Gishi Hotels, Yaese

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"New hotel. Great rooftop pool. Great breakfast. Close to bus station. "

" Services and hotel decor reflect high standards of Japanese culture. Most importantly, I lost my AirPods at the swimming pool and reported them to the reception. They found my AirPods the next day, to my surprise. What an honest system. "

"no issues. great area. service and facilities vvg"

"This place was pretty good! It's a bit tired looking, a little run down here and there, but overall was very satisfactory. The indoor pool was very warm, which was nice. The breakfast buffet was fantastic, so much to choose from and really good food. I appreciated that it was included in our stay! The outdoor pool had just opened for the season when we arrived so it was too cold for us, but it looked good. I'll be honest when I say the photos don't totally match reality, it's not quite as stunning as it looks, and yes, you do have to go through an industrial area to get there, but for the three nights we stayed, we had fun. I recommend having a car if you can, it's an hour walk to the aquarium, partly along the beach and then through more industrial area, you need to cab or bus to town, but the bus isn't super frequent and it's very slow. Several stops. Not what we were used to coming from the efficiency of mainland Japan, so we ended up spending around 30-80 (CAD) a day on taxis to get anywhere in the surrounding area. To get to Shuri Castle you can actually cab to the Akamine stop for around 2000 Yen, then take the train the rest of the way. Saves you a bit of money and time. Limo bus is also slow. But it was only about 18 minutes to the airport by taxi, which is convenient. Beware the harbor view room, it is technically a harbor, but it's all shipping containers and freighters and what looks like a factory? If you're not in your room much, it's ok. "

"Our stay at the Naha Blossom Hotel was a quiet delight from beginning to end. The room was spacious, exceptionally clean, and thoughtfully designed—comfortable in a way that lets you fully exhale after a day of exploring. The soaker tub was a lovely touch, perfect for unwinding. The hotel is in a great location, yet remains peaceful and calm. What truly stood out, though, were the people—warm, kind, and genuinely helpful throughout our stay. Breakfast offered a generous and satisfying buffet, and the guest lounge on the upper floor became one of our favourite spots. Sitting there with coffee in hand, watching the sunrise over the ocean while listening to early morning birdsong… it was a beautiful way to begin each day, especially as early risers. Tastefully decorated, serene, and quietly refined—this is a place we would happily return to."

"parking was easy. you need a car. i got a Japanese style room but the ac isn't strong enough so you needed a fan and it is a bit dated and musky smelling. "

"Great "

"Great hotel and location "