5 highly rated hotels in Okinawa, Japan to book your next stay in 2025

Okinawa Hotel_Okinawa Prince Hotel Ocean View Ginowan

If you’ve got your plane tickets to Okinawa, then what’s left is probably a comfy accommodation before you plan your itinerary.

Allow us to intro to you some of the most highly rated hotels in Okinawa, Japan so you can just punch in your travel dates and hit the “book” button.

HOTEL COLLECTIVE

HOTEL COLLECTIVE

Agoda Rating: 9.3 (8K+ reviews)

First up, just 5 km from Naha International Airport and a 10-minute stroll to Miebashi Station, we have HOTEL COLLECTIVE, well-positioned for a holiday with your crew.

With various twin and triple room options, it’s ideal for groups of friends traveling together.

Most rooms boast city views, so you can take in Naha’s skyline from the comfort of your digs.

This 5-star hotel is also an award winner—named a top choice for Agoda travelers in 2023.

OKINAWA PRINCE HOTEL OCEAN VIEW GINOWAN

OKINAWA PRINCE HOTEL OCEAN VIEW GINOWAN

Agoda Rating: 9.2 (6.7K+ reviews)

Or escape the daily grind at OKINAWA PRINCE HOTEL OCEAN VIEW GINOWAN, where oceanfront pleasure awaits.

Just 13 km from Naha Airport (probably approx. a 30-minute drive), this coastal hotel allows you and your travel buddies to spend days basking in the sun or chilling in the outdoor infinity pool.

When the shopping itch strikes, San-A Urasoe West Coast PARCO CITY mall is only a 15-minute drive away.

Room options include various twins and doubles.

Family-friendly rooms with bunk beds are available for booking too.

Hotel Grand Consort Naha

Hotel Grand Consort Naha

Agoda Rating: 9.2 (4.8K+ reviews)

For a Naha hotel that hits all the spots, look no further than the (pretty) brand-new Hotel Grand Consort Naha (opened in 2022).

Just 5 km from Naha Airport, this business hotel makes arriving and departing a breeze.

The hotel sits a 7-minute stroll from the Prefectural Office Station.

You will also love the 20-minute jaunt to Shuri Castle.

Traveling with extended family or a group?

No problem—the hotel’s connecting rooms allow you all to stay together while enjoying a smidge of privacy.

Halekulani Okinawa

Halekulani Okinawa

Agoda Rating: 9.2 (2.4K+ reviews)

Sandwiched between Inbu Beach and Kibougaoka Beach, this oceanfront oasis beckons with turquoise waters and golden sands.

Whether you opt for the ocean-facing rooms and suites or splurge on the palatial Halekulani Cliff Villa—complete with a private pool—every view is worth your dollars.

Just be sure to leave plenty of time for the slightly over one-hour journey from the airport.

Daiwa Roynet Hotel NAHA-OMOROMACHI PREMIER

Daiwa Roynet Hotel NAHA-OMOROMACHI PREMIER

Agoda Rating: 9.2 (1.2K+ reviews)

Last but not least, scoring a spot just 7 km from the airport and 500 m from Omoromachi Station, Daiwa Roynet Hotel NAHA-OMOROMACHI PREMIER makes your Okinawa travels easy peasy.

Family-friendly rooms ensure ample space and flexibility, while non-smoking lodgings cater to preferences.

There’s no need to stray far when craving Japanese snacks or forgotten toiletries — a convenience store is located right on the 1st floor.

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4 award-winning hotels in Kyoto to book a stay in before hotel taxes increase in 2026

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Caught sight of the news that Kyoto will be raising hotel taxes in 2026?

To be exact, for room rates between 20,000 to 50,000 JPY (approx. 174 SGD to 435 SGD) per night, visitors will have to pay 1,000 JPY (approx. 8 SGD) per person per night.

As for accommodations over 100,000 JPY (approx. 871 SGD) per night, the tax will be at 10,000 JPY (approx. 87 SGD).

If approval is granted by the city assembly, the rise in taxes will be a nightmare come true for Japan lovers.

So perhaps 2025 is the year you should visit Kyoto before traveling gets a little too expensive in 2026…

Here’s a list of award-winning hotels in Kyoto to book a stay in.

Book early to secure your spots!

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Rating: 9.1 (9.2K+ reviews)

First up, we have this hotel tucked in the heart of Kyoto.

Hotel Forza Shijo Kawaramachi plants you just 300 m from Nishiki Market.

This centrally located 9-floor hotel is the perfect spot for exploring the city’s sights on foot.

It’s also an easy 38.4 km from Osaka International Airport.

Twin rooms and family rooms for 3 are available for booking and the hotel features a 24-hour front desk (great for assistance at any time).

Kickstart your day with an energizing breakfast for an additional fee of 2800 JPY (approx. 25 SGD) if you’d like.

Sakura Terrace The Gallery

Sakura Terrace The Gallery

Rating: 9 (17.6K+ reviews)

For those seeking an adults-only getaway, Sakura Terrace The Gallery offers just the respite you need.

This hotel places you within a short stroll of Kujo subway station and Kyoto Station.

Selected rooms feature private balconies.

After a day of discovery, relax at the hotel’s rejuvenating sauna or burn some “sushi calories” at the fitness center.

It’s an approx. 45-minute ride to Osaka airport and proximity to nearby gems like Sanjusangendo Temple.

Hotel The M’s Kyoto

Hotel The M's Kyoto

Rating: 9 (15.3K+ reviews)

Hotel The M’s Kyoto is less than a 10-minute stroll from Kujo Subway Station, which puts you a quick ride from all of Kyoto’s must-sees, including the Kyoto Station Building and Sanjusangendo Temple—both under 1.5 km away.

They have rooms for duos to quartets.

Having opened its doors in 2021, this fairly new hotel is here so you can ditch the cramped hostels.

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Hachijoguchi

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Hachijoguchi

Rating: 9 (9.5K reviews)

Solo Kyoto-trotting or hanging with your travel crew?

However you explore Kyoto, Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Hachijoguchi has your back with attractions right at your fingertips—stroll 3 km to browse stalls at Nishiki Market or marvel at the Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Osaka International Airport is just a 45-minute drive away.

Comes with a range of single and connecting rooms that cater to all types of travelers.

Fuel up at the hotel’s breakfast buffet for just 1400 JPY (approx. 13 SGD).

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