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Halekulani Okinawa

1967-1 Nakama, Onna Village, Kunigami Gun, Okinawa 901-0401 Japan

  • Five-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
  • 96.5/100La Liste19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • beach
  • couples
  • families
  • food & wine

About Halekulani Okinawa

Halekulani Okinawa is an EMPTYJET Approved property set on Okinawa island, Japan, offering 360 rooms, 45 suites, and 5 villas, each villa featuring a private pool and natural hot spring. Opened in 2019, the hotel faces one mile of coastline, providing all accommodations with views of the emerald sea. Guests have access to multiple dining options, including SHIROUX for innovative Italian, AOMI for Japanese cuisine, and KINGDOM for steak and wine, as well as the SPECTRA bar with a counter facing giant picture windows.

The property holds a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for 2026 and is listed in La Liste’s Top 1000 with a score of 96.5/100. Beach access is available directly from the hotel.

Why it stands out

Halekulani Okinawa is listed for its EMPTYJET Approved status, prime Okinawa island location, and prestigious accolades, including a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating and La Liste Top 1000 placement. The property offers direct beach access, multiple dining venues, and exclusive villas with private pools and hot springs.

Key facts

Keys
360 rooms · 45 suites · 5 villas
Opened / renovated
2019
Architecture
The ambience design is the work of New York-based Champalimaud Design
Type
Beach, Family, Romantic

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Beach access — Facing one mile of coastline, all 360 guest accommodations provide picturesque views of the shining emerald sea
  • Swimming pool — evidence: The stunning 5 villas each come equipped with their own private pool and natural hot spring.

Dining

  • Multiple restaurants — SHIROUX; AOMI; KINGDOM
  • Bar — SPECTRA Featuring a bar counter facing an impressive row of giant picture windows

Rooms

  • Rooms with private pool — The stunning 5 villas each come equipped with their own private pool and natural hot spring.

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
SHIROUX — Innovative Italian
Restaurant
AOMI — Japanese
Restaurant
KINGDOM — Steak & Wine
Bar
SPECTRA

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Beach
Beach access

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

26.5260, 127.9226 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial8 fields
  • Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field
  • WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields

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