About The Busena Terrace
The Busena Terrace is a luxury resort on Cape Busena in Nago, on the west coast of northern Okinawa Island. It has about 410 rooms, from standard floors to club floors and Club Villas.
What sets it apart is its 760-meter private beach and its long list of restaurants and activities on one cape, next to the venue of the 2000 G8 Summit. It suits families, couples and guests who want a full-service resort.
At a glance
Highlights
- Private beach on Cape Busena
- 8 restaurants
- Kids club from 6 months
- Mahaina cruises
- Next to Busena Marine Park
Amenities
Rooms and suites
- Standard Floor rooms
- Club Floor rooms and suites with club services
- Club Villas
- In-room relaxation treatments by appointment
Restaurants and bars
The resort is not all-inclusive. Breakfast can be added, and there are 8 restaurants plus several lounges and bars.
- Fanuan: main dining with Italian and French influences
- Ryutan: teppanyaki
- Mahae: Japanese kaiseki
- La TIDA: cafe terrace with buffets
- Ryukasaien: Chinese dining
- Chula-la: Italian
- Rumble Fish: seafood market restaurant
Beach, pools and spa
The private beach is 760 meters long, and swimming hours change by season. There are 2 outdoor pools, open April 1 to November 30, one with a waterslide. An indoor pool with a children’s section is open all year. Terrace Spa offers treatments, and there are spa baths and a sauna, which guests with tattoos cannot use.
Activities and entertainment
Guests can join cruises on the Mahaina, a Star Beach night walk, pottery classes and sushi nigiri lessons. The kids club takes children from 6 months to 15 years. Busena Marine Park, with its underwater observatory and glass-bottom boats, is on the same cape.
Who it’s best for
- Best for: families, couples and anyone who wants many dining and activity choices without leaving the resort.
- Consider another resort if: you want to swim in an outdoor pool in winter, or you want a small, quiet hotel.
Getting there from Naha Airport
Naha Airport (OKA) is about 75 minutes away by car on the Okinawa Expressway, or about 90 minutes on Route 58. The Terrace Hotels run free shuttles for registered guests, including airport buses for a limited period that must be reserved by 6 pm the day before.
Book a private transfer in advance so a driver meets you at arrivals and takes you straight to the hotel.
Good to know
- The outdoor pools are open from April 1 to November 30
- Okinawa Prefecture adds a per-night accommodation tax from February 1, 2027
- Parking is charged
- Elevator renovation may limit service from late December 2026 to July 2027
Location of The Busena Terrace
FAQ about The Busena Terrace
Is The Busena Terrace all-inclusive?
No. Meals are paid separately.
How many rooms does it have?
About 410.
How far is Naha Airport?
About 75 minutes by car on the expressway.
Is there an airport shuttle?
Free airport buses run for registered guests for a limited period and must be booked by 6 pm the day before.
Are the outdoor pools open all year?
No. They open from April 1 to November 30. The indoor pool is open all year.
Is there a kids club?
Yes, for children from 6 months to 15 years.
Can guests with tattoos use the spa baths?
No. Guests with tattoos cannot use the spa baths or sauna.
Does it have a private beach?
Yes, about 760 meters long.
Is parking free?
No. Parking is charged.
What is nearby?
Busena Marine Park, with an underwater observatory and glass-bottom boats, is on the same cape.
