Ishigaki hotellia

Plussat: Ai and An were amazing hosts and really helpful when it came to negotiating the local buses and recommendations places to visit and eat. And also lending me a laptop to watch a rugby game on! The single room I stayed in was located on the first floor and although small, was perfectly comfortable. The breakfasts were tasty and very good value for money.

Miinukset: There was no toilet on the first floor so it was a bit inconvenient at night or first thing in the morning. The showers are also on the ground floor but I didn’t mind that.

Plussat: Great location near the beach with free parking. Ai was very hospitable with great information of the island.

Plussat: It feels like staying with friends! Ai-san, her husband and their staff member are friendly and attentive hosts who are happy to give advice on what to do or where to eat in Kabira and Ishigaki. The guesthouse is located a short walk from Kabira Bay and is close to a lovely beach (1.2km). Single rooms are without frills but clean. The house has a rooftop from which you can enjoy wonderful starry nights. Overall a very nice guesthouse, highly recommended!

Miinukset: It's not that I didn't like it but there could be a couple more hooks in the room to create a little more space for clothes.

Plussat: Very nice position near kabira bay (2 minutes walk) Owners are very kind, speak good english, they have given me good advice about places to see and restaurants. They have private free parking.

Plussat: The hosts were really, really very nice and helpful!

Plussat: Great location and lovely and informative staff.

Miinukset: Nothing of note

Plussat: I enjoyed everything though I specially liked the friendly Staff. From the check in to the check out everyone was extremely nice, polite and giving tips how to go from one place to the other. Thannk you An. The location is also great since is quit and peaceful but with some very nice restaurants around. Ah...the breakfast was delicious!

Plussat: The staff was very friendly and helpful, gave me great advice. I had to make changes to my flight due to Typhoon and they helped me make the phone calls and even printed out my documentation. The double room with private bathroom was very comfortable and clean and had a very nice view.

Miinukset: The shared toilets/showers in the single room were on another floor which wasn't very convenient.

Plussat: Incredibly nice and helpful staff. I have food allergies and they were super helpful with this. They prepared a special breakfast for me, the best I've had in ages. Highly recommend this place!

Plussat: Although I was sceptical at first, the tatami proved to be quite confortable. The room has a balcony and mosquito net and air con. It is small but it was enough for us as a couple. Squeaky clean. The owners/staff were very kind. Several good places to eat nearby, but one may also use the communal microwave and fridge. 5 minutes from Kabira Bay. The bus stop is right in front of the building, one bus takes you to Yonehara and the airport, the other one to Ishigaki Jima, both at around 10h00. Then you can ride the bus home from Yonehara at 15:25. A 20 min walk takes you to Sujuki beach which is also very nice but I am not sure whether snorkeling is as good as Yonehara. Taxi from the airport to Jouya is cca 4700 yen. Would definitely stay there again.

Miinukset: It’s a bit of a pain if you have a lot of luggage, but one can guess that judging from the pictures. No elevator. A little more space for drying out the clothes on the balcony would be great.

Plussat: it is very close to kabira bay and all dive shops and sites with walkable distances to restaurants

Miinukset: there is not a plan for typhoon which left us no food at all when it happened

Plussat: We stayed 2 nights in a Japanese style room. We slept really well, the location is super convenient (1mn walk from Kabira Bay) and various good restaurants around. The host was helpful, and breakfast perfect ! Thank you again !

Plussat: Comfortable and clean room with everything you need. Fantastic location in Kabira Bay. The couple who own the property are incredibly friendly and made our stay very enjoyable. Would definitely stay here again if I make another trip to Ishigaki.

Plussat: The location is great

Miinukset: No house keeping throughout the stay

Plussat: Great location - just a minute away from Kabira Bay and close to the bus stop to take you to Ishigaki bus terminal or Yonehara Beach for snorkelling. The staff was very friendly and helpful and could speak English well, and we could rent snorkelling gear for a good price. Many ace restaurants within walking distance too.

Miinukset: They prefer to take payments in cash which may be inconvenient for some

Plussat: Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful and helped us book a tour. Great location in Kabira bay, a few minutes walk to the bay and a short distance to Yonehara beach. Bus stop was right outside the hotel. Spotlessly clean room and good facilities including laundry.

Miinukset: Japanese style futon beds were not particularly comfortable, but this is not really specific to Jouya, we found this everywhere!

Plussat: Good location, easily for parking, can walk to the terminal

Plussat: Very good location, polite staff, tropical vibe

Miinukset: The breakfast was cold

Plussat: This is an hotel with a personal touch and attention to the needs of the clients. Free coffee in the lobby, breakfast with Okinawan specialities. One of the nicest hotels I stayed in.

Plussat: Good location, 5' from the departure of the ferries to Iromote and Taketomi. Smaller and better looking hotel than most of other ones around.

Miinukset: Rather small rooms but this is common in Japan. Was quite stuffy in the room.

Plussat: The service is excellent as the staff are very attentive and the spread of breakfast is good...

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Great location, Great helpful staff, Lots of tea/coffee on offer at all times, Decent value for money

Miinukset: Nothing really

Plussat: Nice staff, free bicycle renting (bike not so good, but it is free!), water and tea available on the ground floor. Good price-quality ratio. Well located. Appreciate you can choose options for room cleaning.

Miinukset: Breakfast was just ok. Not so many options.

Plussat: The staffs were so kind and friendly, the room is always clean and I really liked aloha shirts they borrowed us for free!

Plussat: Breakfast was great. Laundry facilities very good. View of sea.

Miinukset: Double bed was tiny even for Japan standards. Not really suitable for two western size people. Room all up not very comfortable.

Plussat: Nice service Very nice room Nice comfortable

Plussat: Very large, new and well-appointed apartment with all mod-cons - even a self-filling bath if you can figure out how it works. Staff were polite, cleaning service was excellent. Not too far - driving- from Ishigaki port for dinner etc but also in a quiet location. Lift up to the apartment perfect for families with small children in buggies or visitors with mobility issues.

Miinukset: Bed was extremely hard and uncomfortable - this is typical for beds in non-Western brand hotels in Japan but I wish they had mattress toppers available for guests who don’t fancy sleeping on a rock- hard slab. Price was also very high considering facilities are minimal - nice apartment but small pool, no restaurant, no spa. ‘Resort’ in the hotel name is somewhat misleading. For similar prices you could stay in the Four Seasons - albeit not in Japan! We did book rather late in high season though, so value may not always be an issue.

Plussat: Amazing place, amazing location, amazing staff. This was an unforgettable vacation, we had so much fun. We took the Japanese style room, it was perfect in every way. We would definitely come again

Plussat: Big room with very nice beach in front of the hotel ! Breakfast is great (continental or Japanese style) and staff super friendly. Plus : private onsen on top with nice view on the sunset and the sea.

Plussat: Location, room, beach, staff - all exceeded expectations

Miinukset: A bit far to find a good restaurant, but this is part of the benefit of the location

Plussat: Location was great, staff were very helpful. Parking was easy (for small cars). Loved waking up to the sounds of the waves, cicadas and birds every day. Room was big, airy and open - perfect for the tropics (we were in the top floor room towards the beach, which may have had a higher ceiling than some others).

Miinukset: This is a suggestion, not a criticism; a clock in the private bath area would help customers keep track of their allotted time.

Plussat: Good size room and location on the beach

Miinukset: Although the room was ready we were charged for an early checkin ¥2000 - never experienced that at any other hotel . Disappointed by the restaurant- choice was very limited. More of a cafe than a restaurant .

Plussat: Great relaxing place. The best part of Ishigaki. Staff at the hotel were all very pleasant and helpful.

Plussat: Very clean room. Staff are friendly and helpful. Especially like the private traditional bathroom that is suitable for family use

Plussat: Staff was very friendly. Big room - impressive for Japan!

Miinukset: The hotel is located very close to the beach however, don't expect to be able to swim in the beach in front of the hotel.

Plussat: Even when it is very small, it is very comfortable and practical

Plussat: Staff were nice, bathroom and toilet were clean and the bed was comfortable.

Plussat: Clean and comfortable

Plussat: This is a wonderful guest house. The staff was super friendly and always willing to help at any time! I also loved the fact that they implement recycling and that you are given fresh towels each day. If breakfast or drinks were offered in the common area, I think that would be a nice addition and would also let travellers mingle a bit more. But overall, a lovely place and I had a great stay!

Plussat: Clean, comfortable and conveniently located in the heart of Ishigaki. Staff are excellent and went the extra mile to make this a wonderful Christmas vacation. Thoroughly recommended.

Plussat: Staff

Miinukset: none

Plussat: To be honest, I don't really understand the good ratings. The only positive points are the friendly staff and the nice rooftop.

Miinukset: The whole place is quite old and moist, the AC didn't work well (either too cold or nothing). Many things don't work as they should and hygiene is quite low for a place in Japan.

Plussat: ➡️My experience at Shiraho friend house was absolutely great

Plussat: Stars and sea.

Plussat: Hiro-san and Yuya-san go beyond to make sure you are having the best time on Ishigaki. They provide great area maps, recommendations and got me a cheap rental car! The rooftop is amazing for stargazing. Really lovel guest house!

Plussat: The staff are awesome, place very clean. They are lovely and very helpful. I spent only 3 days but I wish I could had have a week at least.

Plussat: the owner is very warm and explains in detail the best outings to do

Plussat: Hiro san and his stuffs goes beyond their way to help out the guests. I would totally recommend this place for anyone who is looking for an unique adventure and look forward to have a good time. Just trust their plan and have a great time. The bus stop is near, airport is one stop away, a very nice cafe and restaurant and lovely neighborhood. If you are a solo traveler this is your place. Thank you for everything.

Miinukset: There is absolutely nothing to not to like.

Plussat: Good location between the airport and Ishigaki town.

Miinukset: 4 beds dormitory is too small

Plussat: Best welcoming and kind people in the island. I had a really nice time in the guest house. They make you feel like home. Definitely will come back there on my next trip over. Thank you so much guys.

Plussat: Spacious rooms and coastal location

Miinukset: Felt very ‘package deal’ and not many options for lunch

Plussat: Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Checking process was very nice. Breakfast was very good, buffet style with something for everyone to enjoy. The room was very big and comfortable for our family. We were able to enjoy the pool for a brief time.

Plussat: The food was really really good: buffet dinner was a mix of local okinawan and western dishes, with clearly an experienced chef preparing the western food (French influence) with delicious and authentic foie gras, seafood chaussons, crepes etc. and including local alcohol (awamori). The swimming pool is nice and clean. Free draft beer machine in the hotel lobby! Rooms are clean, well furbished and spacious

Miinukset: No beach front. Closest beach is a few minutes'walk away but just soso. The swimming pool is small. It could be much bigger if the area dedicated to a small pond with funtains was actually a pool

Plussat: Great range of foods at breakfast. Very friendly staff, willing to go above and beyond. Massive rooms.

Plussat: The staff were super helpful and lovely! The hotel itself is so beautiful and clean. Good location - just 10 mins drive to the town. The breakfast was SO good! Had dinner one night at the restaurant as well and it was really good (ishigaki beef) highly recommended!!

Miinukset: Nothing - everything was amazing

Plussat: Pretty clean, very quiet, perfect location, amazing cheap breakfast

Miinukset: Host treats you like a baby but is otherwise nice. First question asked before introductions is are you a smoker despite "no smoking" mentioned in the booking and signs in room. Also walks you up 2 staircases to explain unnecessary things that could be said at the counter. Communication could be better. Single bed is small and not firm enough. Only 1 pillow. Need at least two.

Plussat: Erittäin edullinen aamiainen oli iloinen yllätys ja riittävä, kun asennoituu oikein. Omistajarouva tarjosi kahvia lisääkin. Huoneesta avara satamanäkymä.

Miinukset: Huone askeettinen, varsin karu, vaikka olikin majapaikan "parempia" huoneita. Talviajan kosteus tuntui, eikä ilmalämmitin oikein hyvin auta asiaa. Lämmitinjutut eivät liene päällimmäisiä tropiikissa.

Plussat: THE breakfast is FANTASTIC for only a 100 yen (about $1)!! The location to the bus terminal to get to airport is great (block away) and the ferry terminal (a block away) for the other island adventures. Washer and dryer were ok in the hallway (except again, no A/C in hallway); they will provide a fan upon request (do ask for one)

Miinukset: NO A/C in hallways (its brutal to walk up 3 stories in the interior heat); no coffee machine in room; room was very small; A/C in room was barely sufficient (and the control device was only in Japanese, no English markings or even symbols on it);

Plussat: The place is clean, everyday they clean the rooms and change towels and other stuff

Miinukset: The price is very very high compared to the service offered: the Reception is always empty (wi fi does not work but i cant tell to anyone...) and the hotel is super hot, upstairs and downstairs does not match too much so i was a bit confused we saw the woman when we checked in and she'ss not speaking english. We met other guests at the entranc with the same feeling so i think the pictures and rates are a bit unfair. It's the first time that happen to me in Japan but i was very upset by the quality/price ratio, for the same price you can find other options.

Plussat: Very kind owner that provided us with good tips for restaurants and other activities in Ishigaki. Breakfast for 100¥ is definitely something we would recommend (basic small breakfast that will get you started for the day).

Plussat: Loved breakfast and service and how central the location was. Great internet and air con

Miinukset: We loved it all, just that we are quite old and found sleeping on futons and tatami a little harder than we expected!! Loved the experience.

Plussat: breakfast & location is great

Miinukset: dust on the exhaust fan in bathroom

Plussat: Perfect location next to port, bus terminal , shops and restaurants

Plussat: Big room, big bag, good location to watch stars.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Staff were polite and the hotel location was good right in the middle of town and the airport so access was quite easy. They did help me organise a cake for my wife’s birthday ahead of time which was nice of them.

Miinukset: Indoor pool was dated. In all fairness it was bad weather during our stay so we couldn’t use the outdoor pool and beach which looked pretty inviting had it been a sunny day. Food was actually pretty bad and very expensive. We ate in the resort the first day and realised how poor it was and so we started eating out for the remainder of our stay.

Plussat: Beautiful and comfortable rooms, great breakfast buffet, room service was good, spa was dreamy.

Miinukset: Location isn't great in that you have to get a bus everywhere and there's not really anything within walking distance. The restaurants are also very expensive for what you get. Also, as we went in the off-peak season several facilities in the hotel were either closed (e.g outdoor bar) or limited (e.g. spa opening hours).

Plussat: exceptionally hospitable staff, probably the best location on the island

Plussat: Beautiful grounds-- especially at night.

Miinukset: Check to make sure pool is open based on season.

Plussat: Best view , super nice staff and good facility

Miinukset: None

Plussat: Nothing positive to say

Miinukset: The hotel smells cigarettes in the corridor and non smoking rooms have a horrible and unsustainable smell. We asked to change. The next one was better in terms of odor but we we had to compromise on view. Staff knows zero English which makes things very difficult. Only a small swimming pool that is extremely noisy with loads of kids screaming. This is a children play, no one actually sunbathes. There is no beach!! So basically no way to escape or relax. On the website looks like there is a beach but there is not. It is the sea with some structure next to it. You can t swim there or sunbathe. Anything you do in the hotel is expensive. Food, drinks. Etc Not perfect in terms of location. Not in centre and taxis are expensive. Not a good spot for diving either. I recommend using eurodivers for diving. Super professional, but they are more north west. On last day we went to the inter continental hotel for the day, it was so good!! Many swimming pools, beach, staff welcoming and speak well English, nice common areas. The dream, it is slightly more expensive but would hve pid the difference if I had known.

Plussat: Awesome view, very quiet and very clean. The hotel and its staff were really nice.

Miinukset: The biggest and most serious complaint that I have is a big one. While I know that most Asian beds are firm, the ones at this hotel are absolutely terrible. They were by far the worst that I have ever experienced over the years in Asia. I might as well have slept on a granite slab. While you get two restaurants to chose from for breakfast, only the buffet was sufficient. The breakfast at Diego bar was really not good at all. I would suggest doing away with that option all together. Also the dinner restaurants and the spa on the premises were highly overpriced. I would definitely eat and have a massage out in town.

Plussat: The staff was extremely friendly and helped us with a lot of things!

Miinukset: None.

Plussat: Very relaxing seaside resort, good facilities, the public bath is relaxing. Breakfast is good too!

Miinukset: The swimming pool is a bit small

Plussat: The view of the hotel is nice. The structures look slightly old though. The buffet breakfast is good.

Miinukset: The food at restaurant 舟藏 is overpriced! Its quality is totally incompatible.

Plussat: Friendly staff and the location

Miinukset: Nothing really!

Plussat: The breakfast is really amazing! As a non-japanese, there were lots of selection and i was able to try local food. They change their breakfast menu every now and then which is good. They have 4 restaurants to choose from. The room is very nice especially the bathroom. There is japanese concert every night, so its a real Japanese experience. There is also complimentary shuttle from and back to airport.

Miinukset: The bed and pillows are so hard.