See why so many travelers make O'Keefe's Waterfront Inn their hotel of choice when visiting Colonia. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a boutique setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you.
Rooms at O'Keefe's Waterfront Inn provide air conditioning and a refrigerator, and guests can stay connected with free wifi.
In addition, while staying at O'Keefe's Waterfront Inn guests have access to room service. You can also enjoy a lounge. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at O'Keefe's Waterfront Inn.
During your visit, be sure to check out one of Colonia's popular seafood restaurants such as MNUW Bar & Restaurant and Oceania Hotel, all a short distance from O'Keefe's Waterfront Inn.
At O'Keefe's Waterfront Inn, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Colonia.
O'Keefe's is a very special place to stay--a real gem of a hotel in Yap and the whole FSM! A small, cozy inn with all rooms directly overlooking the peaceful waters of the harbour, it is also in the center of Colonia and a few steps from restaurants, shopping, and the grounds of the Yap Living History Museum. But what really stands out is the hotel's character and attention to detail throughout. It is gorgeously designed, full of historical photographs from Yap and the colonial days of David O'Keefe (directly across from the historical O'Keefe's canteen), and with the comforts of the waterfront lounge, outside courtyard, relaxing library, and room balconies on the water. Room are classy, very clean, comfortable, and full of interesting detail. Staff are attentive, friendly, and very helpful for visitors. As a cozy inn, O'Keefe;s offers a personalised and very pleasant experience, with attention to culture and history on Yap that really stands out in the FSM. I had a very peaceful and pleasant stay here for 12 days in September and I'm looking forward to returning.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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I had an amazing stay at O'Keefe's Waterfront Inn this past December. During my time there, the staff was attentive and went out of their way to welcome me into the beautiful, homey space that they created. Every morning I would make a cup of coffee and sit and watch the bay from the porch connected to my room. The room itself was clean, comfortable and had everything I could want- there was even a smart TV so at night I could stream U.S. news. Another plus is that you are right in Colonia, so you are within walking distance of multiple food options and different stores. If there is one word I would use to describe O'Keefe's atmosphere it would be peaceful. I was truly sad to leave such an awesome place but I am looking forward to returning in the future for another great stay!
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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Probably the least known of the few hotels on Yap, this is a true gem. Back a bit from the main road but conveniently downtown and the rooms have splendid view of the water with small porch in each room extending over it. Staff is as or more friendly than any other within Yap or the FSM as a whole. I knew travel into Yap was still complicated owing to United Airline schedule adjustments. The Inn staff explained the option for -and helped me purchase and confirm- a flight from PALAU, through a quaint and earnest missionary airline called "PMA" when flights from Guam were irregular. Really beautiful setting, with wonderful memorabilia and knowledgeable staff.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Trip type: Traveled on business
Room Tip:All rooms have the same great layout, view and amenities.
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Small and private with beautiful view of the bay as the rooms overlook. While there is no restaurant inside the hotel, food can be brought in and staff are so accommodating to heat it. It is walking distance to grocery stores and restaurant, easily accessible.
Staff service is excellent, as taxi is limited on saturday afternoon, we were driven. I was also driven to my series of meeting.
As the place is quiet, one can hold a meeting in the patio near the bay. The bed is comfortable, I slept well
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled on business
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Hotel is small only 5 rooms. Next to Manta bay resort where the two have a tie up though owned seperately. The service is good. Rooms though are small and bathrooms very small like a liveaboard. But they provide everything. They have a coffee maker with good coffee tea sugar coffee mate milk powder. Water in fridge etc. nice overall but small.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Awesome hotel, very rustic, but very comforting. Each room has a private balcony on the water! Staff goes above and beyond to assist with anything you need to include services outside of the hotel. I will be coming back next time I’m in Yap. Drinks at the bar are very good and the best prices in the area. Try a “Yap Slap” it’s great. Also staff hosted an amazing bbq for us when we left. The Ribs were cooked to perfection! 10-10 would definitely recommend in you’re looking for a place to stay in Yap.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Easy and reliable booking with fast e-mail answers. We had an amazing stay in this wonderful house with cosy room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Easy to reach restaurants and you can find a dive shop or further options in the hotel nearby.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Convenient pick-up and drop-off from and to the airport. The possibility for late check-out was a...
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Excellent small historic property in Colonia, Yap. Rooms are beautifully appointed with luxurious beds and private Seaview balconies. Short walking distance to restaurants and shops and very friendly and helpful staff. Complimentary airport pick up and drop off also a nice touch. Highly recommended for a stay in Yap.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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I was only on Yap for a short visit, but I instantly felt at home. The Okeefe's team has obviously worked hard to create a comfortable atmosphere, and their attention to detail shows. Everything is well thought out. They've managed to include all the modern amenities, without compromising the historical atmosphere. There's even a TV hidden within the woodwork. As a diver and camerman, I loved that there were plenty of outlets.for charging my electronics, and even a small pull out shelf for my phone by the bed. Each room includes a private balcony over the water, and the addition of a dive locker that uses heat from the air conditioner to dry your gear is genius. If you're planning a stay in Yap, I highly recomend staying at Okeefe's. Booked early though. It fills up fast.
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Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Traveled solo
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O'Keefe's has to be one of our favorite hotels we have stayed at EVER! We loved it for many reasons: 1. Location. O'Keefe's is right next door to Manta Ray Bay. MRB has a great dive shop, but the hotel is loud. There is a big, unattractive three-storey ship that sits right in front of the hotel (I presume blocking all the room's views) and this boat houses two floors for dining and a third floor for the bar. The bar is outside and is loud. They do have a very nice pool area (O'Keefe's does not have a pool) but if you dive with them, you are allowed to use their pool. O'Keefe's gives you next-door access to MRB, but without the loud party atmosphere and ugly boat. If you like a party atmosphere, you will probably prefer MRB. It's not like a college drunk fest - most divers are in their 30's and above, but the bar plays loud music and has a HUGE movie screen on the top floor of the boat. I personally prefer a quieter, more intimate atmosphere.
2. Don Evans. The owner, Don Evans, is the epitome of congenial host, and the most interesting person you'll meet on the island. Don went to Yap in the 70's, working for the US Dept of the Interior. He found paradise and stayed. He has lived in the traditional Yap Men's Houses and can tell you about that, survived his first 18 years when Yap had no electricity (they only got their first ATM two years ago!) and can tell you all the fascinating facts about the island and the culture. He is intimately aware of the Yapese culture, how the caste system there works, etc. All the Yapese people know him and love him, and you will too.
3. Decor. O'Keefes is a colonial-style hotel - much like a Bed & Breakfast style - with great decor. Dark wood floors, balconies that literally hang OVER the water, so you can hear the water lapping underneath your deck, and wall decor about General O'Keefe (a major figure in Yap history) and such. It's very cozy and makes you want to pull out a book, put your feet up and read. The rooms are small, but do have enough room for your things. We didn't notice this until our last day, but every deck has a little closet that has a warm-air dryer going to dry your scuba gear! They also have a long fresh-water hose for scuba cleaning. If you dive with MRB next door, you will leave all your gear over there every night, though, so this is most useful on your last day when you need to pack your gear up for the plane. NOTE: We chose a corner room (Rooms are in a row on the water, and rooms #1 and #5 are on the ends.) The window still only looked directly out, but the deck looked both out and to the side. However, Colonia has some warehouses on their waterfront, which you can see from either corner room. I think (but am not 100% sure) that if you pick rooms 2-4, you can avoid looking at the warehouses.
4. Tumog. Don knows Tumog, who will give you an amazing land-tour. DON'T leave Yap without Tumog showing you his village's Men's House. Since you can't dive for 24 hours before your flight, and flights don't leave until the middle of the morning, this is the perfect activity for your last day. It's a half day tour, and he can show you everything from Yapese cultural locations, WWII downed planes (he got a medal for finding the most planes!) and the most scenic spots on the island.
5. Oasis. Oasis is, hands down, the best restaurant on the island. Not that others are bad, but Oasis is soooo good. It's either owned by O'Keefe's or affiliated with them, so you can charge your meals to your room. The service is slooooowwwww, but just go with the intent to enjoy your new dive friends' company, and you'll probably want to eat all your meals at O'Keefes.
Finally, on a personal note, there are a lot of dogs there who are not well-taken care of. If you meet "Oreo," a little dark brown dog with a white ring around his neck, please feed him for me! He likes spam or vienna sausages from the food co-op down the road! :) And if you are a vet, please bring something to help his skin condition!
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Date of stay: December 2013
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Rooms are in a row, all on the water, and rooms #1 and #5 are on the ends. The window from room...
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O'Keefe's is next to the Manta Ray Resort. It is convenient to the downtown shops. However, there is really no downtown to speak of. The dive operator I recommend is beyond the reef. They will come and get you off on day 1 and pick up up at O'Keefe's for the rest of your dive days.
There are more places to choose from in the Colonia area.
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Federated States of MicronesiaYapColonia
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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