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Return to Paradise Resort and Spa

4.0 star property

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4 outdoor pools, pool loungers
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Lunch and dinner served, beach views
Lunch and dinner served, beach views
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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Lefaga, Matautu
  • Return to Paradise Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Salamumu Beach
  • Giant Clam Sanctuary
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Apia (APW-Faleolo Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Fridge, electric kettle

Two Bedroom Beachfront Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 93 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Beachfront Suite | Terrace/patio

Beachfront Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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View from room

Three Bedroom Garden Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 99 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Beachfront Room

Beachfront Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Balcony

Three Bedroom Beachfront Villa

  • 110 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds OR 3 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Presidential Suite

  • 93 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Two Bedroom Garden Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Return to Paradise Resort and Spa

Family-friendly beachfront location with 4 outdoor pools
At Return to Paradise Resort and Spa, relax by one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools or spend the day at the beach where you can enjoy snorkeling.
Return to Paradise Resort and Spa offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 31-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Matautu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Return to Paradise Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and 4 outdoor pools are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a beachfront location while dining at Paradise Kitchen
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 4 outdoor pools
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, volleyball, and bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the helpful staff
  • 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Salamumu Beach and 23.4 mi (37.7 km) from Apia Park
  • Airport pick-up, local-area, and ferry terminal shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Return to Paradise Resort and Spa, you'll find 4 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Return to Paradise Resort and Spa. An area shuttle within 3 kilometers and a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Matautu hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Paradise Kitchen - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Rockpool Bar - This beachfront bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 3 kilometres
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 27 for adults and NZD 13.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Paradise Kitchen
  • Rockpool Bar

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 31-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 60
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 60

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property offers airport shuttle pickup service from Faleolo International Airport only.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 100.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 27 for adults and NZD 13.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 40 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 20 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 60 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 60 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 100.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Return to Paradise Resort and Spa offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Return Paradise Resort Matautu
Return Paradise Matautu
Return to Paradise Resort Spa
Return to Paradise Resort Spa
Return To Paradise Spa Matautu
Return to Paradise Resort and Spa Hotel
Return to Paradise Resort and Spa Matautu
Return to Paradise Resort and Spa Hotel Matautu

Return to Paradise Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 375 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Venetia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never been to Samoa before, initially loved the location as it’s closer than others to all the activities and has fantastic snorkelling straight off the beach. Staff were super friendly and helpful when we had any questions. Main down side for us was the food was pricey for what you got however they did have some great dishes with the chicken curry, bbq night and cabana cafe during the day with fresh tuna sushi, prawn Vietnamese salad and delicious Cuban panini (again pricier than places outside the resort) best options for food is around Apia which is 50min drive from the resort. Overall we had really great service and experience during our stay, watch out at the end to check your bill as I think sometimes the room number isn’t noted down correctly however if you let them know you didn’t make that order they’ll take off your bill so no real worries there. Shout out to Tia and Loa who helped teach my husband Samoan greetings which we loved practising. Would definitely look to stay here again when we’re next in Samoa
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Philippa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A huge resort struggling to keep up with the number of people staying. The staff are lovely but service is slow due to the number of people staying at the resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it..no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing beach access and lovely rockpool bar to watch the sunset. Great and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cultural show was amazing!!! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 days in paradise !

AmazIng location, stunning views, this hotel sits on a private beach. I liked the beautiful rooms interior and private decks, 3 pools and different places as to choose for breakfast, lunch or dinner with shows and dances on occasions. Staff is friendly, trying to make you feel well all the time with a big smile on their faces, girls a nice flowers on their hair. . I just was a bit disappointed not finding a fresh coffee included for breakfast, missing a more consistent items like bread other than white, cheese, tropical fruits usually found on 4 stars hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alina

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Wish we stayed longer. Place is perfect. Thank you for a great stay!! Much alofas xox
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family had a wonderful stay at this hotel in 3 bedrooms villa for 7 days where the relaxed ambience and tropical vibe made for the perfect getaway. The lush garden surrounding the property added to the serene atmosphere, and the ocean view was absolutely stunning, providing a peaceful backdrop throughout my stay. The service was exceptional—every staff member was friendly, attentive, and genuinely eager to make my experience memorable. The food, while delicious, is a bit on the pricier side, but given the quality and the beautiful setting, it’s worth it for a special treat. Overall, it’s a fantastic place to unwind and enjoy the beauty of nature, with a level of service that really makes you feel at home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Selesitina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, great service friendly staff
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Maiya

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leitu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a week. We highly recommend this resort . The hospitality from all sides including Aunty Martha and Aunty Ramona as well as Jim. Thank you and we will return hopefully soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The resort exceeded my already high expectations. The check in process was easy and I was escorted to my room. I had a beach front suite, doors that opened out to the sea and white sand. The food was always excellent, cocktails nice and strong and the restaurant staff always very attentive. In general, all resort staff were so friendly, welcoming and would go above and beyond to make sure my stay was exceptional. You can book tours through the resort and I’d definitely recommend doing this. Very much enjoyed my stay, will recommend to all friends and I’ll hope to come back some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most friendly and welcoming staff Pools and beach are stunning Rock Pool Bar was a fave for sunset Cultural evening was a highlight Expensive drinks and meals but enjoyed the quality Relaxed atmosphere and chill vibe A perfect way to end our vacay in Samoa
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Serenity

The beauty of the white sand, the waves crashing against the shore, the clearness of the blue water, made this trip so relaxing and serene. It was off season, but the hotel and staff served us well, friendly smiles all around, Mele at the spa worked her magic with my massage and facial, food and drinks offered were tasty and we had a great stay, would definitely come back on a future trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Lovely resort, very relaxing. Food excellent. In house operated tours and shuttle, fantastic. Staff very helpful, happy & smiling. Culture entertainment evening & fire/ knife show hosted by in house staff ( island winners ) with everyone enjoying every moment and full of enthusiasm. Snorkelling straight off beach, amazing colourful coral and hundres of really colourful fish - best ever (beats barrier reef) as can get so close up and water shallow enough to use snorkel whille standing up. Very quiet after 9pm. Problems with room 408 but maintenance sorted out following day although we realised on check out day AC not working correctly and room very damp - we put it down to humidity and heavy tropical rain but they were sorting it
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nic

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely week with great friends - however the rooms weren’t serviced as stated, we had to ask for towels and toilet paper. The spa that we booked and paid for wasn’t there and the 3 bedroom villa was 3x 1bedroom apartments and all separate.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Return to Paradise is a truly special place. For us it was important to support the island not a large multi national which was one of the reasons for choosing here. We absolutely made the right choice and felt like one of the family. The reef directly in front of the hotel is superb, the trips were wonderful (the turtles and giant clams were a highlight for me). It was a genuine home away from home, not a flashy faceless resort. We certainly loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jay

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had our wedding here on the 24th Sep 2024 and it was a beautiful day. Appreciate our wedding coordinators Florrie Semu and Sina Lemalu for making our dream come true. Food was great and recommendations made by the two were well received by our guests. Thank you. We stayed here for 10 days. Our room was great and very spacious. The aircon was a little weak but didn’t bother us too much as we were out in Apia everyday. Our room was cleaned on the daily and the staff respected our privacy when we requested for them to come back later to service the room. It is a bit of a drive if you are travelling to Apia everyday so something to consider especially if you do not like driving at night. Staff I found very friendly. Buffet food breakfast and dinner we had on 2 occasions, was ok. Road to the resort was a sore point but it looks like they were working on a new road leading to the resort which is great. Overall we enjoyed our stay here. Thank you
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

warrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is exceptional with a beautiful beach on your doorstep (ocean rough at times). Great family friendly amenities and entertainment. We loved our tour to the east side of the island, the guide was very knowledgeable. The staff are very friendly, food is average (the menu felt repetitive after 7days). The only downside was that we felt cleanliness in our villa could have been improved on. The staff were responsive to our notification of poor water pressure, this was fixed that day.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, lovely beach with good snorkelling, very friendly helpful staff, good range of dining options and some excellent entertainment e.g Fefea evening, good gym facility
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sabrina, Thames

Travelled with family
TV didnt work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that local people are trained up to work in the resort providing important employment opportunities. The owner and her family made a real effort to make me feel welcome even though I was only staying a short stay. The Saturday night show was fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024