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Orion Hotel Motobu Resort & Spa
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Families praise the hotel's consideration for guests traveling with infants, including ocean-view rooms of 50 sq m or more and free crib rentals. Its proximity to Churaumi Aquarium and the Bise fukugi tree-lined path is also well regarded, making it a convenient base for a family trip to Okinawa.
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Kids Facilities
Outdoor pool (main pool, kids' pool & jet bath)
Outdoor pool (main pool, kids' pool & jet bath)
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
A seasonal outdoor pool with a main pool (25 m x 7.3 m, 1.25-1.3 m deep), a kids' pool (0.3 m deep), and a jet bath (9 m x 7.3 m, 0.9 m deep). A poolside bar also operates seasonally.
- •Children in diapers must wear a swim diaper (sold at the 3rd-floor shop)
- •Children 140 cm and under must wear arm helpers or a puddle jumper
- •Tattoos, body art and body paint of any size must be fully covered with a rash guard or tape
- •Pool toys may only be brought into the kids' pool area
- •No outside food or drink (lidded drinks only are allowed)
- •Floats, goggles, swimwear and rash guards are sold at the 3rd-floor shop
- •Hours may change or the pool may close depending on weather
Indoor pool (year-round, guests only)
Indoor pool (year-round, guests only)
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
A year-round indoor heated pool (60 sq m, 1.2 m deep, with a 0.3 m-deep kids' area). You can enjoy it regardless of season or weather. Guests only.
- •For hotel guests only
- •Children 120 cm and under must wear arm helpers or a puddle jumper
- •Children in diapers must wear a swim diaper
Infinity pool (Club Wing guests only, heated)
Infinity pool (Club Wing guests only, heated)
- calendar_monthSeason:Confirm with hotel
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
An infinity pool reserved for guests of the Club Wing (a separate all-suite building). It is heated and available year-round.
- •For Club Wing guests only
Jurassic Onsen "Churaumi no Yu"
Jurassic Onsen "Churaumi no Yu"
A genuine onsen facility with a communal bath and an open-air bath, uniquely named the "Jurassic Onsen."
- •Check the official website for onsen water quality and hours, and confirm details before your stay
- •Children who are still in diapers are also welcome to use this bath.
Emerald Beach (next door)
Emerald Beach (next door)
Emerald Beach, inside Ocean Expo Park, is right next to the hotel. It is a natural beach selected as one of Japan's "100 Best Bathing Beaches" in May 2006. Swimming season and hours vary by month.
- •Swimming season hours: April 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., May-August 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., September 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., October 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- •Outside swimming hours you can stroll at neighboring Bise Beach instead (no swimming, but it connects to the Bise fukugi tree-lined path, about a 5-minute walk)
Ocean Kids rooms (marine-life themed)
Ocean Kids rooms (marine-life themed)
Room types themed after marine life such as whale sharks, sea turtles and dolphins. They're built for shoes-off comfort, so crawling babies can relax on the floor without worry.
- •未就学のお子様は保護者同伴が必要です。
- •入浴着の貸出数には限りがあります。
Overview
A beach resort in Motobu, a 7-minute walk from Churaumi Aquarium and next to Ocean Expo Park, and an official hotel of JUNGLIA Okinawa. This all-in-one resort has an outdoor pool (25 m main pool plus a 30 cm-deep kids' pool), a year-round indoor pool (60 sq m, guests only), an infinity pool for Club Wing guests, the Jurassic Onsen Churaumi no Yu, and neighboring Emerald Beach. The whale shark, sea turtle and dolphin-themed Ocean Kids rooms are shoes-off spaces for relaxing.
A beach resort hotel on the Bise coastline in Motobu, Okinawa, and an official hotel of JUNGLIA Okinawa. Its biggest draw is the location - a 7-minute walk to Churaumi Aquarium, next to Ocean Expo Park, and closer to Emerald Beach than anywhere else.
Pools
There are three pools: an outdoor pool (main pool 25 m x 7.3 m, 1.25-1.3 m deep / kids' pool 0.3 m deep / jet bath 9 m x 7.3 m, 0.9 m deep / seasonal), an indoor pool (60 sq m, 1.2 m deep, kids' area 0.3 m, open year-round, guests only), and an infinity pool reserved for Club Wing guests (heated). Across all pools, children in diapers must wear a swim diaper (sold in the shop), children 120 cm and under (140 cm and under at the outdoor pool) must wear arm helpers, and tattoos must be fully covered with a rash guard or similar.
Bath and Onsen
The communal bath, Jurassic Onsen Churaumi no Yu, is a genuine onsen with both a communal bath and an open-air bath.
Rooms
Room types include the ocean-creature-themed 'Ocean Kids' rooms (4 designs including whale shark, sea turtle and dolphin), the family-sized 'Ocean Deluxe Family' rooms, the barrier-free 'Ocean Universal' rooms, the top-floor 'Ocean Premier' rooms, and the separate 'Club Wing' building (all suites, with its own lounge, parking and pool). Rooms are built for shoes-off comfort, so crawling babies can relax on the floor without worry.
Dining
There are three restaurants: the buffet restaurant Orion Brasserie & Table, the barbecue restaurant Capella, and the Okinawan izakaya Karei. The hotel also has the spa Ryusui, a fitness gym, a kids' playroom, and a store & journey shop.
Rooms
From April 23, 2026, all rooms in the Ocean Wing and Club Wing have been fitted with combined dehumidifying/humidifying air purifiers.
Access: about 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport via the expressway, or about 150 minutes by airport bus (which stops in front of the hotel). Parking is available for 200 cars at JPY 1,000 per stay (free for Club Wing and top-floor Premier guests).
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 148-1 Bise, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-0207 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport via the expressway. About 150 minutes by airport bus, which stops in front of the hotel. A 7-minute walk to Churaumi Aquarium; next to Ocean Expo Park. |
| trainNearest station | Naha Airport |
| local_parkingParking | 200 parking spaces, JPY 1,000 per stay (free as a room perk for Club Wing and top-floor Premier room guests). |
| callPhone | +81-980-51-7300 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, DC, Mastercard, Discover |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.okinawaresort-orion.com/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
Is baby gear like cribs available at Orion Hotel Motobu?
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Cribs (for children under 24 months) are provided as a free rental, along with strollers (1-36 months) and bed guards (18-60 months). Reservation is required in advance and quantities are limited.
Can babies who aren't potty-trained use the bath?
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Yes. According to the hotel, children who are not yet toilet-trained are welcome to use the bath.
Are there pools for young children, and are there age or height rules?
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The hotel has three pools: a seasonal outdoor pool with a 25 m main pool and a 30 cm-deep kids' pool, a year-round indoor pool (60 sq m, guests only) with a 0.3 m-deep kids' area, and an infinity pool for Club Wing guests. Across all pools, children in diapers must wear a swim diaper, and children 120 cm and under (140 cm and under at the outdoor pool) must wear arm helpers or a puddle jumper.
Is baby food available, or can we bring our own?
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Restaurants can prepare baby food suited to your child's stage of development, and you may also bring and serve your own baby food at any of the restaurants.
How far is the hotel from Naha Airport, and is there parking?
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It's about 100 minutes by car via the expressway from Naha Airport, or about 150 minutes by airport bus (which stops in front of the hotel). Parking is available for 200 cars at JPY 1,000 per stay, and it's free for Club Wing and top-floor Premier guests.
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Information on this page was compiled by directly consulting Official website, Rakuten Travel, Ikyu.com (English), Jalan (last verified: August 2026). Prices, availability and seasonal operations change — please check each booking site for the latest information.
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