Blue Ocean Hotel and Resort Miyakojima | All-Suite Resort at the Island Gateway (Irabu, Miyako)

This is a luxury resort located at the gateway of Irabu Island, right after crossing the Irabu Ohashi Bridge. The contrast of white walls and blue domes evoking the Greek island of Santorini is striking, and all 24 rooms are suite-spec. You can choose from villas with a private pool or rooms with a terrace, with the Irabu Ohashi Bridge and the Miyako Blue sea spreading out before you. A relatively new facility opened in 2021, it has ample in-house amenities such as a restaurant and pool. With good access about 20 minutes by car from Miyako Airport and about 10 minutes from Shimojishima Airport, it is recommended for those who want to enjoy the resort stay itself, or who seek an extraordinary space fitting for an anniversary or special trip. Check-in is from 15:00, and about 28 free parking spaces are provided. It is a convenient location as a base for Irabu Island sightseeing too.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressIkemazoe 1101-1, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening timeCheck-in 15:00 to 19:30 / check-out 11:00
ClosedNone (open year-round)
FeeRate varies by season and plan (luxury range from about 40,000 yen / approx US$270 per night for 2)
ParkingAvailable, free, about 28 cars (outdoor)
Contact0980-79-7971 / https://www.blueocean-miyakojima.com/

Visiting tips & what to bring

As barrier-free provision in the building and rooms differs by room type, confirming in advance is reassuring. The resort has an open layout with an outdoor pool and terraces, so in summer take sun-shade and sunburn measures. Being seaside, there are days with strong wind. As restaurant operating days and contents change by season, confirm when booking if you want a meal-included plan or dinner use. Having both easy-to-walk shoes and sandals is convenient.

For families with small children

An all-suite luxury resort; a room with a private pool lets even those with small children spend time without minding the surroundings. On the other hand, with a calm atmosphere conscious of an adult extraordinary stay, co-sleeping, bed configuration and child-rate availability need advance confirmation. Guardian supervision is essential when using the pool. With children aged 0 to 6, consulting about infant arrangements when booking is reassuring.

FAQ

Q.What time are check-in and check-out?

A.Check-in is 15:00 to 19:30 and check-out is 11:00. If your arrival will be late, contacting the hotel in advance is reassuring.

Q.Is there parking?

A.Yes, there is free outdoor parking for about 28 cars. It is a convenient location for visiting by hire car.

Q.What is access from the airport?

A.About 20 minutes by car from Miyako Airport and about 10 minutes from Miyako Shimojishima Airport. It is right after crossing the Irabu Ohashi Bridge.

Q.What kind of rooms are there?

A.All 24 rooms are suite-spec, choosable from villas with a private pool or rooms with a terrace. It suits an anniversary or special trip.

Q.Can you stay with children?

A.Stays are possible, but being a calm adult-oriented resort, confirming co-sleeping availability, child rates and infant arrangements when booking is recommended.