Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Hotel

There was a tablet in the room that allowed me to talk to the front desk, but when I tried to call, the front desk wouldn't answer. I ended up having to go to the front desk to run some errands. This happened five times during my three-day stay. I felt that a fundamental solution was needed.

Even without making a reservation, when you land at Uehara Port, Hoshino staff will be waiting for you according to the boat's departure time, so just call them and board the shuttle bus. There is free tea, juice, coffee, hot water, and snacks in the corner next to the front desk. In the evening, wine and snacks are served free of charge on the beach. The evening dinner buffet was also less than 5,000 yen. It was cheaper than I expected, delicious, healthy, and the food made use of the characteristics of local ingredients, and the desserts, ice cream, and alcohol were all free, so I was very satisfied. There was a peach pineapple fair, so I was able to try a lot of them during my two-night stay. I was impressed by the pineapple accessories for taking photos and the lobby decoration. The building is certainly old... I can't really describe it, but the Southeast Asian cottage-style interior gives it the perfect atmosphere of a tropical island! I can see that the young people are working very hard, but wouldn't it be better to have more experienced staff, or rather staff of a more suitable age group for the customer base? Not all older people are as good at using information devices as younger people. The shuttle bus is sometimes announced in the building and sometimes not, so you might miss it if you relax too much in the chair at the front desk, thinking that the bus will be announced when it arrives. There are also elderly people who don't understand the Hoshino Resorts app unless you hold them by the hand. What is a swipe? What is an app? Some people can't even read the QR code with their camera. (That's my husband...) The walking tour around the hotel was fun, the breakfast was really delicious, and it was a great place to spend a holiday on Iriomote Island.

This was my 3rd year in a row, but once I visit this hotel on Iriomote Island, if I can make it in my schedule, I will definitely go there. Of course, the natural environment is the same, but the reasonable size and service, the unique atmosphere and comfort, and the fact that you can stay for about $200 including the morning and evening buffet is a must-see for beach resorts not only in Japan but around the world. Even if you aim for it, there are few comparisons (some people say that the buffet has a small variety and you get tired of it every day, but there is a lot of variety and the main menu changes every day, so I don't think that's the case). Also, every time there is some kind of event, this time there was a pine festival and a sunset sparkling wine service, which I really enjoyed. I usually participate in tours here and there, but the main purpose of this time was the barringtonia tour, so other than that, I just relaxed by the hotel pool and took a walk around the area. was very relaxing. Here, you can use the beautiful shower room even after checking out, so it's always a big help after returning from a tour or playing in the pool. It seems to be persistent, but if you have a chance to go here, you should definitely go there now. All the staff are always cheerful and energetic, but please do your best with a smile on your face. I will also ask you.