Kerama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture hotel rooms at the Independent

"Aside from initially having a bit of trouble finding the hotel entrance, parking was immediately taken care of by staff who helped us with valet service (free). From the moment we checked in, we could feel that this hotel operates with a very meticulous and professional approach. Both the staff and managers paid close attention to detail and were very courteous. During check-in, we were served a refreshing cold drink, and every detail was carefully explained to us. The breakfast was excellent, and the view from the high floors was beautiful. The subway station is right downstairs, making transportation extremely convenient. In the evening, we even walked back to the hotel from 國際通—everything was incredibly convenient and comfortable. highly recommend hotel"

"Perfect location and great quiet hotel with washer and dryer in room which is huge pluse for longer stays! Would definitely stay here again!"

"We stayed at Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach for three nights and found it to be a great option for families, especially those with young children. The pools and beach were the highlights of our stay. However, do note that the afternoon tide can significantly lower the water level, making swimming less enjoyable during those hours. We visited during a very hot and rainy period, which limited some activities. Breakfast and lunch at the hotel were excellent, with a good variety and quality. That said, if you don’t have a rental car, transportation becomes a challenge,taxis are necessary to reach nearby cities or attractions. A key tip: renting a car in Okinawa requires an International Driver's Permit (IDP), which you must obtain in advance (e.g., from AAA in the U.S.). We were surprised by this requirement and unable to rent a car, which limited our ability to explore the island fully. Additionally, any tours or island visits often need to be booked well in advance, so plan ahead. The hotel caters mostly to families with children. While it’s a very nice property, adults traveling without children may find the atmosphere less relaxing."

"Very nice facility and only few minutes walk to Kokusai street. Staffs were very nice "

"Good"

"This hotel had a huge room for a Japanese hotel. Usually hotel rooms are the size of the bed with a bathroom. Size was comparable to USA hotel room. During certain hours, hotel offers free tea and popsicles. There is a beach right next door. Not the best beach, but it is next door. For a fee, there is a rooftop infinite pool with amazing views. Staff at the pool was nice enough to let us stay past hours to watch a fireworks show. We really appreciated that. Parking was a little crazy. They have underground parking and a street level parking lot. Usually all the spots are taken by late afternoon. But don’t worry, they have a valet at no extra charge. There are decent restaurants near by. There is Aeon supermarket that is walkable. Overall, great place to stay. "

"The best hotel I’ve ever stayed in my life the room was very clean good smells and the staff were very helpful and polite "

"Great! Will definatly stay here again for a trip to Okinawa!"

"Awesome breakfast "