10 Best Hotels Near Kokusai Dori in Naha

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Kokusai Dori runs 1.6 kilometres through central Naha, so the hotel you pick decides how far you walk to dinner. Pick one near a monorail station. Four stations sit along the street, and each has a hotel within a few minutes’ walk. Stay near the middle of the street if you want to walk to dinner, or near Makishi if you want the lowest price.

Hotels Near Kokusai Dori

Which End of Kokusai Dori to Sleep On

The street starts near Kencho-mae station in the west and finishes at the Asato junction in the east. Each station in between has its own hotels.

• Kencho-mae in the West: Kencho-mae is the first of the street’s stations coming from the airport, beside the prefectural government office. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha is 2 minutes from the station, and Southwest Grand Hotel is 6 minutes away.
• Miebashi Toward the Centre: Miebashi sits between Kencho-mae and Makishi. Hotel Strata Naha uses it, and JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Naha is 5 minutes from the station. Hotel Aqua Citta Naha is 7 minutes away, on National Route 58.
• Makishi and Asato in the East: Makishi serves the eastern end of the street. Okinawa Hinode Resort & Hot Spring is the nearest to the station, Hotel Palm Royal Resort Kokusai-dori is 5 minutes away, and Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa is 7. Hewitt Resort Naha uses Asato, the next stop east, 3 minutes away.

How Big the Rooms Are

Entry rooms at eight of the hotels range from 16 m² to 45 m².

• Smallest Rooms: Okinawa Hinode Resort & Hot Spring and Hotel Strata Naha start at 16 m², and Hotel Aqua Citta Naha at 16.8 m². Pack light for these three.
• Mid-Size Rooms: Hewitt Resort Naha starts at 20 m² and JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Naha at 23 m². The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha begins at 25 m² in its Standard King, and Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa at 28 m² in its Twin Room.
• Biggest Entry Rooms: Southwest Grand Hotel lists its Grand Twin Room and Grand Corner King Room at 45 m². No other entry room on the list is bigger.

Pool Seasons and Winter Swimming

Several pools along the street are outdoors, and some close for part of the year.

• Winter Swimming: The rooftop pool at Hotel Aqua Citta Naha is heated to 32 degrees. It stays open all year, with no closed months.
• Spring to Autumn: Between April and October, Hotel Strata Naha runs its outdoor pool. Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa and Hotel Collective also close their outdoor pools for part of the year, so check each pool page for your dates.

Hot Spring Baths and Hot Tubs

A few hotels along the street give you a bath or hot tub on site.

• Outdoor Hot Spring: Okinawa Hinode Resort & Hot Spring has an outdoor natural hot spring bath that stays open all year. Its separate pool closes at the end of October.
• Hot Tubs: Southwest Grand Hotel has a hot tub, with a spa and wellness centre. Hotel Aqua Citta Naha lists a hot tub and massage.

Parking If You Rent a Car

A rental car for the rest of the island means checking parking before you book.

• Lot Sizes: Hewitt Resort Naha has 84 spaces. Okinawa Hinode Resort & Hot Spring offers parking to the first 20 cars, and JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Naha has an on-site lot.
• Paid Parking: Hotel Collective, Southwest Grand Hotel and Hotel Strata Naha all charge for parking. Hotel Strata Naha and Southwest Grand Hotel sit close to a station if you would rather ride the monorail.

FAQs

1. How far is Kokusai Dori from Naha Airport?

The Yui Rail monorail reaches the street in 13 to 16 minutes, depending on the stop. Kencho-mae at the western end takes 13 minutes, Miebashi in the middle 14, and Makishi toward the eastern end 16. Add the walk from the station to your hotel. A taxi depends on traffic and road restrictions, so the train is the safer plan.

2. Is Kokusai Dori closed to cars on Sundays?

Yes, a section of the street closes to regular traffic every Sunday afternoon. Cars cannot enter the closed section while it is shut. Arrive by monorail on a Sunday afternoon and walk the last stretch from the station. Hotels near Kencho-mae, Miebashi or Makishi are each a short walk from a station, so you reach them without a car.

3. Are any hotels right on Kokusai Dori?

Two hotels place themselves on the street. Hotel Collective describes its location on Kokusai Dori, and the booking page of Hotel Palm Royal Resort Kokusai-dori puts it in the centre of Kokusai Street. JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Naha is about a minute from the street, and Hotel Strata Naha is about four minutes away.

4. Which hotels suit families?

Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa has a separate shallow kids’ pool, which is open for part of the year. Hotel Collective has a kids’ playroom. Hewitt Resort Naha has a shallow area in its rooftop pool for children. Check each pool page for opening dates before you book, and confirm the pool is open for your stay.

5. Does the monorail stop near Hewitt Resort Naha?

Asato Station, the stop at the eastern end of the street, is 3 minutes from Hewitt Resort Naha. Makishi Station is 7 minutes away. Both stations are on the Yui Rail line from the airport. The walk to the middle of the street heads west from Makishi, so the stroll to the shops is longer than from Hotel Strata Naha or JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Naha.

6. Do hotels near Kokusai Dori run airport shuttles?

No shuttle runs for guests of Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa, Okinawa Hinode Resort & Hot Spring or Hewitt Resort Naha, according to Booking answers and a travel agent’s page. The monorail from the airport is the transfer. Okinawa Hinode Resort & Hot Spring is 1 minute from Makishi Station, which takes 16 minutes from the airport. Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa and Hewitt Resort Naha are each 7 minutes from it.

7. Which hotels have a sauna?

Southwest Grand Hotel has a sauna and a hot tub, and Hotel Collective has a sauna, a steam room and a public bath. Southwest Grand Hotel also lists a spa and wellness centre. Hotel Aqua Citta Naha lists a hot tub and massage. The only outdoor hot spring bath is at Okinawa Hinode Resort & Hot Spring.