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Hotel Mahaina Wellness Resort Okinawa
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Rakuten Travel rating 3.9 out of 5 (1,442 reviews). Guests praise the ocean views from every room, the pools and the Ocean Spa (a hot-bathing facility), and the rooms with a Japanese-style tatami area. Families also favor the Ocean Tower, which looks straight out at the sea, and the location close to the Churaumi Aquarium.
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Kids Facilities
Kids' space
Kids' space
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
The kids' space in the lobby has toys and picture books to play with, including a mini slide and a children's bowling game. It is disinfected regularly, but no staff are stationed there.
- •No staff are stationed there
Baby and kids' rental items
Baby and kids' rental items
Strollers and cribs are limited in number, and guests are asked to reserve them in advance by phone or another means. Strollers are free of charge, while a crib costs 3,300 yen per day, tax included. Items such as bed guards, which are free to borrow, along with children's room wear in sizes S, M and L and an amenity set with a hand towel and slippers, are available by asking at the front desk.
- •Numbers are limited, so guests are asked to reserve in advance by phone or another means
- •Children's room wear is limited in number and may not be available
Garden Pool kids' area
Garden Pool kids' area
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
The outdoor Garden Pool (30 m long) is open from April to October and has a shallow children's corner 60 cm deep with a fountain, so families with young children can use it with peace of mind. Swim rings and floats larger than 120 cm in length or width are not permitted, nor are fins and snorkels, and swim rings and goggles are not available to rent.
Indoor pool
Indoor pool
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
The 20 m x 6.25 m indoor pool is free for all staying guests year-round. The bright, glass-walled room lets the sunlight in, so the family can be active whatever the weather.
Communal bath
Communal bath
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
The rock communal bath is free for staying guests. A boy accompanied by a guardian may use the women's bath, and a girl the men's bath, only if the child is aged 6 or under and has not yet started elementary school, and children who are not yet out of diapers use the showers only.
- •A boy using the women's bath or a girl using the men's bath with a guardian is permitted only for children under school age aged 6 and under
- •Children who are not yet out of diapers may not get into the tubs and use the showers only
Dinner buffet kids' corner
Dinner buffet kids' corner
The dinner buffet has a kids' corner with a kids' menu that children can choose from themselves, along with special mini burgers the whole family can enjoy. Children ages 4 and 5 eat free.
Overview
Hotel Mahaina Wellness Resort Okinawa is a resort hotel where every room has an ocean view, next to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and across from Ocean Expo Park. Most of its rooms are Japanese-Western style with a tatami area, which makes them popular with families traveling with young children. A communal bath, outdoor and indoor pools and a kids' space in the lobby all make it easier to spend time with children, and strollers and cribs are available on request.
Rooms
Most rooms are Japanese-Western style, and the Superior Family and Standard Family rooms, which have a tatami area, are especially popular with families traveling with young children. Every room has hard flooring throughout, which is easy to live with when a baby is crawling or a drink gets spilled. The Standard Twin is a Western-style room with two semi-double beds, 44-46 sq m, sleeping up to 4 guests. All rooms except those on the Ocean Floor and the Universal Rooms have a mini kitchen, which is useful for making baby formula or a light snack.
Dining
Breakfast is served at the buffet restaurant Masen from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., at 3,300 yen for adults, 1,500 yen for elementary school children, and free for children ages 4 and 5. Dinner is also a buffet at Masen, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at 4,500 yen for adults, 1,800 yen for elementary school children, and free for children ages 4 and 5. The dinner buffet has a kids' corner with a kids' menu that children can choose from themselves, along with special mini burgers the whole family can enjoy. Meals accommodating allergies can also be arranged; please confirm the details in advance.
Baths and Pools
The communal bath is a rock bath, free for staying guests from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. A boy accompanied by a guardian may use the women's bath, and a girl the men's bath, only if the child is aged 6 or under and has not yet started elementary school. Children who are not yet out of diapers may not get into the tubs and use the showers only. The outdoor Garden Pool (30 m long, open from April to October) has a shallow children's corner 60 cm deep with a fountain, and the 20 m x 6.25 m indoor pool is free for staying guests year-round. In the pools, swim rings and floats larger than 120 cm in length or width are not permitted, nor are fins and snorkels, and swim rings and goggles are not available to rent.
Family-friendly features
The lobby at Mahaina has a kids' space with toys and picture books, including a mini slide and a children's bowling game. It is disinfected regularly, but no staff are stationed there. Children's room wear (size S 90 cm, M 120 cm, L 150 cm) and a kids' amenity set with a hand towel and slippers are available by asking at the front desk, though the children's room wear is limited in number and may not be available. Strollers and cribs are also limited in number, and guests are asked to reserve them in advance by phone or another means. Strollers are free of charge, while a crib costs 3,300 yen per day, tax included. Items such as bed guards can be borrowed free of charge by asking at the front desk. Co-sleeping children ages 5 and under stay free of charge when they do not use bedding or amenities.
Access
The hotel is across from the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in Ocean Expo Park. A free shuttle bus runs to the aquarium, which is also about 5 minutes away by car. Drivers in a rental car are directed to take the Okinawa Expressway from Naha IC, exit at Kyoda IC and head for Ocean Expo Park. Parking is 1,000 yen per car per night, tax included, and no reservation is required.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1456 Yamakawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-0205 |
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| directions_carAccess | By car from Naha Airport, in the Motobu and Churaumi area, close to the Churaumi Aquarium. |
| trainNearest station | Naha Airport |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 1,000 yen per car per night, tax included. No reservation is required. |
| callPhone | +81-980-51-7700 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, UC, DC, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.mahaina.co.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can children who are not yet out of diapers use the communal bath?
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Children who are not yet out of diapers, including those in toilet training, are asked not to get into the tubs and may use the showers only.
Can a boy use the women's bath, or a girl the men's bath, with a parent?
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A boy accompanied by a guardian may use the women's bath, and a girl the men's bath, only if the child is aged 6 or under and has not yet started elementary school.
Is there a kids' space where children can play?
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Yes. There is a kids' space for children in the lobby, with a mini slide, a children's bowling game and other toys and picture books. It is disinfected regularly, but no staff are stationed there.
Which room type do you recommend for a family with a young child?
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There are Japanese-Western style rooms with a Japanese-style tatami area, where futon bedding can be used, so families with young children can settle in comfortably.
Can our child co-sleep, and can we borrow a crib or stroller?
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Children ages 5 and under can co-sleep at no charge when they do not use bedding or amenities. There is no charge for borrowing a stroller, while a crib costs 3,300 yen per day, tax included; both are limited in number, so guests are asked to reserve in advance by phone or another means.
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Information on this page was compiled by directly consulting Official website, Rakuten Travel, Ikyu.com (a Japanese booking site), Jalan (last verified: August 2026). Prices, availability and seasonal operations change — please check each booking site for the latest information.
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