Detailed review & photos “ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort”

“ANA Intercontinental Ishigaki Resort” is located on the south side of Ishigaki Island which is about a 20 minutes drive from Shin-Ishigaki Airport.

In addition to the original Ocean Wing and Coral Wing, three buildings, one “Club InterContinental” and two “Bay Wings,” opened in July 2020.

The hotel seen at night.

The Bay Wing Building was V-shaped with the entrance in the center. They have a valley service.

There was a shuttle taxi (airport transfer service).

There was an open sofa space with the door always open, which was perfect for a short break.

The lobby had a high ceiling, and original objects were displayed everywhere in white and blue.

It was a relaxing lobby.

There were many check-in counters. You can check-in while sitting down.

There was a nice painting hanging in the hallway.

Lobby floor elevator hall.

There was a window in front of the elevator.

Inside of the elevator.

Guest room floor corridor.

My room was on the top floor (7th floor) of the Bay Wing and was the most scenic room in the Bay Wing. The room was big, clean and very beautiful.

There was a ceiling fan hanging from the ceiling.

The bed was big and the mattress was fluffy and comfortable to lay down on. The blanket was a little thin. Two beach towels were provided on the bed.

Soft and hard pillows were prepared on each bed.

TV across the bed.

Two bottles of water were prepared beneath the TV.

Sofa, chair and a table by the window.

You can relax on the sofa as well.

The room seen from the window. There was a balcony in the back of the room and a table set. The view from the room was the best because it was on the top floor. If you look to the left, you can see the beach, and if you look down you can see the pool. I could see people kayaking and surfing as well. Around the pool, there were many beautiful hibiscus, trees, and strange objects, and it was a wonderful view.

The bathroom was spacious with a bathtub and washroom. Bathrobes were also provided on the bathroom door.

The bathtub is also large, so you can stretch your legs and soak in the hot water. A bath pillow and a non-slip mat were also available.

There were two types of showers; an overhead shower and a removable shower, and there was no problem with the water pressure.

HARNN shampoo, conditioner and body soap were prepared next to the shower.

A toilet with a washlet function.

The sink was semi-open style, but you can keep it private by closing the door. Mirrors were available on both sides.

HARNN’s hand soap and hand & body lotion.

Amenities and a hair dryer were prepared in the drawer under the sink. Amenities included two toothbrushes, razor, four cotton swabs, a comb, a shaving cream, a shower cap, a small sewing kit and cotton.

There was a closet at the entrance.

Inside the closet were three types of hangers, an iron, an ironing board, an umbrella, a clothes brush and a shoehorn.

In addition, indoor slippers, flip-flops, shoe shine, shoe cream, etc. were also prepared. The indoor slippers were fluffy and very comfortable to wear.

There was also a safe.

There was a cafe corner next to the TV. An electric kettle, capsule coffee machines tea pot, teacups, etc. were prepared.

There were 4 types of TWG tea in the box.

The box had two layers, and underneath were three types of Nespresso capsules.

Cups and classes.

Mini bottles of awamori, wine, gin, whiskey, etc. were prepared as a minibar (for a fee).

Nuts and snacks (fee).

Ice pale and plates.

Beer, wine, soft drinks and so on were prepared in a fridge.

There is a bistro “SALTIDA” on the 1st floor of the Bell Wing where I had breakfast.

Inside of the restaurant.

For breakfast, bread, salad, fruits, drinks, hot food, jam, butter, etc. were served buffet style, egg dishes such as egg benedict, beef soba, hot dessert (waffles, French toast), etc. are made after ordering.

All dishes were fresh and very delicious, and there were many ingredients that could not be eaten at the buffet (salad bitter gourd, prosciutto, dragon fruit, beef soba, etc.).

There was also a deli & cafe “PALETTE Terrace Lounge” on the 2nd floor of Bell Wing. Inside the shop was a complex space that offered different services, such as a shop with crafts unique to the island, a resort center where a concierge resides and a meeting room. I had a very enjoyable time.

In addition, on the 1st floor of the Ocean Wing, all-day dining “Sun Coast Cafe”, Japanese cuisine “Yaeyama”, sushi “Ishigaki”, teppanyaki “Omoto”, Ishigaki beef and Motobu beef with seasonal vegetables are sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, There were many restaurants and bars such as “Fireside Terrace” where you can enjoy grilled meat, “China Shadow” which is Chinese restaurant, and “Tropics Lounge & Bar” where you can enjoy afternoon tea and cocktails on the 2nd floor of Ocean Wing.

There was also a shop.

There was an outdoor pool called Sunset Pool in front of the Bay Wing.

There was a small bridge in the middle of the pool.

Many chairs were placed by the pool. You can also borrow beach towels.

It was a little chilly at night, but there were few people and there was a heated pool, so I was able to swim slowly and comfortably. The pool at night was lit up and the atmosphere was nice. In addition, there seemed to be a sunrise pool, an outdoor pool of the Club InterContinental pool exclusively for guests staying at Club InterContinental, and an indoor pool and Jacuzzi on the first floor of the Ocean Wing.

A gym on the ground floor of the Ocean Wing which can be used 24 hours a day.

Inside the Ocean Wing was a spa called “Agarosa.”

The spa “Agarosa” also had a treatment space outdoors.

There was also a recording area for FM Ishigaki in the Ocean Wing.

There was “Maesato Beach” in front of the hotel.

The beach was quiet, probably because the weather wasn’t very good. There was an inflatable playground with trampolines and seesaws.

There was cabana on the beach, but this requires reservation.

The mssage shop in front of the hotel.

I saw young couples, elderly couples, Japanese families, and Western families staying at this hotel.

An Izakaya and hot dog shop in front of the hotel.