Santorini Hotel and Villas Miyakojima | White Hilltop Resort (Irabu, Miyako)

This is a 29-room luxury resort that opened in March 2024 on a hilltop of Irabu Island. Featuring white architecture evoking the Greek island of Santorini, you can take in the Miyako Blue sea and the Irabu Ohashi Bridge from the rooms and poolside. Every room has a bathroom with bathtub, bathrobes and free Wi-Fi, and there is an outdoor pool, restaurant and spa. With good access about 19 minutes by car from Miyako Airport and about 12 minutes from Miyako Shimojishima Airport, you can use the roughly 29 parking spaces free. In a quality space fitting for an anniversary or special stay, you can enjoy an extraordinary resort stay along with views unique to Irabu Island. Luxurious time spent gazing at the sea colours the memories of your trip.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Ikemazoe Nagayama 1052-1, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening timeCheck-in 15:00 / check-out 11:00 (may differ by plan)
ClosedNone (open year-round)
FeeFrom about 44,000 yen (approx US$290) per night for 2, tax included (varies by season and room type; suites and villas have plans over 350,000 yen / approx US$2,300)
ParkingAvailable, free, about 29 cars (no booking needed)
Contact0980-79-6541 / https://santorini-miyakojima.com/

Visiting tips & what to bring

Located on a hilltop, the views from the rooms and pool are the appeal. As the outdoor pool may have a different usable period by weather and season, confirming in advance is reassuring. The surroundings are an area presuming travel by car, with few shops within walking distance. A hire car is convenient. As check-in time, shuttle availability and restaurant operating status change by plan and season, confirming on the official site or by phone when booking is recommended. As the sun is strong, having sun shade and a hat is comfortable.

For families with small children

Every room has a bathtub, and with provisions such as a children pool, there is consideration for those with small children too. Choosing a more spacious room or villa type lets families with children aged 0 to 6 spend time at leisure. However, being a high-class resort, the main clientele prefers a quiet stay and the price range is on the higher side. Confirming in advance about baby food, bed guards and the like is reassuring. As travel by car is presumed, getting around by car is more convenient than a pushchair. It is a facility suited to a calm anniversary trip.

FAQ

Q.What is access and time from the airport?

A.About 12 minutes by car from Miyako Shimojishima Airport and about 19 minutes from Miyako Airport. As public transport is sparse, using a hire car or taxi is basic.

Q.Is there parking?

A.Yes. About 29 free parking spaces are provided, with no booking needed. It is convenient for visiting by hire car.

Q.What are the check-in and check-out times?

A.Check-in 15:00 and check-out 11:00 are basic. As they may differ by plan, confirm when booking.

Q.Is there a pool?

A.There is an outdoor pool and a children pool. The location overlooking the sea and the Irabu Ohashi Bridge is the appeal, but the usable period may change by season and weather.

Q.What is the price guide?

A.It ranges by season and room type, with a guide from about 44,000 yen (approx US$290) per night for 2, tax included. Suites and villas have higher-priced plans too.