There are several restaurants in Kolonia; however, most people agree the best one is at the Village. (See Food) |
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What is the best restaurant in town?
Do you need air-conditioning?
Pohnpei has some of the best diving there is. There aren't many places that have such pristine coral reefs and the multitude of large and small fish. Manta rays, seen alnost every day, are the big attraction. The Village Tours will schedule diving and Nan Madol tours that fit your schedule.
Where are the bungalows, and what are they like?
Where is the Village?
Taxis are plentiful, and are just a telephone call away. The taxi might be shared with others. The current price to Kolonia is about $5 per person. Negotiate the price BEFORE you get in a taxi.
Shopping
Because of the plane schedule, shopping is often done on the morning of departure. You're welcome to ride along when the van leaves at 9:30, every day but Sunday. A taxi is available to bring you back.
Taxis
Is Pohnpei diving any good?
There are NO SNAKES on Pohnpei. An occasional local spider or friendly gecko may be seen in the bungalows. But don't worry, they're very much afraid of you and won't let you get close. Although the maids spray the rooms daily, you may want to use the repellant that you'll find in each room and at the bar.
Bugs and snakes
The thatch roof, the waterbed and the ceiling fan keep the bungalows cool and comfortable. The screens let the tropical breezes in so that you never get that musty smell that comes from a closed up room. (See Bungalows)
Pohnpei has the lowest temperature of any island in Micronesia. But this is the tropics, and it does get humid sometimes. The daytime temperature occasionally reaches 90 deg F; but at night is usually a cool 75 deg F.
The best way to get to Nan Madol is on a Village boat tour. This is an all-day tour where you snorkel with the mantas, swim in one of the islands nicest waterfalls, eat lunch on a sandy beach, and visit Nan Madol. If the tide is right, kayaking at Nan Madol is an extra treat. (See Nan Madol and Things to do)
How do you get to Nan Madol?
The bungalows are separate from the Long House. Each bungalow has two queen size waterbeds, and a futon can be put on the floor. Each bed has its own net (for the romance), and its own lamp. The maids turn down the beds at night. (See Bungalows)
The Village has 20 bungalows near the Long House: 17 single and 3 duplex units - each with two queen size waterbeds. Reservations should be made as early as possible. (see Rates)
The bungalows are in three areas - Sunrise, Sokehs, and the Point. Sunrise is the lowest cost and has views of Awak bay, Sokehs is medium priced and has lagoon views, and the Point is the quietest area and has the best views. (See Rates)
The Village is one of a kind; built on a hill from mangrove pole with roofs made of thatch. It won an award from the US Congress as a good example of how things ought to be.
It's a quiet, natural sort of place among bread-fruit and banana trees on a point of land that juts out into the lagoon, away from the noisy hustle and bustle of Kolonia. (See Home and Maps.)
The Village is on Pohnpei in Micronesia in the western Pacific, north of the Equator at 7N:158W. The hotel overlooks the north lagoon, with a panoramic view of the lagoon and the barrier reef.
Anything else ?
FAQ
To help keep things quiet, telephones, fax machines, and computers are at the front desk. There is free WiFi in the restaurant and the rooms.
What makes it different?
Some of the best souveniers are the carvings and weavings in the Kapinga Village, Pohnpeian skirts are available everywhere, and one of a kind jewelry is sold at the Village. (See Maps)