Discover Pohnpei

Rainforests, Ruins, and Reef AdventuresPohnpei, the largest and tallest island in the Federated States of Micronesia, is a dream destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Its rainforest-covered peaks give rise to over 40 rivers, feeding spectacular waterfalls and creating a lush, vibrant landscape. Along the coast, rich mangrove forests and coral reefs support an incredible variety of marine life—from sea turtles and manta rays to colorful corals and reef fish.

Ancient Mysteries & Local Life

One of Pohnpei’s most iconic landmarks is Nan Madol—a centuries-old city built on tidal canals and often called the “Venice of the Pacific.” Massive basalt structures rise from the sea, hinting at a once-powerful royal dynasty whose legacy is still being uncovered.

To experience island life today, share a shell of sakau, a traditional ceremonial drink made from the local pepper plant. Served at gatherings and sakau bars, this calming brew offers visitors a unique and authentic taste of Pohnpeian culture.

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Nature & Diving

Just offshore, the unspoiled atolls of Ant and Pakin offer pristine diving conditions, where crystal-clear waters and dramatic underwater drop-offs await. Whether hiking through misty highlands or snorkeling along vibrant reef walls, Pohnpei delivers unforgettable island adventures.

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Where to Stay in Pohnpei

7 Stars INN

Newly renovated family-run business

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China Star Hotel

Offering family rooms with sea views

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Cliff Rainbow Hotel

Providing quality service for over 50 years

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Hideaway Village Resort

Hotel, bar, and grill

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Island Palms

Comfort and service at a reasonable price

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Joy Hotel

Conveniently located in downtown Kolonia

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Mangrove Bay

All new guest rooms overlooking the bay

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Ocean View Plaza

Peaceful, quiet and convenient

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Sea Breeze Hotel

Comfortable accommodation near the airport

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Yvonne’s Hotel

Mid-sized hotel with the atmosphere of a family guesthouse

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Top Attractions

Nan Madol
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Nan Madol is an ancient stone city built on 92 small islets, once the royal and spiritual center of the Saudeleur Dynasty. Its massive basalt structures and mysterious origins have earned it the name “Venice of the Pacific.”

Kepirohi Waterfall
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Kepirohi Falls is Pohnpei’s most popular waterfall, known for its stunning basalt backdrop and large swimming pool at the base. Just a short 5-minute walk from the main road, it’s an easy and rewarding stop surrounded by vibrant tropical flowers.

Pahn Takai Cave & Waterfall
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After a scenic 30-minute rainforest hike, reach a dramatic 150-foot waterfall and massive overhanging cave, home to a colony of bats. You can walk behind the falls and even access WWII-era cannons nearby. The name means "under the rock"—a fitting description for this hidden gem.

Liduduhniap Waterfall 
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Just a short stroll from the road, these twin falls are perfect for a refreshing swim. A picnic area above the falls offers great views of the surrounding jungle and valley.

Lehn Paipohn Waterfall 
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Feeding Pohnpei’s deepest lake, this more remote waterfall is ideal for birdwatching and spotting rare plant life in a peaceful setting.

Sahwartik & Sahwarlap Waterfalls
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Visible from a distance, these twin falls shimmer in the sun as they plunge into the forest. Sahwartik means "shining faintly" and Sahwarlap "shining brightly."

Pohnpaip Petroglyphs
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Etched into a large sloping rock, these ancient carvings depict suns, moons, animals, and human figures. Their creators remain unknown, but their story lives on through these curious symbols.

Lenger Island 
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Once a Japanese seaplane base and later Pohnpei’s airport, this island still holds wartime ruins. It's a short boat ride from the main island and rich in WWII history.

Dolopwuropwur Guns 
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Set on a hill with sweeping views of Temwen Island, this Japanese-era battery was built to guard the island’s channels. The site remains untouched by conflict but steeped in history.

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Plan Your Trip

Kenny Inc.

Contact Person : Kosei Kenny Omura

Email : kennykmpni@mail.fm

Phone : 320-4580

Laidenki Diving and Tours

Contact Person : John Ranahan

Email : laidenkidivers@gmail.com

Phone : 320-3181

URL: http://www.laidenkidivers.com/

Ocean Care Company

Contact Person : Ellen Mae Manlapaz

Email : ehsamanlapaz@yahoo.com

Phone : 320-8559

Pacific Island Adventure CO.,LTD

Contact Person : Michiko Okubo

Email : pareo@clubcircle.net

Phone : 923-9377

Pirate Enterprises

Contact Person : Ken Shigeta

Email : piratepni@gmail.com

Phone : 320-7304

URL: http://www.snowlandpni.net/

Pohnpei Island and Water Tour

Contact Person : Jason Neth

Email : reservations@yvonneshotel.com

Phone : 320-5130

URL: http://www.pohnpeiislandandwatertours.com/

Pohnpei Ocean Cruise

Contact Person : Kazuhiro Fujita

Email : poc@mail.fm

Phone : 320-3397

Pohnpei Surf Club

Contact Person : Allois Malfitani

Email : pnisurfclub@gmail.com

Phone : 320-7845

URL: http://www.pohnpeisurfclub.com/

House Of Travel

Contact Person : Eugenia A. Varias

Email : HOTRAVEL@mail.fm

Phone : 320-5888

Village Travel

Contact Person : Richard Dereas

Email : villagetravel2@gmail.com

Phone : 320-2777

ABC Car Rental

Contact Person : Christopher I. Christian

Email : reservations@cliffrainbow.com

Phone : 320-2415

Cheapest Car Rental

Contact Person : Kastor/Aireen Naich

Email : 08kastornaich101968@gmail.com

Phone : 320-1481

Etschiet Car Rental

Contact Person : Eugenia A. Varias

Email : HOTRAVEL@mail.fm

Phone : 320-5888

G&J Car Rental

Contact Person : Glenn Samuel

Email : go4andj@gmail.com

Phone : 320-7748

H&E Car Rental

Contact Person : Bernie Suzuki

Emial : bernie.suzuki@gmail.com

Phone : 320-2413

Henry's Car rental

Contact person : Billimon Henry

Email : henrysrentalcar@yahoo.com

Phone : 320-3245

Island Car Rental

Contact Person : Thomas Loyola

Email : 10_tom@hotmail.fm

Phone : 320-8816

Kaselehlie Car Rental

Contact Person : Naiten O./ Linda W. Phillip

E-mail : philliplindawp@gmail.com

Phone : 320-4555

King J's Car Rental

Contact Person : Dr. Kesusa E. Bermanis

Email : kingjscarrental@gmail.com

Phone : 320-8710

Serehd Car rental

Contact Person : Marvin Yamaguchi

Email : maboya.22@gmail.com

Phone : 320-1514

Steve Car Rental

Contact Person : Anthony Lambert

Email : schcarrental@yahoo.com

Phone : 320-4084

Sunset View Car Rental

Contact Person : Salolynn Hainrick

Email : sunsetviewcarrental@gmail.com

Phone : 320-4908

7 Stars Car Rental

Contact Person : Linda Suzuki

Email : 7starsinn@mail.fm

Phone : 320-6383

3A’s

Contact Person : Lemomy Edgar

Phone : 320-3909

24/7

Contact Person : Ella Villazon

Phone : 320-2929

Ah Komwi

Contact Person : Epelihna Luhk

Phone : 320-1515

D's & A's

Contact Person : Deyoung Yamaguchi

Phone : 320- 1291

Down Town

Contact Person : Darcy Augustine

Phone : 320-7391

E’s & S’s

Contact Person : Eric Paul

Phone : 320-4454

Four-1

Contact Person : Tony Mallarme

Phone : 320-3564

Iet Ngehi Maing

Contact Person : Alpnester Henry

Phone : 320-4848

Island

Contact Person : Thomas Loyola

Phone : 320-7737

Kaselehlie

Contact Person : Mayleen Helgenberger

Phone : 320-1316

Mi-Cab

Contact Person : Milner Isaac

Phone : 320-2107

Nry's

Contact Person : Billimon Henry

Phone : 320- 6254

Seir en Pohnpei

Contact Person : Berthold Edmund

Phone : 320-1187

Waido

Contact Person : Lenora Amor

Phone : 320-5741

JK Salon

Contact Person : Marstella Jack

Email : ejacklaw@gmail.com

Phone : 320 - 4776

Ace Salons and Spa

Contact Person : Denise Etscheit

Email : acesalon2011@gmail.com

Phone : 320-8997

Image Salon

Contact Person : Cynthia Hadley

Phone : 320-3289

Joyce Salon

Contact Person : Genevieve Dakanno

Phone : 320-5005

Pohnpei House of Beauty

Contact Person : Elihter Sitan

Phone : 320-4627

Salon Risotik and Spa Studio

Contact Person : Salvador Iriarte

Email : salonriso&spa@yahoo.com

Phone : 320-2720

A-One Mart Restaurant

Contact Person : Mary Rose Palicte

Email : maryroseoledan@gmail.com

Phone : 320-3332

Angie's Fast Food

Contact Person : Donna Hartman

Email : jhiyane@mail.fm

Phone : 320-1480

Arnold's Pizza

Contact Person : Frank Panuelo

Email : apb@mail.fm

Phone : 320-5078

Blacksand Restaurant

Contact Person : Maximus Iriarte

Email : maxblacksand@mail.fm

Phone : 320-5492

Café Ole

Contact Person : Leon Senda

Email : Pahnwiboy@gmail.com

Phone : 320-5022

Fusion Restaurant

Contact Person : Herolyn Movick

Email : fusionpohnpei@gmail.com

Phone : 320-4082

JMC South Park Restaurant

Contact Person : Kioshy Umezu / Michwaki Lopez Asst. Mngr

Email : southparkhotel@mail.fm

Phone : 320-3230

URL: http://www.sph.fm/

Kaselehlie Diner

Contact Person : Mary Jean G Dizon

Email : kaselehliediner@gmail.com

Phone : 320-1818

Lit Palm Sushi and Lounge

Contact Person : Tony Cantero

Email : tonycantero68@gmail.com

Phone : 320-2441

Mangrove Bay Restaurant

Contact Person : Caroline Cliffe

Email : mangrovebayhotel@gmail.com

Phone : 320-5454

URL: http://www.mangrovebaypohnpei.com/

Nett Ramen Restaurant

Contact Person : Thomas Loyola

Email : 10_tom@hotmail.fm

Phone : 320-4967

One World Plaza

Contact Person : Patricia Panuelo

Email : Bestbuy@mail.fm

Phone : 320-2909

PCR Restaurant

Contact Person : Koji Akinaga

Email : pcr_koji@mail.fm

Phone : 320-1925

Red Snapper Restaurant

Contact Person : Ellen Mae Manlapaz

Email : seabreeze@mail.fm

Phone : 320-2065 / 2066

Saki Resto

Contact Person : Sunil P. Buxani

Email : sam.saki67@gmail.com

Phone : 320-2255

Seaside Kitchen

Contact Person : Julie Warren

Email : seasidekitchen18@gmail.com

Phone : 320-3678

Sei Curry House & Restaurant

Contact Person : Sei Uemoto

Phone : 320-2659

Town's Diner

Contact Person : Mark Pangelinan

Email : mark.pang8799@gmail.com

Phone : 320-2772

ABC Bakery

Contact Person : Christopher I. Christian

Email : reservations@cliffrainbow.com

Phone : 320-5931

Deja Brew

Contact Person : Michiyo Nanpei

Email : mich.nanpei@gmail.com

Phone : 320-5956

Ellen's Coffee Shoppee

Contact Person : Ellen Mae Manlapaz

Email : ehsamanlapaz@yahoo.com

Phone : 320-4464

Grace's Special Bakery

Contact Person : Gracia P. Demalata

Phone : 320-5676

One World Plaza Coffee Shop and Café

Contact Person : Patricia Panuelo

Email : Bestbuy@mail.fm

Phone : 320-2909

Snowii Ice Cream & Treats

Contact Person : Benji Peterson

Email : benaisa@mail.fm

Phone : 320-3474

Club Flamingo

Contact Person : Marvin Yamaguchi

Email : maboya.22@gmail.com

Phone : 320-7775

Cupid's Bar and Grill

Contact Person : Joycleen Perman

Email : cupidsfsm@gmail.com

Phone : 320-1414

Hideaway Bar and Grill

Contact Person : Miuky Perman

Email : hideaway@mail.fm

Phone : 320-1970

Lefty's

Contact Person : Marcelo K. Peterson

Email : 7starsinn@mail.fm

Phone : 320-6147

Lit Palm Sushi and Lounge

Contact Person : Tony Cantero

Email : tonycantero68@gmail.com

Phone : 320-2441

Mangrove Bay Bar

Contact Person : Caroline Cliffe

Email : mangrovebayhotel@gmail.com

Phone : 320-7763

Ocean View Bar

Contact Person : Lucy Panuelo

Email : rumorsinc@mail.fm

Phone : 320-7978

A-One Souvenirs

Contact Person : Mary Rose S. Palicte

Email : maryroseoledan@gmail.com

Phone : 320-5995

Ellen's Market Souvenir Shop

Contact Person : Ellen Mae Manlapaz

Email : ehsamanlapaz@yahoo.com

Phone : 320-2747

Nan Rakiet

Contact Person : Ellen Mae Manlapaz

Phone : 320-5384

NCO,INC. DBA-Neime'S Rendezvous

Contact Person : Srue Preston

Email : info@neime.com

Phone : 320-8905

Pride of Pohnpei

Contact Person : Lisa Narruhn

Phone : 320-1246

CIE

Contact Person : Saimon Mix

Email : saimonmix@gmail.fm

Phone : 320-7002

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