Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace

We stayed for two nights. There were four adults in one Room (Garden Twin), but even with four beds it didn’t feel cramped, and we were able to relax comfortably. Since it was a family trip, the spacious open closet was also great for preventing forgotten items. Each bed had its own power outlets, which was extremely convenient. We expected a garden-side Room, but we could also see the ocean from the balcony, which was wonderful.I also personally liked that you can choose only the services you need at check-in.Since I usually carry a water bottle, I really appreciated the water dispenser service available in the Hotel. We were able to enjoy plenty of delicious water. It would have been nice if the provided pitcher were a bit larger, but there were two so it wasn’t inconvenient. They were acrylic, so there was no worry about breaking when carrying them around, and they looked stylish as well. It was also fun to boil water in the cute De’Longhi thermos kettle and enjoy tea.As is common at many Resort Hotels these days, the pajamas here were very comfortable and helped me sleep soundly.A small detail, but both the Room trash bin and the bathroom trash bin had liners properly fitted, which made them easy to use.Breakfast around 8:00 was slightly crowded and there was some waiting time, but once we were seated we could relax at ease. We chose Western-style breakfast on day one and Japanese-style on day two; both were delicious and very filling. For dinner we chose BBQ, and on the second night they changed up the ingredients so we could enjoy something different. The carefully selected seafood and meat were all delicious, and there was more than enough food including rice and dessert. On the second night it felt like we had a private setting, and we truly appreciated all of the staff’s help.There is also a large public bath; it wasn’t an Onsen, but it was clean and relaxing, so we were satisfied.All of the staff members were pleasant as well—they spoke to us thoughtfully when needed without being intrusive—so we had a very comfortable stay. The Facility offerings and services felt just right—not too much or too little—and it felt like a Hotel where you can relax at your own pace.It rained on our first day, but early on our second morning there was sunshower weather and we got to see a rainbow. We’d love to come back in another season to enjoy both morning and evening ocean views again.

We stayed in a Japanese-Western style Room with three adults. There was a possibility it could become four, so we exchanged emails in advance, and they replied politely and accurately.The Japanese-Western style Room does not have an ocean view, but with two beds and tatami flooring, it can accommodate up to four people. We appreciated the flexibility to adjust the number of guests (we changed our Reservation from another Hotel for this reason). The Room, exterior walls, and large public bath did not feel old at all. We assumed this is because renovations are being carried out gradually.Just as advertised with its Southern European style, it felt like being abroad. In particular, viewing the fountain courtyard of the Garden Wing from the two-story corridor surrounding the garden was wonderful—the breeze through the open space was so pleasant that we lost track of time.We also appreciated that the Room amenities were well stocked, including coffee, black tea, Japanese tea, and pajamas. Next time, we would like to stay in a Villa.