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davey671
Guam, Mariana Islands

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4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 9 Jun 2018via mobile
Booked here a few days to do some work for FSMTC. Clean rooms with a great sunrise view. Breakfast wasn’t to bad with well portions. The island is clean throughout the main roads and everywhere else.
I recommend staying here while visiting Yap, price is affordable and you get free Airport pickup and drop off.
Date of stay: June 2018
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Glen M, Guest Relations Manager at ESA Bay View Hotel, responded to this review
Responded 10 Jun 2018
Thank you very much for your review, We are all glad your visit went well and are happy you enjoyed your stay here in Yap.
We truly hope to see you again in the future.

Kind Regards Glen...
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Reviewed 19 March 2018

This hotel responded immediately for my e-mail request for a booking.
It is not a fancy place, but the rooms are large enough and clean, there is a big comfortable bed (at least in the room I was in), the air conditioning works well, a fridge is provided and there is a desk and lots of power points. The bathroom is large enough and soap is provided. There is a nice view out of the windows over the bay. Laundry is available and returned the same day.
There is a restaurant; again pretty basic but sufficient. There is no bar, but if necessary a couple of hundred yards up the road is a store that sells a variety of drinks and foods.
WIFI is available everywhere but the signal is poor in Yap (not the Hotel's fault).
Overall the hotel is clean, the staff friendly and the front desk helpful.
For a relatively cheap hotel this does the job perfectly.

Room tip: There is no lift, so rooms not wheelchair accessible
Date of stay: March 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Glen M, Public Relations Manager at ESA Bay View Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 9 April 2018

Hello Kigoma
Many thanks for your review, We are very happy you stayed with us here at ESA Bay View Hotel.
As a Family owned and operated business we take great care and pride in being helpful to our guests.
The good news on the WiFi is that Fiber Optic cables are being laid as I type, at long last Yap will soon have internet speeds in pace with the rest of the world.
We thank you again for your review and truly hope to see you again in the future.

Kind Regards from all the team at ESA Bay View Hotel.


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Reviewed 12 August 2016

ESA is one of those restaurants that is best at certain parts of the day. For ESA, that is generally breakfast, the prices are average and some meals are quite good. They have recently slimmed down their menu.

They have some of the best omelettes on the island, particularly the Spanish Omelette if your looking for something tasty and filling. It comes with fresh fruit and toast. The coffee is OK and comes in sets of 2 (one cup and one refill) for 1.50.
They also have decent pancakes.

ESA has indoor seating by the lobby but where you really want to sit is outside on the porch, overlooking the bay. Its a decent place to have a casual breakfast and a nice view.

There is a single toilet in the lobby that is quite cramped but functions.

The staff is friendly but sometimes forgetful (particularly when it comes to coffee refills.) Also, its best to hold off on your refill until your cup is empty, other wise you may get a 'top up' that counts as your refill.

Some of the staff at the restaurant cash register also sell local jewelry, so you can ask them about it when you check out. The bracelets are a bit pricey but beautiful trochus shell.

I have not stayed in the hotel but I have visited their gift shop. There is not much of a selection and it is only opened when you ask for it. However, they do have some interesting postcards which are not easily found on the island. Just ask at the front desk and they will open up the shop for you.

Date of stay: August 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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1  Thank Colleen P
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Reviewed 24 September 2015

the esa bay view hotel was great everybody was very friendly they couldnt do enough for us the food was good the room was clean with a good view over the water
we went diving with beyond the reef divers who are next door to esa we also did a land tour with the dive company which was very good

Room tip: ask for a room overlooking the bay
Date of stay: September 2015
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank sandra319
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Reviewed 28 May 2015

the room is clean, with working air con, hot water, a refrigerator, DVD player and TV.
basic needs are covered, and it is about a 10 min walk to the center of Colonia.
because it is by the water perhaps, or because it was raining a lot when I was there in May, mosquitos are everywhere, and when I was eating dinner, the mosquitos are also feasting on me, but this is not just specific to the hotel.
staff is very friendly, the restaurant tried hard to accommodate my meal preferences.
all in all, a basic hotel. wifi is okay in the lobby, but I did not get reception in my room.
I have stayed at Manta Ray Bay a few times before, and thought I'd find another option. compared to Manta Ray Bay, ESA does not come with the bells and whistles like dive shop, massage and spa, etc., but is cheaper for sure.

Date of stay: May 2015
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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2  Thank Nanjingren
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Reviewed 21 April 2015 via mobile

I usually dont give 4 stars to a 2 stars Hotel, but this one was different. The hotel itself is not a fancy resort, a very basic place to stay for a week or a shorter period of time. What it makes it special is the service provided by the staff. Attitude again -even in the most hidden paradise on earth- beats mediocrity. Kudos. There is nothing this guys can't do for you, so you can feel like home.

Date of stay: April 2015
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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