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Vessel Hotel Ishigakijima
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Rated 4.63 out of 5 (1,959 reviews) on Rakuten Travel. Guests praise the convenient location, about a 7-minute walk to the outlying islands ferry terminal and bus terminal, as a base for sightseeing around Ishigaki and the outer islands. Families also highlight free co-sleeping for children aged 18 and under, the free rental of kids' items such as a crib, potty seat, and diapers, and the island breakfast buffet featuring shima-dofu (island tofu) and Yaeyama soba.
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Welcome Baby-certified family rooms and free rental items
Welcome Baby-certified family rooms and free rental items
The hotel has rooms certified as Welcome Baby by the Mikihouse Child Care Research Institute - shoes-off rooms equipped with a play mat, potty seat, diaper bin, and corner guards. A crib, bed guard, stroller, step stool, kids' pajamas, and diapers (S/M/L) are also available as free rentals (the crib requires advance reservation and is limited in quantity).
- •Welcome Baby-certified rooms with free baby-gear rental (crib requires advance reservation and is limited in quantity)
Free co-sleeping for ages 18 and under, spacious rooms
Free co-sleeping for ages 18 and under, spacious rooms
Children aged 18 and under stay free, but only when co-sleeping in the same room as their parents or grandparents. Every room has a queen-size bed (150 cm wide), so a family of four can stay for the price of two adults. Twin beds can be pushed together or against the wall, and a gap-filling pad is also available.
- •Co-sleeping free for ages 18 and under; every room has a queen-size bed
Breakfast buffet full of island local dishes
Breakfast buffet full of island local dishes
A breakfast buffet packed with Okinawan and Ishigaki local dishes such as shima-dofu (island tofu) and Yaeyama soba. With a wide variety of local dishes in small portions, it's easy to find something your child will eat (breakfast only - dinner is not served).
- •Island breakfast buffet (breakfast only, no dinner service)
Overview
Under the slogan 'Travel in family size,' Vessel Hotel Ishigakijima offers spacious, reasonably priced rooms in downtown Ishigaki Island. Children aged 18 and under stay free when co-sleeping in the same room, and every room has a queen-size bed (150 cm wide), so a family of four can stay for the price of two adults. The hotel has rooms certified as Welcome Baby by the Mikihouse Child Care Research Institute, with free rental of a crib, bed guard, stroller, diaper bin, potty seat, step stool, kids' pajamas, and diapers. It's about a 7-minute walk to the outlying islands ferry terminal, making it a convenient base for sightseeing (Rakuten Travel rating: 4.63).
Vessel Hotel Ishigakijima stands in downtown Ishigaki Island, in Hamasakicho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, and is a family-friendly hotel built around the slogan 'Travel in family size.' It's about 30 minutes by car from New Ishigaki Airport and about a 7-minute walk to downtown Ishigaki, the outlying islands ferry terminal, and the bus terminal, making it a convenient base for sightseeing and island-hopping.
Free co-sleeping for ages 18 and under, spacious rooms
Children aged 18 and under stay free, but only when co-sleeping in the same room as their parents or grandparents. Every room has a queen-size bed (150 cm wide), so a family of four can stay for the price of two adults. Rooms are spacious - 21 sq m for singles and 26 sq m for twins - and designed so you can take off your shoes and relax barefoot.
Welcome Baby-certified rooms and free kids' rental items
The hotel has rooms certified as Welcome Baby by the Mikihouse Child Care Research Institute, equipped with a play mat, potty seat, diaper bin, and corner guards. It also rents out, free of charge, a crib (with baby futon and pillow), bed guard, stroller, step stool, waterproof bedwetting mat, kids' slippers, pajamas, toothbrush, diapers (S/M/L), and baby wipes (the crib requires advance reservation, and some items are limited in quantity).
Island breakfast buffet and hotel facilities
Breakfast is a buffet featuring Okinawan and Ishigaki local dishes such as shima-dofu (island tofu) and Yaeyama soba (dinner is not served - breakfast only). Every room is equipped with an air purifier, and a humidifier is available on request at the front desk. The hotel also has a coin laundry and microwave available 24 hours, plus free umbrella rental. Check-in is from 2 p.m. to midnight, and checkout is at 11 a.m. There are 40 free parking spaces on-site.
This page is edited based on information from the official website (Vessel Hotel Ishigakijima) and Rakuten Travel. Please check the official website or Rakuten Travel for the latest details on rates, plans, and family-friendly services before booking.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1-2-7 Hamasakicho, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa 907-0013 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 30 minutes by car from New Ishigaki Airport. About a 7-minute walk to downtown Ishigaki, the outlying islands ferry terminal, and the bus terminal. |
| trainNearest station | Ishigaki Port Outlying Islands Ferry Terminal |
| local_parkingParking | Parking available: 40 free spaces on-site. When the lot is full, guests are directed to an affiliated parking lot within walking distance. |
| callPhone | +81-980-88-0101 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.vessel-hotel.jp/ishigaki/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
Do children stay free at Vessel Hotel Ishigakijima?
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Yes. Children aged 18 and under stay free when co-sleeping in the same room as their parents or grandparents. Every room has a queen-size bed (150 cm wide), so a family of four can stay for the price of two adults.
What baby and kids' items can you borrow for free?
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The hotel offers free rental of a crib (with baby futon and pillow, reservation required, limited quantity), bed guard, stroller, step stool, waterproof bedwetting mat, kids' slippers and pajamas, a toothbrush, diapers (S/M/L), baby wipes, a diaper disposal bin, a potty seat, and a baby bottle sterilizer set. A humidifier can also be borrowed at the front desk on request.
Are there Welcome Baby-certified rooms?
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Yes. The hotel has rooms certified as Welcome Baby by the Mikihouse Child Care Research Institute, which are shoes-off rooms equipped with a play mat, potty seat, diaper bin, and corner guards.
What is breakfast like, and is dinner served?
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Breakfast is a buffet of Okinawan and Ishigaki local dishes such as shima-dofu (island tofu) and Yaeyama soba. The hotel serves breakfast only - dinner is not offered.
How do you get to the hotel, and is parking available?
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It's about 30 minutes by car from New Ishigaki Airport, and about a 7-minute walk to downtown Ishigaki, the outlying islands ferry terminal, and the bus terminal. The hotel has 40 free parking spaces on-site; if the lot is full, guests are directed to an affiliated parking lot within walking distance.
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