Pohnpei Eco-Adventure Guide

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Where to Stay

7 Stars Inn

7 Stars Inn opened in 2012 at the site of the former Penny Hotel (opposite the Pohnpei Botanical Garden) and has quickly ascended to the top spot in terms of classiness. The property was carefully renovated and all rooms are beautifully furnished and decorated. Everything is kept spotless, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Three types of rooms are available: Single (2 twins), Double (queen + twin), and Deluxe (1 king). The hotel has its own car rental service, a restaurant (Riverside), and a sports bar (Lefty’s) downstairs. Reservation requests can be made through the excellent web site or by email.

Cliff

Cliff is another of Pohnpei’s long-standing hotels, though it has been renovated and had a nice new wing added to it in recent years. The rooms are simply furnished and typical of low to mid-range accommodations. It’s a favorite among Peace Corps workers in town for R ‘n’ R — which probably speaks to its affordability and level of comfort. Cliff also has its own car rental service, conference room facilities for rent, and a restaurant and bar. Reservation requests can be made by email.

Joy Hotel

Joy Hotel is one of the oldest hotels on Pohnpei. Recent renovations have dramatically improved some of the rooms. Over all, Joy is a nice little hotel, centrally-located on Ohmine Street at the north end of Kolonia. Its biggest claim to fame is certainly its restaurant downstairs, open three meals a day. Two types of rooms are available: Single (1 queen) and Double (2 twins). The renovated rooms are certainly the best, but non-smokers will be turned off by the pervasive smell of cigarette smoke. The hotel doesn’t do its own tours or car rental, but they can certainly refer you to someone who can. Staff speak English, Pohnpeian, and Japanese. All major credit cards are accepted. Repeat customers get a 10% discount. Reservation requests can be made by email.

Yvonne's Hotel, Pohnpei, FSM

Hideaway Hotel

Located on the southern end of Pohnrakied, Hideaway Hotel is situated on the hillside facing the southern end of Sokehs harbor. Unlike traditional hotels Hideaway has cottages rather than rooms. If you enjoy privacy and not having to worry about the people in the room next door, this is the place for you. There are two types of rooms available: single and double. The hotel has its own restaurant (Hideaway Bar & Grill), located at the bottom of the hill.

Island Palms Hotel

Located right in the center of town on Elenieng street across from Kolonia Elementary School. It’s only a short 1-5 minute walk from Ellen’s Market, 4TY Food Truck, Ace Office Supply, Ace Hardware, Ace Commercial, and Pohnpei Cinemas. They have single deluxe (1 king) and double (2 twins) rooms available for guests to stay in. Rooms on the northern side of the hotel have a small balcony where one can enjoy the outside air, whereas rooms on the southern side do not have a balcony. The hotel also has its own car rental service for guests only. Island Palms Restaurant, located on the first floor, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner for guests and the general public.

Mangrove Bay Hotel / Pohnpei Surf Club

Mangrove Bay, located on a man-made spit of land at the head of the bay between Sokehs Island and Kolonia, and the host of the Pohnpei Surf Club (PSC). Owned and operated by Kumer Panuelo and family, the establishment looks like it may have set a new standard on the island. The place is small, but rooms are comfortable and beautifully furnished with wonderful views of the nearby Yacht Harbor and free WIFI. Mangrove Bay has a Marina, boat gas station, and the Pohnpei Dive and Surf Club located right by the hotel. Mangrove Bay also has a nice open-air bar / restaurant. Reservation requests can be made through the hotel’s Facebook page. Pohnpei Surf and Dive Club offers the most extensive range of tour options on the island: surfing, jetski, land and ocean tours (Nan Madol ruins, waterfalls, island hikes, Ahnd Atoll), stand-up paddle boarding, and SCUBA diving. PSC has gear on hand for all of its tours. Reservation requests can be made by email.

Seabreeze Hotel

Seabreeze, located on the waterfront road at the north end of Kolonia, is the first hotel one passes when leaving the airport, but it sometimes gets overlooked anyway. It’s a no-frills joint to be sure, but the rooms are nice and kept very clean and the staff is friendly and informative. The best rooms are in the new wing, but some of the singles are down-right Lilliputian. Sea Breeze has its own car and kayak rental services. They can also arrange snorkeling, SCUBA diving, sport-fishing, surfing, hiking, and Nan Madol excursions through Paradise Tour Service. The on-site restaurant (Red Snapper) serves an expansive lunch buffet on Wednesdays. Reservation requests can be made by email.

Ocean View Plaza Hotel (West Wing)

Oceanview Plaza Hotel is one of the better located hotels on the island. The hotel sits on the mountain overlooking Mangrove Bay and the Sokehs harbor. They have single and double rooms as well cottages. The best rooms to book are the ocean-side rooms (as opposed to a mountain-side rooms), that way you can enjoy Pohnpei’s amazing sunsets and the view of the harbor. The hotel also has its own car rental service for guests staying at the hotel. Orchid restaurant is on the first floor of the hotel.

  • +691.320.7978 / 7049
  • P.O. Box: 416, Pohnpei, FM 96941

Para Nuii Island Resort

Para Nuii Island resort is Pohnpei’s most remote hotel among the hotels. Situated on the other side of the island, it’s about an 1 hour to an 1hr-30min drive from town to the dock depending on traffic and other factors. Afterwards it’s a short boat ride over reef to a beautiful island. The actual name of the island is Nahnningi Island which was built during the construction of Nan Madol and is located on the southern end of the reef flat on which Nan Madol is built. The island has fully furnished bungalows which guests can book for multiple nights. The sunrises there are amazing; the water is full of marine life thanks to a marine sanctuary located nearby as well. The only caveat is that guests will have to bring their own food and drinks with since there is no place that serves food on the island and the nearest restaurant is a 5 minute boat ride and a 1-2 hour drive away, and that’s if the tide is high enough to allow the boat back to the main island (this information is as of summer 2021, however plans may be in place to build a restuarant/ area where guests can dine in the near future). However despite that, it is a great place for weekend getaways and we highly recommend you visit the place at least once during your stay on Pohnpei.

  • +691.320.8085 / 4440

Yvonne’s Hotel

Yvonne’s Hotel bills itself as a “mid-sized hotel with the atmosphere of a family guesthouse.” That’s a good description. Things are basic, but always spotlessly clean. Unfortunately, (and through no fault of its owners), it just happens to be located between Telecom, which runs its noisy generator off and on at all hours, and a cinderblock plant with loud machinery. Yvonne’s is popular with business travelers, but gets fewer tourists. Single (1 queen), Double (1 queen + 1 twin), and Studio (3 twins + kitchen) are offered. Studios are available at a monthly rate. The hotel has its own car rental service and cafe-style restaurant (Kia’s). Reservation requests can be made by email.

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