Located a bit far from Kokusai Dori, but in the area of Tsuboya Yachimun Street and fashionable restaurants, “Restel Naha” is a reasonably priced dormitory-type hotel that opened in 2019, and the rooms have an interior that looks like it would be Insta-worthy! What kind of hotel is it?
Point 1: “Restel Naha” stands in a fashionable area of Naha.
Approximately 13 minutes by car from Naha Airport. It is less than a 10-minute walk from Kokusai-dori Avenue.
It is located off the hustle and bustle of Kokusai-dori and close to the “Tsuboya Yachimun Street” with its quiet streets.
Many stylish hotels and restaurants are also located nearby, including the 5-star hotel “Hyatt Naha,” the very popular cafe-like “Okinawa Soba EIBUN,” and the old private diner “Ameiro Shokudo” within 3 to 5 minutes walking distance.
For those who care about the surrounding environment of a hotel, it is very important to know where the hotel is located, and it can be said that Restel Naha is located in a fashionable area of Naha with a quiet environment.
Point 2: What are the rooms like at “Restel Naha”?
So what exactly are the rooms at “Restel Naha” like?
Dormitory type rooms may remind you of shared rooms with bunk beds, but don’t worry, not all rooms are dormitory type.
The dormitory type rooms are for women only and are for 4 people. Other types of rooms include two types of double rooms, twin rooms, rooms for 4 people, and family rooms with a capacity of 5 to 9 people.
The twin rooms (from 11,300 yen for 2 persons) in particular have a slightly retro atmosphere, with cat-leg bathrooms and rainforest showers that look like they belong in a European hotel!
Please note that some rooms have shared bathrooms.
Although “Restel Naha” does not have a TV or any amenities, it has been designed to reduce waste and make your stay more affordable.
Check-in is done by a password sent to each guest, but there is a staff member at the cafe-bar on the first floor in case of an emergency.
Point 3: What is the cafe-bar on the first floor of “Restel Naha” like?
So what kind of café-bar is the café-bar on the first floor of “Restel Naha”?
First of all, breakfast is served here at the cafe bar. From a cup of coffee to a breakfast full of Okinawan vegetables are served. There seems to be no particular plan that includes breakfast, so it is nice to be able to pay for it on the spot when you want to eat it.
The bar also becomes a bar in the evening, where you can chat with the friendly staff with an Orion beer in hand, connect with other travelers throughout your trip, and get deep information about Naha that you cannot find in guidebooks.
They also hold regular events where you can interact with the local people and culture, so I would like to check it out!
