The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa

We are really lucky to come to have one night Accommodation in Ritz Carlton Okinawa because we can meet the most amazing hotel captain we ever met - Ayaka Ishiguro.||She treated us so good and took care of us down to very small details and She always took long distance to greet us or escort us to hotel entrance during our stay. :) ||My daughter's head had recovered soon from her head bump becoz of your timely supply of iced pack.||The property itself is amazing too. Our room is very clean and well maintained. The whole environment is very beautiful and is surrounded with an atmosphere of serenity.||Our reservation included the club lounge experience and it is amazing. The food is very nice and the club offered wide choice of snacks & beverages. The wine is of high quality brand and thus the whole experience definitely worth the price.||We definitely recommended the hotel to both family and couples for long vacation or short trip.

NOTE: this resort does not have private beach. If you look for a beach vacation, re-considering it. Then 5 stars? Overall, i think the hotel has gotten much better in hospitality, cleanliness, communication, and transportation (shuttle services). And everything they provided met our expectations (we are golfers, not divers 😅). 1. The hotel seems being renovated recently so the room is very clean and nice. They also do room refresh 2x day. We booked 2 beds by accident, and they combined the two beds into one king bed, surprisingly it is not bad at all! The spa and gym are a bit far and also required a shuttle to get there. The gym is quite small. However, they have indoor and outdoor pool both are decent. I enjoy the late night outdoor pool and live music there, it was a blast and helped me sleep better. 2. Food at the hotel overall very good. Breakfast buffet is actually what I am looking forward to every morning. They have variety of options, especially for kids. The teppanyaki is a must try, reservation is highly recommended. We did not try the Italian one so no comment. 3. Golf: Hotel is near the golf course, despite we could not play there due to the Sony JLPGA Tournament, we had a chance to watch and walk with the pros all 18. This is one of the most beautiful and challenge golf courses I’ve seen. 4. Services & Hospitality: one of my favorite Ritz here. Every staff is friendly, most of them can communicate english effectively. They helped to manage and arrange all the bookings and diner reservations for us. On top of that, when i got food poisoning upon arrival (from tokyo), they provided a good care and OTC medicine to me. When they know we could not play golf at Kise, they arrange to get us the Tournament ticket for free at cost. After staying there for 6 days, i feel like i know everyone there. 5. Transportation: They no longer have shuttle, instead, they have private car and they drive you everywhere within 5 mins. It takes appx 3-5 mins to wait for the car at the lobby. They will give a cell phone to call them when to pick you up. It is super convenient and helpful. Recommend to book the hotel car service for airport pickup/drop off, it’s $18,000 yen at the time we used the service, it is cheaper and more convenient than uber. All in all, we had a really good time here.

I stayed here only for a night but it really gives me a great impression. Location-wise, it's quite far from the main city Naha, Nago also doesn't offer much city life as it's mainly residential. So you need to know that this resort is mainly for those people who wants a quite getaway, away from the crowds, away from everything. A bonus if you a fan of golf, the greenfields here looks amazing. My detailed reviews:||1) Location: As i have mentioned, this resort is secluded but still accessible. Public transit is slow and takes a lot of time from Naha. Private transfer can be faster although it's going to be expensive, but if you travel with groups and families, I think it's better to go with the private transfer. Don't expect any shops or stores here, you definitely going to be limited with options from the resort (don't worry, there are decent options you can have here)||2) Lobby/Reception: The lobby area can be a bit confusing, but rest assured you won't get lost because the concierge team will be happy to guide you to the reception area. The lobby lounge has a nice view of the green fields, the reception area is also nice with comfy seating.||3) Room: The room is really spacious. The ocean view from the balcony is really nice, sadly it mostly cloudy and rainy during our stay, so we don't spent much time in the balcony area because it can get wet and slippery. I appreciate plenty of storage space to store luggage, clothing, etc. both in the bedroom and bathroom area. The bathroom is nice, huge, good lighting, and the bathroom amenities is top notch! Room amenities also decent, complete with a Nespresso coffee machine. The bed also comfortable. In the evening, everything just so quiet and peaceful, and I have no complain or whatsoever. ||4) Gusuku: We had dinner here at the restaurant. I wish the dinner menu has more options, it's a bit limited between Japanese and Italian, however the taste is decent. The drink options are quite extensive though which is nice. The dining experience was really peaceful, there was a musical performance as well which elevated our experience. Breakfast also served in this restaurant, while the selection is fairly limited, it still has everything that I want and the ingredients quality is really good. Service that offered from the associates at the restaurant also very good with warm and friendly smile. ||5) Other aspects: The public bath is nice, especially the amenities that they offered is top notch. It was my first time doing public bath like this but the associates are really helpful guiding me on what to do as well explaining the etiquette. I had a bit of issue with my locker, but the associates are very responsive and manage to resolve my issue. The size is not that big, but luckily there was not many people at that time so I can enjoy comfortably. The sauna room also very quiet at that time. ||The overall service, including the turndown service, they are really great. All the associates here are nice, friendly, they won't be hesitate to help with whatever you need to ensure the comfort of your stay.

Stayed here for 5 nights over Xmas and absolutely loved it. Property sits adjacent to a golf course with mountains in the background. Interior is simple, tranquil and classic, very zen and classy. It is a little old but well maintained. Loved the rooms - they are very comfortable. The service is impeccable - Ashok, one of the English speaking staff, was super helpful. Got to mention the afternoon tea which is highly memorable, and the spa is very nice. Loved the boardwalk leading to spa looking for tiger newts. Would have been a 5-star for me save for couple of issues. 1. Indoor pool (which is open till 9 pm) is closed to anyone under 16 after 5 pm even with adult supervision?! And this is not stated anywhere we can find. This means anyone with kids who enjoy the pool will have to spend part of a daytime in the hotel rather than out enjoying Okinawa 2. Hotel is not near to any outside shops/restaurants or the beach - will need a rental car. Other than that it was a great stay.

We enjoyed a relaxing and pleasant three days at the Ritz Carlton. We were cared for by hotel staff in every possible way during our visit. The general manager, Koji, was extraordinarily attentive, as was Laurent, director of operations, Christy, and Naoki, supervisor food and beverages. Every time we needed something one of these individuals jumped to our assistance. We felt completely spoiled and quite overwhelmed by the warmth and kindness of the staff. ||It is true that food and drinks are expensive at the resort, but we found that this cost was somewhat balanced by a reasonable room rate. We enjoyed a champagne reception where we met staff and other hotel guests. ||Valet parking and spa use were included (and the spa was exceptional) but electric bikes were an additional charge. In spite of temperatures in the high twenties, the outdoor pool was disappointingly closed in November , though the indoor pool and outdoor hot tub remained open. ||The hotel is set back peacefully from the busyness of the road, perched in the hills with golf course views and the ocean not far off. The hotel style is modern Japanese with gorgeous high wooden ceilings, lovely decor and artwork. The hotel design frequently offers vistas in four directions from common areas like the bars, restaurants, many patios, and the lobby, all with a cool breeze blowing through the open sliding doors. ||Suites are roomy and lovely. Beds are comfortable. Make sure to get an upper level room for better views.

I stayed in a two double bed room for one night as the last day of a short stay in Okinawa. I was coming from a two-night stay ay the Hoshinoya Resort. The contrast of the two hotels was interesting. Hoshinoya is a very Japanese style place, which has its pluses and minuses. The RC is very much an American style hotel. Which is not bad at all. I appreciated the breakfast buffet and having a large plate of perfectly cooked scramble eggs and all the items that comprise American comfort breakfast food - the fluffy pancakes, bacon, etc.||||The rooms were also very well furnished with no end of amenities. The property itself is very clean and well laid out. If you are a smoker, be aware you cannot smoke on the balcony and there is only one smoking area in the entire property.||||I also had the teppanyaki course dinner at Kise. The highest price Kise course ran around 30,000 yen. It was a bit pricey but the courses were excellent. I appreciated that the chef was low-key - no juggling of knives and spatulas.||||If you looking for a dependable place and also play golf, this would be worth a look. The English proficiency is still a bit of an issue, not all staff speak proficient English. That's not the fault of the hotel. I think that's a problem with Okinawa and Japan generally.

Fantastic place. Very discrete luxury. Kind and very professional staff. Rooms are beautiful with balcony and great bathroom. Beds are super comfy and big. The pool is huge and beautiful. You can swim till 9pm, in the evening with traditional live music by an Okinawa musician. Good breakfast. The only thing missing is a beach with sun chairs. We would definitely come back!!!

Beautiful property and perfect for relaxing. Hotel is quiet with an amazing spa area and heated pool. They have some daily activities like yoga and the breakfast is good too. Special thanks to Mr. Laurent Inoue for the hospitality and kindness.

We are really lucky to come to have one night Accommodation in Ritz Carlton Okinawa because we can meet the most amazing hotel captain we ever met - Ayaka Ishiguro.||She treated us so good and took care of us down to very small details and She always took long distance to greet us or escort us to hotel entrance during our stay. :) ||My daughter's head had recovered soon from her head bump becoz of your timely supply of iced pack.||The property itself is amazing too. Our room is very clean and well maintained. The whole environment is very beautiful and is surrounded with an atmosphere of serenity.||Our reservation included the club lounge experience and it is amazing. The food is very nice and the club offered wide choice of snacks & beverages. The wine is of high quality brand and thus the whole experience definitely worth the price.||We definitely recommended the hotel to both family and couples for long vacation or short trip.

NOTE: this resort does not have private beach. If you look for a beach vacation, re-considering it. Then 5 stars? Overall, i think the hotel has gotten much better in hospitality, cleanliness, communication, and transportation (shuttle services). And everything they provided met our expectations (we are golfers, not divers 😅). 1. The hotel seems being renovated recently so the room is very clean and nice. They also do room refresh 2x day. We booked 2 beds by accident, and they combined the two beds into one king bed, surprisingly it is not bad at all! The spa and gym are a bit far and also required a shuttle to get there. The gym is quite small. However, they have indoor and outdoor pool both are decent. I enjoy the late night outdoor pool and live music there, it was a blast and helped me sleep better. 2. Food at the hotel overall very good. Breakfast buffet is actually what I am looking forward to every morning. They have variety of options, especially for kids. The teppanyaki is a must try, reservation is highly recommended. We did not try the Italian one so no comment. 3. Golf: Hotel is near the golf course, despite we could not play there due to the Sony JLPGA Tournament, we had a chance to watch and walk with the pros all 18. This is one of the most beautiful and challenge golf courses I’ve seen. 4. Services & Hospitality: one of my favorite Ritz here. Every staff is friendly, most of them can communicate english effectively. They helped to manage and arrange all the bookings and diner reservations for us. On top of that, when i got food poisoning upon arrival (from tokyo), they provided a good care and OTC medicine to me. When they know we could not play golf at Kise, they arrange to get us the Tournament ticket for free at cost. After staying there for 6 days, i feel like i know everyone there. 5. Transportation: They no longer have shuttle, instead, they have private car and they drive you everywhere within 5 mins. It takes appx 3-5 mins to wait for the car at the lobby. They will give a cell phone to call them when to pick you up. It is super convenient and helpful. Recommend to book the hotel car service for airport pickup/drop off, it’s $18,000 yen at the time we used the service, it is cheaper and more convenient than uber. All in all, we had a really good time here.

I stayed here only for a night but it really gives me a great impression. Location-wise, it's quite far from the main city Naha, Nago also doesn't offer much city life as it's mainly residential. So you need to know that this resort is mainly for those people who wants a quite getaway, away from the crowds, away from everything. A bonus if you a fan of golf, the greenfields here looks amazing. My detailed reviews:||1) Location: As i have mentioned, this resort is secluded but still accessible. Public transit is slow and takes a lot of time from Naha. Private transfer can be faster although it's going to be expensive, but if you travel with groups and families, I think it's better to go with the private transfer. Don't expect any shops or stores here, you definitely going to be limited with options from the resort (don't worry, there are decent options you can have here)||2) Lobby/Reception: The lobby area can be a bit confusing, but rest assured you won't get lost because the concierge team will be happy to guide you to the reception area. The lobby lounge has a nice view of the green fields, the reception area is also nice with comfy seating.||3) Room: The room is really spacious. The ocean view from the balcony is really nice, sadly it mostly cloudy and rainy during our stay, so we don't spent much time in the balcony area because it can get wet and slippery. I appreciate plenty of storage space to store luggage, clothing, etc. both in the bedroom and bathroom area. The bathroom is nice, huge, good lighting, and the bathroom amenities is top notch! Room amenities also decent, complete with a Nespresso coffee machine. The bed also comfortable. In the evening, everything just so quiet and peaceful, and I have no complain or whatsoever. ||4) Gusuku: We had dinner here at the restaurant. I wish the dinner menu has more options, it's a bit limited between Japanese and Italian, however the taste is decent. The drink options are quite extensive though which is nice. The dining experience was really peaceful, there was a musical performance as well which elevated our experience. Breakfast also served in this restaurant, while the selection is fairly limited, it still has everything that I want and the ingredients quality is really good. Service that offered from the associates at the restaurant also very good with warm and friendly smile. ||5) Other aspects: The public bath is nice, especially the amenities that they offered is top notch. It was my first time doing public bath like this but the associates are really helpful guiding me on what to do as well explaining the etiquette. I had a bit of issue with my locker, but the associates are very responsive and manage to resolve my issue. The size is not that big, but luckily there was not many people at that time so I can enjoy comfortably. The sauna room also very quiet at that time. ||The overall service, including the turndown service, they are really great. All the associates here are nice, friendly, they won't be hesitate to help with whatever you need to ensure the comfort of your stay.

Stayed here for 5 nights over Xmas and absolutely loved it. Property sits adjacent to a golf course with mountains in the background. Interior is simple, tranquil and classic, very zen and classy. It is a little old but well maintained. Loved the rooms - they are very comfortable. The service is impeccable - Ashok, one of the English speaking staff, was super helpful. Got to mention the afternoon tea which is highly memorable, and the spa is very nice. Loved the boardwalk leading to spa looking for tiger newts. Would have been a 5-star for me save for couple of issues. 1. Indoor pool (which is open till 9 pm) is closed to anyone under 16 after 5 pm even with adult supervision?! And this is not stated anywhere we can find. This means anyone with kids who enjoy the pool will have to spend part of a daytime in the hotel rather than out enjoying Okinawa 2. Hotel is not near to any outside shops/restaurants or the beach - will need a rental car. Other than that it was a great stay.

We enjoyed a relaxing and pleasant three days at the Ritz Carlton. We were cared for by hotel staff in every possible way during our visit. The general manager, Koji, was extraordinarily attentive, as was Laurent, director of operations, Christy, and Naoki, supervisor food and beverages. Every time we needed something one of these individuals jumped to our assistance. We felt completely spoiled and quite overwhelmed by the warmth and kindness of the staff. ||It is true that food and drinks are expensive at the resort, but we found that this cost was somewhat balanced by a reasonable room rate. We enjoyed a champagne reception where we met staff and other hotel guests. ||Valet parking and spa use were included (and the spa was exceptional) but electric bikes were an additional charge. In spite of temperatures in the high twenties, the outdoor pool was disappointingly closed in November , though the indoor pool and outdoor hot tub remained open. ||The hotel is set back peacefully from the busyness of the road, perched in the hills with golf course views and the ocean not far off. The hotel style is modern Japanese with gorgeous high wooden ceilings, lovely decor and artwork. The hotel design frequently offers vistas in four directions from common areas like the bars, restaurants, many patios, and the lobby, all with a cool breeze blowing through the open sliding doors. ||Suites are roomy and lovely. Beds are comfortable. Make sure to get an upper level room for better views.

I stayed in a two double bed room for one night as the last day of a short stay in Okinawa. I was coming from a two-night stay ay the Hoshinoya Resort. The contrast of the two hotels was interesting. Hoshinoya is a very Japanese style place, which has its pluses and minuses. The RC is very much an American style hotel. Which is not bad at all. I appreciated the breakfast buffet and having a large plate of perfectly cooked scramble eggs and all the items that comprise American comfort breakfast food - the fluffy pancakes, bacon, etc.||||The rooms were also very well furnished with no end of amenities. The property itself is very clean and well laid out. If you are a smoker, be aware you cannot smoke on the balcony and there is only one smoking area in the entire property.||||I also had the teppanyaki course dinner at Kise. The highest price Kise course ran around 30,000 yen. It was a bit pricey but the courses were excellent. I appreciated that the chef was low-key - no juggling of knives and spatulas.||||If you looking for a dependable place and also play golf, this would be worth a look. The English proficiency is still a bit of an issue, not all staff speak proficient English. That's not the fault of the hotel. I think that's a problem with Okinawa and Japan generally.

Fantastic place. Very discrete luxury. Kind and very professional staff. Rooms are beautiful with balcony and great bathroom. Beds are super comfy and big. The pool is huge and beautiful. You can swim till 9pm, in the evening with traditional live music by an Okinawa musician. Good breakfast. The only thing missing is a beach with sun chairs. We would definitely come back!!!

Beautiful property and perfect for relaxing. Hotel is quiet with an amazing spa area and heated pool. They have some daily activities like yoga and the breakfast is good too. Special thanks to Mr. Laurent Inoue for the hospitality and kindness.