Guam may be known for its beaches, but this place will forever have a special place in my heart because of… SHOPPING! Maybe I live in a country blessed with better beaches… or maybe I’m just your usual crazy lady who cannot resist shopping 😉
But seriously, in my opinion, Guam is the best place for shopping NEAR Southeast Asia. It’s just a few hours away from Southeast Asia and you could shop for American and European brands TAX-FREE.
If you’re planning to shop in Guam, here is a list of places to hear your shopaholic heart beating (and pockets crying):
Happy Guamama & I. Thanks to Tita Hermie and Madame Mary for accompanying us 😉
1. NEX (Navy Exchange), US Naval Base
It’s the cheapest place to buy souvenirs like chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, toys, electronics, appliances, laptops, bags, groceries, etc. Getting inside is the hardest part since you need an authorized patron to sponsor you a guest pass.
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What I Bought:
MacBook Pro (cheaper by 20,000 pesos), Hawaiian Host chocolate macadamia nuts, toiletries and hair products
Best time to shop:
sale season like Thanksgiving, Christmas season, 4th of July, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc.
Spotted brands:
Pandora, Apple (Macbooks are cheaper here!), GoPro, Bose, Coach, Kate Spade, Michale Kors, Oakley, Ray-ban, Sanuk, Under Armour, NB, Columbia, The North Face, Clinique, Victoria’s Secret, Adidas, Nike, Asics, Saucony, Brooks, Mizuno, Vans, Sperry, Ann Klein, Casio, Diesel, Fossil, Tag Heuer, Timex, Bath & Body Works, etc.
Operating hours:
9AM to 8PM
More information here:
mynavyexchange.com
2. Ross Dress For Less – Guam Premium Outlets and Micronesia Mall
Who doesn’t love this American off-price department store? If you love searching for cheap branded products, this is the place to be. You can find almost everything here- perfumes, sunglasses, shoes, sandals, beddings, toys, home decors, active wear, drones, exercise equipment, dresses, blouses, bags, luggages, wallets, etc.
The Micronesia branch is more organized and less crowded and has more options for clothes and active wear. The one in GPO has longer queues but has better selection for bags and wallets. I suggest that you go to the Micronesia branch first. It’s also best to go here early, when they still have new stocks in the morning.
TIP: Always guard your cart especially if you have precious items with no more stock. Somebody stole my cart full of clothes and bags while I was shopping and it was such a hassle to look for the items again. I only left my cart for 10 minutes and it was already gone by the time I returned :(
one of many discounted leather bags I bought here 😉
What I Bought:
Calvin Klein gym pants, Adidas sports bra, toys, backpacks, Kenneth Cole bag, gifts for Christmas, toys for kids, dress, cushioned socks, luggage
Best time to shop:
early morning
Tuesdays for 55+ to avail 10% discount
Spotted brands:
Dooney & Bourke, Kenneth Cole, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Under Armour, The North Face, Adidas, Skechers, Nike, Aerosoles, Nine West, Nautica, Asics, Columbia, Fila, Puma
Operating hours:
6AM to 1:30AM
3. GPO/ Guam Premium Outlets – Tamuning
Aside from Ross Dress For Less, there are also other shops in GPO. It’s like a mini-outlet store in the mainland. My favorites here are Naturalizer (price is cheaper by 70% compared to the Philippines), Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger (a polo shirt can cost less than 1000 pesos), and Famous Footwear.
TIP: Always sign up for discount cards before shopping. Calvin Klein and Naturalizer will give you extra discount if you have their special cards. For senior citizens, Tommy Hilfiger gives 10% discount for seniors. And if you’re nice to their employees (hello kababayans), they sometimes agree to use their employee discount 😉
There is a free shuttle service going to/from GPO. Be sure to check the schedule with your hotel.
What I Bought:
Naturalizer shoes (I bought a high knee leather boots for just 800 pesos), New Balance rubber shoes, Tommy Hilfiger polo shirt
Best time to shop:
for Naturalizer: Friday/Saturday for its weekly price change
Spotted brands:
Naturalizer, Calvin Klein, Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Famous Footwear, Payless, Fragrance Outlet, Levi’s, Nike Sports, Forever 21
Operating hours:
10AM to 9PM
More information here:
https://www.gpoguam.com/
4. T Galleria by DFS Guam – 1296 Pale San Vitores Road, Tumon, GU 96913, Guam
If you want to shop luxury brands, you can find almost everything in T Galleria. It has wider selection than the one in the airport (Lotte Duty Free). Goods can be really cheap during sale season.
TIP: Be sure to sign up for a DFS card to accumulate points. Points can be converted to USD.
There is also a free shuttle to/from T Galleria from/to selected hotels.
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What I Bought:
MAC (15% off) and Benefit cosmetics
My cosmetics stash <3
Best time to shop:
sale season like Thanksgiving, Christmas season, 4th of July, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc.
Spotted brands:
Louis Vuitton, Prada, Bally, Hugo Boss, Tumi, Samsonite, Jimmy Choo, MAC, Bobbi Brown, Ray-Ban, L’occitane, Alexander McQueen, UGG, Valentino, Clarins, Alexander Wang, Bulgari, Burberry, Hermes, Herschel, Cartier, Calvin Klein, Pandora, Salvatore Ferragamo, Shu Uemura, Stella McCartney, Gucci, YSL, Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Ralph Lauren, etc.
Operating hours:
10AM to 11PM
More information here:
https://www.dfs.com/en/guam
5. Micronesia MallMacy’s department store is worth seeing if they have clearance sale. It’s not as big as the ones in the mainland but I saw a lot of very cheap branded shoes (Coach, Ralph Lauren, Betsey Johnson, etc.) when I visited.
TIP: Sign up on their website for additional discount
Coach & Betsey Johnson shoes on sale!!!
What I Bought:
Betsey Johnson sneakers on sale
Best time to shop:
sale season
Spotted brands:
Coach, Calvin Klein, Under Armour, Adidas, Betsey Johnson, Armani, BCBG, Birkenstock, Dooney & Bourke, Esprit, FENDI, Naturalizer, Guess, Nine West, Puma, Steve Madden, Vera Wang, Versace, Umbra, etc.
Operating hours:
10AM to 9PM
More information here:
www.macys.com
6. Lotte Duty Free – Guam Airport
If you still have time to kill before your flight, Lotte Duty Free will make you want to spend your last dollars for last minute shopping. I discovered that some brands can be cheaper here than in T Galleria (MAC, Bobbi Brown & Tumi for example). You can shop the usual cosmetics, bags, perfumes, liquor, tobacco, watches, jewelry and electronics here.
TIP: Download coupons from its website before going: http://www.lottedutyfreeguam.com/store-promotions
There is also a free shuttle from selected hotels to Lotte Duty Free.
Spotted brands:
Bally, Burberry, Coach, Gucci, Kipling, Marc Jacobs, Loewe, Tory Burch, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tumi, Victoria’s Secret, Givenchy, MAC, Bobbi Brown, Lancome, Clarins, Estee Lauder, Christian Dior, Clinique, Biotherm, Rayban, Pandora, Bose, Sony, etc.
Operating hours:
open 24 hours
More information here:
http://www.lottedutyfreeguam.com/
7. K-Mart – 404 North Marine Drive, Tamuning
I love shopping in K-Mart because it’s open 24 hours and it has plenty of products that are not available in the Philippines.
What you can buy:
typical American junk food, chocolates, toiletries, medicine, toys, home goods, apparel, hair products, electronics
Operating hours:
open 24 hours
8. Tumon Sands Plaza – 1082 Pale San Vitores Road, Tumon
Tumon Sands Plaza is very small but according to my friend, branded bags can be cheap here during sale season. I saw some cheap Le Sportsac while we were window shopping here.
Best time to shop:
sale season
Spotted brands:
Balenciaga, Bally, Bottega Veneta, Bulgari, Furla, Givenchy, Gucci, Swarovski, Tiffany & Co, Rolex, Paul Smith, Le Sportsac
Operating hours:
10AM to 10PM
More information here:
https://www.tumonsandsguam.com/
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