You most likely don’t think of Japan as home to gorgeous island beaches, do you? For the past several years, people from all over the world have been discovering Japan’s many underrated island beaches, most of them in Okinawa and the Southwest Islands. Among the picturesque ones are Gahi-jima and Kume-jima, whose sparkling waters you can see in the photo below.
View of Kume-jima Beach towards Yurigahama.
Another beach island that will take your breath away is Aharen Beach (featured photo), one hour from Naha, Okinawa. Just looking at it is enough to amaze you.
These are surely enough to prove that Japan is also home to many must-visit beaches. But contain your excitement for a moment: you need to find the best accommodations in Okinawa that don’t charge high rates. You don’t have to shell out large sums just to enjoy Japan’s beautiful beaches. You can find cheap places that still offer great service and amenities.
To help you out, here are some cheap Okinawa hotels worth considering:
Hotel Livemax Naha Tomariko
The room’s cozy, warm vibe is inviting. Prices start at around $30 per room for two persons. Its main amenities include air conditioning, 56 guestrooms, self-serve laundry, multilingual staff, and daily housekeeping.
The lobby is welcoming too, and there’s free WiFi so you can post real-time updates for your social media and real-life friends.
United Resort Yomitan
The accents and lighting in the rooms are dreamy enough to make you sleepy within minutes. Rates start at around $175 per night.
The hotel’s main amenities are air conditioning, self-serve laundry, multilingual staff, and two smoke-free condos, and it’s near the beach: Nirai Beach is an 18-minute walk away.
After a tiring but fun day at the beach, you may want to indulge in the intoxicating feel of a nice wine. Who would have thought cheap Okinawa hotels could look this good?
Hotel Yugaf Inn Bise
The hotel looks simple but offers several amenities, including an outdoor pool, a restaurant, 50 guestrooms, and breakfast, and it’s near the beach: Emerald Beach is only a three-minute walk away.
The rooms are spacious, great if you have friends or relatives with you on your hunt for Japan’s stunning island beaches. Rates start at around $60 per night.
Aside from these, you may also consider Hotel Hamby Resort and Hotel Stork. With any of these cheap Okinawa hotels, you’ll enjoy your stay in the city and have an unforgettable encounter with its paradise-like island beaches.
Photos from lonelyplanet.com, supercoolbeaches.com, ph.hotels.com