Resort Inn Rasso Ishigaki

The staff are great and the location is convenient, close to everything you need. You can do laundry and cook there too, just ask the staff. There’s a barber near the hotel offering traditional Japanese service. Guys, give it a try: you can get a facial shave too, and it’s totally relaxing.

A very cheap place to stay if you’re on a budget. It feels more like a rental flat than a resort, and it’s self-service with no room service, which didn’t bother me. You can wash clothes in the flat, get coffee and drinks from reception, and pick up other household supplies for free. They also have free bikes, but only three are available. The older staff spoke better English; the younger staff didn’t know English. Overall, a good budget option.

The room was bigger than most hotels we’ve stayed in, and the fourth floor has a sea view. Best of all, all kinds of shops are easy to get to. We had an excellent stay and would definitely return if the chance comes up.

There’s a supermarket out front and plenty of restaurants on the streets, with the town center close by. The airport is 10-20 minutes away by bus. The room was spacious, and you can cook in it, though kitchenware costs extra. Reception has free fresh ground coffee and drinks. There are free bikes and a smartphone for GPS so you won’t get lost. The only problem was that the room smelled a bit.