The entire staff was very welcoming and helpful in helping us book restaurants and snorkeling trips. The common areas and the room were very clean. The location was excellent in Kabira Bay. The Japanese-style breakfast was very good.

Stayed in August 2025

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Staff very kind and friendly, room confortable, great view from the hamac on the roof especially at night. Very close to the beach at Kabira bay, and very delicious kitchen with noodles.

Stayed in August 2025

Everything is just perfect!

Stayed in July 2025

None! Everything met my expectations.

I enjoyed my stay at Lulaliya. The hotel location is good (not far from the bus stop on the Kabira Bay), the personnel are very polite and friendly, and all the amenities have been provided. Price/Quality ratio met my expectations. You can have dinner on site (namely ramen which was delicious)! E-bike rental is also available and convenient for reaching several beaches nearby. I marked comfort level as good (not excellent), but that is solely due to staying at a room with public shower and toilet. It can save you some money - otherwise just stay in a room with your own bath. Good choice for those staying in Kabira Bay of Ishigakijima!

Stayed in July 2025

None

Staff super friendly, also the restaurant that is on the building are amazing menu’s. Possibility to rent a e-bikes and fins for snorkeling. Room just nice and mattress super comfy.

Stayed in June 2025

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Haruki and his team were so welcoming & warm, we felt at home right away. Lulaliya is beautiful and kept very clean. The room was very spacious & we loved the little balcony- great for relaxing in the evening! One day when we had booked diving but the company was a bit late collecting us, Haruki kindly drove us to the dive shop so we weren't late! There is a ramen bar on site which is open in the evenings and we had breakfast one day- both really delicious! Would recommend! It was the perfect location to explore Kabira bay & the surrounding beaches. We felt so relaxed after our stay! There are plenty of bars & restaurants in Kabira to enjoy.

Stayed in May 2025

nothing

How kind everyone is and location

Stayed in June 2025

The matras could have been better, I was feeling tge springs of the matrass.

The location was very good Kabira beach is a walkingvdustanxe but you can not swim, you need to walk little bit more. Beautiful sea! I rented an E bike znd made 25km. There are 3, 4 restaurants near by, and a great bakery Pinacolada, really amazing bread and pastries. Staff is very helpful

Stayed in June 2025

The Family that runs the place are the best. Really make you feel home and help in any possible way to make your stay confortable. Kabira is a great place surrounded by nature and beautiful beaches.

Stayed in May 2025

It was very beautiful and in a great location

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing, I think it is great value for what you pay.

Has everything you need! Very comfortable, great amenities, amazing location and lovely staff. Wish I could stay forever!

Stayed in April 2025

Bed was a little springy and having the bathroom down stairs wasnt ideal.... but thats just me being picky. The hotel was great!

Great friendly place for a short stay. Staff were very welcoming, helpful and friendly. They had good English. The town is quiet so having the ramen shop attached was a bonus. They also have electic bikes to hire. This was great fun and easy way to see all the local beaches.

Stayed in April 2025

The view from my room, the size of the room was perfect. The staff are so nice people, very helpful with everything. I rented an electric bike great to get around. I felt very comfortable. Breakfast was great, in the evenings they serve Noodlesoup (very tasty) but there are also other restaurants, and a nice Café. Kabira is a great place to stay.

Stayed in March 2025

Far from benig a dealbreaker but the location really could use a 7/11 or Family Mart style store somewhere in the vicinity. Currently there is none. Staff was kind to provide a map with places to shop / go out to eat, though. Was a nice supplement to google maps. Also be aware that in this somewhat remote location cafe / restraunts operate on their own schedule which means they may be closed on some weekdays and during some hours of the day. It gets really bad on sundays when most places likely won't be open at all.

First some contecst: I traveled solo, spent a week on Ishigaki and my single goal was diving. The price for a single room with shared facilities was very appealing and looking back I'm inclined to say it was well worth it. Key points: - the room was small (which is always the case for budget stays in Japan) but ok for one person - AC worked well, bed was comfy enough - your room will have power even if you leave, so you can charge up your stuff also during the day - shared facilities include showers and bathrooms that were clean and in quite good condition - the staff was very nice, I wish they could speak a little more English - good breakfast is available at extra cost - the property is not far from a couple of dive shops Overall I was pleasantly surprised for how well the place turned out given the modest price. If shared facilities isn't your thing they also have rooms with private faclities. It's a bit remote and the taxi rate from / to airport will bite you even it's only a half-hour ride or so, but presumably you're going to Kabira Bay for a reason.

Stayed in November 2024

Mattress was bad

Excellent helpful staff.

Stayed in October 2024

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Amazing, super friendly staff, EPIC RAMEN 😁

Stayed in October 2024

Super friendly and helpful staff, amazing location and value !

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing!

This family run guesthouse is lovely. We were greeted with the biggest smiles and so much kindness even before we got out of our taxi. They carried our luggage to our room before explaining everything to us in English and giving our the best welcome (including a tour of the building). The room was perfectly adequate, super clean, and has all you need, including a balcony where you can sit, and a hanging line for wet clothes or swimwear. Breakfast was delicious, healthy and so complete! Great value and fully cooked from scratch! They helped us hire electric bicycles and were always so so kind and helpful, with anything we needed. Just so much positive energy and an amazing attitude and feeling! There is a rooftop with hammocks that guests can use, and it’s perfect to watch the stars at night, even if there are some lights from the town around the building. Also the location is perfect as it’s right in the middle of Kabira Bay, close to the beach, to all the restaurants and cafes and to any tours/diving you might book. We hired electric bicycles which made getting to other beaches super easy and convenient. Thank you for an amazing stay!

Stayed in September 2024

Everything was great.

Amazing place, run by a local couple. We stayed at the spacious apartment on the last floor and it was really good. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Stayed in August 2024

The suite is very nice and spaced with design features. There is only one bathroom /WC available but it is very well organized. Very close to Kabira Bay (reachable on foot in 5 minutes) and with many restaurants within walking distance. The staff is super supportive and kind. The breakfast is very good and taste and it is homemade by the staff.

Stayed in August 2024

The real Japanese hospitality is 100% present in this place. Very good quality and variety. Helpful suggestions from the host. Very nice family owns the location!

Stayed in August 2024

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Amazing location. Amazing staff. Amazing room and patio. Beautiful roof deck to watch the stars at night. Close to a great bakery for breakfast and good coffee around the corner. The owners helped us rent bikes and gave us great restaurant recommendations. Ishigaki was a highlight of our trip. Such a special place.

Stayed in August 2024

Best host i could ask for, the nicest people, always helpful and welcoming, best place to stay in kabira!

Stayed in July 2024

There was no atmosphere in the hostel, both nights I was there no bar (couldn't even buy a beer), and no restaurant. They close on Monday and Tuesday, I was not lucky. It made it hard/impossible to meet other travellers. The bathroom was very tiny but good water pressure.

The room was quite spacious and quiet. Well-located and friendly welcoming by the owner who took the time to share valuable tips. The breakfast is good enough as well. I was travelling alone and managed to walk to many places or take the bus to go to the Marina (to then stay at Iriomote)

Stayed in May 2024