Where to Stay in Guam: Tumon and Beyond
Most Guam visitors stay in Tumon, the heart of the island's tourism industry, where most luxury hotels and resorts line Tumon Bay. Tamuning, where the airport is, and the capital Hagåtña are alternatives.
Areas at a glance
Guam's tourism centre on Tumon Bay, with white-sand beaches, protected waters and most of the island's luxury hotels and resorts.
Tamuning
Commercial and residential area next to Tumon, where the airport is located.
Hagatna
The capital and seat of Guam's government, home to many historical sites and the Chamorro Village Night Market on Wednesday evenings.
Getting there
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport is in Tamuning, about two miles (3 km) from Tumon Bay's hotels. Hagåtña borders Tamuning to the west.
Good for
- Families
- Short beach trips
- Shopping
- Snorkelling in a protected bay
Watch out for
- Guam's rainy season runs from July to November. Typhoons are most likely from July to September but can occur in any month, according to the Guam Visitors Bureau.
- Outside Tumon, a car is useful.
Booking tips
- The dry season is January to May.
- Tumon Bay is one of Guam's five protected marine preserves, home to more than 200 coral and 500 marine species.
FAQ
Where do most tourists stay in Guam?
Tumon, where most of Guam's luxury hotels and resorts line Tumon Bay.
When is typhoon season?
Typhoons are most likely from July to September but can occur in any month, within the July-November rainy season.