Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa

905-0026 Okinawa, Nago, Kise 1490-1, Japan

Guest reviews: 8.9

HOTEL OVERVIEW

So I’ve been to a lot of resorts in Okinawa – honestly, it’s kind of my thing – but the Oriental Hotel on the Kise Peninsula really caught me off guard. You know how most five-star places feel sort of… sterile? This one doesn’t. Maybe it’s because it sits right on this gorgeous stretch of beach in Nago where the water actually looks like those impossibly blue postcards, or maybe it’s just that the staff genuinely seems happy to be there (which, let’s be real, isn’t always the case at fancy hotels).

The location is pretty brilliant, actually. You’re tucked away from the main tourist chaos of central Okinawa, but you’re not stuck in the middle of nowhere either. It’s about a 20-minute drive from Nago’s main drag where all the good local restaurants are – and trust me, you’ll want to venture out at least once because while the hotel food is solid, there’s this incredible taco rice place called Charlie’s that locals swear by. The resort itself sprawls along this protected cove, so the water stays calm even when it’s choppy elsewhere. I watched kids playing in the shallows while their parents actually relaxed (you know how rare that is). The spa is where things get interesting though – they do this traditional Okinawan massage technique that incorporates local sea salt, and I’m not usually one for spa treatments, but honestly? It was incredible. The whole place has this subtle ryokan influence mixed with modern resort amenities, which sounds like it shouldn’t work but absolutely does.

What really sold me was the small stuff, though. The elevators are fast (seriously underrated in vacation planning), the air conditioning actually works properly, and – this might sound weird – but the hallways are wide enough that you don’t feel like you’re bumping into everyone. Check-in was smooth, no weird surprise fees, and parking is included which saves you about 1,000 yen a day compared to some places. The pools are heated year-round, which matters more than you’d think since Okinawan winters can be surprisingly cool. I mean, we’re not talking freezing, but 65°F ocean water hits different than 80°F pool water. The only minor complaint? The WiFi gets a bit spotty during peak hours when everyone’s uploading their sunset photos, but honestly, that might be a feature not a bug. There’s something to be said for actually disconnecting. The whole vibe just feels… right, you know? Like someone designed it for people who actually travel, not just for Instagram.

HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS

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Reviews

Staff: 9.3

Comfort: 9.3

Location: 8.5

Free WiFi: 8.9

Facilities: 9.2

Cleanliness: 9.3

Value for money: 8.7

Karla from Croatia (25 March 2025)

9/10

Wonderfull property with amazing views. Kind and helpfull staff, great selection at buffet breakfast. All 3 hotel restaurants are also really great. Overall good value for money.

Hwee from Singapore (26 February 2025)

9/10

Room is of good size and stay was comfortable. Will need a car to get to hotel but there is shuttle service. Wide varieties of food for breakfast buffet.

What could be improved: It will be great if the Spa can be used for free instead of a fee.

Lovtana from Japan (16 February 2025)

9/10

Absolutely loved the hotel. We went there for valentines weekend with my husband and we enjoyed our stay so much. Also really like the buffet options as well as the spa.

Yee from Singapore (1 February 2025)

9/10

There's a KBC shop to shop and indoor pool. Very friendly, cheerful and helpful staffs. Room was big and clean. Breakfast was good, especially the orange juice.

What could be improved: Nothing

Jo from Hong Kong (22 January 2025)

8/10

I would have given them 10/10 if not the hiccups with breakfast. It’s otherwise perfect. What could be improved: For a trip for leisure I wouldn’t plan too much and want to just go down for breakfast when I get up. That was the reason I chose a resort. However, the restaurant is too small to cater all guests. There is always a long queue and I was...

Jo from Hong Kong (22 January 2025)

8/10

I would have given them 10/10 if not the hiccups with breakfast. It’s otherwise perfect.

What could be improved: For a trip for leisure I wouldn’t plan too much and want to just go down for breakfast when I get up. That was the reason I chose a resort. However, the restaurant is too small to cater all guests. There is always a long queue and I was not aware of the reservation system. I missed two breakfast as a result.

Inês from Portugal (16 January 2025)

9/10

Nice ambiance, comfort and location! Amazing room, very spacious and stunning views. Some services are exclusive and come with additional purchase (the spa - onsen, is extra charged). The pool and outdoor area were not available, under maintenance. These were not informed during the booking. The breakfast buffet is incredible, with western and...

Inês from Portugal (16 January 2025)

9/10

Nice ambiance, comfort and location!

Amazing room, very spacious and stunning views.
Some services are exclusive and come with additional purchase (the spa - onsen, is extra charged). The pool and outdoor area were not available, under maintenance. These were not informed during the booking.

The breakfast buffet is incredible, with western and Asian options. We had the chance to try their exclusive Japanese style breakfast, which was outstanding! Recommend to try it - cannot be reserved in advance, so make sure you wake up early and line for it.

We extended our stay here, +2 days. It was very convenient and accessible by car. Good to explore the central and northern areas of Okinawa. Also pretty close to the airport (about 1hr drive).

What could be improved: To not have been informed in advance that some services of the hotel were exclusive and with extra charges.

Barry from Singapore (11 January 2025)

9/10

Room was big and clean. Great views

What could be improved: Room was abit too hot, can't adjust air con temperature. Had to open the balcony door to keep the room cool.
Pillows we're too soft

Dolly from Singapore (7 January 2025)

9/10

I like the space of the room, it is very spacious, clean. and a nice view of the sea. The toilet light is very bright. The room walkway is also very clean and good walking space. The hotel is very busy and there are many people around so make the place very lively with many children and families. The staff are very friendly and helpful and some...

Dolly from Singapore (7 January 2025)

9/10

I like the space of the room, it is very spacious, clean. and a nice view of the sea. The toilet light is very bright.
The room walkway is also very clean and good walking space.
The hotel is very busy and there are many people around so make the place very lively with many children and families.
The staff are very friendly and helpful and some speak English too.
They have many activities in the hotel, especially on New Year's Eve where they have a performance and we get to see the fireworks by the poolside and doing a countdown to 2025. It was very nice experience. Great job!
The breakfast spread was very good and the buffet dinner has such a wide spread. Very good!

What could be improved: What we did not really like is the shower area. Because it is frosted glass at the shower area, so when the lights are on, we can actually see the person's body outline when showering. It is nice maybe to install either a blind or curtain on the side of the bedroom, so it allows one to close the blinds or curtain so that we can have some privacy when showering.

Im from Singapore (30 December 2024)

9/10

Superior 4th room big enough for my family of 5 Indoor pool heated and opens till late Breakfast buffet (western and japanese) varied and good Ample parking flat rate of 1000yen per stay What could be improved: Breakfast needs booking online - not explained clearly by reception during check in We turned up at 930am on the first morning and found...

Im from Singapore (30 December 2024)

9/10

Superior 4th room big enough for my family of 5
Indoor pool heated and opens till late
Breakfast buffet (western and japanese) varied and good
Ample parking flat rate of 1000yen per stay

What could be improved: Breakfast needs booking online - not explained clearly by reception during check in
We turned up at 930am on the first morning and found there was a waiting time of 40min which will mean end of breakfast time.
Eco cleaning was really minimal - only clean dustbins and add new towels, housekeeping did not bother to clear our used pool towels away from the room, or tidy the shoes or beds

Anna from Poland (28 December 2024)

9/10

Very nice, new and spacious room, heated indoor and outdoor pools, tasty food. You need to book a table for breakfast and dinner but it is convinient (online for breakfast, by phone for dinner) and thanks to that the restaurant is not overcrowded. You can take out the food and coffee too. What could be improved: Outdoor pool opens at 3pm (winter...

Anna from Poland (28 December 2024)

9/10

Very nice, new and spacious room, heated indoor and outdoor pools, tasty food. You need to book a table for breakfast and dinner but it is convinient (online for breakfast, by phone for dinner) and thanks to that the restaurant is not overcrowded. You can take out the food and coffee too.

What could be improved: Outdoor pool opens at 3pm (winter season), there is a big variety but the food is not changing between days (6 nights stay). You need to walk or drive to the beach (but it is not that far away). In japanese restaurant the staff do not speak English and it is a bit difficult to comuniate as they are not really able to provide instructions on how to order etc.

SURROUNDINGS

What's nearby:

  • Nago Paradise: 3 km
  • Holland Forest Park: 11 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Fanuan: 1.4 km
  • Restaurant Gusuku: 900 m
  • Restaurant Nakama: 1.2 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Inbu Beach: 700 m
  • Kise Beach: 1.6 km
  • Busena Beach: 1 km
  • Kariyushi Beach: 550 m
  • Kibougaoka Beach: 1.5 km

Closest airports:

  • Naha Airport: 60 km
  • Iejima Airport: 41 km
  • Kadena Air Base: 33 km

ROOMS

  • Estimated price from: $125. Superior Twin for Max persons: 1
  • Estimated price from: $146. Superior Twin with 2 double beds for 1 - 1 guests
  • Estimated price from: $155. High Floor Superior Twin with 2 double beds for 1 - 1 guests
  • Estimated price from: $303. Club Room with Ocean View - Non Smoking with Club Lounge with 2 double beds for 1 - 1 guests
  • Estimated price from: $621. Suite with Panoramic Ocean View with Club Lounge with 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds for 1 - 2 guests
  • Estimated price from: $687. Premium Suite with Panoramic Ocean View with Club Lounge with 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds for 1 - 2 guests
  • Estimated price from: $448. Club Corner Premium with Club Lounge with 2 double beds for 1 - 3 guests
  • Estimated price from: $524. Club Corner with Club Lounge with 2 double beds for 1 - 4 guests
  • Estimated price from: $538. Club Ocean with Club Lounge with 2 double beds for 1 - 4 guests
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FACILITIES

General:

  • Shuttle service
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car hire
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors:

  • Terrace

Wellness:

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Water slide
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi Additional charge
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
  • Fitness centre

Activities:

  • Snorkelling Off-site
  • Diving Additional charge Off-site
  • Canoeing Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge

Food & Drink:

  • Fruits Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Japanese

Cleaning services:

  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge

Great for your stay:

  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness centre
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Water slide

Entertainment and family services:

  • Strollers
  • Board games/puzzles

2 swimming pools Pool 1 - outdoor Free!Pool 2 - indoor Free!:

  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome

Parking Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ¥1,000 per stay.:

  • Valet parking
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
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HOUSE RULES

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 00:00

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

HOTEL ADDRESS

905-0026 Okinawa, Nago, Kise 1490-1, Japan

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