Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Good dining options
Cons:
A bit pricey
Minor issues with breakfast service
Room workspace could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Generally clean and well-maintained, but minor issues noted.
Service
9.05
Staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
9.09
Excellent location in the heart of Apia, making it convenient for exploration.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms were clean, modern, and exceptionally comfortable.
Amenities
8.57
Good amenities, though some mentioned lack of workspace.
Value for Money
8.03
A bit pricey, especially for longer stays, but overall worth it.
Food and Beverage
8.08
Dining was enjoyable, though some missed buffet options.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall a very pleasant stay with minor issues that did not significantly impact.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 07:57

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Lava Hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool, garden, shared lounge, and terrace for guests to unwind and relax in style. The 4-star property offers city views, a restaurant, and a bar, providing the perfect setting for a memorable stay.

Comfortable Accommodations
Guests can expect air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a desk, kettle, fridge, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. The rooms also feature a safety deposit box, ensuring a secure and comfortable experience for all visitors.

Convenient Location
Conveniently located in Apia, Lava Hotel is just 1.2 km away from Palolo Deep Beach and offers easy access to Faleolo International Airport. With services like room service, concierge assistance, and currency exchange, guests can enjoy a hassle-free stay at this exquisite hotel.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 16 years old stay for US$40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 669 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Renata family_with_children nz
8
Throughly enjoyed our stay!
Pros:

Clean, lovely decor. Beds were comfy. Food was good and all the staff were super friendly and so helpful!

Cons:

The shower temp went up and down a bit.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Mikaele solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Everything, staff, facilities, location!

I left a review for my first stay on this trip but second time around it was great! Our room upstairs on top fllor (Level 3) was bigger than where we initially stayed on ground floor. Food we avoided because of the first stay but im sure at our next visit it will be perfect 😊 and staff as always are great they remembered us and as always, had huge smiles on their faces. Very pleased with our second stay on this trip.

Cons:

That we didn't stay longer

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Mikaele solo_traveller au
6
Pros:

Staff was great! Facilities also great and location is prime!

Cons:

Only thing that ruined our experience/stay was on the first night it was a bit late to go out for dinner so we ordered food at the restaurant, all staff were amazing, the whole vibe and layout was great but when our food arrived, my burger was all good and chips were freshly made, however, the fish and chips my wife ordered was not good at all. Chips were literally like they were scraped off another plate, they were cold, stale and didn't look anything like my hot chips. As for the fish, it was not edible at all, it didn't look like it was thawed out properly and excess moisture removed (pat with paper towel) the inside was either still partially frozen or just soggy and not cooked at all. The whole plate was not edible. The waitress actually walked past us, saw us checking fish and just said....oh yeah basa... then continued to walk away. We were too tired from our flight and didn't want to make a big deal about it so we went halves on my burger and went an got noodles from Farmer Joe afterwards. We were guttered because everything was soooo good but food needs improving. Including breakfast, hash browns were soggy and some looked like they were a few days old and just reheated. Defenitely not edible and pastries maybe a better way to store them to keep them hot? mustve been hot at first but they were wrapped up and so they were all soggy and not very pleasant to eat. Apart from that everything else was mint. If you want to chat more regarding our experience happy for you to contact me. Thanks for the stay.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Sheryll couple nz
6
If you want a resort stay go next door to the tusitala.
Pros:

This hotel is relatively central in Apia with access to restaurants not far away. The staff were lovely

Cons:

The property itself is looking a bit tired. It seems to be used more as a short stay hotel after resort stays.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Yazmin solo_traveller nz
10
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple au
10
Friendly staff, comfortable beds, convenient location!
Pros:

Convenient location in Apia. Very comfortable beds! The staff were lovely and welcoming

Cons:

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2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Zhang couple nz
6
Average
Pros:

Location

Cons:

To be honest, the hotel is not kids friendly.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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THOMAS couple us
9
Better than the Aggie
Pros:

I had been staying at the Aggie which is pretty good (not perfect) for Apia, but they were full, so I got a room at the Lava Hotel and they earned my business.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Lesley family_with_children au
7
Good spot
Pros:

Good location if you want to do things in town. Breakfast was yum

Cons:

The lift was broken daily.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Pamela Foloi couple nz
9
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
D
DIANA couple au
7
Relaxing
Pros:

Great location, walking distance to the markets

Cons:

Clean and tidy

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
M
Mary couple au
7
Thanks for your hospitality the staff were amazing but the only thing is it just a little bit more is sonetime they have
Pros:

I like the property because it close to town where all the shops,and restaurants and it close to the seaside with a nice breeze yeah i think that is what it would be i think.💕👌

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Naina family_with_children au
7
Our stay was well accomodated from upon arrival and check in. Room was spotless and great location
Pros:

Loved the beautiful service provided and kind staff

Cons:

The room was very nice and clean, although our room was spotless and well made, the only small issue experienced was some dust underneed the pillows.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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teta papalii family_with_children au
7
Very Good
Pros:

3

Cons:

3

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Ata Ur couple pk
8
location was very good. Many shops & Restaurants within 1 km distance. Superb swimming pool.
Pros:

location was very good. Many shops & Restaurants within 1 km distance. Superb swimming pool.

Cons:

Average breakfast not compatible with the type of property. Staff not courteous.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Tessa solo_traveller au
10
Great all-round hotel to enjoy a few days in the city
Pros:

Nice, clean comfortable rooms. Nice architecture and open foyer with beautifully maintained gardens. The staff were all welcoming and friendly. Close enough to walk around the city (although it was so hot when we arrived we struggled haha). The pool was great to cool off in, I think we were the only ones that used the pool the 2 days we were there!
We arrived from the airport really early in the morning and thankfully we were able to leave our bags while we walked around for a few hours before check in.
That night they were having their Fia Fia night, which I would highly recommend. We saw three at different accommodations and Lava Hotel definitely had one of the best shows!
Buffet breakfast was nice enough.
Great hot showers! We didn't get a lot of hot showers in our 2 weeks around Samoa so enjoy them when you have them :)

Cons:

The pool had a lot of missing tiles but it was still usable, just need to be a little careful.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
J
Jayvee solo_traveller my
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Vanessa solo_traveller au
9
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Alladice couple au
9
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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SHARON couple au
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

Love the location

Cons:

They were really good to us

2026-06-06 via Nuitee