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The Pool & Sauna Villa MOTOBU
Seven pool villas at Motobu in Okinawa. Each covers 160 sqm and sleeps eight, and since February 2026 every one has a poolside barrel sauna. Dinner is BBQ or agu pork shabu-shabu.
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- Ocean view
Pool villas at Motobu in Kunigami District, Okinawa, the area that holds the Churaumi Aquarium. The property reopened in April 2024 as The Pool & Sauna Villa MOTOBU and has seven units.
Each covers 160 square metres with two bedrooms, sleeping eight, and every one has a private pool. Barrel saunas were initially fitted to five of the seven; from 7 February 2026 all seven have one, set beside the pool.
Meals include a breakfast that changes daily, and for dinner a choice of BBQ or agu pork shabu-shabu. A BBQ grill is installed in each unit, usable until 21:00; from bookings made for 1 May 2026 onward it carries a charge. There is a kitchen and laundry facilities.
Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 10:00, though booking through the official site adds an hour, making it 11:00. Naha Airport is about an hour and 45 minutes away. Rates start at 67,000 yen per night.
Amenities & features
- Private pool
- Sauna
- BBQ
- Kitchen
Getting there
By car from Naha Airport.
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Nearby sights
- Toguchi Harbor約650m
- 本部町立博物館約1.4km
- Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum約2.9km
- Butterfly Garden約3.4km
- Tropical Dream Center約3.8km
* Straight-line distances, based on OpenStreetMap data.
Things to do here
- Private sauna sessions and cold-air bathing
- Swim in a private pool with no one else in sight
- BBQ nights around the coals on the terrace
- Fishing and sea activities on the nearby coast
- Snorkelling and swimming in clear island seas
- Watch the sun sink into the horizon from the terrace
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FAQ
- How much does it cost to stay at The Pool & Sauna Villa MOTOBU?
- Rates start from around ¥67,000 per night (whole house) (as of our last check; prices vary by season and group size). Check the official site for current rates.
- How many guests can stay at The Pool & Sauna Villa MOTOBU?
- The Pool & Sauna Villa MOTOBU accommodates up to 8 guests. It has 2 bedrooms.
- Does The Pool & Sauna Villa MOTOBU have a pool, sauna or onsen?
- The Pool & Sauna Villa MOTOBU offers a private pool, a sauna, BBQ facilities.
- Where is The Pool & Sauna Villa MOTOBU located?
- The Pool & Sauna Villa MOTOBU is in Okinawa Main Island, Okinawa, Japan. Access: By car from Naha Airport.
- How can I book The Pool & Sauna Villa MOTOBU?
- You can book The Pool & Sauna Villa MOTOBU through the links on this page. TOMARIBI itself does not take reservations.
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