Return to Paradise Resort and Spa

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Maeva (Honeymoon) Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Dinner served
Exterior
Beachfront Room | Living area | 31-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, ping pong

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Lefaga, Matautu
  • Place, Return to Paradise Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Apia Park
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Robert Louis Stevenson Museum
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Apia (FGI-Fagali'i)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 9
  • Free Wi-Fi

Beachfront Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Three Bedroom Garden Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 99 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedroom Beachfront Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite

  • Beach view
  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Maeva (Honeymoon) Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Beachfront Room

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

Three Bedroom Beachfront Villa

  • Beach view
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds OR 3 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedroom Garden Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Return to Paradise Resort and Spa

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 snorkelling.
Return to Paradise Resort and Spa offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 31-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Matautu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

Children aged 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 that 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 Wi-Fi (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
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, volleyball and bicycles to rent
  • 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 centre, 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 centre and 2 meeting rooms. A library, a terrace, and karaoke are also featured at the family-friendly Return to Paradise Resort and Spa. An area shuttle within 3 kilometres 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 a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Paradise Kitchen – This beachfront restaurant only serves dinner. A children's menu is available.
Rockpool Bar – Overlooking the ocean, this bar serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Cabana Poolside Cafe – This beach café serves brunch and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Cabana Poolside Cafe
  • Paradise Kitchen
  • Rockpool Bar

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Snorkelling
  • Table tennis

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)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

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
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 48 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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: from approximately NZD 27 for adults and from 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 cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and access to the public bath 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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 on the number on the booking confirmation 48 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.

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 aged 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

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Return to Paradise Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 456 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay. Comfortable room, great facilities and great beautifull location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing Staff. Our home away from home. Can’t think of any better place to stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Petero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast buffet ok , bar well stock , restaurant dining amazing , air conditio ok.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lilian

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Room was very nice, location was terrific. Very clean, very professional. Very nice stay overall. Beach was beautiful. Only issues we had were with our air conditioning unit having a broken fan that made a loud grating noise on every start stop (blades hitting casing) and they started roofing work at 8am.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and our villa was spacious beautiful beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and amenities. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looked the friendly staff and great location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bettina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent thanks
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Great people, beautiful spot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Rooms were spacious and clean. Location is nice and serene. Great place for RnR and enjoy a retreatable holiday. Would definitely go and stay there again:)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were lovely and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good but we had to pay for ours separately because it wasn't included in the cost of the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Location was stunning and rooms were generous in size.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were made to feel like family xxx definitely recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Gregory

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

pricey food but beautiful location

not great value or quality food but the location is great and the staff are lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Sumaira

One of the most gorgeous beaches with lovely snorkeling job.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Hala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful with wonderful sea and good local entertainment.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place beautiful people
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sized room. Staff were friendly and attentive. The beach was amazing and close to the pool. We were there for a wedding and we thoroughly enjoyed our stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting, friendly staff, one of the bar men was an amazing singer at the karaoke night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beautiful beach and a great breakfast. Room was big and deck looked over the pool and sea. Very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tai

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff. Room spacious & beautiful view from deck.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025