Published date: August 5, 2024
[Stay Experience] Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa
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Experience of the stay
I utilized HafH to visit the Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa located in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture.
Opened in 2005 as 'Okinawa Marriott Resort & Spa', it was rebranded on October 1, 2021, into a large resort hotel.
All rooms offer ocean views, and the hotel includes fully-equipped restaurants, one of the largest garden pools in Okinawa, a spa, fitness facilities, and shops.
The hotel is about a 70-90 minute drive from Naha Airport. Although there seems to be a limousine bus service from Naha Airport, I think having a rental car is essential to visit attractions outside the hotel and have fun, so I believe most people will choose to drive.
The room I stayed in was a Club Corner Premium! I splurged a lot.
I stayed in the top corner room, 'Room 1436'.
In the living area next to the bed, there’s a sofa, and further back, there’s another sofa and an inner terrace, but I think it feels somewhat underutilized.
It also has a private balcony which is very spacious.
The amenities in the room were quite satisfying for a Club Corner Premium.
There’s a 55-inch wall-mounted TV with a soundbar, a Balmuda Bluetooth speaker, a microwave, and a Russell Hobbs electric kettle.
The drinks in the refrigerator are all included, and you can drink as much as you want!
The bathroom is luxurious with all marble finishes.
The bathtub is spacious enough to stretch out comfortably.
I also decided to check out the club lounge, exclusive to club room guests. It felt spacious and open, with very few people around, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
You can enjoy freshly brewed coffee blended with coffee beans from Okinawa, craft beer made from locally sourced barley, and original tropical cocktails.
I splurged a lot this time, so my HafH coins decreased drastically (cry).
On the day of my stay, there was an approaching typhoon, so I couldn't use the outdoor pool... I also found out that the spa wasn’t open in the morning and relaxed in the room's bath instead, so I didn’t get to experience the spa...
Although I couldn’t fully enjoy all the services of the hotel, I was very satisfied to have stayed in a wonderful room that was worth the number of coins spent.
Experiences during the trip
On the day of my stay, I explored various places in around the central part of Okinawa Island.
First, I went to Onna Village to enjoy Okinawa soba. If you want to eat Okinawa soba in Okinawa, I definitely recommend the famous specialty stores. It's completely different from the Okinawa soba served in izakayas on Kokusai Street. If you’ve tried the Okinawa soba from izakaya and thought it was 'nothing special', I highly recommend trying the specialty stores.
After that, I moved to Motobu Town and headed to Acerola Fresh. At this store, you can enjoy fresh acerola juice as well as fresh acerola fruit. The tartness of fresh acerola offered a unique experience. It wasn't mind-blowingly delicious, but it was a valuable experience.
I also visited the Churaumi Aquarium and enjoyed observing the fish after a long time. I wanted to explore a bit more, but I returned to the hotel early due to an approaching typhoon.