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Goyah-so Guesthouse

2.5 star property

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Minibar, free WiFi
Basic Double or Twin Room | Minibar, free WiFi
Breakfast area
Exterior
Superior Room | Balcony

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1-5-32 Goya, Okinawa, Okinawa-ken, 904-0021
  • Chubunouren Market
    7 min walk
  • Koza Music Town
    10 min walk
  • Okinawa Zoo & Museum
    18 min walk
  • Naha (OKA)
    46 min drive

Room options

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Traditional House, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Minibar, free WiFi

Traditional House, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Futons

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Traditional Twin Room | Minibar, free WiFi

Traditional Twin Room

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Superior Room | Minibar, free WiFi

Superior Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Basic Double or Twin Room | Minibar, free WiFi

Basic Double or Twin Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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Traditional Single Room | Minibar, free WiFi

Traditional Single Room

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Front of property

Okinawa City Hotel

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Microwave
3.5 out of 5, Good, (46)
The price is $43
per night
$47 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Okinawa City Hotel

About this property

Goyah-so Guesthouse

Okinawa guest house walkable to Chubunouren Market
This smoke-free guesthouse features a coffee shop/cafe, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, free newspapers, and barbecue grills. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available.
Goyah-so Guesthouse offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Okinawa guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and refrigerators can be requested.

The guesthouse offers a coffee shop/cafe. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Okinawa guesthouse also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Goyah-so Guesthouse is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: JPY 1000 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: JPY 1000 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

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Goyah-so Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 141 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

makoto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
cozy and friendly stay, tnx
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Point, BKK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hide san, He make my first trip in Okinawa and travelling alone is quite good, really impresed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

T.F.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would say, the owner, Hide was very special, talented, and did great in executing Omotenashi spirit, rooted in Japanese mindset of hospitality centering around care rather than expectation, during our stays. The house itself was very unique and had all kinds of handmade features everywhere, much to our enjoyment!! I am sure all Japanese and non-Japanese visitors will enjoy staying there. It is not your ordinary hotel experience. Instead, it is a zen environment where you must be respectful to and aware of your fellow guests. During the Izakaya style happy hours, you get to listen to Hide’s Sanshin (Okinawa guitars) performance. The room we stayed in reminds me of my grandma’s house: old and traditional yet amazingly tidy and cozy. I highly recommend it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Chea Chyi Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy and Comfortable
The guesthouse is basic but surprisingly, well equipped and cosy. It’s good value for money. The four of us stayed in their largest room for 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great as always
It’s always a good stay there. It’s a hostel so you sometimes have to deal with people coming in late etc, but that doesn’t take away from the overall value of this place. Hide-san takes care of a lot of stuff so you don’t have to.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a wonderful place to stay.
This was my second stay at Goyah-so guesthouse. I stayed there last year and I will again next year. Hide-San is a great host. His friendliness and helpfulness is wonderful. His English is excellent. This is the way to experience Okinawan life.

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience; will return
I hadn't stayed in a hostel for over 20 years so I was a little worried, but it was great. Sleeping on the top bunk in a small room when you are a tall man like myself is going to mean some cuts in comfort, but that doesn't take away from the overall experience. I will go there again next time I'm in town for sure (if there is availability). It was worth the savings, and Hide-san went out of his way in many ways to help me, even sending me my hat in the mail that I forgot there in my room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best Okinawan experience.
This was the best experience of my whole trip to Okinawa. This is an Okinawan Inn - not a western style hotel/motel. Hide-san was an incredible host. Very helpful, friendly and considerate. It was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Traditional Okinawan house.
Hotel manager was excellent. Knew enough English to help us. He created bus routes for us which aside from walking is the most economical way to travel in Okinawa. Okinawan signs are Japanese only and the locals speak very little English so our Hotel manager was a god send.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay in an authentic Japanese room with fantastic Okinawan hospitality. This hotel is a great place if you want to experience Okinawa from a traditional perspective instead of a standard hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Tony-San, Taiwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful Okinawan Getaway
Hide' is the most kind. He provides quiet Japanese-Style rooms with working AC, a shower, couple bathrooms and a washer with drying rack. The kitchen was very nice, and he always has some food, drink or spare beer to purchase at a low price if you don't feel like taking the walk to the nearest Family Mart or Lawsons. Hide' normally plays the Sanshin in the early evening,and it is a delight! There are also spare Kimonos and Sanshins within the guesthouse to play or take photos in. A+ accommodations, We will be back next time we visit the island.

8/10 Good

Peter, LAX

Liked: Staff & service
Walking distance to restaurants and shops
Warm hospitality. Typical Japanese family atmosphere in terms of culture and environment.

8/10 Good

Kazuko, Seattle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The owner is the bast part of this guest house.
I chose this place after reading the review. This is a great location if you plan to ho to the music town. Mr. Miyazawa Kazufum performed fir the last time in OkinaWa the day I arrived. I ended up buying the ticket from the fellow guest and really enjoyed the performance.The owner is wonderful. He went out of his way to take me to the emergency room when I fell ill. He drove me to the bus stop to the airport the last day since I didn't have the car. He also made us his special treat in the morning. The facility is ok. The price is reasonable. I highly recommend this cute guesthouse. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Dayton, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Goya-so good.
Goya-so is one of the nicest little guest houses I've ever had the pleasure of staying at. Hide San looked after us from the welcome cup of tea to the free pancake each morning and the directions on check-out. The rooms are lovely little tatami and futon chambers and each is decorated in a mixture of Japanese and Okinawan style. The traditional thin panel-walls mean that you can hear your neighbors, so if you are looking for a place to make a lot of noise, or to be totally isolated from your neighbors then a business hotel is probably a better bet, but I would choose Goya-so again and might even return to Okinawa city just to stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

very noce host., uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place and host.
The location is very close the high street but most of the shops are closed because of lack of tourist. The host is amazing and going out of his way to help. He made ban cakes and had tea and coffee.

10/10 Excellent

YuYang, Taiwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owner is very hospitable, The place is great too!

8/10 Good

Max , Minnesota, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably-priced for a short stay.
Had a great visit and stay at the place. It was mainly because of the very courteous and hospitable manner the owner has rendered each of us guest. And the Japanese pancakes served as a complimentary every morning was a sweet kick off to start your day.

8/10 Good

Roy, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good cheap guest house
Good cheap guest house. Great landlord.

10/10 Excellent

Analisa, San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time
Arrived around 7, and the host quickly helped us to our room. He spoke English to us which was very kind of him. He then sang and played the Sanshin for a while. In the morning he made traditional Japanese Pancakes.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is so-so but everything else was great
The owner is very nice and can suggest fun activities in the area. He can also speaks English. He performs an informal sanshin (instrument) concert of traditional Okinawan songs during most evenings. There are several small things to do in the area that we were able to cover (the main ones) in about a day--the local market, the zoo, sento, and more. One thing to keep in mind is that the buses are very expensive and the ones that aren't highway buses can run 20-40 minutes late. The Goya-so Guesthouse is pretty far from all of the main tourist attractions, so if you're here for those places then commuting will get pretty expensive and time consuming. But if you are on a big budget, have already been to the common places, or are looking for a more personal and local experience then I recommend the Goya-so Guesthouse.

10/10 Excellent

hiroaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kasumi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Yuina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

マサナオ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023