Watermark Hotel Okinawa Miyakojima | Ocean-View Resort over Sawada Beach (Irabu, Miyako)

This is an ocean-view resort hotel on Irabu Island overlooking Sawada Beach, selected as one of Japans "100 Best Beaches". All 50 rooms face the sea, with rooms with a jacuzzi and suite rooms also available. The biggest appeal is the rooftop infinity pool, from which you can take in Sawada Beach, with large and small rocks dotting the shallow sea, and the sunset sinking beyond. At the restaurant you can savour Okinawan cuisine and barbecue, and for breakfast you can enjoy local dishes such as goya champuru, jushi (Okinawan seasoned rice) and sata andagi, plus make-your-own waffles. Accessible over the Irabu Ohashi Bridge, it is conveniently located for airport use, about 5 minutes by car from Miyako Shimojishima Airport and about 35 minutes from Miyako Airport. With plans for early-booking discounts and late check-in too, you can stay comfortably as a base for Irabu Island and Shimojishima sightseeing.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Sawada Maehara 1725, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening timeCheck-in 15:00 / check-out 11:00 (confirm front desk and restaurant)
ClosedNone (open year-round)
FeeRate varies by season and plan (confirm on official site and booking sites). Early-booking discount available
ParkingAvailable, free (1 car per room)
Contact0980-78-5100 / https://watermark-hotels.com/miyakojima/

Visiting tips & what to bring

Being a resort hotel the facility is well maintained, and there is basically no concern over footing. Sawada Beach in front is shallow with many rocks, so marine shoes are reassuring when entering the sea. As the rooftop infinity pool has periods of maintenance suspension, if you wish to use it, confirming the operating status on the official site or by phone in advance is reliable. As the daytime sun is strong, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses make poolside and beach strolls comfortable. Early arrival or late departure before and after check-in may incur an additional charge.

For families with small children

With all rooms ocean-view, a fridge and microwave, and rooms accommodating up to 3 per room, it is convenient for warming baby goods and between nursing, suiting those with small children. With the rooftop pool and the shallow Sawada Beach nearby, you can enjoy water play. On the other hand, the rocky beach needs care over falls, and guardian accompaniment is essential at the pool. Being a calm resort, with care for childrens safety it is comfortable as a base for a family stay.

FAQ

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

A.Check-in is 15:00 and check-out is 11:00. There are also value plans for late check-in after 18:00. As early arrival or late departure may incur an additional charge of about 3,000 yen (approx US$20) per hour, confirm in advance.

Q.What is access and time from the airport?

A.Accessible over the Irabu Ohashi Bridge. About 5 minutes by car from Miyako Shimojishima Airport, and about 35 minutes from Miyako Airport via the Irabu Ohashi Bridge. A hire car is convenient, and parking is free with 1 car per room.

Q.Can anyone use the rooftop infinity pool?

A.There is a rooftop infinity pool guests can use, overlooking Sawada Beach and the sunset. However, as there are maintenance suspension periods, if you wish to use it, confirming the operating status on the official site or by phone before booking is reassuring.

Q.What kind of meals can you enjoy?

A.At the restaurant you can savour Okinawan cuisine and barbecue. Breakfast (paid), while gazing at the sea, offers local dishes such as goya champuru, jushi and sata andagi, plus make-your-own waffles.

Q.Are there sightseeing spots nearby?

A.Right in front of the hotel is Sawada Beach of Japans 100 Best Beaches, known as a sunset spot. Within walking distance are Sawada Beach Observatory and Nishi-Kaigan Park / Hakuchozaki, and a short drive reaches Shimojishima sights such as Toriike Pond and 17END.