Okinawa Motobu Guest House
Yamakawa 571
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Why people book this hotel
“A really raw and authentic guesthouse with the best host”
“Niku-san is also very friendly”
“Location seems a little hidden but is super close to all the main places”
“We liked this guesthouse for its location a little bit away from the busy street…”
“Niku is truly the goat, he played my favorite Okinawan music with his sanshin an…”
“Very quiet, the host was very friendly and helpful”
“The shower was warm, clean and tidy”
“Price/Quality ratio met my expectations”
Overview
A 10-minute walk from Ocean Expo Park and 1 km from Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa Motobu Guest House has free Wi-Fi throughout as well as a free-use kitchen. Guests sleep in bunk beds in dormitory-style rooms. Rooms at Guest House Motobu are air-conditioned and non-smoking, and they have shared showers and toilets. Linens are provided. The hostel is a 20-minute drive from the Nakagusuku Castle Ruins. Naha Airport is 96 km away. On-site parking is free. A coin launderette is available, and soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are sold at the reception. The kitchen has a microwave, a rice cooker, a toaster and a fridge. You can relax in the hammock on the roof terrace or watch a DVD at the lounge. Smokers can light up a cigarette in the special smoking room. No meals are served.
Traveller reviews
Behnaz
couple
May 15, 2026
“Long live to Niku’”
A really raw and authentic guesthouse with the best host ! Niku is truly the goat, he played my favorite Okinawan music with his sanshin and made sure we were comfortable. He also showed me his film camera collection when I told him I was a photographer. What a cool guy, long life to him!
Schöffberger
solo_traveller
March 18, 2026
“Lovely & homey”
The owner is a sweetheart! So lovely and welcoming! Location seems a little hidden but is super close to all the main places
Quynh Trang
solo_traveller
December 31, 2025
“Amazing place to stay”
Heartwearming place of comfort. Niku-san is also very friendly.
Maria-Louise
family_with_children
August 17, 2025
“We would book it again”
We liked this guesthouse for its location a little bit away from the busy streets but near enough to public transport, supermarket and restaurants. It was surrounded by woods and grassland. Very quiet, the host was very friendly and helpful.
Ferghjen
solo_traveller
August 14, 2025
Mike San was very kind and very accomodating, I hope his guesthouse would be thriving more in the future😊
Friederike
couple
August 10, 2025
“Bad”
It was quite ugly, especially the toilet.
ROMAN
solo_traveller
July 25, 2025
“Good choice to stay in Motobu”
I enjoyed my stay at Okinawa Motobu Guest House. The location is good (the Churaumi Aquarium and the Expo Park itself are nearby). The host is a sweet, polite and friendly person! Price/Quality ratio met my expectations. You can use the kitchen for cooking, the washing machine and the relaxation zone in the house which is comfy. I would stay here again!
Isaure
extended_group
September 12, 2024
The staff was really nice and helped us with informations for our next days. It was a good location for the fireworks.
Gabriel
solo_traveller
February 27, 2024
“Amazing”
Niku the owner is really kind and friendly ;) The house is old but have some cachet and offers all you can expect
Tjebbe
solo_traveller
July 19, 2023
Very kind and helpful owner. He gave me a ride to the nearby mountain (Motobu Fujisan), and I'm still very grateful for thar. I added a picture of the mountain as "outside" Great assortment of snacks, food, and drinks, which is great if you forgot to bring some. Cozy room with a good fan. Walkable distance to the nearby Aquapark/Aquarium.
Robinson
extended_group
May 7, 2023
It was amazing! The owner was very kind and lovely. The whole place had such lovely energy, wish I had stayed there longer
Damon
solo_traveller
May 5, 2023
The host, Niku-san, is really great. He is extremely friendly, and it is really fun to spend time with him!
Damon
solo_traveller
May 2, 2023
“Amazing guesthouse. The host is really kind and funny! But don't go if you are afraid of spiders :D”
The host, Niku-san is really great. He is super friendly and kind, which made my stay really incredible!
Stefan
solo_traveller
April 11, 2023
The Guest House is owned by a realy nice guy. It is located close to the Oceanic Expo, a beautiful public place with museums, aquariums, restaurants and a wonderful beach.
Giselle
solo_traveller
March 28, 2023
The host was super friendly and helpful. We had a great evening together and he even taught me some Okinawan words and how to play the sanshin. I loved being in an area where I could listen to the frogs at night! The bed was very firm and I slept well.
Anthony
solo_traveller
March 6, 2023
“Very enjoyable stay, close to the ocean park and the other guests were chatty and fun. Go again.”
The owner is a very charming and friendly person. He plays some music and speaks very good English. The shower was warm, clean and tidy. The shared living space was wide and comfortable on the tatami floor. A lot of information and photos show that this place is well liked. In the evening there are strong lights outside making it easy to notice. Yamakawa port has a small beach behind the sea wall. Bring swim shoes and goggles to see the tropical blue fish a few metres out.
Malgorzata
solo_traveller
March 5, 2023
This place won't be everybody's cup of tea, but if you like quiet, close-to-nature, authentic places – that's it. The owner, Niku, is very helpful and will happily play some traditional Okinawan music for you. There is a fabulous rooftop (no hammocks though since the typhoon destroyed the structure) – but still a nice place your some yoga or stargazing. Would definitely stay again!
Xinrui
solo_traveller
January 8, 2023
“Definitely a 10 out of 10 for me”
Beautiful environment, good location, convenient transportation, comfortable rooms, the host is very warm and willing to help. Good high-speed network signal, good view outside the window. The design of the room ornaments is also very distinctive.
Sophie
solo_traveller
June 2, 2022
“Sweet feelings”
Niku-san is really sweet and it's so easy there to talk with everyone and share moments together. It was really cool, thank you!
Facilities
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site
Services
Laundry, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage
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