Shigira Seven Miles Resort: A Paradise in Miyakojima
Discovering the Unique Charms of Two Hotels After Staying at Both
"Shigira Seven Miles Resort" stretches across the southern coast of Miyakojima.
Beyond its beautiful ocean and beaches, this vast resort encompasses hotels, restaurants, hot springs, spas, and activities all within one expansive property. It's less about "staying at a hotel" and more about enjoying the resort itself.
This time, we actually stayed at two of the resort's hotels:
"Shigira Bayside Suite Allamanda" "Hotel Shigira Mirage Beachfront"
Despite being within the same Shigira Seven Miles Resort, each offered a distinct charm in terms of experience and atmosphere.
Here, we introduce the characteristics of these two hotels, based on our actual stays.
First, What is "Shigira Seven Miles Resort"?
Shigira Seven Miles Resort is a large-scale resort sprawling across the southern coast of Miyakojima.
Within its vast 1.4 million tsubo (approx. 1,150 acres) grounds, it offers everything needed for a resort stay, including multiple hotels, Shigira Beach, restaurants, hot springs, a golf course, spas, and activities.
Its most appealing feature is the ability to enjoy yourself all day long without having to leave the resort for every meal or sightseeing excursion.
According to official information, the resort boasts over 30 restaurants, allowing you to choose your dining experience based on your mood, from Japanese cuisine, teppanyaki, yakiniku, and Italian to seafood.
Furthermore, it features "Shigira Golden Onsen," known as Japan's southernmost and westernmost day-trip natural hot spring, offering the luxurious experience of relaxing in a hot spring after a day at the beach.
① Shigira Bayside Suite Allamanda
Recommended for Those Who Desire a "Quiet, Luxurious" Stay
Among the hotels we stayed at, "Shigira Bayside Suite Allamanda" offered a more private and exclusive experience.
Allamanda is situated on a hill within the resort and comprises several buildings, each with a different style.
Its most significant feature is that all guest rooms are suites.
Surrounded by spacious rooms and lush tropical greenery, it feels less like a hotel and more like "your own private villa in Miyakojima."
Allamanda's Unique Charm: The "Dedicated Cart"
What particularly stood out at Allamanda was the dedicated cart available for use during your stay, depending on your room type.
Given the immense size of Shigira Seven Miles Resort, having a cart makes it much easier and more enjoyable to move freely between restaurants, facilities, and the beach.
The very act of driving around the resort, feeling the tropical breeze while wondering "Where should we go next?" is a unique pleasure of Shigira.
Note that the cart is an exclusive service for eligible rooms and requires a standard driver's license.
Another Luxury: Spending Time at the Allamanda Lounge
Allamanda features the "Allamanda Lounge," accessible to guests staying in eligible rooms.
Offering soft drinks, cocktails, and appetizers depending on the time of day, it's perfect for relaxing between sightseeing or activities, or for enjoying an evening drink.
This service is particularly welcome for those whose goal is to simply relax and spend time within the hotel itself.
The "Private Feel" Unique to Villa-Type Accommodations
Allamanda also offers villa-type rooms with private pools.
For example, the "Pool Villa Royal Suite" is a villa type surrounded by greenery and tranquility.
With a private pool and spacious living area, it feels less like a hotel room and more like a secluded hideaway within the resort.
Wake up slowly without being rushed, spend the day by the pool, and watch the ocean from the terrace in the evening.
This hotel is especially recommended for those who wish to enjoy such "luxuries of doing nothing."
② Hotel Shigira Mirage Beachfront
If You Want to "Feel the Ocean Right Beside You," Choose Beachfront
On the other hand, "Hotel Shigira Mirage Beachfront," where we also stayed, opened in February 2024.
Its greatest appeal, as its name suggests, is its location directly facing Shigira Beach.
Before your eyes, the blue ocean and white sandy beach unfold.
Wake up to ocean views, stroll along the beach, or relax by the pool.
The charm of Beachfront is that you can truly feel "you've come to Miyakojima" just by being at the hotel.
Pool Time with Ocean Views
The hotel also has its own pool overlooking Shigira Beach.
Additionally, the entire resort offers various pools, such as the "Shigira Garden Pool," which also overlooks Shigira Beach.
Beyond just playing in the ocean,
"Today, I'll just relax by the pool."
Having this option is another charm of a resort stay.
Beachfront is perfect for those who especially value their time spent at the hotel.
The Charm of Beachfront is Its "Ease of Access"
If Allamanda offers a style of "relaxing in a spacious environment," Beachfront is also recommended for those who want to actively enjoy the ocean.
With Shigira Beach right in front, you can experience the ocean up close throughout your stay.
Furthermore, with over 30 restaurants within the resort, there's also the pleasure of dining out at establishments beyond your hotel.
Shigira's Charm Extends "Beyond the Hotel"
What we realized during our stay at Shigira Seven Miles Resort was that the experience isn't confined to just the hotel.
The resort offers a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, shops, spas, and activities.
For example:
・Restaurants with ocean views ・Cuisine using Miyakojima ingredients ・Italian ・Yakiniku ・Japanese cuisine ・Cafes and lounges ・Spas ・Shigira Golden Onsen ・Marine activities ・Golf
And more.
Since you can plan your day according to your mood, it's a place where you're unlikely to get bored, no matter how many days you stay.
Relax at Shigira Golden Onsen
"Shigira Golden Onsen" is a must-include in your Shigira stay.
It's Japan's southernmost and westernmost day-trip natural hot spring, featuring a jungle pool fed by natural hot spring water and an open-air bath with ocean views.
Miyakojima is strongly associated with the "ocean," but
Ocean → Pool → Hot Spring
This kind of itinerary is unique to Shigira.
Enjoy Miyakojima's nature to the fullest during the day, then slowly rest your body in the hot springs from the evening.
Such a way of spending your time is highly recommended.
Allamanda vs. Beachfront: Which is Recommended?
Having stayed at both, we recommend choosing your hotel based on "what kind of Miyakojima stay you desire."
🌺 Shigira Bayside Suite Allamanda
Recommended for:
・Those seeking a luxurious stay ・Those who prioritize privacy ・Those wishing to stay in spacious suites or villas ・Those who want to relax leisurely at the hotel ・Those who want to move freely within the resort with a dedicated cart ・Those who want to enjoy hotel-specific services like lounges ・Special trips such as anniversaries or honeymoons
Keywords: "Private, Luxury."
🌊 Hotel Shigira Mirage Beachfront
Recommended for:
・Those who want to stay close to the ocean ・Those who want to fully enjoy Shigira Beach ・Those who want to enjoy both the pool and the beach ・Those seeking an open and expansive resort stay ・Those who prioritize the hotel's location ・Those who want to fully enjoy Miyakojima's characteristic scenery
Keywords: "Beach, Openness, Resort."
The True Charm of Shigira, Discovered After Staying at Two Hotels
Allamanda and Beachfront.
While their atmospheres differ, the overarching charm is that the entire Shigira Seven Miles Resort offers enjoyment regardless of which you choose.
It's fine to have a day dedicated to relaxing at the hotel.
It's fine to head to the beach first thing in the morning.
Pool in the afternoon, hot springs in the evening, and dinner at a resort restaurant at night.
Even without a packed schedule, a full day can be perfectly spent within the resort.
And, surrounded by Miyakojima's beautiful ocean and tropical nature, you can enjoy hotels, dining, hot springs, spas, and activities all at once.
"This resort holds the reason why one would want to visit Miyakojima again and again."
That's the feeling our stay left us with.
Recommended for These Types of Trips
Shigira Seven Miles Resort is recommended for a wide range of occasions, such as:
Anniversary trips, honeymoons, couples' trips, girls' trips, family trips, and special trips with loved ones.
Especially for those who want to elevate the entire travel experience, including dining, activities, hot springs, and transportation during their stay, not just the hotel's grade, this resort is a must-visit.
When visiting Miyakojima, why not choose a stay that allows you to enjoy not just a hotel, but the entire Shigira Seven Miles Resort?