Published date: September 18, 2024
Review of Hoshino Resort BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki: Great Value with Excellent Facilities like Pool, Sauna, and More
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Experience of the stay
The hotel features a spacious layout, with room arrangements suitable for couples and families. There are plenty of rooms that can accommodate up to 4 guests, making it a great value.
The bathrooms and toilets are separate, and there are thoughtful amenities like washing machines, a gym, a heated pool, a sauna, and a kids' space for a comfortable stay.
You can enjoy the hotel stay itself, and it's conveniently located about an hour from the Churaumi Aquarium and around 30 minutes to Nago, perfect for those wanting to explore the northern part of Okinawa.
The hotel has received very high ratings on various booking sites, as expected from Hoshino Resort.
I have stayed at both Hoshino Resort OMO3 and OMO5, and they were all fantastic facilities.
The hotel is located near Onna Village, with snorkeling spots where you can encounter sea turtles, such as Manza Beach and Diamond Beach.
The hotel lobby is very spacious, open, and stylish, and parking is free. There are also food trucks at the hotel entrance, making it convenient to enjoy not only hotel meals but also a variety of options.
There are shared spaces where you can eat and children can play, which looked quite fun. The gym is well-equipped, although there are no heavy machines or weights; it's perfect for using the treadmill or doing some light stretching.
Bicycles are available for free, and you can use them anytime if available.
The pool is wonderful and very photogenic.
In winter, the pool becomes heated, and it’s said that it turns back to regular water in May each year. However, during my stay in June, the water temperature was around 25-27 degrees Celsius, and the night pool is open until 10 PM, providing a lovely atmosphere.
There are various floaties available, including children's sizes, and lifeguards are always on duty, ensuring a great sense of safety.
Right next to the pool, there is a sauna, which is available for free from 3 PM to 10 PM.
Going to the sauna after the pool became part of my routine during my stay; it was an incredibly enjoyable sauna experience. There are so many wonderful facilities that you won't get bored just staying in the hotel, and the staff's hospitality was exceptional.
The room I stayed in for three nights was the Yuntaku Suite, which was quite spacious at 68 square meters, accommodating up to 4 guests, making it very economical.
It comes equipped with a drum-type washing machine with a drying function. The kitchen is included with knives and plates, making light cooking possible, and the microwave is from Balmuda.
The toilet is a sensor-type of the latest model, and the sink is the type that allows two people to use it side by side, which is nice.
The bathroom is also open and spacious with a view, and everything in the room met my expectations.
Overall, the level of quality was very high, with many facilities to enjoy even within the hotel, and the hospitality was indeed Hoshino Resort quality, leaving me very satisfied.
If you stay as a group of four, the accommodation is quite affordable. If you're considering visiting places like Churaumi Aquarium or the Blue Cave, staying at Hoshino Resort BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki will give you a higher satisfaction level than staying in Naha.
Experiences during the trip
I traveled from Haneda to Okinawa using Solaseed Air, as mentioned above. I was able to make a round trip for 11,000 miles (equivalent to 5,500 yen).
Normally, a round trip would cost around 40,000 yen, but I managed to do it for 5,500 yen per person, which is very cheap. Even if you're not a family, you can use miles to make a reservation, making it a highly versatile mileage option.
I visited the Orion Beer factory, which is highly recommended on rainy days. At the end, you can taste fresh beer (up to 2 bottles). It was educational and genuinely fun.
Also, the well-known Churaumi Aquarium where you can see sea turtles for free (if that's all you want to see) is a must-visit!
I also visited the factory of “Uema Confectionery,” which produces Suppaiman. It seems that all Suppaiman products available in Japan are made in this factory. It was surprising to see almost all production being done by hand.
If you get lucky, there’s a chance to do a pack-your-own Suppaiman or buy discounted ones.
It was unfortunate that photography inside the factory was prohibited, but it was an enjoyable experience.