Downtown Apia hotels, Apia, Samoa: Apia Hotel Guide

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Lava Hotel Apia	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 221 reviews	View
Taufusi Hotel	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 39 reviews	View
Tanoa Tusitala Hotel	4.0 star property	8.4 Very good 836 reviews	View
Tauese Seaview Hotel	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 62 reviews	View
Moatoga Hotel	3.0 star property	8.2 Very good 175 reviews	View

Top Downtown Apia Hotel Reviews

Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Great Resort right on the water. Beautiful Property. Ocean side restaurant had wonderful views. Breakfast in the morning was quiet and nice. The biggest issue we had was that the hot water took 5 minutes or more to get hot. And it wasn't clear which way to turn the knob to get hot water. it seemed to change from day to day. We went to the front desk 3 times for this issue and it was not addressed until the end of the 2nd day...when we used a neighboring cabana to shower. Maybe this was a one time issue....but the hotel staff was NOT on top of it. Also, the Cabana main room is air conditioned, but the bathroom isn't. This may be to add to the "showering in the rainforest" feel....but it meant it was difficult to get dry after a shower. Generally, the servers tried hard. But service in all 3 Fiji resorts we stayed in on this trip was much more competent. Overall a great place. And maybe the best place on the island. just needs the fix the bathroom issues and get better at service."

Samoa Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"The resort is conveniently located near the airport. The staff were all very warm and friendly, however there's room to improve hospitality management skills. The resort infrastructure is quite extensive and ageing - unfortunately we had issues with having no or very limited hot water in two of the rooms we were moved to. The food is fresh and well prepared but the menu could do with a higher level of variety or rotation for longer stays. The gym and health spa were very convenient but the facilities require maintenance upkeep. I had a traditional massage which was one of the best I have ever received - truly blissful. I think the resort will improve as it has only recently been taken over and there is a learning curve in play. Would I go back? Yes absolutely because to spite all of these small things we loved our stay and the friendly staff. We particularly enjoyed the cultural activities and the impressive cultural night."

Return to Paradise Resort and Spa

8/10 Good

"Plusses: comfy bed, large rooms, good snorkelling at low tide. Rock Pool bar for evening drinks is a cool spot. Close to the giant clam sanctuary and swimming with turtles! We biked to the clam/turtle location (4km) from RTP using the resort bikes. String band and buffet dinner night is a must do! Highly recommend. The matriarch of RTP is soooo lovely. We loved our chats with her and she made us feel like valued customers! Gorgeous lady. The daily updates sheet you get each morning is absolutely a great read with some good humour in it. We always looked forward to the daily updates. Be aware: Massage was terrible and my partner said his was very very average. Went for a hot stone massage and the stones weren’t even hot. She then proceeded to try and heat them up via boiling hot water and going in and out of the room between jugs boiling, leaving me on the bed directly under air con. Shower pressure was lacking, it would surge and a couple of times it even stopped. Breakfast wasn’t included in our accomodation when we booked via Expedia. Buffet is $45 WST or there are menu items starting at $30 WST Food prices in general were 90% of our costs while in Samoa. No other places nearby for dinner or lunches unless you hire a car and want to drive to another resort."

Lava Hotel Apia

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff, extra friendly and helpful, very clean rooms, just overall amazing experience for my daughter and I. The lunch and dinner menu was average though - it just lacked flavour however the staff exceeded and fixed those issues. Couldn’t recommend this hotel enough. Have shared with family our experience and my daughter has really enjoyed our 5 nights there (6 days). Special mention to Curtis, Upu and the lovely ladies who worked during the day (sorry couldn’t get their names), Erika for the services provided - even with an extended night, they accepted my request to stay in the same room. Also they organised taxis several times a day for work conferences, airport pickups, and for shopping in town. All staff were awesome - and the cleaning staff - faafetai for your tautua! Have recommended to family and friends and will def be back next trip to Samoa! Faafetai lava 😍"

Taumeasina Island Resort

8/10 Good

"Staff were helpful when we checked in - said we could have a late check out - staff the next morning was rude and said we ddint have a late check out - tried to charge us - hung up on me, rude. Got woken up by the restaurant staff demanding us to sign for a bill at 11:30 that wasnt for us. Best buffet breakfast out of all of the 5 resorts we stayed at - best beach to relax out of all resorts we stayed at - but i rank it a 4 due to the feeling of being in a city not and paying over $1000nzd for a quality nights sleep and being left like we were in a night club."

Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey's Hotel & Bungalows

8/10 Good

"Lovely, helpful staff. We had a King Bungalow which was traditionally decorated with a beautiful timber ceiling. We arrived to a sweet surprise for our anniversary of chocolates and decorated bed with foliage & flowers. There was a good breakfast with plenty of variety with a view over the pool area."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Apia like?

Downtown Apia is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options. Make sure that you visit Fugalei Fresh Produce Market and Flea Market as part of your Downtown Apia travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown Apia?

Based on our traveller data, Tanoa Tusitala Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Apia. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and free breakfast. Other good options for your stay in the area include Lava Hotel Apia and The White House Hotel Samoa.

How many hotels will I find in the Downtown Apia area?

With 12 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Apia to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Apia area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Apia, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Downtown Apia.

What is there to do in this Apia neighbourhood?

Looking for a little shopping break? A shopping trip to Fugalei Fresh Produce Market, Flea Market and Fish Market might be just the ticket while you're in Downtown Apia. A visit to Falemataaga – The Museum of Samoa is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Apia include SPACE Samoa Performing Arts & Creative Excellence, China Aid Arts and Culture Centre and National Parliament. While you're out sightseeing in Apia, make sure that you visit other sights such as Palolo Deep Marine Reserve or Apia Park.

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Our top choices for Downtown Apia hotels

Lava Hotel Apia

The White House Hotel Samoa

Tanoa Tusitala Hotel

Taufusi Hotel

Moatoga Hotel

Tauese Seaview Hotel

Samoa Beach Resort

Saletoga Sands Resorts

Faith Accommodation

Le Uaina Beach Resort

Taumeasina Island Resort