Miyakojima, JapanIrabu
Blue Ocean Hotel & Resort Miyakojima
Aegean-inspired island resort
Aegean-inspired island resort
The resort models itself on a Greek island, looking over the turquoise strait with whitewashed architecture and just twenty-four villas and suites.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
White-walled villa suites come with rooftop terraces, private pools, and jacuzzis: standard villas sleep three, while one premium villa claims 79 square meters in a secluded corner.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Irabu Bridge starts right outside the grounds, stretching three and a half kilometers across the coral strait to Miyako Island.
The rooms
Detached villas have private rooftop pools and open-air jacuzzis. Upper suites in the main wing look toward Irabu Bridge.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Private swimming pools sit on the villa rooftop terraces, set with blue loungers looking toward the water.
The spa and jacuzzis
Spa treatments draw on locally harvested Miyako aloe, and open-air jacuzzis look straight across the bridge to the sea.
At the table
Aegean Sea looks over the strait through floor-to-ceiling windows, and the bar serves cocktails under a wood-paneled ceiling.
Miyakojima
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.