© Traders' Ridge Resort
Traders' Ridge Resort is a timeless example of the adaptive reuse of two historic buildings. The Hotel itself was originally a Seabee inn constructed after WWII. Nearby, a dilapidated former Japanese command post was recreated into the Veranda View Restaurant and Poolside Café and Bar.
The Resort name was derived from the beautiful ridge top location while the architectural design reflects the style favored by the trader clipper ship captains of the 19 th century. The Hotel and Restaurant overlook a spectacular view of Chammorro Bay with the open ocean beyond, and the Poolside Café offers a casual command post perch in the old officer's quarters. Please join us in both locations for your favorite libation and a taste of world-class international cuisine and local Yapese delicacies.
The entire facility was re-birthed to bring visitors closer to the Ethnic Art Institute of Micronesia , founded by the Robert Gumbiner Foundation, a non-profit organization. A dance platform and natural amphitheater in this village provide a perfect setting to promote and continue the Yapese traditional dance ceremonies, which remain ingrained in modern Yapese culture. This ethnic arts village also provides a venue for the revival of traditional Micronesian art that had all but disappeared. The Foundation searched private collections and museums throughout the globe to find examples of these relics, then educated local carvers, weavers and handicraft artists who now use this location to reproduce these indigenous items. Our Gift Shop is one of the few places in the world you can purchase these authentic handmade custom products.
Lush gardens surround the Resort creating a perfect tropical setting for
your enjoyment. 
Here
you can relax after a day of diving or cool off in Yap's very first freshwater
swimming pool. Our Victorian garden surrounding the main veranda is a perfect
setting for a wedding or reception.
Traders' Ridge Resort offers Yap's only personal PADI Intro to SCUBA courses taught in the resort's pool. After completing this course our experienced dive masters will guide you to the Valley of the Mantas' for the experience of a lifetime.
We also offer Water Aerobics classes to tan up while you tone up.
The
Veranda View Conservatory Restaurant
The restaurant is located across the aerial walkway on the upper level of
the former Japanese command post. The Conservatory boasts a panoramic view
of Chammorro Bay, Yap Lagoon, and the fringing reef. Pacific Rim and a creative
fusion of local and international cuisine are served in an open-air balcony
setting. Linen table service, classical music, a full wine menu, scrumptious
desserts, tropical drinks and classic spirits compose the perfect ambience.
Dinner is served from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. 
Poolside Cafe and Bar
The Cafe and Bar is located on the ground level of the former Japanese command base overlooking the pool and Chammorro Bay. Omelettes, burgers, noodles and sashimi are several of the delicious entrees available throughout the day. Swing by for a cup of Italian Espresso or an ice-cold beer and discover for yourself why our Cafe is the most popular eatery on the island.
Our massage hut is nestled in the corner of a taro patch and shaded by the lush tropical foliage. Private and tranquil...it's the ideal natural air setting for relaxing and rejuvenating your body and soul.
You can experience the tradition of healing through massage techniques found only in Yap. We have brought western massage theory and blended it with traditional techniques found only on Yap and its outer islands.
