Detailed review & photos “Renaissance Okinawa Resort”

The hotel is located at the southern end of Onna Village overlooking the East China Sea, with a private beach right in front of the hotel.

There was car port with a roof at the entrance of the hotel.

A pathway leading to the door.

Entrance to the hotel.

The lobby was very open.

The ceiling went up to the top floor.

The hotel just reopened on April 1, 2020 and was very beautiful. There was a tall palm tree in the lobby creating a tropical atmosphere, and around it were stylish chairs.

The bird perched on the tree was real.

There were four check-in counters.

In the corner of the lobby was “Market Plaza” where you can find famous sweets, awamori and souvenirs from Okinawa.

There was an activity reservation counter next to the “Market Plaza.”

There was also a select shop “CHURA STYLE” in the lobby.

Lobby floor elevator hall

You can enjoy a nice view of the beach from the elevator.

The guest room floor elevator hall was very spacious with a sofa.

You can see the lobby down bellow.

Guest room floor corridor

Guest room entrance door

There was a bathroom and toilet at the entrance.

The room was big and comfortable with a nice view of the beach. It was just renovated and very clean and beautiful.

There were two beds with two pillows prepared on each bed.

There was an illustration of Shisa on the wall above the bed.

There was a table between the two beds, and there was a stylish lamp designed with the traditional Okinawan craft mincer motif.

On the table was a telephone, memo set and a Bluetooth speaker. There were two outlets on the headboard and two USB ports on the table, which were convenient for charging electronic devices.

There was a 55 inch TV across the bed.

Aroma pot and oil.

Outlet and USB port.

Sofa, table and arm chair by the window.

It was nice that there was a place to relax other than the bed.

The room seen form the window.

There was a balcony with a table and chairs prepared.

The room overlooked the hotel’s private beach and the outdoor pool. All rooms have an ocean view, so you can enjoy the beautiful emerald green sea view from any room.

The hotel was just renewed, so the bathroom was very clean as well.

The bathtub/wash area was very spacious. The shower was a removable hand shower with a strong water pressure.

There was plenty of space to stretch my legs in the bathtub.

There was shampoo, conditioner and body soap prepared on the bathtub.

L’Occitane shampoo, conditioner and body soap were also prepared next to the shower.

The sink big with a large mirror.

Cups and hand soap.

There was a toothbrush set, razor, hairbrush, shower cap, body towel, cotton, cotton swab and a L’Occitane body lotion prepare don the counter.

The bedroom seen from the bathroom.

The bathroom wall was transparent.

However, if you flip a switch the wall will become opaque. This is the first hotel in Okinawa that uses this technology.

The toilet was in a separate room as the bathroom.

There was even a sink next to the toilet.

There was a closet with an iron, ironing board, shoe horn and a clothes brush prepared in side. There was also a mirror sliding door in the closet.

The bottom of the closet was a luggage stand.

Disposable sluppers.

There were also pajamas for both adults and children.

The safe was in a drawer underneath the TV.

There was a cabinet next to the luggage stand.

Two free bottles of water.

In the drawer were cups, glasses and tea bags.

There was also an electric kettle and an ice pale.

There was nothing inside inside the fridge.

This is the “SAIL FISH CAFE” on the first floor.

It is a buffet style all-day dining, and you can see the private beach from the window.

I had dinner at this restaurant.

Okinawan dish cooked in a pot.

This is the Japanese restaurant “Irodori” on the second floor.

There was a model of Shuri Castle at the entrance of the restaurant. I was impressed by this art work that was created by a dexterous hotel staff.

You can enjoy simple and gentle Okinawan cuisine that makes use of seasonal vegetables and ingredients. There is a limit of 30 meals a day, so it best to have breakfast at an earlier time.

The hotel had a big outdoor pool with deck chairs lined up by the pool. There is also a shallow children’s pool and a waterslide, so even small children can enjoy themselves here.

You can swim with fishes and dolphins here.

For example, in the program called “Dolphin Encounter S (Swim Plus),” after a lecture about dolphins, you can enter the sea to the depths of your knees and enjoy playing with the dolphins. If you can swim with a height of 110 cm or more, you can also swim with them by holding on to their fin.

There is also a program called “Dolphin Ocean Adventure,” where after a lecture on dolphins, you can take a boat to the dolphins offshore to swim with wild dolphins.

There was also a cruise boat.

This is a blue cave on Cape Maeda, a snorkeling and diving spot that is popular because the whole area is surrounded by blue light. The hotel also conducts snorkeling tours here.

On Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from July to the end of September, a renewal memorial event “Waku Waku Night Park” was held. In addition to the elegant hula dance, there was also a powerful fire dance performance, and it was a spectacular show.

There were laundry rooms with on each floor of the hotel. You can use the washing machine and drier for free.

On the 11th floor, which is the top floor of the hotel, was a club lounge exclusively for guests staying on the Renaissance floor which is the 11th floor. Guests staying on the 11th floor can check in and check out here.

Magazines and books prepared in the lobby.

There is also a buffet table in the lounge, so you can enjoy meals, sweets and drinks.

There were chairs prepared on the balcony.

The hotel has a private beach and offers year-round swimming, snorkeling and a variety of marine activities.

It is a beautiful emerald green beach that has been included in the”100 excellent beaches” selected by the Ministry of the Environment.

There were parasols and chairs on the beach.

The “Stand Up Paddle Touring (SUP)” is a marine activity where you can stand on the surfboard and paddle to the surface. This is an activity that even beginners can enjoy.

This is the “Renaissance Twin Room.” Located on the 11th floor, which is the top floor, the room is 36 square meters wide and is the same as the Deluxe Twin room I stayed in.

The bathtub was a modern design.

There was also a shower room next to the bathtub.

The balcony was big with deck chairs.

The view from the room was splendid.

This is the “Junior Suite Room” which is also located on the 11th floor. There was a semi-double size bed, sofa, armchair and a table in a spacious room of 54 square meters.

The bathtub in this room was also modern and stylish.

The balcony was big with chairs with footrests. You can enjoy the view from the highest floor.

Cape Maeda, a 5-minute drive from the hotel, is a popular diving spot with spectacular views.

There seemed to be many families with small children staying at this hotel. Most of the guests were Japanese.