We had a magical stay at Nata Beach Villa! The beach is just across a small strip of forest, there is a charming path leading there, and the beach is basically empty. The beach faces sunrise, and there is a second beach 200m on the other side of the island facing sunset. The only downside (to some) is that the beach is quite natural, so there are many small hermit crabs and the occasional spider. There is no life guard at the beaches. Also it is recommended that you bring long sleeved swim wear to protect yourself somewhat from the jelly fish (we luckily didn't encounter any). The hotel itself was great, the room was spacious and it even came with a beach umbrella and snorkeling equipment which was a pleasant surprise! The hotel also offers many other amenities such as a washing machine and free e-bikes. The window faces the forest, so it feels private and you can watch the butterflies. The breakfast and dinner were plentiful and delicious. There are basically no other dinner options in Ibaruma, so if you don't have a car it's best to take dinner at the hotel's restaurant - it's not cheap but definitely very good value. There are a few restaurants for lunch in Ibaruma - the village is tiny, but cute. There is no real super market or convenience store though. There is a bus close to the hotel. It doesn't run very frequently, but just enough for an afternoon trip to Yonehara Beach or Kabira Bay. And don't miss out on Tamatorizaki Viewpoint, it is breathtaking and only 15min by foot or much quicker if you take the e-Bike. There is also a small tour operator in town who can take you snorkeling, fishing or canoeing in the mangroves. Overall, we had a super pleasant stay and would recommend the place to anyone.

Fantastic place for a nice and relaxing holiday. It’s only two minutes to a wonderful secluded beach. We couldn’t rent a car but the staff was so kind to pick us up from the airport and to take us back. For the activities we booked we were also picked up or we chose the diving and SUP school right around the corner. You can also get an e-bike, snorkeling equipment, a parasol and a SUP at the beach Villa to explore on your own. We loved it and can absolutely recommend! Only tip: there are no supermarkets and only few restaurants around.

Japanese style breakfast, good quantity and variety; likewise dinner, very good quality and value.

We had a couple of days were we had to leave before they served breakfast to go on trips. I asked if it would be possible for them to make up some rice balls or such that we could keep in the fridge in our room overnight, but this was not possible. Western style beds in Japan tend to be extremely firm, so I had to use the duvets as a mattress topper. I would choose Japanese beds another time!

It was good place to go to the beach. The forest path was lovely. Breakfast is okay, the owners are kind. Okay place to stay one or two nights.

The room condition is a little running down. The washstand pipe was leaking to the room. In Our room, internet didn't work somehow. And we had a big spider in the room and a middle size spider with cobwebs near bed light. To turn on the bed light, I had to remove the cobwebs... Cleaning status wasn't match with Japanese standard, I felt. We have stayed 6 different accommodations on Yaeyama islands but the other places were much cleaner.

Breakfast was fine and the chef was very friendly and hospitable. Massage chair in the room and shower jets were a great addition!

The location wasn’t near much and I definitely needed a rental car to get there. The room is fine but a bit outdated. It feels like a nursing home. Thin walls and could hear my neighbor coughing all night. Overall, a decent hotel. WiFi was a bit slow.

It was really clean, the staff at the front desk was really nice. The beach was beautiful and the way to the was really great too

The beds were hard (but i think it’s a common thing in japan since all the hotel i booked in ishigaki were the same) And without a car you can’t eat or visit (it’s my fault though)

Staff was really friendly. They helped us with anything we need. The breakfast was amazing and the location was grea.

The location was amazing, right by the beach and staff were warm and welcoming. The breakfast was a traditional Japanese set meal and it was good.

The door had an autolock function and I was locked out. I had to enter the room from the balcony door.

Loved just about everything about this place: the location, the staff, the sounds & smells, the.... well, in truth, the island itself and the whole vibe. If you're visiting for the first time: This hotel is right on Ibaruma beach, a beautiful stretch of sand that was almost completely empty of other people during our stay and a lovely spot for snorkelling with abundant colourful fish in warm, waist-deep water. It is about a 20 minute drive north of the airport. There's very little up this far north (everything restaurant-y and shop-ish is located around the port in the south) so if you're up here for the peace and quiet, you'll get it. That being said, it is a small island and there are very few cars on the roads so it is a thing of nothing to pop down south of the airport, if you've got transport. The rooms look very much as in the photos. All nicely appointed. Lovely furnishings. Best showers I've ever used in my life. The photos of the outside of the rooms give the impression of something like a small US motel, but in fact it is nicer feeling than that. And the main building - with the restaurant bar and BBQ area - is very nice. Cool friendly cat wandering around the BBQ area at night, too. (The dogs were a bit too hot to be anything other than very sleepy, unfortunately.)

This is a small quibble but: being so close to the beach, and in such a great location, it is a shame that from the windows of the rooms, from the little verandas, one can only see the trees and bushes that "protect"(?) the guest house from the beach and sea and come up right to the veranda. Upon waking it is impossible to tell what the weather is, even. Ah well, wonderful place otherwise. Some reviewers are going a bit overboard when it comes to the breakfasts, too. They were nice. But pretty standard-ish for a Japanese place of this rank. Good stuff. But not mind-blowing. A bath in the room would be nice too, but the showers are possibly the best I've ever used. Thanks.

I've stayed here before (you'll find my review somewhere on here) and I'll stay again. The breakfast is good, not "great". Others seem to be overpraising it. The location is fantastic. If you're looking for peace and quiet, that is.

Wish there were baths in the rooms.