You’ll find that services offered by most of the hotels are a bit different on Guam as compared to the mainland. Keep in mind, Guam is a tourist destination, not a business center. So hotels tend to favor treating everyone like tourists when it comes to services they offer.

Exactly what do I mean by that?

Well, first, you’ll find everything is priced for tourists. Not just any tourists, but Asian tourists, who are accustomed to paying more for less. Hotels with kitchenettes, microwaves, and mini-fridges aren’t all that common, forcing you into the hotel resturants. Likewise, places to take care of necessary things like laundry aren’t generally found in hotels here. Make sure you ask the right questions when you book your hotel (or just check out our websites for all the information you need). It could save you a lot of money. So could a cheap microwave from Kmart.

I’ve argued with the hotels over and over again about including internet (which I consider a necessity these days) for our clients that are moving to Guam. My reasoning that our clients are in the hotel much longer than the average 3-4 days tourist doesn’t seem to set well with them. $10-$15 per day adds up quickly, especially with all the other expenses you have to endure.

So, in a continuing effort to make your move to Guam as painless as possible, here’s a short list of places that I know of that offer free internet service:

Coffee Beanery: (4 locations)

Pale San Vitores Road in Fountain Plaza (next to Circle K, which also has free internet and descent hotdogs): I probably spend more time here than anywhere else. Internet is pretty reliable. While I rate the coffee as just “ok” it’s probaby the best on Guam with the exception of Seattle’s Best in the Airport. Closes early at 6pm, which is a bit of a drag.

Pale San Vitores Road at the Intersection of Route 14: I probably spent more time here than anywhere else when I smoked. Located in the “breezeway” underneath Outback Steakhouse, most of the seating is outside and usually populated by smokers and students that are smokers.

Micronesian Mall: Two locations inside the mall, one built into the side of Macy’s and the other on the Second floor. No real experience at either other than the usual average coffee.

Circle K: Pale San Vitores Road (next to Coffee Beanery).

So, there you have it, or at least some of it. I’m sure there are other places but these are the ones I use most commonly.