Joya

The hosts were awesome! They even lent us their personal snorkeling gear when the shops were closed. The futons aren't incredibly comfortable but that was a minor point to what overall was a great stay. Incredibly clean space! Wish we could've stayed more

Lovely location in Kabira Bay and great breakfast

Poor value compared to the rest of our trip and much less personal. Lots of strict rules and not much flexibility or kindness in approach.

The location was nice in a part of the island that is very beautiful

Place was very average in overall comfort and rather austere but clean. The hosts were not very accommodating and did not seem interested in making any effort in making us feel welcome so not a place to stay if you enjoy interacting with the locals. Also rather pricy for the average quality.

The hosts are beyond kindness. They welcomed us and we felt instantly at home. We stayed in the tatami room and it was very comfortable and we all splept very well. The room itself is spacious enough to store our 3 luggages.We also had a very lovely dinner at their restaurant.We would definitely come again, when we stay in ishigaki.

This hotel is in a very convenient location. I was able to enjoy Kabira Bay again and again because it was so close. Also, there is a bus stop right across the street. On top of that, the owner is very kind and friendly. I had a great stay.

Peaceful, charming, no frills & quiet atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff. The other reviews were accurate that the breakfast is amazing and adds great value to the experience. Would be happy to stay again.

The hotel was nice and the staff is nice and helpful.I recommend the place if you want to stay in Kabira. The hotel is located near Kabira bay and you can sightsee on the glassboats

The host is a lovely person :) The room was clean, and the breakfast really good (I liked the variety of it - each day sth different!). Location is also very good, just 3 minute walk to the beautiful Kabira Bay.

The room was quite basic and as an European, I was missing any chair to sit on instead on the tatami. Please note when booking the room that you might get a Japanese-style room with a futon mattress - it's probably not going to be comfortable if you're not used to it!

Pros: Excellent location, close to Kabira Bay, restaurants, village animationsClean & comfortable bedsBreakfast option (served at 7am or 8am) and dinner option (from 6pm onwards)ParkingVery friendly staff

Cons:Room is a bit small, with very little furniture to store and put stuffNot so many amenities in the room (water bottles, pyjama)Maybe a bit overpriced even though the island is not cheap overall

It is a wonderful house with a warm and friendly flair, perfectly located close to the beach and restaurants and even a bus stop.The host was extremely nice, caring and helpful. She even adapted the breakfast (which changed every day!) for my vegetarian wife. Highly recommend.

The staff, the food, the convenience to my destination and the star gazing roof deck.I would stay there again.

It’s not the fault of the property, but it’s located very close to an emergency warning system which loudly played a repetitive and ancient sounding tune that locals practice various traditional arts to. Kids drum, adults swing swords and there’s a lion dance as well. If you’re into seeing and hearing the local culture it might be worth checking out, but it got a little overwhelming after 2 hours nonstop the 3 nights I was there.

Good location steps from Kabira bay and bus stop. Easiness of check in/out process. Staff were really helpful, organized taxi for me the night before. I enjoyed my stay in Joya!

Although floor was clean, there were dust balls all around the room which I had to clean with the dust cloth that was in the room. Clean towels were provided daily.

A really sweet little hotel run by a hard-working and charming couple. Central Kabira a stone’s throw away from the bus stop and the glass boat. We were recommended Mantaholic to go snorkelling and they were great too. Being able to dry our washing outside was a great plus.

The property was close to many beautiful beaches and attractions.The host was really friendly and accommodating to our requests.We stayed in a traditional Japanese room that came with Japanese breakfast which was really good! The overall experience was fantastic and we highly recommend this place ?

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The owners are extremely nice and welcoming, the breakfast is good and fills you up for the day. Room is nice and has traditional tatami.

The bathroom is really small, but is inside the room and has a shower, so it's more than adequate and it is perfectly in japanese standards

We had a fantastic time staying at Joya. Excellent location up by Kabira beach, easy to walk to Kabira bay as well as to several restaurants in the area. We rented a car due to the infrequent bus schedule, easy parking at Joya. Breakfast was different each day and all delicious! We particularly enjoyed the home-made purple sweet potato jam! We also liked the ability to do laundry, the availability of snorkel gear for rent, and the ability to buy some snacks/water/umbrella on site.

A comfy place with friendly hosts. Tasty Japanese-style breakfasts. Very close to a beautiful white-sand shore and turquoise water.

Very nice owner, very clean and good breakfast.

No supermarket nearby, however lots of restaurants in the area

The main attraction close to Joya is Kabira Bay. Apart frm that, it’s pretty far frm the other attractions. At night, it gets so dark in the area that you can get a clear view of the Milky way and catch the meteor showers! The hotel is super clean and I had alot of fun making the futon. The owner’s exceptionally helpful and helped me get familiar quickly:)

The kindness and the friendliness of the staff. The breakfast was different and delicious every morning. We got lots of useful tips from the owner and they have everything you need from snorkel gear to sun cream. We really really enjoyed it! We will go back for sure after winning another fortune in macao ;)

Everything was perfect