907-0453 Okinawa, Ishigaki Island, Kabira 921-1, Japan
#11 of 33 B&Bs and inns in Ishigaki Island
Guests' ChoiceBased on 60 B&B reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.2
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Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Finn
AustraliaIt was quite far away from supermarkets or convenience stores so make sure to stock up before heading to the accomodation.
The staff were great, both Haruki and Satoshi were very helpful and lovely. It was also very close to nice beaches and other cool things.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
David
CanadaMake sure to label your stuff in the fridge, I had a couple of my (cheap) beer taken
The best part of my stay here was the evenings at the noodle shop Satoshi runs. Drinking beer and awamori with locals and other guests every night was one of the highlights of my stay on the island. The rooms were basic, but that's all you need. At this place, you won't be spending your evening in the room. The staff were able to give good recommendations for local sights, secluded beaches, and souvenir shops, which I made good use of, and were able to help out when I had troubles with the rental car. Would give the guys an 11 if I could...
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Sangrawee
ThailandDon’t have a kitchen and would be nice if have a sink, toilet and shower room at each floor.
The owner and staffs are nice and friendly and you can watch the sunrise from rooftop or enjoy mountain/sea view it’s very peaceful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Anna
RussiaWe loved the hotel! The location, the people, the room were fantastic! Thank you so much! I’ll definitely come back. The staff is so kind, friendly and caring. They helped us a lot, they even gave us their own bicycles for free when there were no bikes available for rent. I really want to come back.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Lina
GermanyN/A
The accommodation is very clean and comfortable. Satoshi and Hiro treated us like old friends and not like customers! This created a lovely community atmosphere even with other guests. There is a delicious ramen that I highly recommend on the first floor, there’s also a coin laundry machines which was very helpful. You could also rebt electric bikes to get around the area. I would definitely return when I am in Ishigaki.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Jiao
Hong KongIf anything, the private bathroom was no very spacious. But they also have larger bathroom on ground floor.
Good value of money. Good location close to the Kabira bay. The owners are very nice, patient and warm!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 22, 2024
Eric
GermanyNothing.
The location was great and the facilities were really comfortable, I felt at home. Was the best staff I have experienced interacting with from all hotel stays in my life. They were personable and genuinely cared that I was comfortable. Whenever I had a special need they did their best to help.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 10, 2023
Norah
United States of AmericaWhile breakfast was very nicely prepared, it was just a Western style egg/sausage situation. I'm not sure if it is the same every morning, but if it was, I would get tired of that pretty quickly!
Very friendly and helpful staff (Kousuke). Clean room, and great food at the noodle shop. Lovely little place.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: October 23, 2023
Claire
United KingdomThe staff were incredible! So friendly and welcoming. Nobody is left out! The room was very clean. Rooms are basic but the atmosphere and staff more then make up for that. The best beer I've had in Japan served in an ice cold glass.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 15, 2023
Teemu
PolandGreat and helpful staff and a super nice ramen Izakaya (run by them) at the premises. Very close to the beautiful Kabira Bay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: October 3, 2023
Florian
SwitzerlandAmazing hosts! Thank you so much for the great experience. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 29, 2023
Beate
Germanyeverything was so nice, right from the heart and friendly - nothing to mention
where should I start… a very warm welcome, tipps for Ishigaki Island higlights, easy-going, sooo much fun, very inviting, easy snorkeling rental, free parking in front of the house, included Ramen-Restaurant, nice bar in the house, roof top terrasse,….
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 18, 2023
Sandrine
AustraliaClose proximity to beach. Restaurant next door. Breakfast at the property was delicious! The staff were extremely helpful and recommended places to visit, best sunset spots and restaurants. Owner even organised electric bikes so we can go exploring further since we did not have a rental car.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 9, 2023
Esther
AustraliaThere is nothing we can fault. It is the perfect getaway for a reasonable price.
If I could give Lulaliya and the crew here a million stars, I would. Where do I even start? The cosy hostel is located in Kabira Bay, close to most beaches and diving tours, yet quiet and away from the hustle bustle. Haruki and his team Satoshi and Kouseke were very welcoming and personable upon our first arrival. They showed us to our rooms and gave us great suggestions of places to see while in Ishigaki. They’re very patient and genuinely interested in our day. The restaurant serves basic breakfast and amazing ramen dinner. Every night, locals, hostel guests and other visitors sit at tables, and the staff would mingle with us and bond with us. We’ve made so many friends from our 3 nights here thanks to the amazing friendly vibe Lulaliya serves up! The rooms are small but there’s enough space for us to open up two large suitcases. We have our own bathroom and they have shared showers/toilets and washing machine and dryer downstairs. We are sad to be leaving Ishigaki. Lulaliya has truly felt like a home away from home in our short stay here. Thank you Haruki-san, Satoshi-san and Kousuke-san for your amazing hospitality. We can’t wait to return again in the future.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 8, 2023
Andrea
BelgiumNothing to report.
Reasons to go: great location (meters away from Kabira bay), the kindest staff one can think of, a rooftop that is great for star gazing, a small restaurant that serves excellent ramen and ice-cold beer, facilities and bus stop available nearby. I'd like to go back one day.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: August 9, 2023
George
United KingdomReally great, friendly accommodation in a convenient but quiet location in the town. Room was a good size and beds were comfortable. Staff were very friendly organising e-bikes for us to take out on our check-out day, and we also had breakfast which was good. Recommended very highly.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: August 5, 2023
Jordan
United States of Americathe mattress wasn’t the most comfortable thing i’ve ever slept on
the staff were above and beyond friendly! they really made an effort to be helpful and make me feel comfortable
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 3, 2023
Krzysztof
GermanyGuest friendly staff, unbeatable price-to-standard ratio. When looking for a simple, yet reasonable stay at Ishigaki, this is the solution!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: June 19, 2023
Christian
JapanThe staff is amazing and makes all the difference for this nice accommodation. Also the restaurant is very good. A lot of restaurants near by and easy to walk to both sides of the bay, eg to Seaside Hotel and watching the sunset. Will definitely come again…
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 12, 2023
Andreas
AustriaSimple but suitable accommodation, especially considering the price. Friendliest stuff I ever experienced! They did everthing to make my stay comfortable. I was even said to leave :/ P.S.: They also cook and the Ramen is phenomenal!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 30, 2023
Nikolay
Russian/a
Hospitality of the staff. Nice atmosphere.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 26, 2023
Alen
PortugalBreakfast options do not include any western dishes or plates. But this was not an issue, there was a great cafe close by with pancakes, açai bowls, eggs etc.
The staff is super friendly and always there to assist you. They make you feel at home. Rooms are simple, but much larger than many other rooms in Japan which usually very tiny. The location is perfect in a small town of Kabira Bay. Great beaches close by.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 23, 2023
Stephanie000000
SwitzerlandNothing
Very nice place, the owners are very kind and try to help as much as possible. I liked kabira, but its remote and there are only a couple of buses per day. The owners looked very well after me. Unfortunately we couldn't communicate that much, because I can't speak any japanese. They do speak some Englisch. The food was really good. Thanks for your hospitality
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: January 22, 2023
Camille
JapanNo luck with weather
The team are wonderful people. The location is close to bus stop, kabira bay and restaurant. I recommend the amazing breakfast.
Stayed in December 2022
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