ANA Intercontinental Ishigaki Resort
Public Transportation
BUS (Route10) from Ishigaki Airport
Rooms
255rooms
Tower wing (Original building) and Coral Wing (Slightly apart from the main tower)
Perks for Ambassador or IHG Rewards Spire/Platinum/Gold
Room Upgrade (Guaranteed for Ambassador)
Welcome drink or 600 IHGpoint (more than IHG Gold?)
Welcome drink ticket indicates the different selection depends on the status
(Spire includes cocktails, Platinum includes sparkling wines, Gold includes wines, beers, soft drinks)
Swimming Pool
Indoor and Big Outdoor (seasonal)
There is also MAESATO beach accessible directly
Indoor Pool with jacuzzi space.
MAESATO beach
Outdoor pools
Sauna and bath
Japanese style bath and sauna operated after an afternoon (Not opened in the morning)
TROPICS Lounge and Bar (2F near the front desk)
Enjoyed my welcome drink and sweets (low
Breakfast at YAEYAMA Japanese restaurant
Japanese traditional style with Okinawan tastes
Pros of this hotel
*Easy to access from airport or city center by public bus.
*Beautiful view of Ishigaki's sea on the fine day from view rooms or public spaces.
*Plentiful amenities like wide outdoor pool, beach access, indoor pool, spa and bath...
*Reasonable prices aside from high occupancy season.
Cons of this hotel
*No public bus runs at the night time after around 20o'clock. (It's not so expensive to take a taxi to city center.
*Expensive in the high occupancy seasons.
*Slightly feel old buildings (of course rooms are renovated but not state-of-the-art hotel)