Madanbashi Vacations from $290

Quite hard to access with public transports, nice airport view, close to Senaga island

We stayed at Okinawa Kariyushi Resort Exes Naha and overall had a very good experience. The hotel can be a bit tricky to find at first, as the entrance is somewhat hidden and it’s commonly referred to simply as “Exes,” while “Kariyushi” is actually the name of the area. Once you locate it, though, the location is quite convenient—about 20 minutes from the airport by monorail or taxi, and roughly a five-minute walk to the central activity area of Naha. The hotel features a nice open-air swimming pool on the second floor and a gym on an upper floor. We stayed in a two-bedroom unit with three queen beds, which were on the firmer side but comfortable. The room was clean, spacious, and well maintained. The bathroom was also large and came with a good selection of amenities. One small drawback was that the TV only offered local Japanese channels—but honestly, we didn’t come to Okinawa to watch TV. There was a minor issue with a stained chair in the room, but aside from that, everything was in good condition and clean. Being located in downtown Naha means you’re close to shops, restaurants, and nightlife. However, most of Okinawa’s major attractions—like Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium or American Village—are quite far (about 2 hours) from the city. You’ll need either public transportation or a rental car to reach them. Overall, I would recommend this hotel, especially if you want to stay in the heart of Naha while exploring Okinawa.

The check-in is on B1 and the front desk staff were friendly and flexible, as had to modify the booking to leave early to attend to a family emergency back home. The room was small, and visibly worn. The bed was okay and the floor was quiet at night, which is most important. The free ice cream and drinks provided were a nice touch, although I only had a small sample of the Purple Yam ice cream, which was absolutely delicious! This hotel is in the heart of Kokusai Street, and worked perfectly for my needs.

Breakfast menu was ok, and the facility was well maintained. The room was small, but had a large bed. Parking was extremely expensive and the hotel was located in a red light district.

Great view, unique design with a gallery and shop within the hotel. Check in / out process was very smooth. Staff was very helpful and friendly. First-come First-serve parking, but there are a lot of spaces