A dream hotel by the sea! From the start, we felt welcomed and at ease. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable—just what you want for a relaxing coastal escape. The staff were friendly, attentive, and always ready with a helpful tip or a warm smile. Breakfast was generous, and the on-site restaurant served tasty local dishes in a laid-back atmosphere. We really appreciated the hotel’s approach of involving local staff—it added a personal and authentic touch to the experience. It’s a new initiative, but already feels like a great success. Extras like free kayaks and easy car rental made exploring the island effortless. And best of all: just a one-minute walk to the beach!

The hotel did its utmost to make me book a car, unfortunately my translation of my driver's license was not enough. Because with a car there's a lot to do here. With no car it's still fine though, there is a bus twice a day. The room was very big and I had a fabulous view on the sea. The hotel has a small onsen, with a balcony overlooking the sea. Breakfast is eaten in the café on site and the Japanese breakfast was tasty, as was everything else I had for dinner. Everyone was super friendly! The beach in front of the hotel is endless with no other people except the hotel guests.

The room was a good size with a lovely view of the beach. We could see the sunset in the evenings from our balcony which was lovely. The staff were very friendly. The beach was conveniently located , clean and quiet. Breakfast was superb! We had the Japanese breakfast which included soup , rice , grilled fish , salad , pineapple , egg , tofu , yoghurt , coffee and juice. It was healthy, fresh and filling. We hired a car from the airport and there was free parking at the hotel and you can drive easily to the main sights on the island from here.

Expensive

We loved our stay here and highly recommend. We had the traditional Japanese room, which was spacious, well equipped and clean. The location is great and right next to a private and beautiful beach. If you are looking for a relaxing time in Ishigaki yet not far from many sights, this is the place stay. Your stay will be more comfortable if you have a car or other means of transportation to get around the area. The staff deserves all the praise from other reviews, they are incredibly welcoming and helpful with everything and made our stay perfect.

The location is great if you are looking for a quiet corner of paradise. Huge beach where we were always by ourselves (slightly offseason in late March). The breakfast which is included can be either typical japanese ou western. Both were delicious and generous. For other meals, the hotel restaurant is also great. You can order shabu-shabu for 2 if you reserve the day before. Delicious, but come with a full appetite. It’s a big meal! All the hotel and restaurant staff are really extremely kind, helpful and welcoming. A car is necessary here as in most areas on the island if you want to get around. Free parking is accessible at the hotel. Access to a small private onsen with a wonderful view of the sunset. We regreted not planing a longer stay.

The staff are absolutely wonderful, kind, and helpful. They helped us book a last minute superb snorkeling trip when we first arrived and were always so friendly in the cafe/restaurant, they really treated us amazingly. Aside from the staff, the hotel itself was clean, the room was spacious, and the view was lovely (we had a corner room so had views of the mountains and the sea). The hotel backs onto a nice, quiet beach. The breakfast was pretty good; you can choose between a western or Japanese breakfast and what time you would like to eat each day (7am-8.30am). It was a bit different each day but generally included a couple of types of bread, a bit of omelette, soup, some yoghurt, fruit, etc. We ate at the restaurant each of the three nights we stayed there and once for lunch, and the food was great on each occasion and the prices are reasonable. When it comes to location, it really depends what you are looking for. Being next to a beach is nice but there is very little around. We were umming and ahing about renting a car and decided not to, which was fine for a couple of days as the snorkeling/diving trips we arranged included transport. After the diving trip we got dropped off in downtown Ishigaki and decided to get the bus back, which took around 1 hour 15 mins and wasn't particularly cheap (1,000 yen per person). Buses are also quite infrequent, so you are limited regarding flexibility. On our final day before leaving for the airport in the afternoon, the weather was a bit rubbish and rainy and we had nothing planned. This was when not having a car bit us, as the beach wasn't very appealing and there was nothing nearby to do. Of course, the staff were happy to accommodate us in the restaurant - but it did feel like we were just trying to pass the hours. Had the weather not been nice on the previous days, we might have been a bit screwed without a car, so it's something to consider.

Only the location if you don't have a car and the weather is bad.

The hotel is located 50 meters from a beautiful beach in a remote area, making the sunsets incredible. Our room was spacious and well equipped with a view on the green mountains and partly the ocean. It was also possible to book a timeslot for the private Onsen, which had a balcony with ocean view included. Especially the staff was kindhearted and supportive, making our stay exceptionally pleasant!

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We liked a lot about the friendly and very helpful staff. We also enjoy the beach that was basically our private beach with millions of hermit crabs. The room was spacious and very well maintained. The restaurant was also good!

Nothing really. Location could be a problem for people who want to stay near the city, but great for us who wanted to be in nature.

The facility is great, there is a pool, an onsen and an outdoor shower to rince your stuff if you went to the beach / snorkeling etc. The staff is very helpful: they answer all questions promptly both by messages and on site. They offer to make the bed in our Japanese room, and being pregnant with a toddler to manage I was grateful for the opportunity. The restaurant is nice.

The people you meet, if in the restaurant (with the best burgers and a cold coke at any time) or the reception, are the highlight of this accomodation! We got a warm welcome and an even warmer goodbye that made leaving not that easy. The Pool right before the house and the beach right in front of the house were used every day just like the restaurant. To put it in a nutshell this was a lucky strike which we can highly recommend for everyone who enjoys a cozy accomodation that offers a great stay at Ishigaki 💓

Nothing to complain.