The beach is beautiful and the staff are friendly enough. However, the service and amenities are a work-on. Meals took a long time to come out once ordered. We did raise this at the time and received complimentary cocktails as a result but unfortunately it was not a one-off experience. The quality of the food was good. We did not have internet or tv in our room and raised this with staff but never received an update or resolution.

The views are fantastic, food delicious, staff friendly and options for where to swim. So we did them all!

Only stayed 1 night but room was shabby, tired, just one chair to sit on. Food service incredibly slow, waited 2 hours for dinner from ordering then some items were wrong. The whole place looks tired.

The staff are AMAZING! The location is remote and beautiful. The SPA is a must do when you come. Multiple activity options. We did the 3 bedroom villa and it exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend them.

It feels like we paid 4 star rates for a 3 star resort. Location and people were amazing.! Accomodation options when booking through expedia were not clear. Buffet dinner was disappointing.

Staff

Proud locally owned. Nice mid sized resort with great snorkeling on the beach.

Everything was spectacular love it can’t wait to come back again. Thank you

i just stayed for one day and it was just amazing place for the vaccation everything was beautiful. I would love to visit next time.

Beautiful location, garden rooms very basic, linen old, but clean, Upon arrival no inormation give re resort, activities, things to do etc. Liggting needed around pools for evening time/safety issues. Lunch restaurant both days waiting over an hour for food order.

One of the best beaches we saw with a natural lagoon and great snorkelling. The sea was fairly tumultuous at times. Rooms are large and well equipped. Overall the resort needs a bit of TLC and some new beach chairs! Staff were fabulous and the cultural shows great fun.

The best place to stay in Samoa, staff are friendly and make you feel so welcome. Great food. Swimming with the fish on the beach was an amazing experience. The grounds are fantastic and well kept. We will definitely be back.

Luxury

Great beachfront villa, wonderful Ocean views. Options of day tours and local exploration even into local village. Would definitely come again.

Perfect location only spoilt by the staff

The resort itself is in a beautiful spot and the rooms are fantastic , even our garden room had a wonderful view of the ocean , however some of the staff were outright nasty which surprised me as all the other resorts we stayed at the staff were so friendly. We had booked the buffet breakfast with our 5 night stay but at check in the receptionist rudely told us that they would not honour that as we had booked through a 3rd party ( Expedia ) we were very disappointed as we had budgeted that in our costs , we even approached the guests services manager Mikeal but he was not interested in helping us at all , then we went to the bar on Mother’s Day at Happy Hour and when we questioned why we were not getting happy hour prices the barmaid actually screamed at us that happy hour was over but it was not it was a special later happy hour for Mother’s Day , we had to pay full prices for our drinks but was refunded the next day from the manager however it was just so unprofessional and unfriendly of the waitress to call us out like that in front of all the other guests. Then last but not least the food was very very ordinary , we ended up getting a cab to a nearby convenience store and bought snacks/ food to eat in our room .There were still lots of lovely staff who were very helpful and friendly so all in all we still enjoyed our time there .

I like everything about the property, it was nice and clean the staff were friendly and helpful, the food was amazing, There was nothing that I dislike about this property.

It’s fairly isolated

Beautiful place!

Lovely resort beach, friendly and nice staff. Good tours organised by the resort. There is a healthy coral reef just on the beach with great snorkeling. The room was nice and clean, the only downside was that the room we had wasn’t very soundproof. If you are sensitive to sound the beach villas is probabaly a better option but we weren’t bothered. The facilities are beautifully designed and gives you a real polynesian feeling. We had a great and sooo relaxing stay at Return to Paradise, highly recommended! Thank you!

The resort is the largest locally owned and they have cultural evenings and fire shows which were great. Most of the sites are dotted around the island so it pays to have a car. The people are really lovely and we were very sad to leave at the end of our stay.

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

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.

Love it..no complaints

Amazing beach access and lovely rockpool bar to watch the sunset. Great and friendly staff.

The cultural show was amazing!!! Thank you

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.

Amazing! Wish we stayed longer. Place is perfect. Thank you for a great stay!! Much alofas xox

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!

Beautiful, great service friendly staff

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

TV didnt work

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

Enjoyed the whole experience. Very welcome beautiful friendly people.

It was a wonderful stay with kids as the layout allowed for easy movement. The front dest could be more efficient in checking out. Better eye contact and clear communication. Awareness of the time and guests need to head to the airport. The water was turned off and we weren't notified. It was hard to find restaurant and bar staff one day of our stay on a monday. But other than that, i would still recommend. Thank God for Opo at the sparadise. She was amazing, therefore i booked 11 massage appointments during our 5 day stay.

This is an amazing location. A stunning pristine beach with beautiful crashing waves just off shore but also the capacity to snorkel off the beach. A wonderful resort with lovely staff. Food was okay, as with everywhere in the Pacific more vegetarian options would be great! The kids loved the pools and the beach.

We had a wonderful 6 night stay at Return to Paradise in July. The beach was perfect and we had amazing snorkeling while we were there. The kids loved the pools too. Our garden view unit was huge with heaps of space for our family. Everything was very clean. The kitchen facilities were fairly basic but fine for our needs (we self catered a lot of lunches and breakfasts). The staff were really lovely and friendly. We hired a car and were glad we did as the resort is quite isolated so the car was great to get around some of Samoa's other sights but the isolation is also part of its charm as it was a lovely place to spend time in. Make sure you visit the giant clams sanctuary which is nearby... they are beautiful and we also saw several turtles which was amazing. Lying on a lounger, drink in hand, watching the kids play in the rock pools with the setting sun behind them will be an enduring memory. The food was OK but not great in general although some things were delicious such as the fresh tuna, fish and chips and smoothies. The buffet night was good also.

Really amazing staff and beautiful views

Great place to stay with a beautiful surrounding beach which was great for snorkeling. Staff were helpful and friendly.

A great resort on a beautiful beach. Excellent facilities and friendly staff.

Nice location but property showing its age. Very dirty sheets and room with blood and other stains on the covers. A lot of damage to walls and other dirt too. One aircon unit did not work in our room and tv had no connectivity to anything. Service at restaurants very hit and miss with no additional drinks checks or dessert offers ever. Food was good overall apart from pizza, eggplant on pizza was a sloppy disgusting mess.

Authentic Samoan vibe. The man in charge of seating the guests on the fiafia night was so kind to accomodate my elderly parents in the front table. Thank you!

This is my second stay this year within 4 months and my Husband and I loved both January and May stays. The fact that we can open our sliding door to the beach front is amazing in itself - the cleanliness, privacy, and kindness of everyone we encountered was icing on the cake! We will always make Return to Paradise our home away from home. Fa’afetai Lava, Sunema

Beach access was fabulous. Gardens very beautiful and well kept. Room was comfortable

Beautiful setting very nice beach for an island of volcanic rock. Access road in terrible shape. Needs some serious attention. Water pressure a big issue at times

Beautiful location. Friendly staff Multiple food options Great rooms

Staff were excellent and service was brilliant. Staff were very present and watchful while remaining discrete. Friendly and welcoming , they are a credit to the resort .

The setting is gorgeous . Private and peaceful with the sound of the ocean. The villas are spacious and practically laid out. The staff were brilliant . So warm and friendly and welcoming . Nothing was too much trouble and they always ensured everyone was well looked after.

Nice start to our Samoa holiday. Aircon room gave good chance to adjust to warmer temperatures than at home.

Thanks for the memories

The staff were amazing . Good service . Friendly and communicative . Nothing was too much trouble . Beachfront 3 bedroom villa was great. Good size fridge and microwave and well laid out rooms and bathrooms . Wifi is patchy the further away from the resort you are but it’s great at dining room and office. Hot water was also an issue our last 2 days . Nice fiafia night on Wed . Staff were the performers . They were committed , engaged and passionate about what they do .

A great place to stay Staff were fantastic and went out of their way to be kind and helpful The beach is wonderful for snorkelling, our children loved it. The villas were spacious Not too far from the airport

This place is just amazing and the staff are so helpful

Beautiful setting. 3 bed beachfront villa was ideal for us with each bedroom having its own bathroom. Staff were all very friendly and helpful.

Loved that my room was just steps away from the beach. From my front porch area I could view the palm trees swaying to the breeze emitting from the ocean. A beautiful and relaxing site. Loved that my room had a kitchenette, complete with an apartment size fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee pot to heat water, and equpped with plates, glasses, cups and silverware. We didn't always eat at the resort restaurant, so we bought groceries at Farmer Joe's Market about 1/2 hr away, and cooked in our room. If you want To explore the grounds, there is a beautiful chapel where weddings can be held, and to the left of the chapel there is a walkway that leads to a memoriam set up for the actress Roberta Haynes that played Maeva in the original Return to Paradise movie with Gary Cooper. There is a small museum that has a lot of picures and articles about the movie, to the right of the chapel. The only downside for me was there was no cofee maker to actually brew coffee. Instant will suffice, but nothing beats freshly brewed coffee, the smell, the taste. All in all, had a wonderful 8 days in paradise!

Welcoming place with beautiful views and great food!

Great Stay!

Our family, two adults and two kids, stayed at 3 resorts over 9 days in Samoa. Savaii Lagoon Resort, Saletoga Resort, and Return to Paradise (RTP). Price was $300, $406, and $510 AUD per night respectively for each. So RTP was the most expensive for the beachfront family room. It was HUGE. Two massive and really quite nice full size bathrooms, kitchen and working wifi in the lounge room of your apartment. Solid internet connection is a problem all across the island so that was great. We only stayed two nights here. If I were to do Samoa again, I would stay here, head to Apia markets get all fresh produce and bring it to the resort as they have all reasonable facilities for cooking. If you drink, it is much cheaper to buy your own and have it in your room. There is a good sized fridge. We spent a ridiculous amount of money on eating and drinking at each of the resorts we stayed at and honestly it can be a hit or miss everywhere. I intensely researched all the resorts and noted RTP was not rated the highest, and people said that others were better so I was a bit apprehensive about paying that much. I personally think the location was so beautiful it was truly a highlight. The giant clam sanctuary 5 mins down the road is a MUST. The Rockpool Bar is a stunning place to hang out and the palm trees along the beach are spectacular shade to laze on the beach. Some parts of the resort is older and a little ‘tired’ but the positives far outweigh!

Personally for us we felt this was a very commercial property, however it suited our needs. Beach wasnt really swimmable, but the heavily chlorinated pools were a welcome relief. Thanks RTP.

really good snorkeling and quite a bit of "live coral" which we had not seen at other resort areas.. Interesting history here, staff did a great job.

One of the best resorts I have stayed at. The staff are exceptionally professional,welcoming and friendly. The facilities especially the gym and pools were great, and the beach is one of the best in Samoa.

We absolutely loved our stay at Return to Paradise. It was absolutely stunning & our waterfront room was beyond beautiful. It was the most perfect place we have ever stayed in all of our travels. Highly recommended if you are after relaxing in picturesque natural beauty in paradise. The staff we so warm & welcoming too. Literally couldn’t fault it at all.

I loved the people who run return to paradise. The staff was very friendly and I loved the cats too :) The beach can be a bit rough for swimming but it is absolutely stunning during high and low tides. Very colorful reef. Pretty sunsets and the fia fia show was fantastic! The food at the fia fia was also fantastic. We will be back again.

Beautiful spot. Good food and facilities. Pity that use of beach for swimming and snorkelling prohibited during our stay but understandable Room only had one sheet and nothing else. Concerned that the previous occupants used soap was left for us and no new soap provided

This was an amazing stay for me, my mum and bubba. We loved how gorgeous it was, the breakfast was amazing 😍 and massage services bomb. Staff were friendly! And we managed to catch the fiafia night, and they catered to my vegetarian diet!! And the siva afi (fire dancing) was so stunning. Worth a watch!! Defs worth a stay lol much nicer than many other resorts in Samoa.

Loved the location of the resort, it is such a picturesque place. Loved the staff, helpful and friendly.

They do not cater for young children who have an accident where they have wet the bed while sleeping they dont accomodate and charged us $140.00WST which they say was included in the t’s & c’s but there was NOTHING that stated anything at all and i made that clear i didnt sign or agree to anything such as this ridiculous condition or rule and they refunded us back! They are over rated the costs do not match the run down resort. They cost an arm and a leg which we regret booking with them and moved to Taumeasina which you get what you pay for!!!

We had a lovely stay at this resort with the staff being very helpful and friendly.

Amazing scenery. Friendly staff. Comfortable rooms.

Lovely facility Staff very hospitable and so accommodating better the staff in Apia Only thing was just need to.have rubbish bin in.bathroom.and a shower curtain as water kept gping out of shower But would definitely stay there again

Beautiful but basic

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.

Great Resort, we were greeted personally by the osner. The staff are first rate and the entertainment which is also staff was a delight... We are already booked for our return to paradise.

Highly recommended

We loved our stay here, it wasn’t too busy so it was nice and peaceful. The staff there were so friendly.

Epic Ocean Facing room @ Return to Paradise Resort

It was a great pleasure staying there especially the beach & ocean facing rooms are amazing

We really enjoy our stay. Watching the sunset on the beach was beautiful. The staff were very helpful and very friendly. Our only issue was with the restaurant on site the food was honestly terrible and I’m not a picky eater but I’m paying a lot of money as the restaurant was expensive I would expect the food to be decent. I would recommend eating elsewhere. But otherwise everything was amazing.

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

My concern was, room service. My child vomit during night in our sheets. I also used towels too. The next day I told the staff however they only changed 1 sheet not the blanket, the towels had been folded n placed back on the bed. Also on NYE someone charged their drinks at our room twice which cost $142 that we weren’t aware of. During our stay, we were only go in to sleep, until our last day, we had brekky before check out. The staff needs to check each quests name and pay their food or drinks at the counter instead of charging to room. I didn’t pay the$142 because we don’t drink alcohols, also we went to the resort to sleep at around 2am on NY. Overall was good, just few things that let the service down is listed above.

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!

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!

The Resort was excellent, staff were exceptionally helpful. Great security entering and exiting.

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.

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.

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😘❤️❤️❤️👍

Beautiful resort, very relaxing and great friendly staff

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.

Return to a simpler time!

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..

Overall 7/10

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.

Really enjoyed our 4 nights, beautiful setting,

Excellent customer service from checking-in and right throughout all the services, e.g. chefs, kitchen staff at cabana cafe, rock bar and restaurant. Everyone was very helpful, in particular, Kolio and Mose - a big Fa’amalo! This was our second visit at RTP, and what you read on the website is very true - an amazing place, vibrant, safe environment, and an amazing beach. The string band was amazing, the BEST CULTURAL SHOW IN SAMOA. Oh, and the food is delicious, so as the coffee. Staff always smile, smile! Keep up the excellent work everyone.

RTP is a lovely resort for a holiday or a few days layover. Enjoyed the Fiafia show, maybe the best in the islands. Great snorkelling, crashing waves and a beauriful seascape. All staff are courteous and helpful, friendly and a pleasure to speak with.

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.

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.

Return to Paradise is an amazing resort to stay in when visiting Samoa. The staff are incredibly helpful and nothing is ever too much effort when ensuring you have an enjoyable stay. The resort location is fantastic when it comes to seeing the sights of beautiful Samoa. We originally were staying 3 nights at the resort, but were so impressed that we ended up staying for 5 nights. We have recommended Return to Paradise for our family and friends as accommodation if they travel to Samoa.

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.

Two nights at Return to Paradise

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!