pool gazing up at the stars. If the weather is fine, you may even be able to see the Milky Way!

A large resort hotel with 443 rooms that opened in July 2022 in Itoman City in the southern part of the prefecture, about 20 minutes by car from Naha Airport. A beach resort where all rooms have an ocean view, with a natural white sand beach spreading out in front of you. Facilities such as 6 types of pools, spas, and gyms are also substantial ♩

The beautiful sunset that can be seen from all guest rooms is perfect for an elegant trip. This “Deluxe Suite Twin” room is spacious with a separate living room and bedroom. There is also a walk-in closet, so women with a lot of clothes can rest assured. Enjoy a luxurious stay like an overseas VIP.

It will be fun to find your favorite from nine restaurants and bars such as buffet, Japanese food, BBQ, etc. You can also make memories eating inside the hotel. At the teppanyaki dining “Niji” in the photo, you will be stimulated by your five senses as you enjoy meal while enjoying the panoramic ocean view. Let's enjoy the first-class taste in Okinawa.

One of the attractions is that you can enjoy six types of pools, including a lazy river and an outdoor all-season pool where you can enjoy a resort feeling all year round. There are paid cabanas and gazebos, so you can enjoy the feeling of traveling abroad in style. At the VIP pool bar ``Oasis'' in the ``Center Pool'', which is exclusively for guests over 20 years old and those staying in suite rooms, you can enjoy free-flowing drinks such as alcohol and pintxos. For adult women who are concerned about sunburn, we also recommend an indoor pool with a calm atmosphere.

About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from Naha Airport. A red trolleybus runs in the large grounds, which also has a golf course, making it an attractive resort with a laid-back atmosphere of an Asian resort. There are about 20 different room types in 9 lodging buildings, so you will be at a loss as to which room to choose.

Why not enjoy the resort atmosphere on a four-poster bed that gives off an Asian resort vibe? This is the "Kanucha Suite" room. The panoramic view from the terrace will refresh your mind. All guest rooms are spacious, over 50 square meters, so you can feel like you're at home.

The open jet bath on the balcony of the "Kanucha Suite" overlooks the vast grounds and the ocean. After checking into your room, you can take a stroll around the grounds in a cart while admiring the tropical plants and blue ocean, or participate in activities and spend your time however you like.

At night, how about enjoying a drink at the authentic bar "KATARA"? Let's spend a wonderful time in an adult space with world-class sake, awamori, and cocktails. There is also a bar inside the paid amusement lounge LUPiNUS, where you can enjoy alcohol, mainly local brands, and high-quality wines from around the world, accompanied by live music.

How was it? There is no doubt that you can have an extraordinary experience like an overseas resort at any hotel! Let's stretch our wings and refresh at a wonderful resort hotel ♪ Okinawa main island is easily accessible, so make a quick plan and enjoy the feeling of traveling abroad ♡