No. 01
1 hotel
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
One of eight vibes
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
1 hotel
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
8 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Hyakuna Garan
Ryukyu limestone architecture and coastal kaiseki overlooking the waters toward sacred Kudaka Island.
OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts
Staff-led walking tours explore neighborhood shisa statues and back-alley food stalls.
The Hiramatsu Hotels & Resorts Ginoza
Multi-course French dining featuring subtropical Okinawan ingredients alongside daily sunset tastings of regional Awamori spirits.
The Naha Terrace
Seasonal Ryukyu kaiseki dining and vintage awamori selections from local Okinawan distilleries.
The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa
Ryukyu limestone masonry and red-tiled rooflines modeled after traditional Okinawan gusuku fortresses.
The Uza Terrace Beach Club Villas
An on-site farm supplies native botanicals and island produce across menus.
Treeful Treehouse
Forest conservation in Yanbaru, where founders rebuilt a historic watermill near the waterfall.
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.
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.
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.
