Glory island okinawa SOBE

This is an eight storey building run like an "Air Bnb", not a hotel. There's never any staff, just part time gig workers changing the sheets. The vanity sink was blocked, and there was nobody to tell, call, or get it fixed. A lodge for fools.

The room looked modern and stylish, and everything was clean and good quality. The catch is the strict 4pm check-in. I arrived at 1pm exhausted, but there was no staff on site or front desk service until 4pm. Housekeeping let me leave my bags, so I went away and came back later. Don't arrive early!

Good value, with easy access to Naha airport by monorail. The front desk is often unattended, but when staff are there, they're helpful and very friendly.

The rooftop restaurant and bar was a great find. Its hours are limited, but the Okinawan breakfast was delicious, and the indoor space and covered rooftop seating both had a nice atmosphere. We noticed rental bicycles on the property, though we didn't use them. My family and I stayed for three nights. Check-in is through a self-service kiosk at reception, with staff usually nearby to help. The hotel and rooms were clean, well equipped, and in good condition. There's a small lobby shelf selling water, along with vending machines. Two washers and dryers are free to use, with detergent and fabric softener provided. The parking lot is attached to the property, though it costs extra.