Taumeasina Island Resort

Hotels
Independent
8.6 (183 reviews)
Beach Road, Apia , Apia , WS

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Health club
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Various activities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Average food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.81
The pool and restaurant areas could use better upkeep, with missing pool tiles, dirty chairs, and tables left unwiped.
Service
9.08
The staff were friendly and accommodating, providing a warm and welcoming experience.
Location
9.32
The location of Taumeasina Island Resort was amazing with gorgeous views and proximity to activities.
Room Quality
8.27
Room was spacious and well-equipped, but had a persistent damp smell and insufficient towels.
Amenities
8.8
Various activities available like kayaking and snorkeling, but could benefit from more loungers.
Value for Money
8.66
Good base for exploring Samoa, though not quite meeting European 4-star standards.
Food and Beverage
8.11
The food was average with room for improvement, though the Fia Fia night was excellent.
Overall Experience
8.78
Overall a good stay with highlights but room for improvement in certain areas.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 18:09

Property Description

Welcome to Taumeasina Island Resort, your beachside paradise in Apia where relaxation meets adventure.

Unwind at Our Full-Service Spa Immerse yourself in tranquility at our spa offering a range of rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and facials, all designed to pamper your senses.

Recreational Amenities Galore Dive into fun with our two outdoor swimming pools, stay active at the health club, or challenge yourself on our outdoor tennis court, providing endless options for leisure.

Culinary Delights Await Savor the flavors at Lapita Restaurant amidst our three dining options or enjoy the convenience of 24-hour room service, complemented by a vibrant bar/lounge for refreshing drinks.

Book your stay today and make unforgettable memories at Taumeasina Island Resort!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: APW

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 183 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.81
Service: 9.08
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.27
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.11
Overall Experience: 8.78
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Taatua solo_traveller nz
3
Pros:

I liked that the Supervisor Rag acknowledgement of room was not up to standard and upgraded free of charge.

Cons:

That our original room had dirty carpet, walls and stained sheets, off white and ripped towels, leaking cystern toilet, off smell in room on arrival.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Kenna couple us
10
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Michelle extended_group au
10
Amazing
Pros:

This resort was amazing,
Location,staff,food!!!
Will definitely be back

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Tiresa family_with_children au
10
It was beautiful and lovely the views were breathtaking and the free breakfast was amazing
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Rose Catherine family_with_children it
10
Amazing!!! We absolutely loved it!!!
Pros:

Everything!!! We absolutely loved our stay at Taumeasina. Stunning!!!

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Serah couple nz
10
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Katie couple nz
10
Absolute paradise
Pros:

Great location , great food options , great beach and pool access . Awesome room . Clean .

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Katie family_with_children nz
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Auatama family_with_children au
2
Uncomfortable, it was a rip off.
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

So run down, not clean, very dewy, facilities need an upgrade. The bigger pool was under construction so there were about 100 people swimming in 1 pool, yet they still allowed day passes for locals to swim. Not worth the money

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Fetuao 'Fetz' couple au
9
Great service exceptional location.
Pros:

Updated and clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Belinda solo_traveller nz
8
Pros:

Staff very friendly and helpful, although service at the bar/restaurant was a bit slow at times.

Cons:

The room could have been a bit cleaner. But overall I was happy with it and it looked just like the pictures

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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usmcoap13 Friends getaway Brisbane, Brisbane Region, Queensland
4
Don't come here if you want to relax
Pros:

Firstly, we were here for a wedding so this was not a resort we would have chosen normally and we'd spent 9 days on Savai'i in a very relaxed resort just chilling which was what we both needed so this resort was quite a shock to the system and just didn't let up. We were definitely disappointed overall. The (probably) nice resort style pool was closed for repairs which genuinely affected the entire resort for which the compensation was not adequate in our opinion. We were also only told a couple of weeks before coming which we all thought was pretty cheeky.

The artificial beach (which was the only place to sunbathe) is falling into the ocean and didn't have enough shade or enough sun loungers. And the sunloungers that were there were incredibly uncomfortable, mostly due to the paper thin mattresses on them. In short, the beach was extraordinarily average.

There's music pumping at all hours (yes it shuts off at 10:30pm but if you've got to get up at 3am for a flight, that's not much consolation when people are screaming into a karaoke machine right outside your room) and everything except the lobby and the kayaks etc is looking pretty tired at this point. Rooms were clean and fairly well appointed if basic. Looks over function, for sure. Nowhere to put suitcases either, that's a real miss.

I was genuinely surprised to see that there was nowhere set out for the local cultural show. The resort is massive and there's plenty of space but much of it takes place in the car park. Granted, that's because they're twirling fire around but even so, the fiafia is enough of a draw that it should have had a dedicated space.

The restaurant could be anywhere in Australia or NZ. If you want burgers and similar, this is your place for sure. There was an entire page on the menu that was not available and in terms of fine dining (something i'd expect of a resort with these kinds of rack rates), absolutely nothing. Even the slightly nicer set menu was eaten in the same place as everything else.

Breakfast was good, the buffet had excellent variety and the meals/drinks were well priced.

In short, don't come here if you want to see genuine Samoa. Come here if you've got screaming kids, an aversion to seeing a country properly, don't want to eat anything different to at home and just want entertaining every minute of every day. Please; if you fit that description, come here. Don't go anywhere else, we don't want you ruining all the nice resorts. If you want a relaxing beach holiday, do some research, find a smaller resort and get out of your comfort zone a bit but don't come here.

2026-05-26 via Tripadvisor
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Dominique couple ch
10
Excellent Hotel with plenty of activities
Pros:

Excellent hotel with plenty of activities, a great fitness center, and a perfect location to explore Samoa. You could easily spend a whole week here while discovering the island and taking excursions around the south of Upolu. The daily cultural activities and exchanges with the staff were authentic and truly memorable.

Cons:

The beds could be a little softer for extra comfort.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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B6596EUmarvinr Friends getaway
8
Beautiful location.
Pros:

Beautiful location, clean, staff were great. Servers took great care with ensuring you were taken care of. Opportunities with receiving the correct room that was booked, fixed accommodations the second day. Food was average, limited selection for dinner due to not having available ingredients.

2026-05-25 via Tripadvisor
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Aaron family_with_children nz
8
Wonderful location, with snorkling available right in front of the hotel. Nice breakfast, and nice staff.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

In need of repair in places

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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T134BSlewish Friends getaway
10
Excellent. I wanna come back again
Pros:

Kind and courteous staff. Plenty entertainment and activities. Main pool was empty. (Revamped)

2026-05-19 via Tripadvisor
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karinR4252YF Friends getaway Timaru, Canterbury Region, South Island
10
Beautiful Samoa
Pros:

Beautiful Resort and wonderful staff. Some maintenance on the big pool was a little noisy, but didn’t impact on the holiday at all. Was able to tune it out.
Loved the updates about the daily activities/happenings. Wellness Spa was also amazing.

2026-05-18 via Tripadvisor
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randysizemore Couples Apia, Upolu
10
One Night Stay
Pros:

Stayed at Taumeasina for one night prior to departing for the USA. It was a nice stay, as all of our stays have been. The service was courteous and friendly. The room was clean and neat. Everything in the room worked as it should. Spread for breakfast was ample and one could find anything they wanted to eat.

2026-05-18 via Tripadvisor
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Y1431FBdanielh Solo travel
10
Beautiful Samoa
Pros:

The setting of this accommodation is just beautiful. Every place you look. The staff were friendly and really made the stay great. I will be back! The food was great at the restaurant and staff were attentive and always willing to help. I had organised Airport transfers and this process was easy and transport reliable. They even organised early breakfast for some guest who wanted it. A great goodbye touch.

2026-05-18 via Tripadvisor
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motorcyclemastersq Family
10
Dalvir the Souz Chef is fantastic
Pros:

We had a great stay at the resort, when we brought a fresh fish caught when we went out with troppo fishing. They were great and cooked up our fish, Chef Dazvir did a fantastic job. We couldn’t eat all that was served but wanted to as it tasted sooooo good.

2026-05-18 via Tripadvisor