Hotel Palm Royal Resort Kokusai Street Review: Onsen, Breakfast & Location

After staying at Sheraton Okinawa in Onna Village,

we moved to Hotel Palm Royal Resort Kokusai Street

in the heart of Naha.

In this review,

we will share what we liked about the hotel from the perspective of a traveler in her 60s,

including the guest room,

public bath,

breakfast buffet,

pool,

and accessibility.

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Right in the Middle of Kokusai Street

Hotel Palm Royal Resort Kokusai Street is located right in the center of Kokusai Street,

making it very convenient for shopping and dining.

The exterior reminded us a little of the Royal Hawaiian in Hawaii,

so much so that we jokingly called it “Okinawa's Royal Hawaiian.”

If you want to return to your hotel quickly after exploring Kokusai Street,

this location is a major advantage.

Guest Room at Hotel Palm Royal Resort Kokusai Street

This was the room we stayed in.

It was not especially spacious compared with the Sheraton,

but it did not feel cramped either.

There was also a sofa,

although we did not use it much.

Next to the television,

there was a small space where you could sit and do makeup.

The room also had a coffee machine,

which was a nice touch.

The toilet had a washlet.

The sink area was simple,

and amenities were provided near the front desk,

so guests could take only what they needed.

The bathroom was not particularly large,

but it felt clean.

Relax in the Large Public Bath

Hotel Palm Royal Resort Kokusai Street has a large public bath,

so we recommend using it instead of the small bathroom in the room.

The bath area felt spacious,

and the showers had good water pressure.

It was very relaxing after a full day of sightseeing.

There was no bottled mineral water in our room.

Instead,

a water dispenser was located near the elevator area,

and guests could refill water themselves.

It was the first time we had stayed at a hotel using this type of system.

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Breakfast Buffet with Plenty of Okinawan Dishes

One of the highlights of our stay

was the breakfast buffet.

Considering the room rate we paid,

we thought the breakfast selection was surprisingly generous.

There were six different salad dressings,

including unusual flavors such as dragon fruit

and mango.

There were also several Okinawan-style spreads for bread,

including shikuwasa jam

and purple sweet potato margarine.

It was tempting to try everything.

The hot dishes included

xiaolongbao,

goya champuru,

and tatsuta-style fried chicken.

There were so many choices

that it was difficult to decide what to eat.

Naturally,

there was also soki soba,

one of Okinawa's best-known local dishes.

There were Okinawan sweets too,

including chinsuko

and sata andagi.

It was nice to enjoy local specialties first thing in the morning.

Because the hotel attracts many international travelers,

the buffet also included dishes such as green curry.

There was also a good selection of drinks.

We found hibiscus tea from 35COFFEE,

a well-known Okinawan coffee brand.

Hot coffee was also available in takeaway cups.

There was mozuku seaweed as well.

We eat mozuku often,

so we were happy to see it on the buffet.

Okinawan mozuku is especially delicious.

By the end of breakfast,

we were completely full.

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A Compact Hotel with a Pool and Souvenir Shop

The hotel itself is relatively compact,

but it also has a pool.

Standing beside the pool,

it was easy to forget that we were right in the middle of busy Kokusai Street.

The pool is located beside the hotel entrance.

Even if you do not plan to swim,

it looked like a pleasant place to sit and relax.

This is the lobby,

which had stylish furniture and a relaxed atmosphere.

There is also a small shop where you can buy souvenirs.

We found some items here

that we had not seen at other souvenir shops.

The name tag on our suitcase happened to break during the trip,

so we bought a replacement at the hotel's shop.

We had not seen this particular luggage tag elsewhere on Kokusai Street,

so we were glad to find one here.

An Award-Winning Barrier-Free Hotel

Hotel Palm Royal Resort Kokusai Street,

formerly Hotel Palm Royal Naha,

received a Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism award for promoting barrier-free accessibility in 2021.

The hotel has accessible features,

including rooms designed with minimal steps,

which can make a stay easier for guests with mobility concerns.

Final Thoughts: A Convenient Naha Hotel for Travelers in Their 60s and Beyond

When Mamarin stayed at Hotel Palm Royal Resort Kokusai Street,

we booked through the official website

and paid around ¥8,000 per person for one night.

This was the price at the time of our stay,

and current rates may be different.

For us,

the combination of reasonable pricing,

excellent location,

large public bath,

and enjoyable breakfast buffet

made the hotel very good value.

Kokusai Street is just outside,

and the Yui Rail station is also only a short walk away.

If you want to keep hotel costs relatively affordable

while staying in central Naha,

this hotel is worth considering.

For travelers in their 60s and beyond,

especially those who prioritize

location, a large public bath, breakfast, and accessibility,

Hotel Palm Royal Resort Kokusai Street was a very satisfying choice.

We would happily stay here again on another trip to Naha.

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For our full guide to exploring Kokusai Street around the hotel,

see the article below.