The most relaxing and luxurious place to stay in Miyazaki is Seagaia's crowning jewel, the Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort, Kyushu's tallest hotel with 43 floors. Its marbled, elegant lobby stretches 11 stories high, emitting lots of light; in its center is the tropical-themed Pacifica Bar with palm trees, a circular aquarium, and live evening music. Rooms, all of which face the sea with magnificent views, are palatial by Japanese standards and are equipped with lots of extras, including vanity/sink areas separate from the bathroom (many also have separate shower stalls and tubs), and both soft and firm pillows (more deluxe rooms, starting from the 33rd floor, also boast Sheraton's trademark Sweet Sleeper Bed). Because you're a bit far from town, it's good to know there are plenty of dining options immediately on hand, including the highly recommendable Queen Alice Agape Italian restaurant on the 42nd floor with good views. Banyan Tree Spa, on the 39th floor, boasts 10 treatment rooms (three for couples) and 27 types of treatment, while Shosenkyu is a deluxe hot-spring spa, nestled in the pine forest with both indoor and outdoor baths. And in true resort fashion, daily activities run the gamut from horseback riding to art classes. If you're looking for a pampered getaway, this is the place.
Facilities: 6 restaurants; 2 bars; 2 lounges; outdoor pool and children's pool in lush tropical setting (free for hotel guests); hot-spring baths at Shosenkyu (fee: From ¥1,500/$13/£6.50); health club w/25m (82-ft.) indoor lane pool, fitness room, sauna, and Jacuzzi (fee: ¥2,100/$18/£9); spa; rental bikes (¥500/$4.15/£2.10 for 2 hr.); children's day-care center; concierge; business center; shopping arcade; 24-hr. room service; in-room massage; same-day laundry/dry-cleaning service; nonsmoking rooms.
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