Published date: May 23, 2025
The hotel closest to the beach in Chatan! The top floor room with a loft and full windows offered the best sense of openness.
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Experience of the stay
The Chatan and American Village area has portions that have existed for over 20 years alongside newly developed areas in the last 5 to 10 years.
This hotel is from the earlier developments, and my honest impression is that the hotel shows its age. However, it is located directly in front of the sea, with a breathtaking view from the balcony, making it one of the best locations in the area.
For my family of three, when I inquired about having a primary school child sleep with us, they agreed for an additional charge of 12,000 yen. Upon checking in, I was pleasantly surprised to find that we had been upgraded to a top-floor room. We were able to enjoy one of the best rooms for about half the usual price, making it a highly satisfying and cost-effective trip.
When traveling with family and using Hafh, it can sometimes be difficult to find available rooms, but considering the possibility of an upgrade at the hotel's discretion even with extra fees, I thought it was worth reaching out. This time we were lucky, but I’d like to try this with other hotels next time.
Experiences during the trip
In the morning, I walked to the nearby public pool, just a short distance from the hotel. This pool is quite popular, charging only 400 yen for adults and 200 yen for children, with limited entry on weekends and holidays due to a system of distributing 200 tickets for each of the three sessions of the day. I recommend going early in the morning when the sun is not too strong; tickets are distributed starting at 8:45, allowing two hours of play from 9:30 to 11:30. It was just after the pool's opening in May, so when I lined up at 8:00, there was no one, but people started gathering around 8:30. As summer approaches, the lines may get longer. If you miss the ticket distribution, planning becomes difficult, so be cautious. Depending on the direction and floor of the hotel room, you can see the queue status from your room, allowing you to lounge in comfort while getting the tickets with ease.
After splashing around in the pool, you can choose from various restaurants in American Village for lunch, including Okinawan dishes, tacos, burgers, and pizza, all with a great American vibe. Many restaurants have terrace seating, so enjoying a beer outside in the afternoon was fantastic.
Every Saturday night at 8 PM, fireworks light up the sky. It's a short five minutes, but the explosive bursts of fireworks are impressive and create quite a buzz. If you move slightly north of the hotel, you'll get a closer view. It’s a good idea to reserve a restaurant with a view of the fireworks for dinner! The flow of people peaks before and after the fireworks, so be careful when looking for a place to eat after; everywhere will likely be full.
The next day, we checked out and drove just nearby to the Sunabe area to popular "Hama-ya Soba." This place has been a local favorite for a long time and remains unchanged. Recently, they’ve increased the parking spaces, making it easier to visit. No doubt, it is the most recommended Okinawan soba shop in this area.