Hotels Near Painagama Beach in Miyakojima

We were quite apprehensive prior to our stay here as the ratings were quite low and some scathing for a Hilton resort hotel that opened about a year ago. There were even some minor hiccups during check-in that confirmed our prior bias to the negative. However, all that changed rather quickly night after night. And to make a long story short, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and would stay there without hesitation if we were to return to the beautiful island of Miyakojima. In hind sight, I believe the hotel went through some early growing pains when they opened in June 2023. The island itself, much like other rural areas of Japan, is going through seismic demographic changes, leaving it with a shortage of local workers--most of their employees are either from the main island of Honshu or from overseas. After their initial launch, they seem to have made significant changes ironing out those early wrinkles. And this may always be a work in progress for any establishment for that matter: There were some issues we noticed with the lines for breakfast. Hilton Diamond members are able to make advanced breakfast reservations, whereas non-Diamond members are not thereby having to wait in line for breakfast that can be quite long. The issue here is that there is no separate line for the Diamond members, so when they go to the front to inform of their reservation, those waiting in line think they're cutting in (as they don't know what's going on and they're frustrated with the long lines to begin with) setting the stage for some potential 'fireworks' (angry customers) that actually happened during our stay. My suggestion to alleviate this would be--and I've seen this done at other Hiltons--to have 2 clearly delineated lines with signs: one for Diamond members with reservations, and the other for non-Diamond members. This way the staff doesn't have to keep explaining to the others waiting that some customers have reservations, and, the Diamond members won't feel bad going straight to the front ahead of the others waiting in long lines. Service at every function we experienced was great, we had no issue with the DIY bottling of drinking water, the swimming/walking at beach was fantastic, parking was abundant, and to top it off, we were blessed with favorable weather.

The hotel and the room are very clean and comfortable. The staff members are pleasant, courteous and helpful. It's not a luxury hotel but they offer everything I need for a three night stay. There is a spacious shower room with a tub separate from the bathroom which I liked. If you get a room with an ocean view (but only partially), you get to see the sunset. I got a deluxe room and it was decent and spacious enough for a hotel in Japan. The best thing about this hotel is its location. There are a Family Mart convenient store and a grocery store that are both open for 24 hours, McDonald's and many restaurants, all across the street from the hotel. Also, the hotel is only 10 minutes from the airport. Highly recommended if you're not looking for a resort type hotel by the beach.

Close to the airport, the facilities are clean, new and spacious and perfect. I am grateful that the parking lot can be parked right in front of me and it is free. All rooms were dry with a washing machine. This is excellent and does not hurt the dough of clothes or dry it rather than hanging it on the dryer. I stayed for 3 nights with a plan without meals this time, but the hotel breakfast was also available for ¥ 990 on the day, so I used it ２ times. There is no problem because the content is neither good nor bad. It's a two-story building, so if you're assigned to the second floor, it may be a little difficult because it's only a staircase when carrying a heavy suitcase. But the hotel staff were all nice people, and it was a really cozy stay. Definitely repeat.

It's very beautiful and I can wash and I want to stay again.

On the first day, I walked to the hotel without knowing about the shuttle bus, but since it's hot, I recommend making a reservation and using the shuttle bus. I went to the evening buffet, which seems to be irregular. (Reservation required) It seems that there are days when they serve Japanese food and days when they serve Western food. It's nice to be able to take a break in your room after coming back from the beach and eat in the hotel. I enjoyed the buffet in the bright and clean restaurant both in the morning and at night ^ ^ There was also a pool, and although I didn't book a particularly large room, I had a comfortable stay.

Room facilities meet expectations. So wild places are basically not bitten by mosquitoes, and the management level is first class! Dinner is beyond imagination!

The hotel is one of the hotels in the entire Shigira Resort. The resort is very large and there are many things to do. There are free tuk-tuks or buses connecting each hotel to the ropeway and beach, which is very convenient. The hotel has a free shuttle bus to Miyako Airport. No reservation is required for pick-up, it is right at the arrival exit; drop-off needs to be booked at the front desk. There are golden hot springs, ropeways and other facilities around. There are turtles in the bay at the door, and there are many kinds of marine sports. We signed up for paddle board and free diving tour. The room itself has a washing machine, which is very important. Go into the water several times a day, and wash wet clothes quickly. It also has its own kitchen, large refrigerator, oven, and coffee machine. The air conditioning is very powerful. Disadvantages: This family room is in Habor Wing, the facilities are old, the floor is still bulging, and although the cleaning is timely, cockroaches are found. The bedding is not very comfortable.

The hotel is very hygienic and the bedroom is a bit small, but in such an expensive place on the island, this hotel is cost-effective. There is a bus directly to the airport at the airport. It is only the first bus that arrives at the airport in the morning. It seems to be 9 o'clock. The early flight will definitely only take a taxi. It is expensive to take a taxi on the island. The hotel has a shuttle bus that is close to the nearby beaches, golf courses, and German villages. But if you go to other attractions on the island, it is recommended to rent a car, although not cheap, but better than a taxi. The front desk will speak simple English and communication will be fine. The service is very good. In addition, the hotel only serves breakfast and lunch, no dinner. Next to the hotel is a small fat sheep and a croquet cow or a restaurant, which is also very convenient. The shuttle bus within the resort is very good, divided into blue and yellow lines. The hotel also offers free cable car tours, which is very cost effective.

This is the second year we have stayed here. We stayed here as a family of four for three nights. The children love the loft on the second floor, and as soon as they arrived this year, they were happy to spread out their luggage freely. The jacuzzi gave us a tropical feel, and we used it many times, day and night. It's the best. There is a drum washing machine, so we can do laundry without stress. It takes about four hours from washing to drying. They gave us one free detergent every day, but we brought our own gel balls. The beach directly connected to the hotel is the best in Miyakojima. It's a hermit crab paradise at night. You can see the stars and the fireworks at Shigira Beach. The adjacent Imgya Marine Garden also has a spectacular view, and the sea is full of fish, so it's worth seeing. The breakfast is also very delicious and has many dishes. There are many dishes that are local specialties of Miyakojima. The buffet at the Coral Blue restaurant at night is also recommended (reservations required). The room we stayed in the first year was not as sunny this time, but there was a dehumidifier, so our swimsuits and other things dried quickly, which was a relief. All the hotel staff who helped us were polite and kind. Rather than just thinking about what we were doing and calling out to us, it felt like if we called out to them, someone would immediately respond. The cleaning staff would often make eye contact with us and smile when they passed us on the street, which left a very good impression. There were shisa lions on the roofs of each building, which were very cute. If you go to Miyakojima, this is a recommended place to stay. I would like to go again.

It was a hotel that made all my wishes come true if I could, in a beautiful hotel with a view of the quiet and beautiful sea, which is not popular in Irabu Island, and I wanted to relax while reading a book. The facilities are beautiful, there is a manga corner where you can rent it, and the beach in Sawada in front of the hotel is beautiful, but it seems that it is not suitable for swimming, so few people are swimming. As others have written, there were some difficulties such as the lack of restaurant assortment and the lack of shops around, but the refrigerator in the room was large, so you can buy color 々 and cover it. The insects that were worried in the outer corridor also entered about two insects of the size of the nail, but there was an insecticide in the room, so it repelled. There was an infinity pool on the rooftop, but around noon, I was able to swim relaxing while watching the departure and arrival of the plane at the sea and Shimojijima Airport in the distance. This is an inn I would like to visit again next year.