Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort Hotel
The Phoenix Seagaia Resort is a massive oceanside resort spanning nearly 10 kilometers of coastline just north of central Miyazaki City. More than just a collection of hotels, Seagaia is a symbol of Miyazaki's resort heritage and offers its guests a wealth of things to do.
Although parts of Seagaia have been closed due to post economic bubble restructuring, there are still many attractions on the grounds including hot springs, beaches with excellent surfing and a zoo. There are also world class tennis and golf facilities where international competitions are routinely held.
Lobby of the Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort Hotel
Miyazaki was once the most popular honeymoon site for domestic newlyweds until it was surpassed by Okinawa and Hawaii in the 1980s. The Seagaia Resort was built in the early 1990s as state of the art symbol of Miyazaki's resort tourism with the hope of attracting visitors and revitalizing the economy.
By 2001, however, the Seagaia Resort was bankrupt and sold to a foreign investment firm. The group revitalized the resort, streamlining its operations and closing unprofitable attractions. As a result the resort has recently become profitable again.
Unfortunately Seagaia's Ocean Dome, the world's largest indoor water park and a main landmark of the resort, did not survive the downsizing. Ocean Dome was closed in 2007 and today the huge complex stands empty awaiting its future.
Ocean Dome as seen from the Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort Hotel
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