The Busena Terrace is a ten-floor beach resort at Kise in Nago, on the north-west coast of the main island, and guests rate it as exceptional. With about 410 rooms it is among the larger resorts in the north, yet the grounds are laid out around the sea so the scale feels relaxed rather than crowded. Busena Marine Park is a minute away on foot, the Bankoku Shinryokan convention hall about three and Busena Beach roughly nine. Rooms come in about twenty types, from twins and kings to suites, maisonettes and ocean-front rooms, with some offering a private pool or an open-air bath. All are non-smoking and have a minibar, a fridge, a safe, a kettle and a large television. Children are well catered for with a shallow indoor pool section, a waterslide and a children pool.
Location and getting around
The resort sits about an hour and a half by road from Naha Airport, so most guests arrive by rental car, taxi or airport bus. A free area shuttle helps with local trips, and bicycles can be rented for the coast. Northern highlights such as the Churaumi Aquarium and the Motobu peninsula are within an easy drive, and the Nago town centre has supermarkets and local restaurants if you want a change from resort dining. Plan on a car if you want to see Yanbaru and the northern castles.
Rooms, dining and facilities
Dining is a highlight, with around eight restaurants and four bars and lounges, covering teppanyaki, Okinawan dishes, a main dining room, a seafood market restaurant with an in-house brewery and a beach bar. A daily buffet breakfast is available for an additional charge. Facilities include a private beach with loungers, towels and umbrellas, an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, a spa with sauna and baths, a gym, a yoga studio, tennis, mini golf and a library. Water activities include kayaking, canoeing and parasailing, and an electric vehicle charger is available.
Who it suits and what to know: couples on a honeymoon or anniversary, families who want pools and a beach in one place, and anyone who prefers to unpack once and stay. Check-in is in the afternoon and runs to midnight, check-out is before eleven and the minimum check-in age is eighteen. The spa and public baths have rules about age and tattoos, so check before you book if this matters to you.
Parking is available at a nightly fee. Pets are not allowed, though service animals are welcome. Book early for Golden Week, summer and the winter holidays, and compare room types, meal plans and cancellation rules before you pay.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach
- ✓Indoor and seasonal outdoor pools
- ✓Spa, sauna and gym
- ✓About eight restaurants
- ✓Free area shuttle
- ✓Bicycle rental
- ✓Kayaking and parasailing
- ✓Tennis and mini golf
Good questions
Is there a private beach?+
Yes, the resort has a private beach with loungers, towels and umbrellas for guests. Check seasonal access when you book.
How far is it from Naha Airport?+
Roughly an hour and a half by road, so most guests rent a car or take a bus or taxi.
Is breakfast included?+
A daily buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge on some rates. Check when you book.
