About this hotel
General information
The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa is a golf and spa resort in Kise, just outside Nago in the north of Okinawa Island. It sits within the grounds of the Kanehide Kise Country Club, whose 18-hole championship course wraps around the hotel on three sides and runs down towards the sea. Its 97 rooms and suites all have a terrace or balcony facing the fairways or the East China Sea, and the interiors carry details drawn from traditional Ryukyu design.
Beyond golf, the resort is known for its spa, set in a separate two-storey pavilion at the forest’s edge, and for Okinawan cooking in restaurants whose menus follow what the local market brings in. There are four dining venues, indoor and outdoor pools, a 24-hour fitness centre and a library of books and photography on Okinawa. Small meetings and weddings have their own spaces.
Location
The hotel lies in Kise on the edge of Nago, in northern Okinawa, looking out to the East China Sea; Kise Beach is 2 km away and Koki Beach 3 km. Naha Airport is about 70 km away; the hotel runs no shuttle of its own, but the Airport Limousine Bus and the Okinawa Airport Shuttle stop nearby.
Spa
A bamboo tunnel and a garden path lead to The Ritz-Carlton Spa Okinawa, about three minutes’ walk from the main building. The two-level pavilion, built of natural materials, stands beside an old-growth forest and has a vitality pool, relaxation cabanas, a dry sauna and a steam room tiled in Japanese coral (the heat facilities carry a charge). Treatments draw on Okinawan plants and traditions: the Yambaru Umikaji body ritual with local essential oils and warmed tiger clam shells, the Fu-Chi-Bah scalp massage with a warm poultice of local herbs, and ESPA facials; there is also a massage among the treetops. The spa is open daily from 9 am to 9 pm, and treatments are best booked ahead.
Sports & leisure
Golf comes first, on the Kanehide Kise Country Club course: two nine-hole loops, Umikaji and Yambaru, laid with Seashore Paspalum turf, plus a driving range, putting green, clubhouse and equipment rental. The fitness centre, with resistance and cardio equipment, is open around the clock, and bicycles can be hired. The Guest Relations team arranges more than 30 experiences, among them:
- hikes through the Yambaru forest and guided ocean kayaking
- Ryukyu Floating Sound Healing — stretching and meditation on the water to sound inspired by Okinawan myth
- yoga in the early morning or the evening
- coral seedling making at Onna fishing port with the local fisheries cooperative, with a talk on coral ecology
- blending an Okinawan tea with local farmers, and bingata dyeing
- a traditional Okinawan karate lesson with a master of one of the island’s three main styles
For children
The Ritz Kids programme introduces children to the island’s water, land, nature and culture: young guests hunt for wooden carvings of native animals in the gardens on the Yambaru Forest Explorers trail, photograph nature with an instant camera for the Ritz Kids Photographer contest, and can stage a Night Safari with a tent pitched in their room. There are kids’ yoga classes, and babysitting is available on request.
Restaurants & bars
The kitchens work with local produce, from Okinawan beef to fish from the island’s markets:
- Kise — teppanyaki of Okinawan Kuroge Wagyu and local seafood, cooked on the grill in front of guests; dinner
- Riva Ristorante — Southern Italian cooking built on Okinawan seafood, herbs and seasonal ingredients; dinner
- Gusuku — indoor and terrace seating; a breakfast buffet of Western and Ryukyu dishes, and Okinawan dinners to live sanshin music
- Lobby Lounge & Bar — afternoon tea with seasonal pastries, small plates, cocktails and Okinawan awamori, with views of the sea and fairways
- The Library — a quiet lounge facing the outdoor pool with light meals and drinks; an outdoor bar opens in season
In-room dining is available, and the Ritz-Nic picnic basket, with more than a dozen treats, can be delivered to any spot on the grounds.
Swimming
The hotel has no beach of its own; the nearest, Kise Beach, is 2 km away. On site there are an outdoor pool open in season, an indoor pool open daily from 9 am to 9 pm and a whirlpool, and the Cabana Rooms open directly onto the outdoor pool.
Pets
Pets are not accepted; service animals are welcome without a fee or documentation.
Rooms
The 97 rooms and suites, from 45 m², look over the golf course or the sea, and each has a balcony or terrace. Two top-floor suites have 270-degree terraces with outdoor whirlpools, and the Cabana Rooms have their own whirlpool terraces by the pool.
Every room has a sitting area and workspace, a marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub, rain shower, double vanity and Diptyque toiletries, a Nespresso machine, minibar, safe, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, with 24-hour in-room dining and twice-daily turndown.
Deluxe Nature View
A room with two double beds, a sitting area and a balcony looking out over greenery; up to three guests.
Deluxe Partial Ocean
A room with a king bed or two double beds, a sitting area and a balcony with partial sea views; up to two guests.
Bay Deluxe
A high-floor room with a king bed or two double beds and a balcony facing the sea; up to two guests.
Cabana Room
A ground-floor room with two double beds, a sofa area, a marble bathroom with deep soaking tub and a terrace with a whirlpool for two and direct access to the outdoor pool; up to two guests.
Premier Deluxe
A larger corner room with a king bed or two double beds, sitting and dining areas and a balcony with partial sea views; up to three guests.
Presidential Suite
A top-floor corner suite on the east side with a separate living room and dining area, a bedroom with two double beds, a walk-in closet and a terrace with sofas and a whirlpool, taking in 270-degree views of the island, the Yambaru mountains and the morning light; up to two guests.
The Ritz-Carlton Suite
A top-floor corner suite on the west side with a living room and dining area, a bedroom with two double beds, two bathrooms and a terrace with sofas and a whirlpool, its 270-degree views sweeping over the East China Sea and the Yambaru mountains towards the sunset; up to three guests, and it can be joined to an adjoining Bay Deluxe.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.