Guam Resorts: Tumon Bay Hotel Area Guide
Most Guam resort hotels line Tumon Bay on the northwest coast, the island's tourism hub. The bay sits inside a marine preserve with a shallow reef lagoon, and shopping and dining are along the same strip.
Getting there
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport is in Tamuning and Barrigada, next to Tumon to the southeast. Hotels are reached by taxi, rental car or hotel shuttle.
Good for
- Families with young children
- Shopping and resort in one place
- Calm-lagoon snorkelling
- Short-haul beach trips
Watch out for
- The wet season runs July to November, and typhoon risk is highest August to November.
- Tumon Bay is a marine preserve, so fishing and taking marine life are restricted.
Booking tips
- The dry season is January to May.
- Northern Tumon has the highest concentration of large hotels; choose by how far you want to walk to the shopping area.
FAQ
Where do most tourists stay in Guam?
Tumon, on the northwest coast, which has over 20 large hotels plus shopping and dining.
When is typhoon season in Guam?
The wet season is July to November, with the highest typhoon risk August to November.