Eef Beach Hotel

It was a good hotel, breakfast was very delicious and beach was excellent. The sea view from our room was a bit so-so, because it was on the second floor and we were above the terrace roof, covering quite a bit of the view. However, we were expecting that the pools would have been operating, but they were closed already (this was in October, which is considered already off-season). I found that strange because it was still 30 degrees warm? That was a big disappointment for me and there was no information about this when we were booking the room. Another strange thing was that they did not let anyone to check-in before 15, even though the hotel was not nearly on full-capacity. Then at 15.00 sharp there was obviously a long queue and everyone had to wait for quite some time - this would not happen if you were just a little bit more flexible when possible.

The location is perfect, with direct access to beautiful Eef beach and to the little village where one can found lots of cute little eateries and a FamilyMart open until late. Very nice staff. I had a sea view room which was just dreamy and I slept every night with the window open, soft breeze and sound of waves. I appreciated that the room was not overly furnished and that all the colors were light which is very suitable for a beach environment. I noticed some reviews mention the place could use a little renovation - true, but this didn’t affect my appreciation at all. Breakfast also good with plenty of choice. If there is some room for improvement I would mention that Wi-Fi was strong only in common areas but in the room it kept logging off. And it would help to have English translation for the breakfast items!

Overall nice resort, friendly staff, and clean. There is a restaurant downstairs, two pools, easy beach access, and a beach house. They offered activities like sunrise/sunset SUP and kayak, snorkeling a sandbar tour. If the beds and pillows were softer, my review would have been five stars. We had a room with twin beds and it felt like sleeping on plywood. There was small, equally stiff pillow per bed which was not comfortable. Overall, I'd recommend the resort!

Really nice hotel right on Eef beach with simple but huge clean rooms. We booked an ocean view room, which has fantastic uninterrupted water views (photo attached), and slept with balcony door open, listening to the waves crashing on the beach all night. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast at the hotel was really good - huge range of food. Also some really nice restaurants nearby with great vegetarian options. The hotel onsen was great - with windows looking out on the beach and ocean. We came and stayed here during off peak/winter - the good side to this is it’s very peaceful and quiet (which is exactly what we wanted - a remote/away from people and city noise break), but the downside is that the pool is closed for maintenance.

Eef Resort offers amazing beach views with outdoor showers, affordable nighly prices, and one of the best breakfast menus I've seen in 2-3 star hotels. They also have a great yakiniku experience in the late afternoon. The onsen is very relaxing and offers a first hand view of the Pacific Ocean. Rooms have powerful AC units, minimizing the natural Pacific heat and humidity. However, the beds were hard as a rock, and there was severe mold in the lobby roof. Customer service, though not bad, was not very helpful. The bar was often closed during the weekend (no clear signs anywhere for hours of operation), and despite having vouchers for free drinks and ice cream, we only discovered them at checkout since they did not mention them during check-in. We couldn't use them as the convenience store was closed when we were checking out of the hotel. The bartender serving drinks during one of the few times they opened the bar, did no know how to prepare any drink and had to leave the bar to find someone in the kitchen area to help with bar duties, Additionally, the outside of the hotel needs a deep clean as it looks abandoned. In summary, Eef Resort can be a decent option for a couple of nights in Kumejima, but keep your expectations low.

Beautiful beach view!! You can walk out to the beach from the poolside or hotel. Service is nice and accommodating. They will help with organizing activities. English is minimal but good! There’s a breakfast buffet at 7am and has a variety of food (fruit for vegans). Two pools, workout room, gift shop, laundry area, onsen and ping pong table.

I stayed here in January 2019, off-season :) loved it. Not too many guests, but far from empty. Breakfast and dinner were just right. It's not as flashy and shiny like some new hotels, sure, but it was clean, and had a vibe, and a seaside view. Like I walked into a movie set in 1970s. Can't describe it other than it had good energy. I took a boat trip to Hatenohama org by the hotel and it was great. Good place to escape to if you want to write and relax.

Positives....Great views of the ocean and it's location is right on the beach. The rooms are really spacious. Negatives...dated and sad looking. The hotel has potential to be really quirky with a 1960s vibe however it is not maintained well. Everything needs to be painted/renovated. The poolside is not looked after with weeds growing and chairs left in the water. Breakfast was not great and was cold. Tinned fruit was served rather than fresh pineapple etc! This is a hotel which needs to be looked after and feels pretty neglected currently.

Just as the earlier review has stated, for sure this hotel is dated, location wise it's smack dab on the beach! Took off a star for the outdated facility. Make sure you opt for the AYCE breakfast buffet which was about $20 US/person. Lots of choices, i.e. miso soup, rice, some type of grilled fish, toast (stay away from the pastries ), various juices, coffee (ice and hot), milk etc etc. The staff was very friendly, but we spoke Japanese, and they understand English! There is no reason for a language barrier in this day and age. One can buy a pocket translator gor less than $100, and they do offer free wifi. Thank you Eef Beach Hotels staff for a wonderful experience.

Okay, we were not looking for a resort, just a clean hotel on a nice beach and that is exactly what we got. It was nice, not amazing, but perfect for what we were looking for. We were very happy and breakfast was really good. The location is awesome; you can walk to many places for dinner or lunch (both restaurants we went to in Eef beach were really good), Cocoa conbini is also within walking distance, and the hotel's backdoor is directly to a nice sandy beach. Yes, the rooms are a tad dated, but the hotel itself was clean and every room has an unobstructed ocean view! More expensive than a minshuku, but good for a beachfront hotel.