Santiago Guesthouse Naha

The location is perfect for a short stay because it's near the airport and the main public transportation, and there are also many konbini nearby. the facilities were generally clean and things like shampoo and body wash were available free of charge, this is a good thing for visitors who have to pack lightly. The air conditioning was a bit high in the bedroom, but anyway I managed to sleep quite well. The space of the bed capsules is just right and there are handles and hangers on the walls which I found very useful for putting wet clothes and towels. It was overall a very nice experience!

Comfy beds, nice community space to meet people on the first floor, the staff has travelers working there as well - which is really nice, good security with code only access for the room areas, showers have good pressure and get nice and hot, location is a short walk to a beach, restaurants, the bus terminal, and train station. The rooms have good AC, curtains for each bed, hair dyer and hair shampoo for guest use, and lockers for every guest for smaller valuables. The room lights are automatic - they shut off at around 23:00; each bed has it's own light source.

The only downside was that one of the bathroom sinks didn't have very good water pressure, but you could just use the other one if it's not in use.

I appreciated the privacy one had in the bed. The curtains worked perfectly. In the beds, you can also keep your luggage without being worried about anyone taking it which was a nice plus. When you check in you will also get a key to your own medium-sized locker, which I used to keep valuable stuff in. When I arrived I first thought I would have to pay extra for a locker, but it is included. Loved this! The bathroom contained 2 toilets, both with good privacy (actual doors and not stalls). There were also 2 showers and 2 sinks, all of these facilities were always kept clean. The kitchen is fully equipped (although a little small) and was always clean. The common area had games, coloring things, couches and a modern TV with netflix, youtube, etcetera. One could often see people bonding there over a favorite movie or anime! Overall, the hostel exceeded my expectations. The staff even let me change my bed as I did not feel comfortable with sleeping in the upper bed.

Sometimes, there was lots of noise at night. People could come in talking as if no one was sleeping even though it was 12am. At night it never got 100% dark, which sometimes was a little annoying. There were not a lot of places to sit down in the common area; 4 chairs around a smaller table and some couches. In the afternoon, all of these seats were often occupied.

It was nearby a monorail station and a bus station and pretty much in the city centre! Easy to find, lovely common room with a kitchen, fridge and microwave!

The fan in the room (2F) was very dirty and you could see it hadn’t been cleaned in a long time. The smell was also a big giveaway, the room didn’t smell very fresh because of it. the toilet and bathroom were clean enough, but, in and around the sink it was always dirty (because other guests were dirty). Guests were very loud even after 10PM when you’re supposed to be quiet and respect others.

I loved the location, value, cleanliness, and the staff. It seemed to be a place that people stayed for long periods, so there was a system of trust built with the residents.

I didn’t like that the pods only had a curtain. It seemed very easy to turn this into a capsule hotel, for added privacy and safety, but it became very inconvenient to hear 20 peoples alarms every morning.

One of the best hostels I stayed at in Japan – the dormitory is quiet, there is space to store your luggage and lockers big enough to actually put valuables in there + the location just next to the bus station and a few stops from the airport makes it really convenient. The common space and kitchen are great as well! Highly recommended :)

This guesthouse is at a very convenient location near the bus/monorail stations. It also has a great atmosphere where it's both easy to socialize with other people in the common space and also to just get some quiet rest in the upstairs dormitory area. Reception times were shortened due to the COVID situation, but staff helped to accommodate late check-in and early check-out.

There were limited hours for both the kitchen/social space (7AM to 10PM) and reception (9AM to 7PM), most likely due to the current COVID situation in Okinawa. Other than that, I felt my stay was great!

We liked the beds that were very large and spacious, the locker system and the friendliness of the hosts.

The common area situation can get a bit chaotic and messy because of the many beds in one floor and the limited space. But it's super chill for a few nights.

There is a kitchen in the shared space on the first floor. It was easier to communicate with guests than at other guest houses, and it was a lot of fun.

It was for summer use. The air in the bedroom is very dry because of the air conditioner. I lost my temper because of it.

Great stay! Clean, comfortable, lovely staff and spacious kitchen/living room area on the bottom floor for meeting other guests. It's just across the street from the bus terminal and minutes from the main street of Naha. Excellent service and location!