Ishigaki Island is the third largest island in Okinawa after Okinawa Island and Iriomote Island. When planning an island hopping trip in the Yaeyama Islands, Ishigaki Island is the first choice for accommodation. It is very convenient to stay in a hotel next to the Ishigaki Port Outlying Island Terminal. In September 2025, with the launch of the regular ferry route between Taiwan and Ishigaki Island, you can reach Ishigaki Island from Taiwan in 9 hours one way and enjoy the beautiful sea view and Ishigaki beef delicacies.
2026｜A summary of newly opened hotels in Ishigaki Island
| 類型 | Stay | Location | years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacation hotel | NOT A HOTEL ISHIGAKI | Ishigaki | 2025 |
| Vacation hotel | Ishigaki View Hotel The First | Ishigaki | 2023 |
| Vacation hotel | THIRD Ishigaki Island | Ishigakijima | 2020 |
| Vacation hotel | Ishigaki Shinkawa View Hotel | Ishigakijima | 2020 |
| Service Apartment | seven x seven Ishigaki Island | Ishigakijima | 2024 |
| Service Apartment | VIVOVIVA Ishigaki Island | Ishigakijima | 2024 |
| Business hotel | APA Hotel Ishigakijima | Ishigaki | 2024 |
| Business hotel | Nest Hotel Ishigakizensato Beach | Ishigaki | 2023 |
| Business hotel | Comfort Hotel Ishigakijima | Ishigaki | 2020 |
Latest hotel selections and accommodation types in Ishigaki Island
Accommodation options on Ishigaki Island are concentrated around Ishigaki Port in Ishigaki City, offering the most convenient location for transportation and shopping. For a quieter getaway, consider Miyano and Shinkawa on the east and west sides of Ishigaki City, respectively, where you can enjoy beaches like Shiraho and Tomizaki. If you prefer driving, head north to Kabira Bay for a peaceful and comfortable island getaway.
- Resort hotels: The latest openings include NOT A HOTEL ISHIGAKI (2025),Ishigaki View Hotel The First(2023),THIRD Ishigaki Island(2020),Ishigaki Shinkawa View Hotel(2020) and other choices.
- Service apartments: the latest openings includeseven x seven Ishigaki Island(2024),VIVOVIVA Ishigaki Island(2024) and other choices.
- Business hotels: the latest openings and refurbishment options includeAPA Hotel Ishigakijima(2024),Nest Hotel Ishigakizensato Beach(2023),Comfort Hotel Ishigakijima(2020) and other choices.
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The latest resort hotel opened in Ishigaki Island
The First・Hotel GranView Ishigaki The First・ホテルグランビュー Ishigaki The First
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Looking for a hotel with convenient transportation in the center of Ishigaki? Want a relaxing and convenient trip to Ishigaki Island? The First, the Ishigaki View Hotel, which opened grandly on July 2023, 7, was formerly Hotel GranView Ishigaki. After demolition and reconstruction, it opened with a brand new look. The hotel is located next to the 14 intersection in the center of Ishigaki City, which is very convenient for shopping and dining. There are also large public baths for men and women to relax in.
- The newly built hotel building is located in the most lively area of Ishigaki City:The original site of the hotel was Hotel GranView Ishigaki. After being demolished, a new building was built. It is located in the busiest neighborhood in Ishigaki Island. Shopping and dining are very convenient. It provides convenient transportation and a cost-effective accommodation experience.
- 98 comfortable double and triple rooms, some with views of Ishigaki Harbor:The hotel has a total of 98 rooms, offering single rooms, twin rooms and triple rooms. All rooms have bar counters by the windows, and some rooms overlook the beautiful Ishigaki Port. You can enjoy the sea view and feel the leisurely atmosphere of the holiday in the room.
- Ishigaki Island's signature buffet breakfast, a bar and large baths for men and women:The hotel has a restaurant that serves a buffet-style breakfast, and serves Yaeyama cuisine specialising in Ishigaki Island. In addition, there are large baths for men and women to relax in, a bar where you can have a drink, and facilities such as washing machines, dryers, and vending machines.
- Next to Intersection 730 in the center of Ishigaki City, 4 minutes walk to Ishigaki Port:The hotel is located next to Intersection 730 in the center of Ishigaki City. It is only a 300-meter walk from the Ishigaki Port Island Terminal, making it easy to take a boat or go island hopping. There is also ample free parking for those who want to drive to Ishigaki Island.
THIRD Ishigaki Island. THIRD ishigakijima
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Do you want to find a hotel next to Ishigaki Port with an unbeatable harbor view, a relaxing and convenient location? THIRD Ishigaki Island, which opened grandly on July 2020, 7, is located next to the Ishigaki Port Island Terminal. It is only a 31-meter walk to the terminal, making it convenient to arrange island hopping trips to Yonaguni Island, Iriomote Island, Taketomi Island, etc. What’s most special is that the hotel offers an all-inclusive accommodation plan. All meals, drinks and alcohol during your stay are included in the room rate, so you can enjoy a leisurely island vacation easily and without any burden.
- Innovative all-inclusive accommodation solution, eat and drink as much as you want without any burden:The hotel offers an innovative all-inclusive accommodation plan. All meals, drinks and alcohol during the stay are included in the room rate. There is a cafe, rooftop bar and library lounge in the hotel, where you can enjoy drinks and snacks at any time without worrying about additional costs.
- 28 rooms and suites, as well as lofts for up to four people:The hotel offers 21 loft rooms, 4 double rooms and 3 suites, providing self-service check-in by scanning a QR code, and facial recognition can also be used as a room key. Some of the loft rooms feature bunk beds and can accommodate up to six adults.
- The rooftop terrace overlooks the beautiful view of the pier and there is also a self-service laundry room:The hotel is a newly built 7-story building with a high-altitude terrace rest area on the top floor decorated with a shallow pool, from which you can clearly see the port of Ishigaki Island and the vast ocean landscape. In addition, there is a self-service laundry room in the museum where you can wash your clothes at any time.
- It takes only 1 minute to reach the outlying island pier, making it very convenient to arrange an island hopping trip:The hotel is only a 100-meter walk from the Ishigaki Port Island Terminal, making it very convenient to take a boat for island hopping trips to the Yaeyama Islands, such as Yonaguni Island, Iriomote Island, and Taketomi Island. It is also very convenient to go for a walk in the city of Ishigaki.
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The latest service apartment opened in Ishigaki Island
seven x seven Ishigaki Island. seven x seven ishigaki・セブンバイセブン石垣
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Looking for a family-friendly aparthotel in Ishigaki Island? The 2024 x 9 Ishigaki Island Hotel, which will grandly open on September 9, 7, is a high-end resort apartment brand launched by Kasumigaseki Capital, featuring a resort type with complete leisure facilities. The hotel is located on the east side of Ishigaki Island city, exuding a strong island resort atmosphere. It not only retains the convenient features of a serviced apartment, but also adds luxurious facilities such as an infinity pool, jacuzzi, and sky bar to create a strong island resort atmosphere.
- High-end service apartment design, the whole family can experience a luxurious vacation time:The hotel combines the convenience of a serviced apartment with the advantages of luxurious resort facilities. It has an atrium swimming pool and a rooftop infinity pool. The Red. adult bar on the basement floor is equipped with a billiard room and karaoke boxes, providing an exclusive enjoyment space for adults.
- 121 spacious apartments with luxurious facilities that provide a resort feel:The hotel has a total of 121 holiday apartments, each with a spacious balcony and a variety of facilities such as bunk beds, tatami, jacuzzis, and rooms with private swimming pools, creating a relaxing atmosphere of a Southeast Asian holiday villa.
- All-day dining restaurant serving exotic cuisine, rooftop infinity pool and bar:The hotel has an all-day dining restaurant, BATIDA, which is open to the public and offers Italian, Spanish and Mexican-style meals. There is an infinity pool on the rooftop, equipped with a jacuzzi and sauna rooms, as well as a sky bar that serves a variety of drinks and hookahs.
- The location is close to Maezato Beach, so it is easy and convenient to check in by car:The hotel is located next to Maesato Beach near Ishigaki Port, about a 10-minute drive from Ishigaki Port and about a 20-minute drive from New Ishigaki Airport. There are 106 free parking spaces on site, so those who want to drive to Ishigaki Island don't have to worry about parking problems.
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VIVOVIVA Ishigakijima・VIVOVIVA Ishigakijima
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Want to enjoy the convenience of an apartment in Ishigaki Island and a condominium resort with a top-notch sea view? VIVOVIVA Ishigaki Island, which will be grandly opened on March 2024, 3, is the first sea view serviced apartment in Okinawa. It is jointly developed by Keihan Electric Railway Real Estate and Sekisui House Tokai. It provides a vacation experience that combines accommodation and sub-sale investment. It has a view overlooking Taketomi Island. The entire building adopts a one-room suite apartment design, equipped with a complete kitchen and living room space, as well as restaurants, bars, spas, gyms and other facilities.
- Okinawa's first hotel-style apartment for sale, enjoy the island resort style:VIVOVIVA is the first serviced apartment on Ishigaki Island. The name comes from the Portuguese word for life. It offers a one-bedroom serviced apartment design with a view of Taketomi Island, allowing you to fully enjoy a relaxing time on Ishigaki Island.
- All single-room suites, direct access to the swimming pool and sea view room design:There are 98 guest rooms in the hotel, all of which are spacious suites starting from 50 square meters, equipped with complete kitchen facilities and living room. Most of the rooms offer a view of the beautiful Taketomi Island, and there are 28 rooms on the first floor with direct access to the swimming pool, so you can play in the water as soon as you step out of the room.
- A local breakfast is provided, and you can also enjoy a floating breakfast in your room:The hotel has a restaurant and bar that offers local specialties. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast in the restaurant or a floating breakfast in the room pool. There are also facilities such as a spa, gym, outdoor swimming pool, garden terrace, and bicycles can be rented for free.
- Drive to various scenic spots near the quiet beach on the west side of Ishigaki City:The hotel is located on the west side of Ishigaki City, about a 28-minute drive from New Ishigaki Airport and about a 5-kilometer drive from Ishigaki Port. There are 59 free parking spaces on site, making it the perfect choice for self-driving travelers. You can visit nearby attractions such as Kabira Bay and Kannonzaki Lighthouse.
The latest business hotel opened in Ishigaki Island
Nest Hotel Ishigaki-mae Beach． Nest hotel Ishigaki Maesato Beach
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Looking for a cost-effective resort hotel in Ishigaki Island? The Ishigaki Maesato Beach Nest Hotel, which grandly opened on May 2024, 5, is a family-style resort hotel with 15 rooms. It is only a 82-minute walk from the beautiful Maesato Beach. It also has an open-air swimming pool and a children's recreation area. In addition to providing complete holiday facilities, the price is very affordable, allowing parent-child families to easily stay and enjoy a leisurely vacation on Ishigaki Island.
- The business hotel has been renovated and reopened. Children under 12 years old can stay for free:The hotel has been completely renovated from a business hotel. To meet the needs of families with children, the 18-square-meter guest rooms have been converted to beds that accommodate three people, and children under the age of 3 are offered free accommodation without occupying a bed, greatly reducing the burden on family travel.
- The hotel has 82 small-space rooms, including interconnecting rooms for six people:The hotel offers 82 rooms in six room types, with double rooms and twin rooms as the main types. All room types are equipped with Simmons mattresses. However, the room spaces are not large. If there are more people, you can also choose connecting rooms that can accommodate up to 6 people.
- 5 minutes walk to Qianli Beach, the outdoor swimming pool and lawn are super cool:The hotel has the Blue Ocean restaurant and cafe, and is a 5-minute walk to the white Qianli Beach for swimming. There is also an open-air swimming pool and a children's play lawn in the hotel, where adults can relax by the pool and children can have fun on the lawn.
- 15 minutes drive to Ishigaki Airport, 39 free parking spaces are provided:The hotel is about a 15-minute drive from Ishigaki Airport and a 10-minute drive from Ishigaki city and Ishigaki Port. It is convenient for traveling to and from the airport, city sightseeing or island hopping. There are 39 parking spaces on site for self-driving travelers.
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APA Hotel Ishigakijima・APA Hotel Ishigakijima・アパホテル〈Ishigakijima〉
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APA Hotel Ishigakijima opened on November 2002, 11. It was formerly known as Super Hotel Ishigakijima. It reopened on February 22, 2024 after a complete renovation. There are 2 rooms in the hotel, offering single rooms, double rooms, twin rooms, etc. There are restaurants, cafes, and self-service laundry rooms. It is located near the downtown area of Ishigaki and the ferry terminal, with a view of Ishigaki Port. It is a 9-minute drive from New Ishigaki Airport.
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Comfort Hotel Ishigaki Island
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Comfort Hotel Ishigakijima opened grandly on July 2020, 7. It is an affordable chain business hotel brand and is a 31-kilometer drive from New Ishigaki Airport. There are 10 rooms in the hotel, including three-bed rooms and connecting rooms. It is a cost-effective accommodation for the middle class visiting Ishigaki Island. The hotel has a spacious reading space and unlimited drinks. The classic Okinawa taco rice is served for breakfast.
