Detailed review & photos “Okuma Private Beach & Resort”
- What is the appearance of the hotel? Check the entrance and reception
- What is the Grand Cottage like?
- Bathroom
- Closet and safe
- Mini bar and cafe
- Restaurants and shops in the hotel
- Facilities in the hotel
- Beach
- Hotel Surroundings
- Staff and Guests
- Access
- Summary
Stay nights：2 nights
# of people：3 people
I chose "Okuma Private Beach & Resort" because I wanted to spend some time in a hotel with lots of nature instead of it being in an urban area. I have visited Okinawa main island about 5 times so far, but this time I was looking to go sightseeing in the northern area. I was hoping to go kayaking, and this hotel offered many activities such as mangrove kayak experience and eco tour.
What is the appearance of the hotel? Check the entrance and reception
There is a big sign in front of the hotel, so it is easy to find.
There were palm trees planted by the entrance creating a resort atmosphere.
The hotel was lit up at night.
There is a round-about with staff always waiting to carry your luggage.
Bougainvillea flowers were planted around the entrance.
There were lakes on both sides of the pathway.
Hotel entrance
The front desk was on the left. This building is a one-story building, but the ceiling was high and felt very open. The hotel itself is a little old, but the lobby was renovated and new.
The front desk was never crowded.
You can have a welcome drink. Mango juice and sampon tea were prepared.
There were sofas in the lobby.
There was an aquarium with tropical fishes swimming in it.
There was also a lounge.
You can enjoy a nice view from the big windows.
There was even a grand piano in the lobby.
The Grand Cottage was a 3-story cottage type room. It looked a little old from the outside.
There was en elevator.
Stairs
Guest room floor corridor
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What is the Grand Cottage like?
Guest room entrance door
Door bell
Entrance area
Stool
Shoe horn, clothes brush and slippers.
The room was kept clean and the furniture were Asian style.
There was a ceiling fan.
There were three single size beds lined up.
The mattress was a little hard, but I was able to sleep comfortably. There were two pillows prepared on each bed.
Living room
There was a large sofa.
TV and desk across the sofa.
DVD player
There was a desk with a mirror above it. There were no outlets around the desk which was a little inconvenient.
The room seen form the window.
There was a big veranda.
You can close the doors to block the sunlight.
The veranda.
There was a chair, table and a bench.
The view from the room was of the garden. There is distance from the other buildings. Tropical palm trees create a resort feeling and lawn was mowed nicely.
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Bathroom
The bathroom was by the entrance.
The bathtub and wash area was big.
Shampoo, conditioner and body soap were prepared by the bathtub.
The shower was a removable hand shower with a strong enough water pressure.
There were two sinks which were very convenient to have.
Face & hand soap and cups.
There were two shampoos, conditioners, body washes, body lotions, and one solid soap. Pampleuri’s amenities are only prepared for those staying in the cottage.
There were shower caps, razors, body towels, hair brushes, toothbrushes, bath salts, cotton swabs, cotton and so on prepared in a trey.
Bath salt
Cosmetic sample
Hair dryer
Toilet was separated form the bathroom.
It was very spacious.
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Closet and safe
There was a closet next to the TV.
There was a deodorant spray, flash light, insect repelent and hangers prepared inside.
There was also a safe.
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Mini bar and cafe
There was a cafe corner on the shelf next to the closet. There was a coffee machine, electric kettle, cups, three bottles of Okuma Private Resort’s original bottled water (replenished daily for each person), and tea bags.
Coffee capsules
Ice pale and glasses
There was a fridge, but nothing was prepared inside.
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Restaurants and shops in the hotel
There is a buffet restaurant called the “Surfside Cafe” where I had breakfast and dinner.
The restaurant seen at night.
The restaurant was not very big, but it was never too crowded and I was able to have a relaxing meal.
There were many dishes lined up for dinner.
Korean dish and Yanbaru-style hot pot
Seafood tempura and pasta called Frit Mist.
There were a verity of desserts to pick from.
Bread served for breakfast.
Cereal corner
The staff will serve you a simple soup called “Kachiyu-yu.”
“Pork Egg Rice-balls.” You can chooses the ingredients to put into the rice-ball.
Japanese restaurant “Iju”
Inside of the restaurant.
Okinawa soba
There was also an Okinawan home-cooked izakaya, “Okame.”
Teppanyaki “Adon.”
There was also a cafe dining called “Oasis” along the beach. You can enjoy your meal while looking out at the white sand beach and the emerald green sea.
A shop called “Bougainvillea.”
They had a large selection of souvenirs, such as sweets, sake, Ryukyu glass and accessories.
There was also another shop called “Plumeria.”
They were selling Aloha shirts, resort dresses, as well as sportswear and beach equipments such as swimwear, beach sandals and goggles.
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Facilities in the hotel
There was an outdoor pool but it was closed during winter time.
There are four pools: main pool, running water pool, children’s pool and activity pool. They were all not very big.
There were deck chairs by the pool.
A kids play room by the beach.
An Eco Museum where you can book activities.
Chapel
Coin laundry
A map of the area and vending machines.
You can park your car at the hotel parking lot for 500 yen per night.
There were hammocks here and there.
There was even a torii gate in the garden.
A dog run for guests staying with their dogs.
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Beach
A beach with white sands.
There were no tall buildings around the hotel and just the beach and mountains. This beach is the best part about staying at this hotel.
The beach has a pier, which is also a photo spot. Many people took pictures here.
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Hotel Surroundings
I saw a tavern within walking distance, but it was not open (may be open only during busy season). Next to the hotel was a US military base. The nearest convenience store is about a kilometer away. In addition, there is a roadside station called “Yuiyui Kunigami” at the same place about 1 km away. You can get to Uhugi Nature Museum withing 5-minute by car.
Convenience store near the hotel
Uhugi Nature Museum
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Staff and Guests
The staff were all very nice and friendly. They always greeted me and asked if I needed a ride on the cart.
There were guests of many ages, but there were especially many middle-aged and elderly couples. Although it was during the Lunar New Year, I think that the number of Chinese tourists was small, probably due to the effects of the new type of pneumonia. Athletes were training around the hotel.
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Access
This time, I drove from Naha Airport to the hotel. I arrived in about two hours on the toll road. The cost of the toll road was about 1,000 yen. After getting off at Kyoda Interchange, most of the road runs along the sea, so the scenery was very nice. There seems to be a free shuttle running between Hyatt Regency Naha and Okuma once a day.
“Yui Yui Kunigami Road station”
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Summary
I had a nice stay at this hotel. The area was very calm and I was able to spend a relaxing time. The beach by the hotel was like a private beach. There were no buildings on the opposite shore, and I was able to enjoy a resort surrounded with nature. There are few sightseeing facilities in the vicinity, but if you have already visited Okinawa several times, or if you only want to spend some time on the beach, I definitely recommend staying here. This time it was mostly cloudy, so I would like to stay here again when the weather is nice.
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