Return to Paradise Resort and Spa
About this hotel
Nestled in Upolu, this lovely hotel for $155 per night is a great option for your next break. Stylish hotel on the shore with 3 outdoor swimming pools At Return to Paradise Resort and Spa, relax by one of the 3 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. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily. 3 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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Upolu
Reviews
4.4/5.0
Excellent(279 Reviews)
4.0
Property is beautiful. 3-bedroom suite was perfect for 4 kids and 3 adults. Food menu was not at all up to "resort" expextations. No kids-friendly meals and it so was really expensive. We ordered fish and chips (35wst) and it was 2-creditcard size pieces of fish and some fries. I didn't check before reserving (just assumed because it's a high-priced resort) breakfast is NOT included AND its 35 each person. TOO MUCH! Continental was 25 each.
The wifi and tv would not work but they came and gave us a upb with movies and a router for Internet. Very kind and helpful staff.
Thought there would be entertainment or music playing being a Friday night.
There were some bunches of hair in the shower, walls could use a fresh wipe-down. And towels were a little funky.
Pool was beautiful. Grounds beautiful.
I would stay again, but better prepared with food.
3.0
We loved our stay here, it wasn’t too busy so it was nice and peaceful. The staff there were so friendly.
3.0
It was a great pleasure staying there especially the beach & ocean facing rooms are amazing
10.0
Some of the facilities (aircon, tv, internet) etc wasn’t working. Food definitely was overpriced and the pool was too warm. Overall good customer service
10.0
Amazing place to stay! Truly returning to paradise! Staff amazing, food amazing, accomodation amazing, also to note WIFI was Amazing!
My only feedback to consider improving:
- Kayaks and paddle boards onsite
- the gym your building please make it amazing!
10.0
Our Christmas at Return to Paradise was just lovely. The property is beautiful; the staff were friendly and helpful; the little beach glorious. The owners made Christmas very special and made all of us guests feel very involved.
Our beachfront villa was very clean, comfortable and spacious. There was a kettle and a hairdryer and a fridge. Plenty of storage. A comfy bed. A nice verandah to sit on and watch the waves.
The little cocktail bar was great, with a decent selection. Food options are limited at the resort but served with a smile, and all good quality.
My partner got injured on our last day and the staff were amazing. One of them drove us to the hospital and got help for us. Nothing was too much trouble.
Our thanks to Romana, Martha and the whole Return to Paradise team for making our Christmas so memorable. We hope to return ourselves one day!
10.0
The Resort was excellent, staff were exceptionally helpful. Great security entering and exiting.
10.0
It was awesome to get away for a while. I thought i had organised a late check out, appears that a missed communication somewhere made me scramble a little because they needed the room. Little bump in the roaf, otherwise everything else was awesome.
10.0
Everything was amazing. Beautiful and clean facility. Excellent customer serviceservice. Friendly cheerful staff members. Amazing location with stunning sunsets. Food was amazingly delicious; from breakfast to dinner they were all. Fiafia night with Maeva band was wonderful and their buffet was amazingly delicious!!!
This place may be the best resort on this island. It is truly paradise on earth! Thank you "Return To Paradise" staff for a wonderful and most enjoyable stay in your resort. We absolutely loved our time spent here and look forward to staying here! Best wishes for 2024 and beyond. Happy New Year.
6.0
Amazing garden view to the beach, beautiful big room with air-com for 4 of us, absolutely beautiful heaps of houses of the beach with a big building like a church designed to do a event on the beach.
Thank you looking forward to see you again next time😘❤️❤️❤️👍
10.0
wonderful personal service, everybody really wants you to feel "at home". We very much enjoyed our time at the resort. Highly recommended.
6.0
The location is beautiful. The staff especially the hosts are very attentive & lovely. The food is limited & on the expensive side. The cocktails are very light on alcohol & expensive The breakfast was very average.
3.0
I had the pleasure of staying at the resort for 3 Days…Traveling by plane anymore can be very draining..As soon as I landed in Samoa my shuttle was ready to zip me away to another world outside of layovers,security screenings and stagnant air..Samoa is a destination for lovers of our Natural world..When I arrived to Check in I was warmly greeted by the loving staff on hand..Having a delicious dinner it was time to relax..The room was comfortable,clean and a beautiful view of the ocean not far from my doorstep..The staff were always upbeat,kind and caring..You truly feel like family here and not just a guest passing through..The waters surrounding the Resort are gorgeous and exactly what you dream of when you think of the South Pacific..I am fortunate to have traveled extensively across the Pacific Islands and I really feel it’s the Samoan people and their open hearts and kindness that always draws me back time and again..Do yourself a favor and book a trip to a simpler time in our busy worlds and reset your spirit and be set free..
2.0
Only a couple of downfalls.
Breakfast is from 7:30am to 10:00am we went to breakfast at 9:00am after a big night after the wedding held at the resort however they ran out of donuts and wouldn’t cook anymore donuts it was the only thing I enjoyed most out of the breakfast provided.
The first night there was a cockroach I asked to change rooms however they were fully booked out but they provided Mortein spray I’m unsure if it’s the normal to have cockroach when the room is warm because after the aircon was on it was okay and we got use to the place.
Overall our stay at the beachfront villa was beautiful. The staff were lovely, it was nice to see they have security late at night on the beach checking on everyone after a great night at a weddding we attended there.
4.0
Really enjoyed our 4 nights, beautiful setting,
4.0
Amazing spot for snorkelling and so much nature around the resort.
Unfortunately we had an issue with the airport not getting our luggage to us and many other guests of an Air NZ flight who had requested a shuttle be put on for us to help claim our luggage but this was stated as not an option by the resort. In speaking with others staying in different resorts who were on the same flight, their resorts had provided this extra assistance to help guests claim their luggage. In future to reduce stress on guests and to allow them to enjoy their stay more I would recommend offering this help to increase your hospitality further.
Otherwise, restaurant and bar staff were wonderful and the resort provides a great range of dining options. There were also great day tour options provided and I'd recommend taking their tours over hiring a car or using taxis as this covered all costs for the attractions and provided great local knowledge.
3.0
PROS - The facility is beautiful - pool area and surroundings. The Pacific Kitchen is such a lovely area and the food and service is the best! The waiters are so attentive and the food is absolutely delicious and of great quality - I had the best steak ever, hands down.
CONS - The villa we were in is a bit dated, but it was clean and bathroom was nice a clean and spacious. There was no smart tv and I had to ask for a power plug for the phone (in order to ring room service). Be careful of the beach, it can be a bit treacherous but there are life guards there and staff to look out and alert patrons. When we checked in the porter didn't help with our bags but just showed us to our Villa.
Overall we had a lovely stay.
4.0
Great staff, beautiful grounds, lovely setting, but there was a strong mildew odor in our room and the bathroom caulking had apparent mildew. Also there was a cockroach in our room at one point, and I know how hard it is to combat this in the tropics, but I still didn’t like it.
3.0
We really enjoyed the Fiafia show. The best we've seen. The food was awesome. A lot of Samoan food. The show was awesome. The staff were great. Our Beachfront room was huge. I wasn't expecting a Kitchen. And what a beach!
3.0
To start off with the positives, the resort is set in a beautiful location and all the staff I encountered were so lovely and eager to help.
What lets it down is the condition/upkeep of the property. The facilities are quite dated and often broken. When I arrived to my room, there was a dirty ash tray left on the balcony (it was there my whole stay), some lights, the safe and the TV weren't working. There were no towels and when I did get some I had to ask for new ones each day as the bathroom floor flooded every time I had a shower.
You resort has potential and the staff really are trying. More effort needs to be put into the maintenance to justify the resort pricing.
5.0
We thourougly enjoyed our stay. Lovely location, great tour options and above all amazing staff.
3.0
Staff was awesome.
Attentive and accommodating, always ready to assist and help whenever called upon.
Service with a smile every day.
4.0
Beaches and staff were very good
3.0
The property is fairly dated but the staff are lovely. Food options are good some times and terrible at other times, so hit and miss, breakfast is truly terrible even if you do pay the extra for a hot breakfast. They charge a lot and don't quite give you your money's worth, get used to hearing either 'its broken" or "we've run out of that" for even the most basic necessities. I would have been more forgiving if they didn't charge you 5 star prices
1.0
I will never ever stay there again even if they let me stay for free. I would rather sleep under a coconut tree
5.0
We had an amazing break away with our 2 Grandsons. Martha, Raz and the team made us feel like Whanau. The resort itself is in the most beautiful spot , the beach was amazing, with beautiful clear water. Staff were helpful and friendly and the Fia Fia night is a must to attend, very talented young people. Thank you so much for having us and helping us make wonderful memories with our Mokos, much love ❤️
4.0
Lack of information: We didn't know that we had to rebook for the fiafia night and for lunch on Sunday. I regard this as one of the most important things that should be verbally relayed to the guests as they check in. If it's written somewhere, I didn't see it. There were a few people sitting around Sunday afternoon waiting for lunch, only to be told (when asked what time lunch was), that we had to book for the lunch, otherwise order burgers etc..
Room presentation: The room that we stayed in was very clean and has a beautiful view of the ocean. Had everything that we needed. Big bathroom, clean. Has a Nice deck where you can sit and relax and soak in the beautiful view and watch the sunrise.
Distance from main facilities: A bit of walking to do and a few steps to climb to the dining hall, swimming pools etc, so only for the fit people and young at hearts, not recommend for the disabled people, unless you have assistant at all time.
Fiafia night: The fiafia night on Saturday night was a disappointment. I expected real Samoan food but the buffet was Chinese food. The show was mainly singing of English songs. I was expecting some Samoan dances etc. I paid $85ST, I didn't eat, and didn't watch the rest of the show.
Food Quality: The fries are terrible and small for the price charged. Cold and dry, hard when served. The same with burgers, very pricey, but also small and served cold. We ordered beef burgers but served with chicken burgers.
5.0
Loved our stay! Staff were really good. The room we stayed in was very spacious and clean, and the balcony view was amazing. Would definitely stay there again!
5.0
We loved our stay at the Return to Paradise Resort. The grounds are beautifully kept. Walking around is so peaceful with the gardens and the beach is fantastic. I cannot imagine a more perfect beach anywhere. The staff were all so friendly and eager to help. We arrived in the middle of the night and reception was there ready to greet us and had us in our room quickly. Our room was clean and spacious enough for our family of 5. We enjoyed their fun Fia Fia night, the entertainment and food were great! We also did the giant clam and turtle tour. It was a fun experience. We met a lot of people who travel to this resort every year and we will definitely go back there when we visit Samoa again.
4.0
The staff are wonderful. However if the hotel wants a 5 star rating there are things that need improving. There is a lack of communication between reception and the soa. 3 people booked in at the same time. Not a good look. Our room was smelly on our arrival , a torn bed cover and a bedside light not working. Trips from the hotel were VERY expensive 400 tala each for a trip to apia and a taxi was $80 . Food was also expensive $36 nz fir a tiasted sandwhich and chips.
The grounds and swimming pools are lovely. They were very clean and well kept. The bathoom in our room had a lot of mold. The room and bathroom were very spacious.
All in all a good place to relax but dont expect true 5star.
4.0
The staff were great, the resort was great too. I just found that our room was quite a distance from the reception and eating areas. There was no cover from rain or sun when having to walk to our room - it would be good to give a heads up about this. Also our room was missing a phone, so we couldn't communicate with reception, other than walking there. Room was well equipped and perfect for our family needs.
5.0
We have a 5 great days, it was like living in family.
Great beach with lots of sunshine and shade.
Excellent service, great food and very friendly staff.
Lots of activities.
We will definitely back again.
4.0
One of the best snorkelling spots in Samoa with a beautiful beach with black lava rock and ceashing waves. Only improvement needed is in the quality of the food.
1.0
Service is very slow, we complained about aircon not working in our room the whole time.
Breakfast they just lay it out and leave it out in the open for flies noone standing there to monitor or check in on guests if they need anything unless its asking to pay for additional things. Guests havifng to approach them to leg them know food is running low and dor refill. Pool towels no instructions on how to get them no phones in room to call front desk
5.0
Being locally family-owned meant everyone formed a great team and all invited helpful critiques to improve service.
5.0
Absolutely amazing
4.0
The staff at Return to Paradise are the jewel in the Lafuga village and are the loveliest people on the planet, always having a smile for you. They are welcoming, friendly and will help you with anything at all, often going out of their way to do so. My only areas for review would be the speed of food service (especially room service) and the room cleaners who did not clean the room the same way twice. The only thing I was actually disappointed in was that our sheets were not changed at all, even though we stayed for 10 days. Saying that though, I’m sure that if we had asked, it would’ve been done with a smile. We will definitely be visiting again.
3.0
Beautiful location with beach. Very tidy and clean, staff are polite and professional. Menu options are limited, more like pub food options than a resort, food was bland. Often a long wait for food and drinks. Overall good spot if you want to getaway and disconnect
5.0
We loved the friendly staff with their smiles and helpfulness. The coral reef was a step or 2 down the beach from the resort and teemed with colourful fish.
5.0
Beautiful place, friendly staff.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Upolu?
The average price for a rental in Upolu is $83 per night. This rental is $72 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa. Enjoy the water!
Is Return to Paradise Resort and Spa pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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