Naha Beachside Hotel in Okinawa’s Naha City is a historic hotel established in 1990, yet it’s beautifully maintained and exudes a hidden gem-like presence. With rates around ¥7,000 per room per night, it’s a reasonably priced hotel perfect for both business and leisure. We’ll introduce its appeal through three key points: location, guest rooms, and facilities/amenities.
Point 1: Convenient for sightseeing! The location of the Naha Beachside Hotel
Naha Beachside Hotel boasts excellent access, just a 10-minute drive from Naha Airport. It’s also about a 25-minute walk from the nearest monorail station, Asahibashi Station, or a mere 5-minute taxi ride. The ocean stretches right before the hotel, with popular attractions like Naminoue Beach, Naminoue Shrine, and Fuzhou Garden within walking distance. Its location is perfect for morning strolls or watching the sunset.
Its proximity to downtown Naha is another major advantage, with Kokusai Street just a 10-minute taxi ride away. Rental car companies are located nearby, making it a very convenient base for freely exploring Okinawa Island.
However, it is quite far from the Kenchomae Station on the monorail. To reach Kokusai Street, the only options are taxi or walking, which some may find inconvenient.
Nevertheless, the route from this hotel to Kokusai Street passes through relaxing, green spots like Fuzhou Garden and Wakasa Park. We recommend grabbing a Ryukyu Cream Soda or Sanpin Tea from a vending machine and strolling along the way.
Point 2: Simple Yet Comfortable! Choose Your Room Type at Naha Beachside Hotel
All 160 guest rooms offer a wide range of options, including single, double, twin, and triple rooms, accommodating everything from business travelers to families. The “Hollywood Twin” rooms feature amenities from Knoll, a brand used in high-end salons, allowing guests to enjoy a touch of luxury.
Additionally, massage chairs are installed in select rooms like the Hollywood Twin, perfect for soothing travel fatigue.
Furthermore, the beds are from Serta, a brand also used by top American hotels, ensuring exceptional comfort!
Rooms face either the ocean or the city. Opting for an ocean-view room allows you to relax on the balcony while gazing out at Okinawa’s sea.
The proximity to the cruise terminal means you might catch sight of large cruise ships arriving early in the morning or departing in the evening/night, their cabins lit up against the magical hour’s enchanting backdrop.
Or, since the airport is also nearby, you might catch planes taking off from Senagajima amidst the same magical hour scenery from your balcony!
The interior has a simple Showa-era style but is kept exceptionally clean, creating a relaxing space.
Being close to the ocean while located in Naha is rare, and hotels offering such views are limited.
Point 3: Delightfully attentive service! The impressive range of facilities and amenities at Naha Beachside Hotel
The hotel features a 24-hour coin-operated laundry facility, accommodating extended stays. The lobby offers free Wi-Fi, vending machines, and an ice machine.
Breakfast is served buffet-style in the first-floor restaurant. While the selection isn’t extensive, it includes Okinawan home-style dishes like goya champuru, and the taste is satisfying. The price is reasonable: 1,600 yen for adults, 800 yen for children (elementary school age), and free for preschoolers.
Amenities are plentiful. Beyond the basic set (toothbrush, razor, hairbrush, bath towel), some rooms also provide hand towels, slippers, and even a humidifier.
Though the building is older, it’s well-maintained, and the service is top-notch. The breakfast buffet is both affordable and substantial. You’ll wonder why you didn’t discover this hidden gem sooner.
I’d rather keep it to myself, but I also want you to experience it. So, please do sneak in for a stay.
