JUNGLE HOTEL Painu Maya in Iriomote

Admittedly, the hotel is a bit dated and some renovations are necessary. But we still thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Young Hotel Painumaya! The room was extremely spacious and clean, and the beds were excellent. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Thank you very much and best regards!
  The breakfast buffet was varied and offered Japanese and Western dishes. 
We particularly liked the hotel's location, in the middle of the jungle, and the sounds of nature were simply fantastic. 
We would choose this hotel again anytime.

There are no restaurants or supermarkets nearby, so I wish the hotel had more amenities.

The room was spacious, and the breakfast buffet was delicious with a wide selection.

The manga section was surprisingly good.

Highly recommended if you are staying more than one night in Iriomote Island

We had a wonderful stay surrounded by nature! At night, the starry sky was beautiful!

This is a beautiful and substantial property but at the moment it seems at risk of returning to the jungle. Staff on arrival were kind, helpful and professional, despite the lack of a common language (we don't speak Japanese). The imposing reception area had no air conditioning and was very hot because of the big glass atrium. Our room was huge with a great wet room/bathroom, a corner window looking out at the jungle and a lovely tatami platform with a little table for relaxing. The air conditining and all the other fixtures worked well and the beds were comfortable, so we were comfortable. However the room was in dire need of painting with marks all over the walls. We went to the pool and found it empty. I don't know if this is usual. At reception they suggested we go to the beach but it was stinger season and we wanted to swim somewhere without our stinger protection. Also, we couldn't find the path to the beach without returning to the main road via the driveway, and walking along it. The dinner buffet was something I have never before experienced in Japan with people being very noisy and pushy and lots of crying kids. It felt like a school camp - not in a good way. Later at night people were wandering around the atrium making noise (maybe they drank too much as alcoholic drinks were included with the buffet). Receptioin was not attended 24 hours so there was nobody around to ask them to be quiet. Breakfast was better, thanke to the cheerful and efficient staff members. Despite all that, this is a unique property and a unique experience to stay in one of Japan's special wild places. I hope the owners invest in a bit of a renovation, re-opening the pool and supporting their wonderful staff, who are working so hard to provide guests with a good experience.

The hotel is right in the middle of the jungle, and the Ryukyu Scops Owl was singing all night long.We took part in the night walk, and it's a must-see for animal lovers.The food also gives you a taste of Okinawa.The Otaniwatari tempura was an eye-opener! The day after our stay, we enjoyed a half-day kayaking and jungle walk tour.

My family stayed in the detached "Seseragi". I didn't have much information beforehand, so I was nervous about what the room would be like, but I was surprised to find that it was a 2LDK, single-story room, much larger than I had imagined. The building is old and damaged in places. This is not suitable for those who want a shiny hotel. It's like coming to stay at my parents' old house in the countryside. All of the staff were very kind and pleasant, and we had a comfortable stay. As the name Jungle Hotel suggests, it is surrounded by nature, and there were many creatures that came to play on the hotel grounds. There are also box turtles, firefly larvae, and a 2 meter long snake! I also participated in a tour affiliated with the hotel, and I was very satisfied with being able to fully enjoy the nature of Iriomote Island. This is a place I would definitely like to visit again.

A lovely hotel in the jungle. Although I only stayed for one night, I took part in the tour on both days and was provided with transportation, so I had a great time without having to rent a car.

Although it is a few years old, it is well maintained. Small insects and unit baths are no problem. The room was spacious and comfortable even with an extra bed added to the twin. The staff are also working hard. I would like to visit again.