907-0453 Okinawa, Ishigaki Island, Kabira 921-1, Japan
#11 of 33 B&Bs and Inns in Ishigaki Island
Guests' ChoiceBased on 64 B&B reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.2
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Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Julie
United KingdomThere was no atmosphere in the hostel, both nights I was there no bar (couldn't even buy a beer), and no restaurant. They close on Monday and Tuesday, I was not lucky. It made it hard/impossible to meet other travellers. The bathroom was very tiny but good water pressure.
The room was quite spacious and quiet. Well-located and friendly welcoming by the owner who took the time to share valuable tips. The breakfast is good enough as well. I was travelling alone and managed to walk to many places or take the bus to go to the Marina (to then stay at Iriomote)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Thoburn
United KingdomPerfect location in Kabira bay. Lovely guys that run it. We were made to feel very welcome straight away and given good advice on where to eat and places to visit.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Amy
United StatesNothing.
I wanted to snorkel around Kabira and I am glad I picked Lulaliya! Host Halu and staff Kousuke and Satoshi are friendly and want you to have a good time. Lodge is well located in town with walking distance to great restaurants, diving shop and the Kabira Bay. Hotel also has a restaurant so you can eat there if you feel like staying put after a long day. Had a great time!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Chenwei
United StatesVery nice location! Right across the street from Kabrina Bay. Super beautiful beach and view. The hosts were all so nice! It was very fun chatting together at night with other neighbors around the atea and other guests. The host even taught me how to play a traditional Japanese instrument. If you love chatting with local people and get to know each other in a nice small community, this is the place for you!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Finn
AustraliaIt was quite far away from supermarkets or convenience stores so make sure to stock up before heading to the accomodation.
The staff were great, both Haruki and Satoshi were very helpful and lovely. It was also very close to nice beaches and other cool things.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
David
CanadaMake sure to label your stuff in the fridge, I had a couple of my (cheap) beer taken
The best part of my stay here was the evenings at the noodle shop Satoshi runs. Drinking beer and awamori with locals and other guests every night was one of the highlights of my stay on the island. The rooms were basic, but that's all you need. At this place, you won't be spending your evening in the room. The staff were able to give good recommendations for local sights, secluded beaches, and souvenir shops, which I made good use of, and were able to help out when I had troubles with the rental car. Would give the guys an 11 if I could...
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Sangrawee
ThailandDon’t have a kitchen and would be nice if have a sink, toilet and shower room at each floor.
The owner and staffs are nice and friendly and you can watch the sunrise from rooftop or enjoy mountain/sea view it’s very peaceful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Anna
RussiaWe loved the hotel! The location, the people, the room were fantastic! Thank you so much! I’ll definitely come back. The staff is so kind, friendly and caring. They helped us a lot, they even gave us their own bicycles for free when there were no bikes available for rent. I really want to come back.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Lina
GermanyN/A
The accommodation is very clean and comfortable. Satoshi and Hiro treated us like old friends and not like customers! This created a lovely community atmosphere even with other guests. There is a delicious ramen that I highly recommend on the first floor, there’s also a coin laundry machines which was very helpful. You could also rebt electric bikes to get around the area. I would definitely return when I am in Ishigaki.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Daria
PolandLocation close to Kabira Bay and bus stop, clean rooms and super helpful hosts.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Jiao
Hong KongIf anything, the private bathroom was no very spacious. But they also have larger bathroom on ground floor.
Good value of money. Good location close to the Kabira bay. The owners are very nice, patient and warm!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Eric
GermanyNothing.
The location was great and the facilities were really comfortable, I felt at home. Was the best staff I have experienced interacting with from all hotel stays in my life. They were personable and genuinely cared that I was comfortable. Whenever I had a special need they did their best to help.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Norah
United StatesWhile breakfast was very nicely prepared, it was just a Western style egg/sausage situation. I'm not sure if it is the same every morning, but if it was, I would get tired of that pretty quickly!
Very friendly and helpful staff (Kousuke). Clean room, and great food at the noodle shop. Lovely little place.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Claire
United KingdomThe staff were incredible! So friendly and welcoming. Nobody is left out! The room was very clean. Rooms are basic but the atmosphere and staff more then make up for that. The best beer I've had in Japan served in an ice cold glass.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Teemu
PolandGreat and helpful staff and a super nice ramen Izakaya (run by them) at the premises. Very close to the beautiful Kabira Bay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Florian
SwitzerlandAmazing hosts! Thank you so much for the great experience. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Beate
Germanyeverything was so nice, right from the heart and friendly - nothing to mention
where should I start… a very warm welcome, tipps for Ishigaki Island higlights, easy-going, sooo much fun, very inviting, easy snorkeling rental, free parking in front of the house, included Ramen-Restaurant, nice bar in the house, roof top terrasse,….
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Sandrine
AustraliaClose proximity to beach. Restaurant next door. Breakfast at the property was delicious! The staff were extremely helpful and recommended places to visit, best sunset spots and restaurants. Owner even organised electric bikes so we can go exploring further since we did not have a rental car.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Esther
AustraliaThere is nothing we can fault. It is the perfect getaway for a reasonable price.
If I could give Lulaliya and the crew here a million stars, I would. Where do I even start? The cosy hostel is located in Kabira Bay, close to most beaches and diving tours, yet quiet and away from the hustle bustle. Haruki and his team Satoshi and Kouseke were very welcoming and personable upon our first arrival. They showed us to our rooms and gave us great suggestions of places to see while in Ishigaki. They’re very patient and genuinely interested in our day. The restaurant serves basic breakfast and amazing ramen dinner. Every night, locals, hostel guests and other visitors sit at tables, and the staff would mingle with us and bond with us. We’ve made so many friends from our 3 nights here thanks to the amazing friendly vibe Lulaliya serves up! The rooms are small but there’s enough space for us to open up two large suitcases. We have our own bathroom and they have shared showers/toilets and washing machine and dryer downstairs. We are sad to be leaving Ishigaki. Lulaliya has truly felt like a home away from home in our short stay here. Thank you Haruki-san, Satoshi-san and Kousuke-san for your amazing hospitality. We can’t wait to return again in the future.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Andrea
BelgiumNothing to report.
Reasons to go: great location (meters away from Kabira bay), the kindest staff one can think of, a rooftop that is great for star gazing, a small restaurant that serves excellent ramen and ice-cold beer, facilities and bus stop available nearby. I'd like to go back one day.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
George
United KingdomReally great, friendly accommodation in a convenient but quiet location in the town. Room was a good size and beds were comfortable. Staff were very friendly organising e-bikes for us to take out on our check-out day, and we also had breakfast which was good. Recommended very highly.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Krzysztof
GermanyGuest friendly staff, unbeatable price-to-standard ratio. When looking for a simple, yet reasonable stay at Ishigaki, this is the solution!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Christian
JapanThe staff is amazing and makes all the difference for this nice accommodation. Also the restaurant is very good. A lot of restaurants near by and easy to walk to both sides of the bay, eg to Seaside Hotel and watching the sunset. Will definitely come again…
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Andreas
AustriaSimple but suitable accommodation, especially considering the price. Friendliest stuff I ever experienced! They did everthing to make my stay comfortable. I was even said to leave :/ P.S.: They also cook and the Ramen is phenomenal!
Stayed in June 2023
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