Halekulani Okinawa

A beachfront resort in Onna Village carrying a storied Hawaiian name

Halekulani Okinawa is a beachfront luxury resort in Onna Village, Okinawa, carrying the name of Hawaii's storied Halekulani hotel. Facing a beautiful sea designated as a national park, it offers refined spaces and attentive service for a special family vacation. Its Rakuten Travel guest rating is a very high 4.82 (661 reviews).

Pools and programs families with kids will love

The hotel is exceptionally well equipped for families with children. There are five pools in total, starting with a shallow kids' pool where even small children who can't yet swim can play safely, plus a year-round indoor pool. Babies who are not yet toilet-trained can also use the kids' pool if wearing a swim diaper. There is also a children's program called Halekulani Kids Club, which is convenient for families who want to make some time for the adults (JPY 3,000 per night; reservation required by 7 p.m. the day before).

Reassuring services for traveling with a baby

Children 12 and under stay and eat free when co-sleeping (for co-sleeping children, breakfast is chargeable for ages 7-12, and free for ages 3-6 and 2 and under). Baby food is provided free of charge, and stroller rental and diaper bins (with diaper bags restocked daily) are available, making travel reassuring even with a baby and a lot of luggage. Diapers can also be purchased at the hotel shop.

Beach and location

The hotel has a beachfront location facing a sea designated as a national park, where you can enjoy walks on the beach, playing in the sea, and playing in the sand (the beach has a winter closure period, so check the season if sea play is your purpose). It is located in the center of Onna Village, making it a convenient base for sightseeing in the area.

Access and parking

About 75 minutes by car from Naha Airport. Parking is fee-based (JPY 3,000 per night). Check-in is from 3 p.m. (last check-in midnight). Guests with allergies can consult the restaurant staff when making a reservation, and the restaurant will accommodate the request where possible. However, the meals provided are not completely free of allergens. Checkout is until 12 p.m.