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The Pool & Sauna Villa MOTOBU
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.5 out of 5 (21 reviews). Guests report that the villas are thoroughly cleaned and that the equipment leaves nothing to be desired. They also praise the range of facilities, including the pool, the barrel sauna, the BBQ grill and the washing machine and dryer. One family traveling with a 2-year-old, however, reported that the pool looked a little deep and that they felt uneasy about taking their eyes off their child.
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Kids Facilities
Private pool at your own whole-villa rental
Private pool at your own whole-villa rental
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Each villa in this whole-villa rental has its own private pool, so your family can enjoy the water without other guests around. A natural-wood barrel sauna sits beside the pool, though this varies by room type.
- •Each villa has a private pool (whole-villa rental, up to 8 guests)
- •The pool and sauna are outdoors, and children using them must be accompanied by an adult
A kitchen for cooking and barbecuing
A kitchen for cooking and barbecuing
Each unit has a kitchen with a cooktop and grill plate, plus a washing machine and dryer. Guests can bring their own ingredients to cook or barbecue, which also makes it easy to prepare baby food and children's meals.
- •A kitchen with a cooktop and grill plate, plus a washing machine and dryer
- •Every unit has a BBQ grill; you may bring your own ingredients and seasonings, and from May 2026 onward using the grill carries a charge
Overview
The Pool & Sauna Villa MOTOBU is a whole-villa suite rental in Motobu-cho in northern Okinawa Island, with a private pool, a sauna and BBQ. It sleeps up to 8 guests, so families with children and groups can enjoy a private resort stay without worrying about other guests. A natural-wood barrel sauna sits by the poolside, and each unit has a kitchen with a cooktop and grill, leaving guests free to bring their own ingredients and cook or barbecue as they like. The location makes it easy to reach the Churaumi Aquarium, and children ages 5 and under co-sleep free of charge. It is a popular villa with a Rakuten Travel guest rating of 5.00 out of 5 (20 reviews).
A whole-villa pool and sauna retreat in Motobu
The Pool & Sauna Villa MOTOBU is a whole-villa suite rental in Motobu-cho in northern Okinawa Island, with a private pool, a sauna and BBQ. It sleeps up to 8 guests, including up to 4 children, so families with children and groups can enjoy a private resort stay without worrying about other guests. Its Rakuten Travel guest rating is an exceptionally high 5.00 out of 5 (20 reviews).
Villas with a pool, a sauna and a kitchen
Every villa has its own private pool, with a natural-wood barrel sauna beside it, though some room types do not include a sauna. Each unit has a kitchen with a cooktop and grill plate, along with a washing machine and dryer. Guests can bring their own ingredients to cook or barbecue, which also makes it easy to prepare baby food and children's meals. A BBQ grill is installed in every unit; from May 2026 onward, using it carries a charge.
Points to note for families with children
Children ages 5 and under co-sleep free of charge, though no bedding is provided for them. The outdoor areas with the pool and sauna may not be suitable for children, so an adult must accompany them whenever they use these spaces.
Access and the surrounding area
About 1 hour and 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport. The villa sits in the Motobu-cho area, home to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and the Bise Fukugi Tree Road, making it an easy base for family sightseeing in the north. Parking can be used without a reservation. Check-in is at 3 p.m., with a final check-in time of 9 p.m., and checkout is at 10 a.m.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 115-1 Shinzato, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-0208 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 1 hour and 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport. The villa is in the Motobu-cho area, home to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and other attractions. |
| trainNearest station | Naha Airport |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available, and no reservation is required. |
| callPhone | +81-980-43-1038 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Discover |
| languageOfficial site | https://villa-motobu.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
Can we stay with a baby or toddler, and how are meals and bedding handled?
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Babies and toddlers can co-sleep free of charge when booked without meals and without bedding. Rates and whether a booking is accepted with meals or bedding vary by plan.
How do we book a villa with a sauna?
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Booking the Private Pool & Sauna Villa gives you a unit with a sauna, and the sauna can be used at no additional charge.
Is late checkout available?
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Late checkout is available for a fee of 3,000 yen per hour, extendable up to 2 hours. It may not be possible depending on the booking situation.
Will our villa be cleaned during a multi-night stay?
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Cleaning during a stay is not normally provided. It can be arranged on request for 10,000 yen per cleaning, and for stays of 10 nights or more one cleaning is provided free of charge.
Can we drop our luggage off before check-in?
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No. There is no staff stationed at the front desk, so luggage cannot be held.
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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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