The best available hotels & places to stay near Apia

August 15, 2022 Nobuko Falco

Old world and new collide in Apia, Samoa's harborside capital. Traditional Samoan houses and buildings stand side by side with 19th century colonial churches and official buildings as well as late 20th century multistory structures. The central clock tower is surrounded by shops and markets, as well as nightlife in various bars and nightclubs. Vaiala beach offers snorkeling opportunities. The final resting place of writer Robert Louis Stevenson, Apia still houses his former home, now a museum.
Restaurants in Apia

1. Taumeasina Island Resort

Beach Road Taumeasina Island, Apia, Upolu 0000 Samoa
Excellent
63%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1591 reviews

Taumeasina Island Resort

Welcome to Taumeasina Island Resort Samoa, a beautifully appointed island resort located just outside the capital city Apia, connected to the mainland by a 90 metre causeway. Taumeasina Island Resort is located around 45 minutes from the Faleolo International Airport, and 5 minutes from the capital city of Samoa, Apia. Accommodation options to suit all types of discerning traveller; choose from our beautifully presented Ocean View Hotel Rooms or our fully self contained two and three-bedroom Waterfront Villas. Enjoy breathtaking views of the south Pacific Ocean, and the scenic mountains of Upolu, from every vantage point on the island; truly a 360 degree tropical paradise island. Taumeasina Island Resort, is not only an amazing holiday destination, but with state of the art conferences facilities, business centre, and meeting spaces Taumeasina Island is ideal to host your next conference, incentive group, or to pledge a lifetime of love together, catering to wedding groups from two to five hundred fifty family and friends. Whilst staying at Taumeasina Island Resort choose to dine from one of our three dining venues, or enjoy a locally inspired cocktail at one of our stylish bars. The resort features an array of activities to suit all including, cascading swimming pool, tennis courts, watersports, cooking classes, and weekly cultural shows. Alternatively retreat, to our Fofo Spa and indulge yourself with a selection of treatments using local and international beauty products, or indulge in a traditional Samoan healing massage.

Care, Love, Appreciate

Reviewed By Vaonila

Everything in the resort is JUST PERFECT, and most of all, the WARM and an APPRECIATED SERVICE. We enjoy our staying with Taumeasina and we are so happy to recommend the beautiful Taumeasina to all our families and friends. We look forward for another holiday at you lovely resort. God bless Sanerivi Family

2. Insel Fehmarn Hotel

Cross Island Road, Apia, Upolu Samoa
Excellent
39%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 325 reviews

Insel Fehmarn Hotel

See why so many travelers make Insel Fehmarn Hotel their hotel of choice when visiting Apia. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Apia, Insel Fehmarn Hotel is located a short distance from Samoa Cultural Village (2.2 mi) and Immaculate Conception of Mary Cathedral (2.2 mi). Rooms at Insel Fehmarn provide a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and guests can stay connected with paid internet access. In addition, while staying at Insel Fehmarn Hotel guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, room service, and a concierge. You can also enjoy a pool and free breakfast. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Insel Fehmarn. While visiting Apia, you may want to try some lobster at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Kokobanana Bar & Grill or Roko's Restaurant. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular history museums such as Robert Louis Stevenson Museum. At Insel Fehmarn Hotel, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Apia.

TRULY great spot to hang out

Reviewed By _greghattingh752

My wife and I were/are so very grateful to the team of folk working at Insel. They are a committed team of people to their brand. The staff really looked out for my wife and welfare in my absence for a few months. We just thoroughly enjoyed our stay . Would recommend room 308 on the third floor, great views. The location is pretty central with easy access to buses, taxis, and walking distance to down town. Was sad our time in Samoa was cut short.

3. Amanaki Hotel

Beach Rd Sogi Peninsula, Apia, Upolu Samoa
Excellent
67%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 245 reviews

Amanaki Hotel

If you’re looking for a family-friendly hotel in Apia, look no further than Amanaki Hotel. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and guests can go online with wifi offered by the hotel. Amanaki Hotel features a 24 hour front desk, room service, and a sun terrace, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a pool and a lounge. If you are driving to Amanaki Hotel, free parking is available. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Paddles Restaurant, Kokobanana Bar & Grill, and Amanaki Resturant, which are some seafood restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular art galleries, such as Plantation House Samoa, The Vanya Taule'alo Gallery, and Janet's. The staff at Amanaki Hotel looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Staff absolutely amazing

Reviewed By Marise C

Our room was everything we expected, clean comfortable and air conditioned. The pool area is very beautiful and private. I can’t thank the staff enough, they certainly go the extra mile to be helpful. The restaurant is one of the best places to eat. Meals are varied and plated beautifully. We have stayed at this hotel twice now and can’t wait for the third holiday.

4. Dave Parker Eco Lodge

Tapatapao Road Tapatapao, Apia, Upolu Samoa
Excellent
46%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
10%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 61 reviews

Dave Parker Eco Lodge

Authentic island stay

Reviewed By R6069KXbrittanyb

My partner and I stayed here for 5 nights and truly, we wish we had longer! The views are absolutely exceptional, and the atmosphere was so lovely, nice to be away from the hustle and bustle of Apia. We were always greeted with a smile and warm welcome by everyone that worked here, and were invited to join in for a traditional Samoan cookup (umu lunch), which will be an everlasting experience I’ll remember. Thank you so much to everyone at the lodge, for their hospitality, kindness and allowing us to have such a memorable time. We will be back again!! Also, their pets are wonderful and I became obsessed !!

5. Orator Hotel

Tanumapua Village, Alafaalava Road, Aleisa, Apia, Upolu Samoa
Excellent
47%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
8%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 154 reviews

Orator Hotel

Orator Hotel is made up with 27 Villa, 15 Double standard Villas, 6 Standard Villas, 5 Poolside Villas, and 1 Deluxe Suite. 3 tier Swimming pool for all types of people, 2 restaurants, and a bar. The atmosphere of the gardens all through the Hotel is an oasis. 10mins away from town you will find true beauty when you arrive, as the staff sing and are always happy to serve.

Restaurant underwhelming

Reviewed By Damskers

I was trying to give this place a chance as it is close by to my house. However, the last few attempts at dinner have been disappointing. The garden is nice but that is really the only positive. Probably a good place to have an after work beer. Food is below average but acceptable if you are after generic pub food. However, on both visits at least part of the meal was cold. Staff are friendly but horribly incompetent. On one occasion they messed up the bill and it took half an hour to leave. Both visits saw the order messed up. I asked for vinegar for my chips and recieved a small bowl of dishwashing detergent. Unfortunately I didn't notice until I had already put this on my chips! It took at least an hour to get the horrible taste out of my mouth! They gave me a couple of free beers, but my learning curve is likely not shallow enough to return in the near future...

6. Taumeasina Island Resort

Beach Road Taumeasina Island, Apia, Upolu 0000 Samoa
Excellent
63%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1591 reviews

Taumeasina Island Resort

Welcome to Taumeasina Island Resort Samoa, a beautifully appointed island resort located just outside the capital city Apia, connected to the mainland by a 90 metre causeway. Taumeasina Island Resort is located around 45 minutes from the Faleolo International Airport, and 5 minutes from the capital city of Samoa, Apia. Accommodation options to suit all types of discerning traveller; choose from our beautifully presented Ocean View Hotel Rooms or our fully self contained two and three-bedroom Waterfront Villas. Enjoy breathtaking views of the south Pacific Ocean, and the scenic mountains of Upolu, from every vantage point on the island; truly a 360 degree tropical paradise island. Taumeasina Island Resort, is not only an amazing holiday destination, but with state of the art conferences facilities, business centre, and meeting spaces Taumeasina Island is ideal to host your next conference, incentive group, or to pledge a lifetime of love together, catering to wedding groups from two to five hundred fifty family and friends. Whilst staying at Taumeasina Island Resort choose to dine from one of our three dining venues, or enjoy a locally inspired cocktail at one of our stylish bars. The resort features an array of activities to suit all including, cascading swimming pool, tennis courts, watersports, cooking classes, and weekly cultural shows. Alternatively retreat, to our Fofo Spa and indulge yourself with a selection of treatments using local and international beauty products, or indulge in a traditional Samoan healing massage.

Care, Love, Appreciate

Reviewed By Vaonila

Everything in the resort is JUST PERFECT, and most of all, the WARM and an APPRECIATED SERVICE. We enjoy our staying with Taumeasina and we are so happy to recommend the beautiful Taumeasina to all our families and friends. We look forward for another holiday at you lovely resort. God bless Sanerivi Family

7. Hotel Millenia

Mulinu'u Rd Mulinu'u Peninsula, Apia, Upolu Samoa
Excellent
18%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
8%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 193 reviews

Hotel Millenia

Come in, enjoy the best views in Apia and you'll want to stay forever. We offer a range of accommodation to suit different tastes and includes a tropical breakfast with coffe for all our guests: Located at Sogi Point, 10 steps from the seawall, Hotel Millenia Samoa has the best views Apia has to offer. Our hotel offers one of the most relaxing, atmospheric views in Apia. It has views which catch the sunrise over the famous Apia Bay with a back-ground of open ocean and green mountains.

Best Hotel on the Block

Reviewed By Seionie

I stayed 5 weeks, i found this family run hotel to have mostly friendly and helpful staff, The food is middle of the road, one of the chefs is excellent. House keeping staff are excellent, it would have been better if the patrons read the pool rules. Still overal this hotel is value for money and has the cheapest bar in Apia

8. Talofa Inn

Vaea St, Apia, Upolu Samoa
Excellent
47%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 34 reviews

Talofa Inn

Talofa Inn is a suitable "home away from home" for tourists, business travelers, couples and families. We offer long term rates for 2 weeks plus stay. We can also offer corporate rates for long-term accommodation while working in Samoa. We offer six modern town rooms (3 double room en-suites, 1 twin room en-suite, 2 single rooms with access to own private bathroom), a dining room, fully equipped communal kitchen, lounge/TV room area, & a balcony area with bbq (gas & charcoal). Each en-suite is furnished with a sofa bed, and therefore able to accommodate up to 4 persons. We are centrally located to all amenities, including supermarkets, fruit & vegetable markets, fish and handicraft markets, as well as a range of cafes and restaurants.

For the start of my stay

Reviewed By saronic

My arrival at Samoa scheduled for 5.30am and the official check-in at the planned hotel at 3pm, I decided to book a reasonably priced accomodation already for the night that had passed. My choice fell on the 'Talofa Inn', mainly due to various positive comments. There had been quite a correspondance regarding the transfer from the airport by shuttle service, but that didn't work, so I took a taxi for WST 60, which was not too bad. After a nice breakfast with plenty of fruit, served at the table, I was shown room No 4, which was quite big, but facing the main road, with quite a lot of traffic during the day, but not too bad during the night. The accomodation in a quite central location consists of only 6 rooms, all quite different. There was a bathroom with shower attached, but the washbasin was in the bedroom. There was enough storage space everywhere. It had a bar of soap and in the shower a liquid soap dispenser. Shampoo has to be taken along. When I arrived the lady (Tsafea) told me that checkout is at 10am, but when I had a look at the contract and at the hotels information leaflet, it definitely said 11am. The next day another lady (Leausa) was in charge and I was able to leave my luggage by the reception until a taxi took me to my next accomodation.

9. Su Accommodation Apia

Fugalei, Apia, Upolu 0685 Samoa
Excellent
44%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
3%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 36 reviews

Su Accommodation Apia

Just 5 minutes' drive from Apia's town centre, Su Accommodation Apia offers private rooms with a desk and flat-screen TV. Free onsite parking is provided. Apia Su Accommodation is 10 minutes' drive from Vaiala Beach. It is 25 minutes' from Faleolo Airport. Each air-conditioned room offers a seating area, a wardrobe, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. You can prepare an on-site meal using the shared kitchen, or visit local shops and restaurants within 10 minutes' walk.

Quiet at night, but the day.....

Reviewed By rushing-man

We decided to stay here for three nights during our time in Apia. For the most part we weren’t disappointed - the room was nice, the staff helpful and the location ideal. Location wise, the place is great. There’s a supermarket less than 50m in either direction from the front gate, the market across the road and the centre of Apia is less than 10 minutes away by foot. The room looked like it had recently been renovated. It was clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The air conditioning was a bit suspect at times but thankfully all of the windows opened to allow a cool breeze to flow in. When I booked the room mentioned it was self contained. When we got to the room it had a bar fridge as well as tea/coffee. Outside the room was a kitchen that was available for guest use - maybe that’s what they meant in the description. The disappointing part was the construction noise - which was mentioned to us by a note in the room rather than during checkin or better yet, via email in advance. The complex is extending which means there’s builders and related noise happening from 8am onwards. Add to this the painters painting the exterior of the resort. The flow on for guests is having to work around the builders/painters and deal with the noise during the day. The accommodation was at a cheap price - maybe that’s why. For the room and service alone, we’d stay again. Sadly the building works put a dampener on the experience - and given the progress, it’s likely to be a while longer before they’re finished.

10. Hotel Elisa

Beach Road, Apia, Upolu Samoa
Excellent
20%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
17%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 101 reviews

Hotel Elisa

See why so many travelers make Hotel Elisa their hotel of choice when visiting Apia. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a budget friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Hotel Elisa offer air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette. Guests of Hotel Elisa are also welcome to enjoy a pool and a lounge, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. Travelers looking to enjoy some lobster can head to Kokobanana Bar & Grill or Roko's Restaurant. Otherwise, you may want to check out a steakhouse such as Kokobanana Bar & Grill or Nafanua Steakhouse. Should time allow, Samoa Cultural Village and Immaculate Conception of Mary Cathedral are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Hotel Elisa as you experience all of the things Apia has to offer.

Inexpensive, great location.

Reviewed By Bill B

Found the Hotel to be quite comfortable for the rates. The staff hospitality was exceptional to say the least and the location is excellent for being close to the heart of Apia.The amenities are what you would expect for the rates, bathroom modern and the room air con excellent. The continental style breakfast was adequate to keep you going till dinner.Must mention the coffee, better than most coffee spots on the island. Over all a very relaxing stay.

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