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Hotel Caretta Amami

3.0 star property
Family beach fun and seasonal outdoor pool

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Buffet
Exterior
Exterior
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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419-1 Ashitoku, Tatsugo, Kagoshima-ken, 894-0412
  • Place, Kurasaki Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Utawara Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Sakibaru Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Amami (ASJ-Amami Oshima)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Maisonnette Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Maisonnette Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 7 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room, Annex | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Annex

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Marine House Annex

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Japanese Style Room, Annex | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, Annex

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 7 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Tatsugo

Located within a mile (2 km) of Kurasaki Beach, Hotel Caretta Amami is within 2 miles (3 km) of Heart Rock. This 3-star hotel has 63 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Kurasaki Beach - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Amami Park - 16 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Utawara Beach - 18 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Sakibaru Beach - 19 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Kuroshio No Mori Mangrove Park - 53 min drive - 27.8 miles

Getting around

  • Amami Oshima Airport (ASJ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ホテルカレッタ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪みなとや - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪島とうふ屋 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪ネイティブシー奄美 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪surf x cafe greenhill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Caretta Amami

Family beach fun and seasonal outdoor pool
Hotel Caretta Amami features a children's pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a seasonal outdoor pool. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free airport shuttle (available on request). Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free newspapers, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and bidets. Other amenities include refrigerators, phones, and desks.
A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM on request
  • Airport shuttle available during limited hours
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,650 for adults and JPY 825 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 1000

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1650 for adults and JPY 825 for children
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 1000 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from April to October.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9 PM.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • No alcohol is served at Hotel Caretta Amami.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Hotel Caretta Amami Tatsugo
Hotel Caretta Amami
Caretta Amami Tatsugo
Caretta Amami
Hotel Caretta Amami Hotel
Hotel Caretta Amami Tatsugo
Hotel Caretta Amami Hotel Tatsugo

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Caretta Amami?

Hotel Caretta Amami provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Hotel Caretta Amami?

This hotel is located in Tatsugo, close to Kurasaki Beach, Utawara Beach, and Sakibaru Beach. You'll also find Amami Oshima Tsumugi Village and Heart Rock within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hotel Caretta Amami?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel Caretta Amami include a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Caretta Amami doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Caretta Amami?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 8:00 AM and 9 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from April until October.

Is Hotel Caretta Amami a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as a restaurant and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Caretta Amami?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Caretta Amami have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Caretta Amami serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Hotel Caretta Amami allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Caretta Amami.

Does Hotel Caretta Amami have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Hotel Caretta Amami?

The closest major airport to Hotel Caretta Amami is Amami Oshima Airport (ASJ), which is 7.8 mi away (22 minutes by car). Another top airport is Kikai (KKX-Kikaijima), which is around 20.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Caretta Amami?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Caretta Amami.

Hotel Caretta Amami Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 401 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Junko

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the property was old and needed a lot of renovation the room was cleaned. We booked room with breakfast. We stayed for four nights and had same breakfast everyday. The food was no refilled so if you don’t go early there are only leftovers. Female staff were fairly nice but there were few male receptionist who were quite unhelpful and rude. One good thing was they had lots of free rental equipment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is in a great location near the bay. Snorkling/diving available and some good restaurants nearby. They offer some snorkling and vest gear, as well as bikes for free. The breakfast buffet had a variety of options. They didn't have the hot tube open which is my only complaint since it was colder weather, and it would have been nice to use.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Kind staff, beautiful island setting, relaxing

The staff was really, REALLY NICE and made our stay here quite memorable. This is an older (not a luxury) property, so consider that, but it includes some nice amenities: airport transport, pool, bicycles, proximity to dive shop and water. The breakfast buffet was yummy and generous, accommodating both Asian and Western tastes, and served in an airy space. Again, thanks to the staff for making it so pleasant!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catalina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, is clean, the staff are very friendly and helpful, even though our Japanese wasn’t great, their breakfast is great and overall is a great place to stay in Amami. You will definitely need to rent a car where ever you stay in Amami because it makes everything a lot easier to get around the Island. Thank you to all the staff at the Hotel Caretta, we loved Amami and we felt very welcomed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzana

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel is very near one of Atami's many beautiful beaches. I stayed in the annex building, which needed some better upkeep. It appeared that the main building was nicer. The tropics certainly have more bugs! But generally, Hotel Caretta was a nice stay. The hot tub was nice, along with the breakfast. The pool was not heated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoichiro

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Miho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

JANET

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We decided to spend the last two nights of our trip at this hotel...what a mistake. We had been staying in a lovely house, so when we saw the room we were very disappointed. It was like a prefab building in a car park, the noise when people were parking their cars, was right outside the room...until late at night. The room is small, very basic and looks out onto waste land.The worst part was the last night when the guests in the room next door were so noisy we called the front desk...but nothing really changed. It carried on late into the night and we couldn't sleep. Overall, we nearly just walked out but as it is was New Year we weren't sure on getting somewhere else. We won't stay there again...avoid especially the Marin rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marc-Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our kids loved the huge pool and poolside area. The breakfast buffet was also really good. Our first impression when we pulled into the hotel was that it was old and needed some paint and renovations but our opinion was changed by the great pool, location and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Brian/Marian, Ontario

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the hotel, but it really came into its own when a typhoon cancelled our flight to Okinawa and we had to stay an extra day. The staff helped us change our local car rental and were helpful in many small but so-appreciated ways. The buffet breakfast and the a la carte dinner menu (with an English-language menu) were always good, and tables and chairs in the main building meant we could both work on our laptops the day the storm kept us from going anywhere. We have no Japanese and only one staff member spoke significant English but we all managed to understand what was going on with regard to storm-related changes. They made what could have been a difficult time very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Mini, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A cosy hotel with friendly staff

The hotel is close to the beach and it has a pool and a jacuzzi. The staff were super friendly and the food was delicious. Apart from the wi-fi (which is OK in the lobby but really slow in the rooms), everything was above expectations. I definitely recommend this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

jj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

great place for a great price

management is very nice. they go out of their way to help you. rooms are very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

M.A., London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel Near the Beach

A bit far from the core downtown but nice location walkable distance from the beautiful beach.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Remote hotel but worth it

Need to be refurbished (outdoor paint, pool floor, bathroom) But otherwise nice staff (can speak English), wonderful breakfast. Dinner is also OK. Small beach in front of the hotel Can also enjoy the beach close to Native Sea hotel (1.7 km). Nice restaurant there also ("Forest")

8/10 Good

Yurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
あまり期待していなかったのですが、朝食も夕食が美味しかった！
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Naohito

建物は古い感じですが、清潔感があり良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meguro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
景観もよく最高
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

michiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Junya

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ミワコ

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋に時計ともう少し大きなテーブルがあるととても便利だと思いました。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIKUYO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ロケーションもサービスも最高でした
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

友璃愛

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
別館に子連れで宿泊させていただきました。 2歳の子連れだったのもありますが、和室で広く布団もマットレスが入っており、快適に過ごせました！ またプールサイドにも浮き輪などたくさんあったり、無料レンタル品もたくさんありすごくありがたかったです！ 目の前の海では大人はシュノーケリングや子供は腕に付ける浮き輪・小さいバケツ等をお借りして海を堪能できました！ フロントには常にスタッフの方が常駐してくださり、不明点などすぐに聞けたり、夜の寝かしつけの際にベビーカーをすぐに借りれたりとても助かりました！ 駐車場もフロントから近く、部屋へも行きやすく荷物の出し入れもしやすかったです！ 小ヤギさん達がお散歩してたり、ほっこりできました！ 夜ご飯もお部屋まで持ってきてもらえて子連れなのでとても助かりました！ 初日にチェックイン後お部屋に行くと冷房をつけておいてくださり、入ってすぐに涼しく過ごせました！ 歩いてすぐに海があり、シュノーケリングショップも目の前で、初めての奄美旅行をとても楽しめたのはこちらのホテルのおかげです！ ありがとうございました！
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025