Okinawa Hinode Resort and Hot Spring Hotel

Great hotel. We went in April and this hotel was an affordable option. Rooms are small as is typical for Japan, but look brand new. Kids stay free which made it really cheap (we had two adults, a 4yo and a 7yo in a twin room and it was fine). The level two lounge and pool area is really nicely done. Pool isn't huge but it feels big and spacious. Swimmable in mid April. Hot/onsen pool was bigger than we expected (and hotter!) - good for warming up after the pool. Free ice cream was a big hit with the children. Free drinks far exceeded our expectations in both variety and quality and included some non alcoholic options. Breakfast buffet was really great with lots of variety from sashimi to curry to burritos to croissants! They even had Okinawan sea grapes and jimami (peanut tofu). For Y500 you could buy a box to fill at the buffet to take away for lunch (you have to have paid for breakfast also) - we found this really useful the day we left to catch a ferry, saved us time sourcing lunch. Washing machines are free (including detergent), dryers are Y100/30min. Location is excellent, really close to Makishi monorail station and close to Kokusaidori and tsuboya pottery street.

Excellent location and close to the rail line with easy access to the main Kokusai Dori area while being just far enough off the main drag to have peace and quiet when needed. Tons of included amenities (free drinks, free daily events, laundry, to name a few). Breakfast spread was also very good. An easy recommendation if staying in Naha.

The hotel is near to Makishi station, so the transportation is convenient. The hotel staffs were friendly, and helped us with many things. Also, there were free drinks and ramen available during some hours. The room is a bit tiny, but very new and clean.

Hot spring water was very relaxing. Room was spacious (for Japan). Free dinner between 20:30-21:30 and also free fun activities between 17:30-18:30 (which sometimes is dessert!). The breakfast buffet was good and they switched up some dishes each day. All you can eat ice cream all day and all you can drink alcohol starting after breakfast. Laundry machines were always available and easy to operate. And the hotel location was right next to a monorail station! Very convenient (⁠☆⁠▽⁠☆⁠)

Asides from all the amenities one expects from a hotel resort in Okinawa, the biggest perk of the Hinode was the direct access to the monorail, which made not only traveling from and to the airport a breeze but also gives easy access to all the important spots at Naha like Shuri Castle and the Bus Terminal. The hotel itself is located at the start of one of the biggest shopping centers in the isle, the International Avenue, which is another big plus. The rooms are spacious, the beds are comfortable and the pools are great to relax in. On top of that, the staff is very attentive and engaging with the guests. I greatly enjoyed my stay at this hotel.