Eco Village Iriomote

In particular the Dinner was fantastic

Hotel is well designed stylistically but a little 'spartan' - it would not contradict the 'eco' concept to maybe add a couple of pictures on the wall, some reading lights, etc, to make a little cozy. Otherwise, generous space (in our 'villa' room) just contributed to echoing our voices from bare walls. I would not mind also a couple of extra pillows or at least making a single one a little thicker. Cottages are almost literally on the beach but mercifully slightly above it so you can't see all the terrible litter on it. Most of the beaches on the east side of the island (facing China) present a piles of litter. I get it, its all brought in by tides and typhoons, but is it a reason to live in a piles of garbage? At list resort beach is not too large - is it impossible to spend some time on cleaning it up once in a while? Same east side in nearby Japan proper is clean. Despite the same typhoons and tides. Pity. Staff wants to be helpful but does not speak English - can't really blame them, their home is Okinawa, not US or GB. But understanding that does not make it easier for foreigners. The ubiquitous these days and virtually 'a must' wifi is not available in the rooms (? strange), only in the foyer. Since there is no cell signal, either, that was quite inconvenient Still, despite some odds and inconveniences, the stay there was sufficiently good - clean, relatively quiet place with large rooms. I would not probably stay in less then 'villa' rooms. Also,car is a must here. .