Ryukyu islandsBoutique Resorts

Located right in front of Kise Country Club, the Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa features luxurious rooms with picturesque views of the surrounding forests and nearby beaches. Guests can enjoy soothing facial treatments and massages at The Ritz-Carlton Spa Okinawa or relax by the indoor/outdoor swimming pools. Free Wi-Fi is available at the entire property. The spacious rooms feature a private balcony and an indoor bathtub overlooking the beach. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a Nespresso machine and a Tivoli Audio system. Guests can enjoy drinks from the minibar and wear the hotel’s original bathrobes. The en suite bathroom comes with rain showers and double sinks. Local artworks and potteries can be purchased at the boutique and the fitness centre is open 24/7. The concierge offers personal assistance and the 24-hour front desk provides currency exchange, dry cleaning and laundry services. Room service is available. Chura Nuhji serves Italian dishes featuring local ingredients, while grilled Teppanyaki meals are offered at Kise restaurant. Light meals and refreshments are served at the poolside Library and the hotel’s bar. The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa is a 5-minute drive from Kise Beach and a 50-minute drive from Churaumi Aquarium. The Airport Liner shuttle bus is available from Naha Airport, which is a 1-hour drive away.

Ryukyu Onsen Senagajima Hotel boasts an outdoor pool, a hot spring bath and massage treatments. It has a restaurant with ocean views, and offers paid airport shuttle to/from Naha Airport via Akamine Station. Free WiFi and free parking is on-site. Guests at Ryukyu Onsen Senagajima Hotel can relax at the sun terrace, book a beauty treatment at Spa Osa, engage in water sports or play golf in the area. Rooms feature a wooden floor and floor-to-ceiling windows. They’re equipped with an LCD TV, nightwear and an en suite bathroom with toiletries. Some rooms boast a balcony with a private open-air bath. Ocean Dining Kajinaa caters a with local and Western favorites. The Senagajima Ryukyu Onsen Hotel is only a 10-minute drive from Naha Airport, and a 15-minute drive from Kokusai Dori Street and Chura Sun Beach. A monorail station is a 7-minute drive. In the hotel's main hot spring bath, "Ryujin no Yu", no mixed bathing is allowed for children aged 6 and over. For the purpose of ensuring the safety of children, children aged between 6 and 12 must be accompanied by an adult of the same sex when using the bath.

Shigira Bayside Suite Allamanda offers spacious suites with balconies overlooking the East China Sea and Shigira Bay Country Club. The hotel’s private beach has snorkeling and canoeing, and there is an outdoor pool with a sun terrace on site. Free airport shuttle service is available between the hotel and Miyakojima Airport. The suites and villas at Shigira Bayside Suite Allamanda have high ceilings and a satellite flat-screen TV. Each has a minibar and fridge, and free internet is provided. The en suite bathroom includes a bathtub. Guests can relax with a massage at the spa, or enjoy a soak in the hot tub. Maralunga offers a range of Japanese cuisine. The resort is a 15-minute drive from Miyako Airport, while Ueno German Village can be visited a 7-minute drive away. Car and bicycle hire are available.

ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort is a 20-minute drive from New Ishigaki Airport. It features a fitness centre, spa, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, and 9 dining options. Rooms have ocean and garden views. The spacious rooms at ANA InterContinental feature free wired internet and equipped with a cable TV, DVD player and a minibar. Each features a cool wooden floor and large windows. Guests can unwind at the Spa. There is also a business centre, a recreation and sports court and a whirlpool at ANA InterContinental. Travel services and marine activities such as snorkeling, diving and kayaking and are offered at the tour desk. A golf course and tennis courts are on site. Fish and Meat Bistro SALTIDA serves fresh local ingredients. Japanese dishes are available at Yaeyama Japanese Restaurant. Tropics Lounge and Bar offers local beers and tropical cocktails. Ishigaki Port is a 10-minute drive and Banna Park is a 25-minute drive away.