Hotel Southern Village Okinawa — Hotel in Kitanakagusuku

Why come all the way to Okinawa to stay in an American hotel? I'm staying in Southern Village for a week, and am very happy with my choice.||||I'd compare this to a Holiday Inn Express. The price is very right, especially in pricey Japan, but it's more the ambiance. I'm eating local foods served here, sleeping on a tatami, and instead of a taxi, I took the No. 111 bus from the airport. Only 890 Yen!! (US$ 8.90) and then walked 5 minutes here. ||||It's convenient to MCAS Futenma, and easy by bus or taxi to get to the beaches and historical sites. The Wifi is excellent!||||Hint # 1: learn some basic Japanese first: 'hello', 'good morning,' 'thank you,' etc. Both the guests and hotel people are very friendly, and it's nice to be able to respond to them.||||Hint # 2: Change your money at the airport.Oki works more on cash than credit cards. However the airport F/X is excellent; with the international $-Y rate of 101.5; they gave me 98.8....

When I first walked into the room I was surprised by how small it was, since I'm from America. The bathroom is also very small and my husband was as tall as the shower. But it is very cozy and quiet. Only .5 mile from Camp Foster and other military bases and not very far from American village and the beach. There is wifi but it can be a little tricky and not work at times. The hotel staff was very friendly and spoke little english, but understood me for the most part. The room was very clean and the staff would come in and clean it every couple of days. They do not provide any shampoo or shower gel or anything like that so make sure to bring your own. Overall, my two week stay was good and I would...

This is not a 5 star resort and it doesn't sell itself as one. Firstly, in Okinawa (unlike the rest of Japan) a car is a must, so hire one. This B&B is perfectly located in the middle of the island and right next to easy bus stops that will get you to Naha CBD or the Airport if need be.||||Hospitality and friendly advise is where this place wins hands down! I suggest even contacting Tommo before you go booking tours or charters and make the most of his extensive local knowledge.||||Sleeping options are varied and the bed is fine for a westerner or a futon for that Japanese experience! There is Wifi everywhere and a delicious curry restaurant around the corner and American Village is not that far...