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Stars and Stripes 2024 Best of the Pacific winners in Guam
Stripes Guam
July 26, 2024
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SHOPPING
Best Exchange store / Best Exchange mini mart /Express / Marine mart
(Guam Main Navy Exchange)
Guam Main Navy Exchange
Comments
“Really big and organized. Staff is very friendly and helpful.”
-Vince Pinaula, Naval Base Guam
“Great customer service and everyone is nice and helpful. Love to always come down to the Navy Main Exchange to get what I need.”
-Constance Iglesias, U.S. Army Reserve Center
Info
Address: Naval Base Guam, Bldg. 258
Phone: 315-339-3251 (DSN)/ 671-564-3178 (commercial)
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Best cellphone provider
GTA (Photo by Stripes Guam)
GTA
Comments
“It’s the best service in Guam in both customer service and connection.”
-Patricia Duenas, Guam Naval Hospital
“Best and most reliable coverage on the island, bar none.”
-Daryl Linhardt, Naval Base Guam
Info
Address: 624 North Marine Corps Drive, Tamuning 96913
Phone: 671-644-4482
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Best place for off-base shopping
Ross Dress for Less (Photo by Stripes Guam)
Ross Dress for Less
Comments
“They have so much in that store you’re bound to find something for yourself. The staff is very friendly, too!”
-Sarah Rave, Andersen AFB
“Ross is inexpensive, and they have lots of neat seasonal items and ones for the house and yard.”
-Chantel Shuman, Naval Base Guam
Info
Address: 199 Chalan San Antonio ,Tamuning 96913
Phone: 671-647-7677
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Best place to buy a car
Atkins Kroll (Photo by Stripes Guam)
Atkins Kroll
Comments
“Had a great experience purchasing a car there withTerrell.”
-Patricia Demotta, Naval Base Guam
“Atkins Kroll has the best service and waiting lounge. Jesus is the man.”
-Misty Iluches, Andersen AFB
Info
Address: 443 S Marine Corps Drive, Tamuning 96913
Phone: 671-649-6410
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Entertainment
Best on-base outdoor rec
Naval Base Guam Rec-N-Crew
Outdoor Recreation (Photo by Stripes Guam)
Naval Base Guam Rec-N-Crew Outdoor Recreation
Comments
“Outdoor fun with great customer service.”
-Dustin Santos, Nimitz Hill
“Rec-N-Crew Outdoor Rec has great options and is right along the water.”
-Angela Calalo, Guam Naval Hospital
Info
Address: Naval Base Guam, Bldg. 25018
Phone: 671-366-5197 (commercial)
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Best tattoo shop
(Lots of Art Tattoo)
Lots of Art Tattoo
Comments
“Art is one of the best tattoo artists on island because he is an ink master that does professional portraits and free-hand detailed work. He is also certified to do laser tattoo removal.”
-Jaime Camacho, Naval Base Guam
“Not only are the people at Lots of Art great, but they also know what they’re doing. I’ll only get tatted here.”
-Sarah Rave, Andersen AFB
Info
Address: 776 South Marine Corp Drive, Tamuning 96913
Phone: 671-649-8283
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ESSENTIAL
Best dental clinic
(Reflection Dental Guam)
Reflection Dental Guam
Comments
“I have them to thank for making my smile straight.”
-Misty Iluches, Andersen AFB
“The staff at Reflection Dental is gentle, professional and knowledgeable.”
-Michael Manley, Retired
Info
Address: 222 Chalan Santo Papa Juan Pablo Dos #304, Hagåtña, 96910
Phone: 671-472-6824
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Best off-base medical services
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FHP Health Center
Comments
“FHP staff checks their patients thoroughly.”
-Diodre Manfas, Camp Blaz
“They offer quick service!”
-Chantel Diaz, Naval Base Guam
Info
Address: 548 S Marine Corps Dr, Tamuning, 96913
Phone: 031-658-2722
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Best fitness center
Charles King Fitness Center & Pool
(Naval Base Guam) (Photo by Stripes Guam)
Charles King Fitness Center & Pool (Naval Base Guam)
Comments
“Charles King Fitness Center has everything I need; no need to look elsewhere.”
-Naj Thomas, Naval Base Guam
“The gym has a baby center, pool and a lot of equipment.”
-Jessalyn Ledbetter, Naval Base Guam
Info
Address: Naval Base Guam, Bldg. 1980
Phone: 671-479-9532 (commercial)
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DINING
Best on-base clubs
Torpedoes & Tomahawks
(Naval Base Guam) (Photo by Stripes Guam)
Torpedoes & Tomahawks (Naval Base Guam)
Comments
“They make the best Tomahawk Steak!!!”
-Shearna Tolbert, Guam Naval Hospital
“Always fun to be there with friends and colleagues.”
-Vince Pinaula, Naval Base Guam
Info
Address: Naval Base Guam, Bldg. 75
Phone: 315-564-1833 (DSN)
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Best on-base restaurant
Torpedoes & Tomahawks
(Naval Base Guam) (Photo by Stripes Guam)
Torpedoes & Tomahawks (Naval Base Guam)
Comments
“The food is pretty good and there is minimal wait time.”
-Marcus Rush, Naval Base Guam
“Fast service. Good food.”
-Robert Stanley, Guam Naval Hospital
Info
Address: Naval Base Guam, Bldg. 75
Phone: 315-564-1833 (DSN)
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Best off-base restaurant
(Mosa’s Joint)
Mosa’s Joint
Comments
“Good food, nice atmosphere. Food for everyone, including picky eaters.”
-Chantel Shuman, Naval Base Guam
“Fresh food, great drinks, live music. I always leave full and happy, excited to come back for another visit.”
-Charlotte Kreykes, Naval Base Guam
Info
Address: 324 W Soledad Ave, Hagåtña, 96910
Phone: 671-969-2469
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Best sunday brunch
(Aqua (Dusit Thani Guam Resort))
Aqua (Dusit Thani Guam Resort)
Comments
“Great customer service and presentation of the buffet.”
-Donna Spaddy, Naval Base Guam
“Great choices and the food is delicious.”
-Dennis Poll, Naval Base Guam
Info
Address: 1227 Pale San Vitores Road Tumon, Guam 96913
Phone: 671-648-8000
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Best pizza
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Pizza Hut
Comments
“Fast, friendly, yummy and great mobile app with rewards.”
-Patricia Duenas, Guam Naval Hospital
“The deep pan pizza has the best crust I’ve ever had.”
-Floyd Jaramillo, Jr., Naval Base Guam
Info
Address: Various locations.
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TRAVEL
Best on-base lodging
Navy Gateway Inn & Suites
(Naval Base Guam) (Photo by Stripes Guam)
Navy Gateway Inn & Suites (Naval Base Guam)
Comments
“Pet rooms are full 2-bedroom homes! Who wouldn’t want to stay in a house as a hotel stay?”
-Anthony Burrow, Naval Base Guam
“The hotel is so clean! And I loved all the cleaning ladies; they were so sweet.”
-Nevada Frable, Naval Base Guam
Info
Address: Naval Base Guam, Bldg. 2000
Phone: 315-339-5259 (DSN)/671-339-5259 (commercial)
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Best off-base lodging
(Dusit Thani Guam Resort)
Dusit Thani Guam Resort [Tie]
Comments
“Great central location in the heart of Tumon!”
-El Rising, Naval Base Guam
“Newest hotel with great rooms, great service and great amenities.”
-Edward Perez, Veteran
Info
Address: 1227 Pale San Vitores Road Tumon, Guam 96913
Phone: 671-648-8000
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(The Tsubaki Tower)
The Tsubaki Tower [Tie]
Comments
“So comfy and beautiful rooms and views.”
-Marlon Cryz, Guam Army National Guard
“Love how the rooms all have large patio balconies.”
-Flora Blaisdell, Naval Base Guam
Info
Address: 241 Gun Beach Road, Tumon, Guam 96913
Phone: 671-969-5200
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Best travel agency
Naval Base Guam Tickets & Travel (Photo by Stripes Guam)
Naval Base Guam Tickets & Travel
Comments
“Great customer service and programs.”
-Erica Nevens, Naval Base Guam
“Customer service is great and they’re so knowledgeable.”
-Nevada Frable, Naval Base Guam
Info
Address: Naval Base Guam, Bldg. 1980
Phone: 671- 989-2301 (commercial)
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BEST MILITARY RESORT IN PACIFIC
(The New Sanno Hotel (Tokyo))
1. The New Sanno Hotel (Tokyo)
Comments
“The New Sanno Hotel is great! Close and convenient to everything, friendly staff and great amenities.”
-Noelle Huard, Kadena AB
“The New Sanno has everything you need in a giant city resort, with great food, great tours, and perfect location in the city.”
-Rand Lee, NAF Atsugi
Info
Address: 4 Chome-12-20 Minamiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0047
Phone: 315-227-8001 (DSN)/03-6868-2311 (commercial)
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(Dragon Hill Lodge (Seoul))
2. Dragon Hill Lodge (Seoul)
Comments
“Close to a lot of attractions and very good accommodations if you’re looking for an Americanstyle hotel.”
-Luis Fernandez, CFA Chinhae
“Great location in Seoul for those that love to shop. Kept clean with very nice staff.”
-Larry Borum, Camp Foster
Info
Address: ga, 7, Yongsandong 4(sa)-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Phone: 020-790-0016 (commercial)
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(Okuma Recreation Annex (Okinawa))
3. Okuma Recreation Annex (Okinawa)
Comments
“It’s a beautiful place.”
-Daniel Paulsen, Camp Carroll
“Nice and close to other beautiful beaches in Okinawa.”
-Jeremiah Hogue, Camp Humphreys
Info
Address: Okuma, Kunigami, Okinawa 905-1412
Phone: 098-962-1991 (commercial)