Ultimate Relaxation! 6 Lodging Facilities with Open-Air Baths in Okinawa
Even though Okinawa has a wonderful ocean view, it doesn't have an image of having many open-air baths or hot springs. But actually, in recent years, lodging facilities with open-air baths have been increasing, and here are some of them! Why not experience the ultimate relaxation that you can only find in Okinawa?
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1. Yuinchi Hotel Nanjo: Complete with an open-air bath where you can gaze out onto the water of the southern part of the main island!
At Yuinchi Hotel Nanjo, there's an open-air bath with an ocean view of the southern part of the main island. Since the hotel itself is on an elevated part of the island, you can gaze out over the city of Nanjo. The hotel is surrounded by nature, so you can enjoy soaking in a hot spring while taking in the therapeutic beauty of the forest!
The charms of Yuinchi Hotel Nanjo don't end at their open-air bath. The guestrooms are large and feel very spacious. This hotel is recommended for families! Please come and relax with the nature and scenery of the southern part of the island.
[Information on Yuinchi Hotel Nanjo]
Address: 1688, Sashiki Shinzato, Nanjo-shi, Okinawa (Google Map)
沖縄県南城市佐敷新里1688
Nearest station: 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport
Estimated price: From 6,200 yen
Check-in: 3:00 AM
Final check-in: 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
HP: www.yuinchi.jp/en/ (English)
HP: www.yuinchi.jp/ (Japanese)
2. Loisir Spa Tower Naha: An open-air bath in the center of Naha
Loisir Spa Tower Naha is a resort hotel in the center of Naha. It's around 7 minutes away by car from the airport, and is conveniently located within walking distance of Asahibashi Station.
This hotel has an elegant open-air bath that encapsulates the essence of Okinawa. Why not spend a luxurious time in the bath, which is filled with ancient ocean water that fermented until it became a hot spring?
There are plenty of accommodation plans available, so it's recommended for everyone, including families and couples.
[Information on Loisir Spa Tower Naha]
Address: 3-2-1, Nishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa (Google Map)
沖縄県那覇市西3-2-1
Nearest station: 7 minutes away by car from Naha Airport
Estimated price: From 10,000 yen
Check-in: 2:00 AM
Final check-in: 5:30 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
HP: https://www.spatower.com/ (Japanese Only)
3. Hotel Orion Motobu Resort and Spa: Surrounded by an emerald beach
This hotel is proud of their Jurassic Onsen Churaumi no Yu. Why not soak in its therapeutic waters while gazing out at the emerald beach? Its natural hot spring water is taken from a stratum that's over 2 billion years old and located 1,500 m underground. Fully relax in their open-air bath that has an ocean view!
Of course, all of their rooms have an ocean view! You can enjoy the beautiful sunset that can only be seen in Okinawa.
Both dinner and breakfast are made with plenty of Okinawan seafood and ingredients from forests. Regional dishes are also available.
[Information on Hotel Orion Motobu Resort and Spa]
Address: 148-1, Bise, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa (Google Map)
沖縄県国頭郡本部町備瀬148-1
Nearest station: About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport
Estimated price: From 10,000 yen
Check-in: 2:00 AM
Final check-in: 11:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
HP: www.okinawaresort-orion.com/english/ (English)
HP: www.okinawaresort-orion.com/ (Japanese)
4. The Beach Tower Okinawa: Their Chula-U hot spring is free to use!
Located near the American Village in Mihama, Chatan, this is a place where you can soak in Chula-U - an open-air bath adjacent to the hotel - for free. Not only is the open-air bath open and free all year round, but so is the healing pool! Sunset Beach is nearby as well, so you can enjoy a nice bath while gazing out at the beautiful ocean.
The guestrooms have a natural look that you can only find in a resort hotel, and are decorated in a modern fashion. A relaxing time made to free you from your daily stresses awaits you!
[Information on The Beach Tower Okinawa]
Address: 8-6, Mihama, Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa (Google Map)
沖縄県中頭郡北谷町美浜8-6
Nearest station: Around 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport
Estimated price: From 15,000 yen
Check-in: 2:00 AM
Final check-in: 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
HP: www.japanican.com/en/hotel/detail/8713001/?ref=beschtowerOKINAWA (English)
HP: www.hotespa.net/hotels/okinawa/ (Japanese)
5. Ryukyu Onsen Senagajima Hotel: An island resort that's around 15 minutes from the airport
This hot spring hotel in Senaga Island (Senaga-jima) that's become a hot topic in recent years is about 15 minutes away from the airport by car. There are various baths that you can enjoy here, including an open-air bath and a bath that you can visit during the day. It's one of the biggest hot spring hotels in Okinawa!
The open-air bath is modeled after a Japanese garden. You can also try their Kinryu no Yu or Ginryu no Yu, which are two baths that you can enjoy on alternate days. Make sure to check out the ocean view!
[Information on Ryukyu Onsen Senagajima Hotel]
Address: 174-5, Senagajima, Tomigusuku-shi, Okinawa (Google Map)
沖縄県豊見城市瀬長島174-5
Nearest station: 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport
Estimated price: From 10,000 yen
Check-in: 3:00 AM
Final check-in: 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
HP: www.senagaspa.jp/ (English)
HP: www.senagaspa.jp/ (Japanese)
6. Naha Central Hotel: Right in the heart of Kokusai Street
Naha Central Hotel is right in the heart of Kokusai Street (Kokusai-dori), and it's around 7 minutes from Miebashi Station on foot. They serve customers with traditional Okinawan hospitality, so you'll be treated warmly.
The hotel's biggest charm is its natural hot spring called "Rikkarikkayu", which is a famous hot spring facility within Naha. You'll find that it is the only hot spring that has the atmosphere of a well-established bath. They also have an open-air bath and a sauna, so please kick back and relax as much as possible!
The guestrooms are very spacious, making them perfect for relaxing after sightseeing or business.
[Information on Naha Central Hotel]
Address: 2-16-36, Maki-shi, Naha-shi, Okinawa (Google Map)
沖縄県那覇市牧志2-16-36
Nearest station: 7-minute walk from Miebashi Station
Estimated price: From 6,200 yen
Check-in: 2:00 AM
Final check-in: 12:00 AM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
HP: http://www.communityandspanahacentralhotel.com/en-gb (English)
HP: www.nahacen.com/ (Japanese)
The information in this article is accurate at the time of publication.
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