Ishigaki, JapanMaezato
ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort
Subtropical coastal resort
Maezato Ishigaki, Japan
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
IHGSubtropical coastal resort
Thirty-one hectares of manicured grounds stretch along Maezato Beach, creating a self-contained island world of lawns, pools, and ocean views.
What it’s good at
Listed
Club InterContinental suites include private lagoon pool access and dedicated lounge check-in.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Maezato Beach lies right outside the grounds, and Ishigaki's town center is just ten minutes away by car.
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The rooms
Bay Wing rooms open onto private balconies overlooking the water, accented with pale teak and native Ryukyu limestone.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Cabanas and fire pits surround the Sunset pool, and a winding outdoor pool adds waterslides tucked into the palms.
The spa and gym
Spa Agarosa uses hot stones and island salt in its body rituals. Downstairs, a gym stays open around the clock.
Restaurant
Suncoast Café / Fireside Terrace
Buffet dining and grilled dishes emerge from the open rotisserie kitchen, with tables indoors and on the fireside terrace.
Restaurant
Club InterContinental Lounge
The dedicated Club wing lounge serves afternoon tea and evening drinks around an illuminated buffet island.
At the table
PALETTE Terrace Lounge serves island gelato and deli pastries, and Yaeyama prepares multi-course kaiseki beside a courtyard garden.
How it began
The resort expanded significantly in 2020 with low-slung limestone wings, including Japan's first standalone Club InterContinental building.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.