Feliz Villa Suite Irabujima Sawada | Beachfront Villas with Heated Pools (Irabu, Miyako)

This is an independent villa-type accommodation standing right in front of Sawada Beach, selected as one of Japans "100 Best Beaches". Each villa has a heated private pool usable comfortably year-round and an ocean-view roof terrace, letting you have to yourself the shallow, calm sea and the evening scenery. There is also a premium residence "Hanare", limited to one group per day, popular for special anniversaries and family trips. Check-in is 14:00 and check-out is 10:00, with the front building open from 9:00 to 19:00. You can also choose contactless or in-room check-in. With good access from the airport and the Irabu Ohashi Bridge, it is convenient as a base for tideland strolls and sunset viewing at Sawada Beach and for touring nearby soba shops and diners. It is a whole-house rental resort recommended for those who want to emphasise a private feel.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Sawada 1725-9, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening timeFront building hours 9:00 to 19:00 / check-in 14:00, check-out 10:00 (contactless or in-room check-in available)
ClosedNone
FeePaid (accommodation). Roughly from the 10,000-yen range (approx US$70 and up) per night (varies by season, plan and villa type; confirm details on booking sites)
ParkingAvailable, free. Standard villa 1 car per villa; premium residence Hanare 3 cars
ContactOfficial site https://nikken-hotelmgt.co.jp/sawada/ / TEL 0980-74-7500

Visiting tips & what to bring

Being accommodation, viewing or dropping by is not possible. Check-in is from 14:00. As Sawada Beach in front is shallow with rocks and coral fragments, marine shoes or easy-to-walk shoes are reassuring when strolling the shore. In summer prepare insect repellent and a sun hat and sunscreen. Each villa has a heated private pool usable regardless of weather, but as sea bathing changes greatly in water level with the tide, checking a tide table is recommended. It is a location presuming travel by hire car.

For families with small children

Each villa is a whole-house rental with a heated private pool and terrace, lettable without minding other guests, suiting families with small children aged 0 to 6. As Sawada Beach is shallow with calm waves, it suits rock-pool play too. However, the shore has rocks and coral fragments, and the pool needs care over depth. A guardian should always accompany. Preparing meals and baby goods in advance is reassuring, and travel presumes a hire car.

FAQ

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

A.Check-in is 14:00 and check-out is 10:00. The front building is open 9:00 to 19:00, and contactless or in-room check-in can be chosen.

Q.Is there parking?

A.Yes. It is free, with 1 car per standard villa and 3 cars for the once-a-day-limited premium residence Hanare.

Q.Can you use the pool in winter too?

A.Each villas private pool is heated, so it can be used comfortably regardless of season. You can enjoy the pool even in periods when sea bathing is hard.

Q.Is the sea right in front?

A.Yes. Located right in front of Sawada Beach, one of Japans 100 Best Beaches, you can enjoy the shallow, calm sea and the sunset up close.

Q.How should I handle access and getting around?

A.It is accessible by car from Miyako Shimojishima Airport and the Irabu Ohashi Bridge, and a hire car is convenient. Soba shops and diners are also dotted around Sawada.