Irabujima Hotel South Island | A Value Stay near Toguchi-no-Hama (Irabu, Miyako)

Irabujima Hotel South Island is an accommodation standing in a great location about 3 minutes on foot from Toguchi-no-Hama, which boasts the finest beauty on the island. In addition to single and twin rooms, it also has Japanese-style rooms, rare on Miyakojima, making it easy for families and groups to use. On the 1st floor of the building is the fresh-food supermarket "Maruki", and on the 2nd floor the restaurant "Irie", where you can savour fresh fish dishes delivered straight from the Irabu port, Okinawan cuisine and set meals. A terrace cafe, yoga class and diving shop are also attached, and it handles road-bike and sea-kayak rental. It is convenient as a base for sightseeing and activities. With a relaxed operation of check-in at 14:00 and check-out at 11:00, about 10 free parking spaces are complete. Accessible about 25 minutes by car from Miyako Airport over the Irabu Ohashi Bridge, it is an inn recommended for travellers who want to fully enjoy a beach stay.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Irabu 1493-1, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening timeCheck-in 14:00 / check-out 11:00 (front desk)
ClosedNone (open year-round)
FeeRoom only from about 6,300 yen (approx US$42) per person per night; about 11,650 yen (approx US$78) per room for 2; breakfast plan from about 13,000 yen (approx US$87) (varies by season and plan)
ParkingAvailable, free, about 10 cars (no booking needed)
Contact0980-78-3895 / https://south-island.jp/

Visiting tips & what to bring

Convenient for a beach-focused stay, but as the front of the building is a living road within the village, take care of cars when walking. Toguchi-no-Hama is about 3 minutes on foot via a promenade, but as shade and toilet facilities at the beach are limited, preparing a hat, sunscreen and drinks is reassuring. When swimming in the sea, marine shoes protect your feet from coral and rocky areas. Eateries and shops are dotted around the island, many with short hours, so confirming the operating times of the in-building supermarket and restaurant in advance is convenient.

For families with small children

With Japanese-style rooms easy for co-sleeping on futons, it suits those with children aged 0 to 6 too. With a supermarket on the 1st floor and a restaurant on the 2nd, the point that meals and shopping are complete within the building is a big advantage with infants. Close at about 3 minutes on foot to Toguchi-no-Hama, the shallow, calm beach is reassuring for a water-play debut too. A phone check before booking on baby facilities is recommended.

FAQ

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

A.Check-in is 14:00 and check-out is 11:00. With a relaxed 11:00 check-out, you can spend the final morning without rushing.

Q.Is there parking? What is the charge?

A.There is free parking for about 10 cars, with no booking needed. You can stay with peace of mind even on a hire-car trip.

Q.Can you eat in the building?

A.At the 2nd-floor restaurant Irie you can savour Okinawan cuisine, set meals and fresh fish dishes delivered straight from the Irabu port. There is a fresh-food supermarket on the 1st floor, convenient for shopping too.

Q.How far is it to Toguchi-no-Hama?

A.About 3 minutes on foot to Toguchi-no-Hama, said to be the No. 1 popular beach on Irabu Island. It is an ideal location for those who want to spend their time mainly on a beach stay.

Q.How do you get there from Miyako Airport?

A.About 25 minutes by car from Miyako Airport. Cross the Irabu Ohashi Bridge onto Irabu Island and head near Toguchi-no-Hama. Visiting by hire car is convenient.