Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Lalomanu Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from central Lalomanu.
If you like the hustle and bustle of a market, you might want to head out to Fugalei Fresh Produce Market in Downtown Apia and take in the atmosphere. Splash some more cash at Fish Market.
If museums are on your list of things to see in Apia, then you might want to head to Robert Louis Stevenson Museum. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want to see more of the museums in Apia, Falemataaga – The Museum of Samoa isn't far either.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Return to Paradise Beach, located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Matautu. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Salamumu Beach.
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Salamumu Beach located 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Salamumu. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Return to Paradise Beach.
I’m a seasoned visitor to Samoa - seen the good, bad and blah of hotels and accommodations between her two main islands... and I LOVED Ifiele’ele! The accommodations are located a ways inland down a pretty rough road (you won’t want to walk there) but the property is stunning.
The hosts were generous and “upgraded” our booking to the bigger suite since no other guests had booked our dates, and were even willing to let us shift our reservation from sun/mon to mon/tues after some bad weather...
I’m a seasoned visitor to Samoa - seen the good, bad and blah of hotels and accommodations between her two main islands... and I LOVED Ifiele’ele! The accommodations are located a ways inland down a pretty rough road (you won’t want to walk there) but the property is stunning.
The hosts were generous and “upgraded” our booking to the bigger suite since no other guests had booked our dates, and were even willing to let us shift our reservation from sun/mon to mon/tues after some bad weather...
Kiri
Reviewed February 26, 2020Reviewed February 26, 2020
The room is from a new construction with newer fixtures, comfortable bed and spacious accommodation. The bath is clean. There is adequate parking.
The road getting to the property has a good signage but the road is rough to the property and care especially if car is on lower suspension.
Food is tasty though fewer in selection.
The beach is clean and very scenic.
Staff are welcoming and friendly.
The room is from a new construction with newer fixtures, comfortable bed and spacious accommodation. The bath is clean. There is adequate parking.
The road getting to the property has a good signage but the road is rough to the property and care especially if car is on lower suspension.
Food is tasty though fewer in selection.
The beach is clean and very scenic.
Staff are welcoming and friendly.
AMIEL Oliver
Reviewed September 13, 2026Reviewed September 13, 2026
I spend enough time on Savai'i to consider myself a local, so take it from me when I say that Amoa Resort is the BEST of the resort-style accommodations available on the island. We had a delightful 2-night getaway and enjoyed the facilities, the air-conditioning, AND the 5-star restaurant. One of my favorite details was the (private) outdoor shower connected to our villa. There's something special about showering under a big open blue sky. Was disappointed that the pool was being 'serviced'...
I spend enough time on Savai'i to consider myself a local, so take it from me when I say that Amoa Resort is the BEST of the resort-style accommodations available on the island. We had a delightful 2-night getaway and enjoyed the facilities, the air-conditioning, AND the 5-star restaurant. One of my favorite details was the (private) outdoor shower connected to our villa. There's something special about showering under a big open blue sky. Was disappointed that the pool was being 'serviced'...
The property itself is just OK. It's right in the middle of downtown Apia on the top floor of a mixed use building. You pull down a dusty alley and park in front of the computer store in the back. Once you get up to the veranda, however, things change. Everything is clean and well kept. The staff was over-the-top friendly and accommodating. The room was simple but very clean, especially the bathroom. We were happy to see a security guard posted at the entrance to the parking lot so we trusted...
The property itself is just OK. It's right in the middle of downtown Apia on the top floor of a mixed use building. You pull down a dusty alley and park in front of the computer store in the back. Once you get up to the veranda, however, things change. Everything is clean and well kept. The staff was over-the-top friendly and accommodating. The room was simple but very clean, especially the bathroom. We were happy to see a security guard posted at the entrance to the parking lot so we trusted...
Nicholas A. Smith
Reviewed December 5, 2016Reviewed December 5, 2016
Fantastic stay at the Samoana Boutique Hotel. Brand new rooms felt luxurious with beautiful new appliances and amenities. Will absolutely stay here next time I visit Samoa and will recommend to anyone looking for casual, convenient, clean and spacious place to explore Upolu from.
Fantastic stay at the Samoana Boutique Hotel. Brand new rooms felt luxurious with beautiful new appliances and amenities. Will absolutely stay here next time I visit Samoa and will recommend to anyone looking for casual, convenient, clean and spacious place to explore Upolu from.
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed September 9, 2019Reviewed September 9, 2019
Comfortable beds, good water pressure and hot water, walking distance to town, secure environment, very friendly staff. Good value for money. Great view from top floor. No elevater, but easy stairway.
Comfortable beds, good water pressure and hot water, walking distance to town, secure environment, very friendly staff. Good value for money. Great view from top floor. No elevater, but easy stairway.
Janice
Reviewed October 21, 2016Reviewed October 21, 2016
Lovely resort beach, friendly and nice staff. Good tours organised by the resort. There is a healthy coral reef just on the beach with great snorkeling. The room was nice and clean, the only downside was that the room we had wasn’t very soundproof. If you are sensitive to sound the beach villas is probabaly a better option but we weren’t bothered.
The facilities are beautifully designed and gives you a real polynesian feeling.
We had a great and sooo relaxing stay at Return to Paradise,...
Lovely resort beach, friendly and nice staff. Good tours organised by the resort. There is a healthy coral reef just on the beach with great snorkeling. The room was nice and clean, the only downside was that the room we had wasn’t very soundproof. If you are sensitive to sound the beach villas is probabaly a better option but we weren’t bothered.
The facilities are beautifully designed and gives you a real polynesian feeling.
We had a great and sooo relaxing stay at Return to Paradise,...
I had the best stay at the Outrigger! The staff were extremely helpful- breakfast was amazing- the grounds are incredibly well kept. I met so many great people in the week I stayed here and the Outrigger made my experience in Samoa so great!
I had the best stay at the Outrigger! The staff were extremely helpful- breakfast was amazing- the grounds are incredibly well kept. I met so many great people in the week I stayed here and the Outrigger made my experience in Samoa so great!
Our one night stay at La Vasa resort was fabulous. Wish we had booked a longer stay. We really appreciated the filtered water on tap. It was a lovely peaceful spot.
Our one night stay at La Vasa resort was fabulous. Wish we had booked a longer stay. We really appreciated the filtered water on tap. It was a lovely peaceful spot.
sydni
Reviewed October 27, 2026Reviewed October 27, 2026