Aug 24, 2016, 10:11 pm
Last edit by: lcpteck
Smoking Policy
All guest rooms are 100% non-smoking. Smoking is only allowed in public areas and restaurants. There is a smoking area available on each floor.
Ongoing Construction through November 2016
The resort is undergoing several construction projects, which are subject to change without notice:
Construction work is authorized from 10am to 6pm daily, and noise disturbances may occur from 11am to 5pm. The outdoor garden pool will be available as the new waterpark until October 31, 2016. Please contact the resort for more information.
All guest rooms are 100% non-smoking. Smoking is only allowed in public areas and restaurants. There is a smoking area available on each floor.
Ongoing Construction through November 2016
The resort is undergoing several construction projects, which are subject to change without notice:
- Through September 2016, a new restaurant wing and meeting rooms will be under construction.
- Through October 2016, the Sheraton Fitness center, indoor pool, communal bath, private family bath, spa, beach bar, and wedding chapel will be under construction.
- Through November 2016, a new wing with 45 guest rooms will be under construction.
Construction work is authorized from 10am to 6pm daily, and noise disturbances may occur from 11am to 5pm. The outdoor garden pool will be available as the new waterpark until October 31, 2016. Please contact the resort for more information.
Sheraton Sunmarina Resort, Okinawa, Japan [Master Thread]
May 5, 2016, 7:30 am
#16
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,748
H. Thoughts
I specifically chose this hotel to get a sneak preview of what will be the first SPG hotel in Okinawa.
As it is, it is not a luxury hotel, but it is a decent beachfront hotel very much like a um... Sheraton. The rooms seem to have been refurbished to the extent possible, given the constraints of the original structure. Presumably the new wing/annex will have more luxurious rooms.
The beach is decent though it is not the Maldives.
The GM is very friendly and according to the web has much experience in the hotel industry and Japan in particular. He expressed great excitement that they would be joining the SPG system.
I would consider going back again if I were to visit Okinawa, but I would definitely wait until everything was up and running. Which means Dec 2016 or later.
I specifically chose this hotel to get a sneak preview of what will be the first SPG hotel in Okinawa.
As it is, it is not a luxury hotel, but it is a decent beachfront hotel very much like a um... Sheraton. The rooms seem to have been refurbished to the extent possible, given the constraints of the original structure. Presumably the new wing/annex will have more luxurious rooms.
The beach is decent though it is not the Maldives.
The GM is very friendly and according to the web has much experience in the hotel industry and Japan in particular. He expressed great excitement that they would be joining the SPG system.
I would consider going back again if I were to visit Okinawa, but I would definitely wait until everything was up and running. Which means Dec 2016 or later.
May 5, 2016, 8:56 am
#17
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: Marriott LTT, LH SEN
Posts: 171
Aug 24, 2016, 10:12 pm
#21
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SIN
Programs: JL GC | Marriott LT Silver | Global Entry | SQ Silver
Posts: 6,819
Wiki updated
Wiki updated.
Smoking Policy
All guest rooms are 100% non-smoking. Smoking is only allowed in public areas and restaurants. There is a smoking area available on each floor.
Man I hate smoke indoors...
Ongoing Construction through November 2016
The resort is undergoing several construction projects, which are subject to change without notice:
Construction work is authorized from 10am to 6pm daily, and noise disturbances may occur from 11am to 5pm. The outdoor garden pool will be available as the new waterpark until October 31, 2016. Please contact the resort for more information.
Smoking Policy
All guest rooms are 100% non-smoking. Smoking is only allowed in public areas and restaurants. There is a smoking area available on each floor.
Man I hate smoke indoors...
Ongoing Construction through November 2016
The resort is undergoing several construction projects, which are subject to change without notice:
- Through September 2016, a new restaurant wing and meeting rooms will be under construction.
- Through October 2016, the Sheraton Fitness center, indoor pool, communal bath, private family bath, spa, beach bar, and wedding chapel will be under construction.
- Through November 2016, a new wing with 45 guest rooms will be under construction.
Construction work is authorized from 10am to 6pm daily, and noise disturbances may occur from 11am to 5pm. The outdoor garden pool will be available as the new waterpark until October 31, 2016. Please contact the resort for more information.
Feb 4, 2018, 11:11 am
#22
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,158
Booked this place to stay with my family for the Japan Do #6 . Tripadvisor reports say that SPG gold get moved to the south tower. Will report back!
Mar 1, 2018, 5:46 am
#23
Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: SPG Plat, iHG Spire, JGC Diamond
Posts: 23
Booked this place to stay with my family for the Japan Do #6 . Tripadvisor reports say that SPG gold get moved to the south tower. Will report back!
heard theres no lounge but you get breakfast and lunch coupon
can't wait to visit if this is true.
Mar 1, 2018, 10:59 pm
#25
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Japan
Programs: SPG/Marriot Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Accor Gold, Skyteam Elite Plus
Posts: 124
What is the lunch coupon, any advise?
I booked the rate with breakfast and my ambassador said i can convert it for lunch buffet.
Mar 2, 2018, 1:59 am
#28
Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: SPG Plat, iHG Spire, JGC Diamond
Posts: 23
Mar 3, 2018, 4:57 am
#29
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Japan
Programs: SPG/Marriot Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Accor Gold, Skyteam Elite Plus
Posts: 124
Sep 29, 2018, 6:36 pm
#30
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: wurtulla,queensland,australia
Programs: hh diamond,Qantas club life,AA EX-explat.SPG plat.
Posts: 1,431
With the cancellation of a cruise we decided to spend more time in Japan as it is a country we love. We also thought it would be a good opportunity to visit Okinawa. We spent 2 nights at the DT Schuri Castle and 3 nights at this Sheraton.
Now a tip we got from a Sheraton manager is that in Japan it is always advisable to arrive a little before 3pm because the Japanese are governed by time. For example trains and busses always leave right on time. So for hotels checkin time is 3PM so that is when the Japanese arrive. It certainly was true in this case. We arrived at 2.45PM and virtually no queue though we did have to wait a little while for our room-but given a free drink in the bar.At 3PM the hordes arrived and the queue was out the door.
So to the room.
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We did wonder how we would get out of bed in the mornings!
But a great balcony with lovely views.
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Great bathroom. With separate toilet across the corridor.
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Complimentary Okinawan sweets and mini bar though not replenished
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Much more to come after breakfast.
Now a tip we got from a Sheraton manager is that in Japan it is always advisable to arrive a little before 3pm because the Japanese are governed by time. For example trains and busses always leave right on time. So for hotels checkin time is 3PM so that is when the Japanese arrive. It certainly was true in this case. We arrived at 2.45PM and virtually no queue though we did have to wait a little while for our room-but given a free drink in the bar.At 3PM the hordes arrived and the queue was out the door.
So to the room.
..We did wonder how we would get out of bed in the mornings!
But a great balcony with lovely views.
...Great bathroom. With separate toilet across the corridor.
.Complimentary Okinawan sweets and mini bar though not replenished
.Much more to come after breakfast.