ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort by IHG

Had an unforgettable experience here. My first time to Ishigaki and glad that we chose this place. The rooms were spacious and well equipped with a great view to watch the sunset. Dined in several of the facilities and enjoyed every single meal. The breakfast buffet at Saltida had a great selection including local dishes, and the staff was very attentive to our needs. Although not peak season, got to spend plenty of time at the beach and in the beautiful pool. My partner arranged to have a cake specially delivered by the staff at midnight for my birthday! Will definitely stay here again for my next visit.

How I wish I could have extended my recent four-night stay at the superbly run InterContinental Ishigaki Resort. It was truly one of the most relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable hotel stays I have ever had. Traveling off-season (good value!) and blessed with mostly fine weather, I took advantage of daily strolls along the immediate stretch of beach and within the vast, well-manicured property. My room with sprawling balcony view was super comfortable, quiet and immaculate; kudos to the friendly, hardworking and extremely competent housekeeping team. And a very special THANK YOU to Mr. Gagan for his professionalism, kindness and careful attention to every detail during my stay. You and the entire staff at Saltida Restaurant, Club Lounge and Front Desk shall never be forgotten. Infinite thanks and appreciation for making my stay unforgettably special.

They must never have Diamond status members. This property has an extremely poor understanding of Diamond member status. They had the sheet in hand and we were the only ones listed as DIA members on their paper. When checking in they did not offer the typical things included as a Diamond member, such as free breakfast option. They did not honor the early check in or free drink like they do at all the other locations - even ANA Manza in Okinawa does this (and it's not even as nice a property). We had to push the male front desk person to double check about the breakfast option because it is part of the status, and he left to ask. He came back, and thought he told us we had ocean view room. He gave us the option for breakfast OR drink, and proceeded to request for us to wait for housecleaning to finish preparing the room he was giving us - so no early check in, but believed we were waiting for an upgraded room. By 2:58pm, no one came to get us when the room was ready. Had to line up again. We got our key from a lady. We decided to take our bags up on our own because their service had so far been so unreliable. Got to the room. Very nice. Not ocean view as was believed we would get (the excuse was it has higher cost/fees) This rating may change if it gets better. Better training is needed at this property though. It's not a great first experience, but the property is nice and new. Food in the main floor cafe was good. We got the ishigaki braised beef donburi with latte and a fish donburi. Alternative milk include almond and soy. Would've liked if they included oat milk. If you or your roommate is sensitive to light, the blackout blinds let light in. There is also a motion sensor at the door by the bathroom so if you get up at night, the light will come on. Breakfast buffet doesn't have barista coffee but a pretty good variety of food, juice and standard pot coffee. Staff is friendly here. Nice dining space. Convenience store has essentials, blue seal ice cream, cookies, feminine product like tampons and pads should anyone need. You can buy sandals and swimwear. I have no experience with the dive shop here, but there is one for those who want to book excursions. Gaming area needs improvement and better layout and seating. It's kind of a strange set up and free for all space. Jacuzzi doesn't have bubbles even after 15 minutes, and it's only slightly warmer than the heated pool. Nice option, but may need maintenance. Changing rooms have shower and a quick spin Swimsuit dryer. I like that there are washing machines onsite. Your TV screen in the room tells you if there's one available, and how much time is left in each machine - smart feature. TV is decent size. You need to put your own streaming accounts on. Not sure smart TV, so you cannot cast to it, which I prefer instead of entering my passwords, but to each their own. Wifi is good onsite.

A lovely rest inbetween a very busy trip! ||We spent 3 nights here as part of our honeymoon and trip around Japan and I'm so glad we found the time to include it. I'd of loved to of spent more time on the island and to explore the surrounding islands. It still feels like a bit of a hidden gem.||We had originally booked into the Coral wing with breakfast and evening meal included however upon check in, we were advised we could upgrade to the Bay Wing (at an additional cost, and slightly cheaper with your IHG details). I'm SO glad we did. For the extra £60 a day between us, it was more than worth it. |I can't comment on the Coral wing or the older wing style rooms but our room was just so nice. Great views over the golf course, ocean and pool. It felt very well designed, incredibly spacious and very luxe feeling. |With the upgrade also came use of the Club Lounge for breakfast, complimentary afternoon tea 2-4pm and then complimentary cocktail and nibbles from 5.30-7.30-pm. You were also given the choice of canapes in the evening too which were also good. Drinks menu was decent with beers, wine, sparking wine, and about 5 cocktails. Nibbles were cured meats, crudites, dips, nachos, nuts etc so well worth it. Breakfast was good, however we were told it was a half buffet in comparison to the main one in Saltida which we didn't go to but we enjoyed the calmness of the Club Lounge and you could still choose a hot course from the menu (more if you wanted). ||Check in took a bit longer due to the upgrade but overall, staff were great and so friendly. I had read another comment that the language barrier was an issue (it will be if you don't speak Japanese.... ) most staff spoke a little english and tried really hard and if they didn't and we used google translate which isn't an issue.||We ate at Yaeyama on the first night which was a set menu and overall quite good.|Second night we ate at China Shadow and whilst the food was good - the service was very slow and it took us 3 hours to complete our set menu compared to 1.5hrs the night before. It did apparently say that this restaurant was actually meant to close.|On our 3rd night we are at Saltida and the buffet choice was exceptional! My and my Husband were both thoroughly full. Great choices!! ||We were there to celebrate our honeymoon and we got a few free cocktails which was also nice throughout our stay.||All of the pools in the new wing were great, indoor pool could do with some work but useful all the same when we had a day of rain.||Hotel is 20mins from the airport approx 2,500Y and we didn't really leave the hotel so can't comment on immediate surroundings. ||Overall, a great stay in a lovely setting and a very short walk to the beach.

Stayed 2 nights here in Oct 2025 Halloween weekend. The room had a nice ocean view from the 5th floor. The bathroom could use a refresh. The pool was good even on sunny days. The hotel was close to the beach and play area. Nice walk during a low tide to see lots of sea life.

What an incredible place. It looks a bit cold but the weather was perfect the entire time we were there. We highly recommend getting a sea view room with amazing sights. The staff were super friendly and were willing to work through the language barrier. The pools and ocean options for swimming were also great. This was truly an experience where the workers cared and were willing to help us when necessary. We loved the island because of this experience and were so excited to come back soon!

This hotel is no doubt the best resort in Ishigaki Island. It has a big resort style with exclusive feel. There are a few buildings so make sure you pick the right one for your needs. I chose the newest building facing the ocean. It was very new and clean. The room has nice ocean view and can also see the pool underneath. The balcony is also good as it allows you to hang clothes to dry. However, I also tried the Teppanyaki dinner and it was just very average. The air conditioning was not enough at that restaurant and the food was very average quality and taste but it was very expensive. The chef barely had any interaction with the customer, including the Japanese customers, and it was really just very average. I would recommend dinner at somewhere else. But the hotel itself was overall nice and highly recommended.

Our honeymoon at the ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort was simply a dream – an experience we will never forget. This hotel is known as one of the very best on the island, something confirmed to us by every taxi driver and tour guide we met. Now that we’ve stayed here ourselves, we can say: it’s absolutely true!||From the very beginning, we felt welcome, valued, and completely taken care of. The entire team is warm, professional, and incredibly attentive. The location, facilities, and atmosphere are already world-class – but what truly made our stay unforgettable was one very special person: Gargan Singh.||Gargan celebrated our honeymoon with us from the very first moment. Through his kindness, attentiveness, and genuine joy, he enriched our stay in ways we can hardly put into words. Every day, he surprised us again – not only with excellent service, but with his heartfelt enthusiasm for us and our journey. It was a joy to see him each day, and even more wonderful to feel how sincerely happy he was for us.||People like Gargan are the reason why a great hotel becomes a place of the heart. We will never forget him and would be delighted to see him again someday, even in Europe.||Many thanks to the entire team – and especially to Gargan Singh – for making our honeymoon more beautiful than we could ever have imagined. Without a doubt, this resort is the best choice on Ishigaki.

ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort is one of the largest resort hotels on Ishigaki Island. It's about a 20 minute drive from the airport and a 10 minute drive from Ishigaki Port. It's also easily accessible by taxi (~800 yen from downtown) and by the Airport Bus (210 yen to Ishigaki Port). If you're feeling up for a walk, it's only a 35-40 minute walk to Ishigaki Port. The room we stayed in was on the 8th floor overlooking the ocean. It featured two twin beds. There was a flat screen TV, a minibar (with costly drinks), a Keurig machine with free pods and tea bags. The beds were comfy with soft pillows. There's free pillow services to switch to buckwheat among other options. The bathroom was nice; there was a large shower and a soaker tub. A toilet with an Inax washlet was in a separate room. There's small bottles of body wash, shampoo, conditioner and moisturizer. There's also a razor, a sewing kit, shower cap, body scrubs, Q Tips, a comb, and tooth brushes. One of the more important services available in the hotel is the Resort Centre. Several employees working at the desk speak English. Here, you can book tours to neighbouring islands or snorkeling/diving trips. They can also make reservations for you at various restaurants. Keep in mind that they do have relationships with specific companies so there may be more options if you do your own research. Nevertheless, the guy at the counter was very helpful. The Onsen (public bath) is available only in the afternoon and evening. Last entry is at 10:30pm. There's water and towels available inside the change rooms, along with free lockers There's only one bath inside and unfortunately, no rotemburo. There are combs and hair products for you to use but no razors or tooth brushes. The beach is really nice. It's a great place to watch the sunrise in the morning. There's options for various marine sports / activities such as banana boat, snorkelling trips and deep sea walking. However, none of it is included and can be quite pricy. There's also shops in the hotel selling souvenirs and drinks. It's a bit more expensive than outside of the resort. Food-wise, there's several options which we didn't try other than the breakfasts. As part of our room package, we had access to a Japanese breakfast or a breakfast buffet. The Japanese breakfast is a set menu with fish, rice or rice porridge, natto, soup, and some pickled vegetables. The buffet features a wide variety of foods including salads, fruits, soup, rice porridge or mixed grain rice, bacon, omelettes, various Okinawan dishes (e.g. bitter melon champuru, soba noodles). There's also breads, juices, coffee and tea. We didn't get a chance to have lunch or dinner at the hotel. Overall: - Pros: resort centre with english-speaking employees, nice breakfast buffet or Japanese-style meal, easy access to downtown (35-40 minutes by foot), clean and modern interior. - Cons: on-site marine sports are a bit expensive, only one bath in the onsen and limited hours