Kolonia is a city on the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia. The municipality of Kolonia has a population of around 6,500 people, but it is the center of an urban area of approximately 13,000 people, including the nearby suburbs of Sokehs Island, Nett and Porakied village.
Get in
[edit]Pohnpei International Airport is 1 km from Kolonia town via a causeway.
United Airlines flies to Pohnpei from Guam (via Chuuk), and from Hawaii (via the Marshall Islands). The regular service is United's "Island Hopper" which flies three times a week in each direction: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Guam; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays arriving from Hawaii. Note that due to the international dateline, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday flights leave Honolulu on Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning.
There is also a Sunday night/Monday morning flight Guam-Chuuk-Pohnpei and return, arriving in Pohnpei before midnight on Sunday and returning to Guam early in the morning.
Get around
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There are no buses in Kolonia, but local taxis are prominent, and fill up with passengers along the route. Cost anywhere in Kolonia including to the airport is $1. There are a number of local taxi companies, using radio communication, and taxis can be ordered by phone. This does not, however, guarantee exclusive use of the taxi during its journey.
There are numerous rental car companies, and most have a desk at the airport. Rental cars are not very cheap, generally around $60-90 a day, not including gas.
- Henry's Rent a Car, ☏ +691 320-6254, +691 320-3245, [email protected].
- Kaselhlie Car and Truck Rental, ☏ +691 320-4555, +691 925-2910, [email protected].
- Island Palms Car Rental, ☏ +691 320-2573, +691 320-1074.
- G&J Car Rental, ☏ +691 320-7748, +691 320-6342, [email protected].
- Sunset View Car Rental, ☏ +691 320-4908, [email protected].
- ABC Car Rental, ☏ +691 320-2414, [email protected].
The price of gas is around $5 a gallon, and is generally 50-75¢ a gallon more expensive than Guam or Hawaii.
See
[edit]- Spanish Wall Park
- Cathedral of Ponape Belltower
- 1 Sokehs Ridge is a massive rock outcropping. A hiking trail leads to the top for a beautiful panoramic view over the island. A taxi can drop you fairly high up to minimise hiking time. There are some World War II-era Japanese guns at the top. A good half-day outing.
- 2 College of Micronesia-FSM. Walk around campus. See the traditional boat. Relax under the covered rest/picnic areas.
Do
[edit]Send mail to the continental US at USPS domestic rates.
Buy
[edit]1 A-One Mart. Buy groceries (note: most of the groceries in this shop are imports, with the associated cost. Find local convenience stores and stalls to buy local goods)
2 Palm Terrace Market. Mostly imported groceries.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Town's Diner, ☏ +691 320-2772.
- 2 Riverside Restaurant, ☏ +691 320-6147.
- 3 Fusion Restaurant, ☏ +691 924-3554. M-Sa 7:30AM-9PM.
- 4 Mangrove Bay Bar, ☏ +691 320-7763.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Ocean View Plaza, ☏ +691 320-7049. Probably somewhere close to a two-star hotel, it is neither new, nor old. It serves as a decent place to sleep. All the rooms feature kitchenettes, air conditioning, private balconies, full bath, cable TV, telephones and laundry service.
- The PCR Hotel, ☏ +691 320-7845. 10 rooms with AC, TV, internet connection, fridge and a restaurant and small private marina located downstairs. The Pohnpei Surf Club is based here. Land and ocean tours anywhere on the island and off shore. Snorkeling, surfing, sport fishing and all equipment included.
- 2 7 Stars Inn, ☏ +691 320-6147, [email protected]. One of the popular hotels in Kolonia. Rooms are comfortable and internet usable. Food in the restaurant is very good. It is a short walk into the centre of town. Credit cards accepted. $78.75 for a single (two twin bed). $94.50 for a double (two queen bed). $99.75 for a deluxe (1 king bed). +$15.75 per extra person.
- 3 Mangrove Bay. Waterfront property. 1 mile from Kolonia. $100 for a basic room (1 double, 1 queen). $120 for a standard room (includes cable TV).
Cope
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Australia, ☏ +691 320 5448, [email protected].
Japan, ☏ +691 320-5465, fax: +691-320-5470, [email protected]. Business hours: M-F 8:30AM-noon & 1-5:15PM; visa hours: M-F 9AM-noon & 1-4:30PM. 
United States, ☏ +691 320-2187, +691 920-2369 (Emergencies), fax: +691 320-2186. M-F 8AM-5PM, ACS Tu W 8:30AM-noon.
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