Okinawa is a resort destination where you can experience a tropical paradise while still being in Japan. Because it's not a place you can easily visit, it's a place where you want to spend a truly special time...

I think a cottage is the perfect place to fulfill that wish. Hotels are certainly very convenient! But the time spent in a cottage, combined with the relaxed pace of life in Okinawa, becomes something truly special.

So, this time, we've selected seven exquisite cottages that truly capture the essence of Okinawa. We'll introduce in detail the unique features and services of each, and how they differ from hotels, so we hope this will be helpful when you plan your trip to Okinawa.

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1. [Okinawa Main Island] The Busena Terrace
2. [Okinawa Main Island] Okuma Private Beach & Resort
3. [Okinawa Main Island] One Suite Hotel & Resort Kouri Island
4. [Miyako Island] Shigira Bayside Suite Allamanda
5. [Ishigaki Island] Fusaki Resort Village
6. [Ishigaki Island] Ishigaki Seaside Hotel (Kabira Village)
7. [Ishigaki/Taketomi Island] Hoshinoya Taketomi Island
Summary

~A prestigious resort that everyone dreams of experiencing at least once~

The Busena Terrace is located in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, and is one of the most prestigious luxury resorts on Okinawa Island. The resort grounds feature 18 club cottages in four types: Deluxe Suite, Superior Suite, Luxurious Suite, and Presidential Suite. With spacious rooms ranging from 65 to 123 square meters and carefully selected furnishings, each cottage offers a truly special stay.

The deluxe suite, accommodating up to two people, is located on the second floor of the cottage, offering fantastic views from the terrace.
Many people are using it for honeymoons and trips with their loved ones.

 

The Superior Suite, Luxurious Suite, and Presidential Suite all feature luxurious amenities, including a private pool in the garden. The buildings are surrounded by lush greenery instead of walls, allowing you to enjoy your own private space, unseen by anyone else.

 

The Presidential Suite offers a blissful experience that will satisfy both your mind and body, with its spacious terrace and infinity pool that appears to connect to the ocean. In the evening, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset over the horizon all to yourself, savoring the leisurely pace of time to your heart's content.

 

The dining options are fantastic, with eight diverse restaurants offering a mix of Japanese and Western cuisine, and four lounges and bars. It's always exciting to decide which restaurant to choose each time I visit.
As part of the hospitality offered by this luxury hotel, guests staying in club cottages can check in at the club lounge. Enjoy services a step above the hotel's offerings, such as afternoon tea and cocktail hour. Make the most of the services available only to club cottages and create even more lasting memories of your trip to Okinawa.

<Facility Information: The Busena Terrace>

Address: 1808 Kise, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone: 0980-51-1333
URL:http://www.terrace.co.jp/busena/

Please make your hotel reservation here.

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2. [Okinawa Main Island] Okuma Private Beach & Resort

~A paradise where you can spend time by the sea and wind of Yanbaru~

Located in Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Okuma Private Beach & Resort offers a variety of unique room types to choose from, including Grand Cottages, Garden Villas, Main Cottages, Palm Cottages, as well as dog-friendly rooms (Garden Villas), barrier-free rooms, and maisonettes.

These garden villas, designed with an Asian modern aesthetic, are detached houses. Each includes a private garden, making them perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoying a relaxing read. Families can fill a wading pool and enjoy a swim in the garden, creating a home-like atmosphere.

The garden cottages also include maisonette-style rooms, allowing for spacious use even when staying with a large group.

Palm Cottages are attractive for their rooms decorated in bright, cheerful tones. They're conveniently located and highly recommended for those who want to focus on activities like the beach, sightseeing, and nature experiences!

Dogs are part of the family too. When you're on vacation, you want to let them off the leash and run around to their heart's content, right? Since you'll be staying in a garden villa, you can let your dog run around on the grass to their heart's content without any worries. Another great feature is that the rooms are equipped with mats for your dog to rest on, creating a comfortable space for them to relax in.

At Okuma Private Beach & Resort, you can enjoy exceptional freshly baked bread and other treats that are highly praised in reviews. The moment you step into the restaurant for breakfast, you'll be greeted by the delicious aroma of freshly baked bread. For lunch and dinner, you can choose from seven different restaurants offering teppanyaki, barbecue, local cuisine, and more. Savor the hotel's signature dishes and enjoy a truly wonderful stay!

Ring the bell as a memorable moment with your family or loved ones.

<Facility Information: Okuma Private Beach & Resort>

Address: 913 Okuma, Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone: 0980-41-2222
URL:Visit the Okuma Private Beach & Resort official website.

Please make your hotel reservation here.

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~A supreme space reserved just for you, at the highest point on Kouri Island~

Located on a hilltop on Kouri Island in Nakijin Village, Okinawa Prefecture, One Suite (formerly Top of Kouri) offers a luxurious resort experience with its panoramic suite (limited to one group) and private suite (limited to two groups).

Only one group per stay can enjoy the ultimate luxury of having this space all to themselves in the Panorama Suite. It can accommodate up to 6 people.

There are only two private suite rooms available for two people. With designer-designed rooms and sophisticated interiors, you can spend meaningful time in this hidden retreat in Kouri where you can stay as if you were living there.

The joy of being able to gaze upon the clear blue sea of ​​the north from your room brings a sense of freedom and satisfaction. Furthermore, if you want to swim in the ocean, the beach is within walking distance, making access incredibly convenient.

The visually stunning dishes, which gently showcase local ingredients, captivate the hearts of those who dine on them. Currently, the restaurant is offering a limited-time spa plan for June and July: <Beautify yourself from the inside and out. Dinner includes a detox menu that women will love. After enjoying a luxurious spa treatment with your choice of two aromas, you can fully enjoy Chef Akasaka's exceptional dinner.> This plan is very popular, with many men also receiving spa treatments. Be sure to enjoy it together with your partner! You'll be amazed by the comfort and deliciousness.

Furthermore, you can even have a wedding ceremony blessed by the ocean during your stay. It's perfect for combining with your honeymoon or for a marriage proposal. Why not spend some time alone together, undisturbed by anyone?

<Facility Information: One Suite Hotel & Resort Kouri Island>

Address: 2427-9 Kouri, Nakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone: 0980-52-8040
URL:http://onesuite.okinawa/

~A top-class resort that takes advantage of Miyako's beautiful sea and topography~

Boasting a sprawling 100 million square meter site, "Shigira Bayside Suite Allamanda" is a resort truly worthy of being called paradise. Its design, which preserves the essential natural beauty of the area and stands out against the clear blue sky, is distinctly Okinawan and makes for a truly satisfying stay.

In particular, the "Pool Villa Royal Suite" is a building where lush greenery gently envelops the cottage, promising private time. Only high-quality furniture is furnished in the room, and only items befitting a resort are provided.

From private pools to leisurely tea time while basking in the refreshing sea breeze and sunshine, you can fully enjoy the resort experience.
This luxurious and sophisticated space will provide you with a truly blissful experience.

For dinner, we offer a variety of 13 restaurants within the resort, including a teppanyaki counter (ages 6 and up), Maralunga which uses ingredients unique to Okinawa and Miyako Island and offers a fusion of Japanese and Ryukyu cuisine based on kaiseki, Stardust Garden, a cafe and pizza restaurant with a spectacular 180-degree view of the Miyako Blue sea, and Ryuguen, a charcoal-grilled yakiniku restaurant that is extremely popular with local customers.
You can enjoy undeniably delicious dishes made with the freshest seasonal ingredients unique to Miyako Island, lovingly prepared by our chefs.
Enjoy a buffet-style breakfast and fully immerse yourself in the resort atmosphere.

Then, in 2013, the all-inclusive suite villa "The Shigira" was introduced. Built in a prime location on Cape Shigira, the 10 orange-toned buildings offer a superior level of service tailored to each individual guest.
You don't need to go anywhere; you can leisurely enjoy a truly luxurious experience! It's packed with everything you'd want to experience at least once in your life. Enjoy a truly enriching stay!

<Facility Information: Shigira Bayside Suite Allamanda>

Address: 926-25 Ueno Shinri, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture (The Shigira: 1405-3 Ueno Shinri, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture)
Phone: 0980-74-7100 (Reservations and inquiries: 0120-153-070)
URL:http://www.nanseirakuen.com/allamanda/index.html

Please make your hotel reservation here.

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~A trip and stay in a village with impressive red tiled roofs~

Located on Ishigaki Island in Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, Fusaki Resort Village offers a variety of accommodations to choose from, including Ryukyu Red Tile Cottages with their iconic red tile roofs, symbolizing Okinawa's Ryukyu culture, and Garden Terrace buildings for a more casual stay. The gardens are filled with tropical flowers such as hibiscus, and guests can enjoy strolling along the lush, relaxing paths, offering a variety of ways to relax and enjoy their stay.

The Garden Terrace Family Room is a Welcome Baby certified hotel, offering baby-friendly hospitality.
With thoughtful touches such as the use of Ryukyu tatami mats and low beds, you can enjoy a relaxing stay!

Other You can choose from rooms close to the sea, barrier-free rooms with garden terraces, and maisonette-type rooms. It's appealing to people of all ages, from couples and families to seniors!

This baby-friendly hotel offers plenty of kid-friendly menu options!
They're sure to be delighted by the taste and appearance, created with children in mind. Why not surprise your child with a menu that even adults will want to eat?

Other restaurants within the facility include creative island cuisine, a seaside barbecue where you can enjoy the sunset, a cafe, and a buffet-style restaurant known for its delicious homemade jams, so you can choose what you want to eat depending on your mood.
It's a wonderful place where you can create memories like, "I want to stay in Fusaki again the next time I come here..."

<Facility Information: Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas>

Address: 1625 Shinkawa, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone: 0980-88-7000
URL:http://www.fusaki.com/

Please make your hotel reservation here.

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~A new Polynesian-style thatched-roof villa awaits you. A comfortable stay is guaranteed.~

Located within the Ishigaki Seaside Hotel complex on Ishigaki Island in Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, Kabira Village features detached Polynesian-style cottages with striking thatched roofs. A total of 19 cottages stand side-by-side, each boasting a comfortable living space with a total room area of ​​47 square meters and a balcony of 18 square meters.

Inside the room, you can feel the warmth of wood. The high ceilings also create a great sense of openness! You can enjoy a comfortable space that harmonizes with the lush greenery. While having an exotic atmosphere, the private space and diverse amenities will make your stay on Ishigaki Island even more enjoyable.

The balcony, a source of pride for the property, features a jacuzzi, offering the ultimate relaxation experience surrounded by greenery, allowing you to take deep breaths while soaking.
After working up a sweat in the jacuzzi, it would be wonderful to relax on the sofa and chat! Even the sunlight filtering through the trees via the large windows will feel refreshing.

The menu includes a buffet-style breakfast, a seaside lunch, and an all-you-can-eat poolside barbecue in the evening, offering an overwhelming variety of choices! After a hearty meal, simply relaxing back in your cottage is a truly luxurious way to spend your time!

How about spending your time swimming in the ocean, cooling off in the forest when you get tired, and enjoying delicious food when you get hungry? It's the perfect way to spend your trip!

<Facility Information: Ishigaki Seaside Hotel (Kabira Village)>

Address: 154-12 Kawadaira, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone: 0980-88-2421
URL:http://www.ishigaki-seasidehotel.com/stay/kabira.html

Please make your hotel reservation here.

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~Everything is special. A village stay that combines the best of old Ryukyu culture~

Located in Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture, Hoshinoya Taketomi Island is the culmination of Hoshino Resorts' developments.
Located about 10 minutes by boat from Ishigaki Island, Taketomi Island is quickly gaining popularity for its exceptional hospitality. Traditional Ryukyu red-tiled houses are scattered throughout the island, and a pleasant breeze always blows through the buildings that comply with Taketomi Island's building codes.

The building is called "The House of Wind," and all of it faces south. Designed to suit Taketomi Island, it is a detached house with a garden where you can feel the sea breeze from inside your room. You can enjoy a comfortable bath time anytime, as the bathtub is designed to offer a view of the garden!

Some rooms in Kaze no Ie (House of Wind) are covered with Ryukyu tatami mats, and the feeling of walking barefoot is simply wonderful.
You can get a level of satisfaction that exceeds your expectations.

The meals mainly consist of French cuisine using traditional ingredients carefully cultivated on the island. Each dish is a masterpiece crafted with the chef's skill and dedication. The chef considers how to best utilize the ingredients, and the taste is so impressive that it will leave you speechless the moment you take a bite. In-room dining is also available, allowing you to enjoy your meal at your leisure! (Meals are not included in the accommodation price.)

The stone walls, known as "gukku," create a special space that ensures privacy, and each stone is hand-built by skilled craftsmen. The gardens and paths are studded with fragments of bleached coral brought from the coast. Following an ancient island custom of separating the natural world from the human world, the area is swept clean with a broom every day.

At night, the vast, unobstructed sky is filled with glittering stars. Imprint the starry sky, visible from this prime location, into your memory and make your holiday on Taketomi Island the best memory of the year!

<Facility Information: Hoshinoya Taketomi Island>

Address: Taketomi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone: 0980-84-5888 (Hoshinoya General Reservations: 050-3786-0066)
URL:http://www.hoshinoyataketomijima.com/#greetings

Please make your hotel reservation here.

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Summary

This time, we've gathered a selection of luxury cottages that we absolutely wanted to introduce! Each one offers exceptional service. These facilities, which blend seamlessly with Okinawa's natural beauty, guarantee a wonderful experience no matter which one you choose. Enjoy Okinawa to the fullest by staying in one of these dream cottages with your travel partner or family!

Please make your hotel reservation here.

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