Around the Hotel
Garden Palace is located in the downtown of Koror Island, the heart of Palau. Just a few steps from Palau’s busiest street of Main Street where supermarkets, gift shops and restaurants stand side by side, the hotel sits in a calm and quiet area just off the busy street. The beautiful neighborhood of greenery is surrounded by banana trees and taro fields. All rooms are equipped with full kitchen. You can buy local ingredients at the supermarket and cook dishes with a touch of local flavor.
Restaurants & Café (in the walking distance)
You can find a variety of restaurants and café on the street just a few steps from the hotel.

coffee berry
Coffee shop trend-setting local high school girls frequent. Offers a wide range of beverages like coffee, milk shakes and smoothies as well as light meals. Take out your favorites as a great company for your stroll around the town. (Open 07:00-23:00)

TAJ
Authentic Indian restaurant ranked #1 in the Japanese and US TripAdvisor Popularity Ranking. Enjoy their tandoori chicken, naan and various curries. Foreign visitors gather at the bar area where DJs excite the nightclubbing crowd on weekends. (Open 11:00-14:00 & 17:00-22:30 *Transportation is available.)

Tori Tori
Palau-style Japanese restaurant. Staff from Japan assists your choice during dinner time every night. THE place for Japanese cuisine like udon/soba noodles, rice bowls and sake in Palau. (Open 11:00-14:00 & 17:00-24:00, Closed on Thu)

Suriyothai
If you are in the mood for authentic Thai food, Suriyothai is the place to go. You can enjoy a generous portion at a reasonable price. We recommend the spicy and sour Tom Yam Kung soup and red curry. After dinner, enjoy a cup of sweet and delicious Thai milk tea. (Open from 11:00 to 21:00)

Kumangai Bakery
This is a restaurant with a bakery attached that is popular among the locals. It is recommended for those who want to eat a lot of food at a reasonable price. The menu is very generous, so you can enjoy a wide variety of dishes if you share. The bakery opens early in the morning, and you can purchase bread and doughnuts to recharge your energy! (Open 07:00-21:00)

Bubble Tea Shop
Tapioca milk tea store is located a minute walk from the hotel. All ingredients are sourced from Taiwan, and the friendly staff will welcome you with open arms. There are several bubble tea stores in Palau, but this one is especially popular. A cup of bubble tea after marine sports is a special treat! (Open 10:30-20:30)
Supermarkets & Gift Shops
You can find the largest supermarket in Palau and various gift shops on Main Street, just a few steps from the hotel.

WCTC Shopping Center
This is a large shopping center in downtown Palau. On the first floor there is a sports store and a large American-style supermarket. The second floor has clothing, daily necessities, and souvenirs, so you can find most things here. Alcohol and cigarettes can be purchased here. (Open 7:00-22:00 on the 1st floor, 9:00-21:00 on the 2nd floor)

Surangel and Sons Co. – Koror
A huge supermarket comparable to WCTC, located in front of WCTC and a 5-minute walk from the hotel, It is a short walk from the hotel and sells more daily necessities than WCTC, and is often used by locals. It does not sell alcohol and cigarettes, so if you need them, go to WCTC. (Open 07:00-22:00 *Closed from Fri. evening to Sat. evening)

Rur Gift Shop & Cafe
This is not just a Palau souvenir shop, but a cute and fashionable gift shop. From beauty items such as accessories, lip balm, and cosmetics to sundries, sweets, and even Palau’s only shochu (Nagomi), there is a wide variety of T-shirts to choose from. There is also a café where you can enjoy a sweet treat in between shopping. Coconut milk shaved ice and hazelnut coffee are popular. (Open 07:30-18:00)

Overdrive
Overdrive is a diving store, but it also boasts a wide selection of cute souvenirs of high quality. From postcards, stickers, coconut oil, and other souvenirs to waterproof cases and jellyfish suits, you can find almost anything a diver might need. Divers are encouraged to visit this shop. (Open 11:00-21:00)

Palau Central Trading Co.
It is a gift store located on the first floor of Central Hotel. The sophisticated goods displayed in the store will make you feel excited just by visiting. Storyboards (wood carvings of Palauan specialties) are also available for purchase, so it is recommended to take a look when you stop by the Central Spa attached to the hotel. (Open 12:00-21:00)

Surangel’s Supercenter Airai
Opened in September 2022, this is the largest shopping mall in Palau. On the second floor, you will find La Amarena Gelato Shop, a popular gelato store that relocated from downtown, and Osaka’s ramen store “Mankind’s Noodles,” so you can enjoy a different shopping experience from Surangel’s in Koror. You can enjoy a different shopping experience from Surangel in Koror. If you need alcohol and cigarettes, please visit WCTC. (Open 07:00-22:00 *Closed from Friday evening to Saturday evening)
Restaurants & Bars (*need car transportation)
Most of restaurants & bars in Palau offer car transportation so that you can enjoy wining and dining even at restaurant in remote places.

Drop Off Bar
Affordably-priced seaside bar. As you can legally drink and drive in Palau, many locals visit this bar by car to have fun. Here, you can enjoy good drinks and the scenery at affordable price. (Open 10:00-14:00 & 16:00-22:00 & 22:00-02:00 = bar area only, *No transportation)

Elilai Seaside Dining
Restaurant on a hill with superb view of the sapphire ocean and islands. Offers Asian-style grills of lots of local ingredients and fresh seafood from neighboring waters. (Open 11:00-14:00 & 17:30-23:00, *Offers transportation)

PPR Mesekiu Waterhole Bar
Poolside bar in Palau Pacific Resort overlooking the beach. Offers a wide variety of signature tropical beverages and light meals at the excellent location. (Open 11:00~23:00, *No transportation)

B’s Izakaya Yume
A Yume restaurant very popular among locals and tourists alike. It has an atmosphere of a Japanese izakaya, serving all kinds of Japanese, Chinese and Western dishes, but you can also enjoy dishes unique to Palau such as ukaebu (crab stuffed in coconut shells) and fried taro. (Open 11:30-13:00, 17:30-20:30 *pick-up service available)

Palm Bay Bistro
An American diner with a casual atmosphere. You can also enjoy other Asian cuisine. The restaurant was opened by the brewery of Red Rooster, a local Palauan beer (the brewery is located next to the restaurant), and has a wide variety of local beers. (Open 07:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00 *Transportation is available.)

King Palace
If you are in the mood for barbeque and Korean food, this is the place to go. The restaurant offers a wide variety of classic Korean dishes such as samgyeopsal, pancakes, and cold noodles. Fresh sashimi is also available, so you can enjoy your drinks as much as you like. A lunch buffet is also available on Fridays. (Open 10:30-14:00, 17:00-22:00 *Transportation is available.)