Places to stay in Samoa

Pisaina was so welcoming and responsive, we paid extra to to meet her very early in the morning for checkin so we could arrive straight from the airport. She checked in with us regularly to make sure we had everything we needed and her and her husband came round to fix the tv for our aunty. The house is beautiful and calm with plenty of space, love the garden and that we could compost. Vaivase uta is peaceful with lots of families around, close to town and beaches. We were happy to share the house with a bunch of lizards and some chickens on the roof, and fly screens kept the bugs out. Grateful for the aircon to help us sleep on hot nights. Our Aunty loved talking to Pisaina and her husband and found some family connections that made her feel more secure and comfortable staying at the house. Very grateful for this home away from home!!

Booked for a group of 11. We absolutely loved our stay. All our expectations were exceeded. Spacious. All the amenities. Having no wifi was a blessing in disguise. Having our children cut off from the social media world was the best thing we could’ve asked for, as it built our children’s relationship as cousins. The breeze up there was a bonus. Would definitely and have already recommended to family who will be flying over in the next couple months. Thank you so much John for being an awesome host. Your property is a beauty and will definitely be booking future stays with you in the near future.

Had a lovely stay at the villa and Melinda was a superb host! The villa was well equipped and comfortable for long or short stays. One thing that might be new is to keep watch of your electricity usage. We didn't exceed the pre-paid amount that was provided, but we also were judicious with aircon use and the fans were very effective. Samoa was also facing power cuts during our stay, which were resolving just as we left. This would have been an issue if we were home during the day, but Melinda and Kenneth kindly helped us with a solution. Communication was excellent. Cute cats outside greeted us every morning. I would 100% recommend this villa, these hosts, and if you have time I'd also recommend checking out their church! If I'm ever back in Samoa I would absolutely stay here!

Amazing! My family and I absolutely loved the place! Our host Liz welcomed us like we were family. She was great. Soon as we drove up to the house I noticed the beautiful lush garden with all different types of tropical plants that I love and wish I could bring back home with me. Soon as we entered the house I seen everything like the description listed. It was super clean, fresh smelling, and felt like home. The beds are very comfortable with extra soft pillows. There was plenty of towels, toiletry, and blankets. There was even a vacuum in the laundry room which was a big help when we needed to vacuum the sand out from our car rental. The water pressure in the shower was strong, and plenty of hot water. All the AC'S worked good, every room in the house had a floor fan. And the patio outside was a huge addition to the cozy house, it offered a beautiful serene view of the mountain. I can go on and on about this place. I highly recommend this home to anyone visiting Samoa.

A great place for family and big groups traveling. Enjoyed every minute of it and would recommend it to anyone who doesn’t desire luxury that much but want a place that is simple and friendly .

This was the perfect spot for a big family group from 90 year old great grandmother to 2 year old fanau fanau. Selma was wonderful, friendly, full of knowledge, and very helpful. A great central spot to explore both sides of the island but meant we were a little distance away from town so need a car. Highly recommend for big group stay. Spacious, clean, and user friendly. Thank you for hosting us. Fa’afetai lava.

Anasina was so easy to work with, anything we questions asked she responded quite quickly, her home was lovely especially for big families, our kids took advantage of the pool and barely wanted to leave the house. Spacious & close to a lot of shops and restaurants - highly recommend. Tina the caretaker was also very nice, easy to talk to if needed anything, although she lived right behind us, it was like she was never there. Thank you Anasina and family for letting us stay in your home, we absolutely enjoyed our time there.

Tim and Maria were lovely. Always responsive and had recommendations for what to do for our family. The place was great for our small boys (3 and 1) with a garden to play in, gate at the top of the stairs to keep babies from having accidents, the hot water worked well which was welcomed after our other accommodations in the country. The deck was perfect for having a sunset dinner. Maria even brought our clothes in while we were out as it had started to rain!

Vee went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. She provided helpful recommendations for local day trips around the island. Location was in a quiet, safe neighborhood but still close to downtown (we frequented the ice cream shops/ fish market and marketi daily) It was nice having such a modern, comfortable place to relax/sleep after our adventures. AC was a plus, but we really loved the out door bathroom/shower and making fresh lemonade with the lemons from the tree out front. We highly recommend and will definitely be staying here again!!

We had such a great time staying at Ocean Beach Club and would recommend it to anyone wanting a bit more of an authentic Samoan experience, without committing to a beach fale. Our beach hut (one of three) was absolutely perfect for the three nights we spent here. They recently had a small hot water unit installed in the bathroom too which we were very thankful for. Sanka and her family were so lovely and helpful, providing an amazing breakfast every morning (included in our stay), and delicious food throughout the day. The location is amazing, right on the foreshore of a beautiful beach where we were lucky enough to swim with the sea turtles one morning at high tide!

Madeline’s home was exactly what our group of six needed! The house was spacious, comfortable, and had a warm, welcoming vibe that made us feel right at home. The dogs were a lovely bonus as they made us feel safe and added to the cozy atmosphere. Madeline was incredibly responsive and friendly, making the whole experience feel like staying with family. We’d 100% recommend her place and will definitely be booking again!

Taumeasina Is Pods was such a great stay for me and my Husband. Location was great, close to town, shops and markets. It was very spacious, private, had own parking, little deck area. We were provided with bathroom and kitchen essentials which I felt was really nice and it was very clean and to top it of Aircon was amazing. Amaramo (our host) was very responsive and communication was awesome right from the start of our booking till we left and very helpful. Overall our stay was the best definitely home away from home feeling and we highly recommend if you’re looking for somewhere to call home while you enjoy beautiful Samoa. Thank you once again Amaramo & Taumeasina Is pods we will be back again ☺️ Take care, Fa’afetai lava.

The surroundings were surreal. We enjoyed the peacefulness and authenticity of the space. Our hosts were very friendly and thoughtful. I live what they are doing towards green clean living.

Jacinta’s place was really nice. The fale was totally self contained, very neat and tidy, we could see they had gone to much effort to prepare for our arrival, large bowl of mixed fruit, wi-fi that was very good. Milk, eggs and bread for breakfast, coffee and tea in the well equipped kitchen. What struck us most was the continued concern for our wellbeing, these ladies care about their guests. One big plus is that the property is 5 minutes from town and very centrally situated for exploring Upolu. I would definitely go back again. Thank you, Sid and Tina

⸻ Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Meredith Residence! Communication was excellent from start to finish, and Agnes was incredibly gracious, especially with our delayed arrival. Her local team was there to warmly welcome us, which made us feel right at home. We were also offered a later checkout, which was a huge help and much appreciated. The property is comfortable, peaceful, and private—perfect for anyone seeking a home-away-from-home while holidaying in Samoa. It’s tucked away in a quiet spot yet still conveniently close to local shops, restaurants, and just a short drive from central Apia. Highly recommend!

Helen was really great as a host. I arrived late in the night and she took me to get food so I didn’t have to walk in the rain to get it. The accommodation is close enough to walk to town but it’s recommended to get a car. There is no wifi and the water from the shower is cold but I felt it was good value.