Okinawa, Japan is a popular island destination due to its incredible beaches and top-notch diving and snorkeling spots. The island is home to a number of hotels, however, the resorts on this list are all beachfront properties. Experience Japan’s most beautiful beaches from these best beachfront resorts in Okinawa.
The Busena Terrace - Nago
The Busena Terrace is everything you’d expect from a beachfront resort. With room balconies that overlook the ocean, eight onsite dining options, and a refreshing pool area, this Okinawa resort offers a perfect beach getaway on the island. The white sand beach is a great place to spend your day here, however, there are plenty of other activities offered at the hotel too like jet-skiing, snorkeling, and water skiing.
The Uza Terrace Beach Club Villas - Yomitan
Head to Yomitan on Okinawa’s main island for a beach stay at The Uza Terrace Beach Club Villas. This Terrace resort is a collection of villas, where each villa has its own private pool. Book a one, two, or even a four-bedroom villa here. When you aren’t enjoying your own villa oasis, spend time with your toes in the sand here as this beachfront hotel is steps away from the sandy shore. Guests here can enjoy complimentary Tea Time and Sunset Time with free beverages and snacks.
Hotel Nikkō Alivila - Yomitan
Hotel Nikkō Alivila is an international beachfront hotel in Yomitan that is the perfect place to find relaxation. Home to a relaxation pool, onsite spa services, yoga classes, and plenty of onsite cuisine options, you’ll never want to leave Hotel Nikkō Alivila. This resort can accommodate a wide variety of guests, from solo travelers to families. Families with children will love playing putt-putt golf or taking rental bikes out on the town. There are unique amenities found at this resort too, like the VR “exercise” stations and glass-bottom boat rentals.
ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort - Onna
Guests flock to ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort for its white sand beach, however, the resort’s incredible atmosphere is what keeps travelers coming back. From weddings to family vacations to business retreats, this Okinawa hotel is a great backdrop for all types of vacations. Clean and sleek rooms overlook the water, but you may not spend much time in the room, as the resort is home to an onsite pool, lounge, and fitness center.
Hoshinoya Taketomi Island - Taketomi
Hoshinoya Taketomi Island is not like a regular resort; it is a resort village. Guests here stay in pavilions with red-tiled roofs, a reflection of Taketomi architecture. Each pavilion has floor-to-ceiling windows and contemporary furnishings. A stay at this quiet island resort offers a truly private experience, as Hoshinoya is a small resort property. Guests will admire that the hotel strives to preserve and infuse Taketomi culture in its design elements.
Haimurubushi Resort - Taketomi
Another Taketomi island resort that offers a beachfront stay is Haimurubushi Resort. Take a yoga class or book a spa service if you’re looking to unwind. However, thrill-seekers and adventurers will be pleased to know that Haimurubushi Resort hosts a number of excursion opportunities, from diving to fishing to stand-up paddleboarding. The white sand beach here however is truly the main attraction.
Okuma Private Beach & Resort - Kunigami
A breathtaking beach and mountainous views await at Okuma Private Beach & Resort. Found in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island, guests here not only enjoy the white sand beach but also Yambaru National Park nearby. Eco-tours of the park are offered from the resort. A major plus for travelers to Okuma is that it is only 100 minutes from Naha airport, making it a convenient drive away while also offering seclusion in the wilderness.
Halekulani Okinawa - Onna
Experience paradise at Halekulani Okinawa. This Okinawa resort offers sleek, luxury accommodations with a terrace and ocean view in every room. If you’re truly seeking a luxury stay, book a suite or villa here, which comes with a private pool. With all-day dining options, an onsite spa, five pools, and even a kids club, this luxury resort seems to have it all.
Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Hotel - Taketomi
For travelers wanting to stay on Taketomi island, Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Hotel is another great option, as it is the largest resort on the island boasting chic rooms. Although it is the island’s biggest resort, it does operate as an eco-tourism hotel, which operates in an eco-friendly way and offers educational nature tours for guests. There is a long stretch of beach by the resort, but the hotel also hosts a shuttle program to Ida Beach as well.
Hoshino Resort Risonare Kohama Island - Taketomi
Enjoy a beachfront paradise at Hoshino Resort Risonare Kohama Island on Kohama Island, part of Taketomi. Guests love exploring here during low tide where “phantom beach” is revealed, a sandbar that is perfect for a stroll or snorkeling too. Lounge by the beach or one of the resort’s two outdoor pools. Unlike other resorts on this list, Hoshino Resort Risonare Kohama is home to a golf course that is open year-round. This course is the southernmost golf course in Japan.
