Nago, Okinawa Island hotel rooms at the Independent

"Fantastic location with private beach. Clean room and many ammenities. Staff were very helpful and the Spa massage session was amazing."

"Halekulani Okinawa exceeded every expectation and was easily the most luxurious resort we experienced during our time in Japan. Traveling as a family of four, we chose to splurge on two rooms in the Sunset Beach Tower, and it was absolutely worth it. The rooms were stunning, thoughtfully designed, and fully equipped with premium amenities. From the stocked minibar and Nespresso machine to the beach bag and sandals you can take home, every detail felt elevated. The inclusion of comfortable pajamas added an extra layer of comfort. Housekeeping was exceptional with daily service and a relaxing evening turndown. Service across the entire resort was outstanding. Every staff member we encountered was warm, attentive, and genuinely eager to help, creating a welcoming and seamless experience throughout our stay. Dining was a highlight. We enjoyed dinners at House Without a Key, which offered a perfect casual setting with great seafood, pasta, and salads, and Steak & Wine for a more upscale experience. The quality of food was excellent across the board. Steak & Wine is on the pricier side, but the experience and quality matched the cost. Be sure to book reservations in advance as slots open daily and fill quickly. We chose to explore local cafés for breakfast, which was a great way to experience the island. The resort is also conveniently located near several excellent dining options. The gym was well-equipped, and the pool areas were beautiful and relaxing. 5 Stars all the way!!"

"Older hotel, but beautiful. It’s not easy to get to from the airport if you are taking a taxi or limo bus. Takes about 2 hours with traffic. Multiple restaurants, but there is usually long lines for the buffets. Absolutely gorgeous ocean views. Only two out of three elevators were working and we were on the 9th floor, so on average it took between 5-10 minutes of waiting during busy times to get on an elevator. Most times we were crammed in like sardines and stopped at every floor. Property is walkable and there are hidden little beaches everywhere. You can rent an e-bike and ride around. We rode to the lighthouse and into town. The staff were excellent and the rooms were huge. Only a few restaurants were open in March. I guess more open up over the summer, but finding options were limited. There is a little town square about a 12 minute walk from the hotel that has more dining options. "

"Rooms are clean, parking is located near the facility, and an izakaya is on the property."

"The pool was amazing but we didn't have breakfast at the hotel"

"parking was easy. you need a car. i got a Japanese style room but the ac isn't strong enough so you needed a fan and it is a bit dated and musky smelling. "

"The AC and the room lights were only controlled by inserting the room key. We could not shut the light off without turning the AC…. So it’s either bright when you sleep with the lights on with AC or lights and off with AC off and hot."

"It’s a nice and spacious room, would recommend grabbing an additional pillow or 2 from the rack near the elevator. I especially like the memory foam one there instead of the one in my room. There is definitely some construction going on to the building (March 2026) so maybe the Terrance on the 7th floor is not the best view right now."

"Was so disappointed in the water temperature. It was just slightly warm. I was diving in the ocean every day and really needed to warm up my body temperature. I never could get warmed up. All three days I was praying for hot water but never got it! Very bummed. Other than this the hotel was fine. Pretty beach decent food."