Last updated: October 2026
Okinawa — Traveler Guide
Apartments and aparthotels in Okinawa rated 8 or higher by guests, for stays of a few weeks or a month, with the best neighbourhoods and practical tips.
Quick Answer
Our top pick for a long stay in Okinawa is Rizo Zaizen Hotel in Ginowan, rated 9.4 from 423 Booking.com reviews. Ocean Front Yamakawa is a strong alternative at 8.9.
7 places · Checked October 2026
Ginowan
In Ginowan. Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 across 423 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.4 guest score from 423 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Motobu
In Motobu. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 707 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 8.9 guest score from 707 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Naha
In Naha. Guests score it 8.5 out of 10 across 60 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 8.5 guest score from 60 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Nago
In Nago. Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 across 76 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.4 guest score from 76 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Okinawa City
In Okinawa City. Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 across 126 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.0 guest score from 126 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Okinawa City
In Okinawa City. Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 across 242 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.4 guest score from 242 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Uruma
In Uruma. Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 across 50 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.1 guest score from 50 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
About This Guide
Okinawa suits a few weeks or a month for people who want warm weather, diving, beaches and a slower pace than mainland Japan. Remote workers and divers stay longer in spring and autumn. Outside Naha, a car is the practical way to get around.
How we picked: these are apartments and aparthotels in Okinawa rated 8 or higher by Booking.com guests, so you usually get a kitchen and more space for a longer stay. Checked in October 2026.
Keep Exploring
Okinawa
Read guide
Okinawa
Read guide
Okinawa
Read guide
Okinawa
Read guide
Okinawa
Read guide
Okinawa
Read guide
Full Guide
See all picks
Common Questions
Yes, especially from Naha or Chatan. Monthly apartments and aparthotels are common, and the islands offer diving, beaches and hiking.
Yui Rail sells one-day and two-day passes for the Naha monorail. For buses and longer passes, check with the bus operators, as coverage differs by area.
Many visitors can stay up to 90 days visa-free. Others are limited to 15 or 30 days, so check the rules for the passport held.
Rizo Zaizen Hotel has the highest score of the places in this guide for a long stay: 9.4 out of 10 from 423 Booking.com reviews (checked October 2026).
Prices and availability change daily. Lock in the best rate by booking early — most of our top picks offer free cancellation.
View All Okinawa HotelsExplore different hotel styles in Okinawa
Back to all Okinawa hotels
Traveling on a budget?