If you want to stay in Naha you likely cannot do better than the 4-Star Rihga Royal Gran Okinawa. The Rihga Royal Gran opened recently in 2012 and features a chic-modern design throughout. The hotel has 157 rooms which are very clean, comfortable and spacious. The hotel has four different themes of room design and among the four, the ‘Ocean’ theme seems more special and reflects the feeling of Okinawa to us. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box and a fridge. There is a electric kettle provided as well to make tea. The en suite bathroom is well designed and very luxurious.
The lobby is located on the 14th floor which is interesting and provides a level of security that some will appreciate. Concierge services are available and staff speak English rather well and are very helpful in planning an itinerary around Okinawa. There is also currency exchange and photocopying services offered at the front desk. Laundry services are provided and free parking is on-site.
A excellent buffet breakfast and Western a la carte dishes are served at Dining and Bar Aiju, which offers beautiful sunset views from the top floor of Rihga Royal Gran Okinawa. There are lots of restaurants in the area which expands your dining choices.
If you need some snacks, drinks or bento boxes for your day around Naha, Lawsons convenience store is right next door.
There is no pool but fantastic beaches are close. The Rihga Royal Gran Okinawa is not far from the airport by taxi or train (less than 10 minutes) and is walking distance to the main tourist street Kokusai Street in Naha. There is a connection bridge to the Asahibashi Monorail Station (less than a minute from the hotel) and you can take the monorail to the Shuri Castle which is a world heritage site.
The hotel is also close to the city bus terminal is you want to access the Naha public transportation network. Okinawa Prefectural Hall of Martial Arts, or Budokan as it is nicknamed, is close-by and features a very interesting architectural style in a park setting you should not miss.
Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm with check-out by 11:00 am.
Address is 1-9 Asahimachi, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture 900-0029, Japan
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