Faimafili Village Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
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Faimafili Village Resort

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Beach/ocean view
Aerial view
Standard Villa, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View, Beachfront | View from room
Desk, rollaway beds
Food and drink

Overview of Faimafili Village Resort

7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant

Check out the area

Matautu Lefaga, Matautu, 3380
  • Popular LocationFaimafili Restaurant2 min walk
  • Popular LocationReturn to Paradise Beach13 min walk
  • Popular LocationGiant Clam Sanctuary5 min drive
  • AirportApia (APW-Faleolo Intl.)39 min drive
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Room options

Traditional Double Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Traditional Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds, Beach View, Beachfront

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Single Beds

Standard Villa, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View, Beachfront

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Matautu

Located in Matautu, Faimafili Village Resort is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Return to Paradise Beach and Salamumu Beach, while Robert Louis Stevenson Museum and Robert Louis Stevenson Museum are cultural highlights.

What's nearby

  • Return to Paradise Beach - 13 min walk
  • Giant Clam Sanctuary - 5 min drive
  • Salamumu Beach - 19 min drive
  • Faleata Golf Course - 31 min drive
  • Apia Park - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Faleolo International Airport (APW) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Faimafili Restaurant - 2 min walk

About this property

Faimafili Village Resort

Property highlights
At Faimafili Village Resort, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a beach bar and a free daily manager's reception. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining and snorkelling, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant, The Beach Bar, features ocean views. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and meeting rooms
  • Barbecues, luggage storage and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Faimafili Village Resort include perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas and kitchenettes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 20 per hour)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 5-device limit

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • The Beach Bar

Things to do

  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 2014
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 147.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 20.00 per hour (5-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 40 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 147.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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 rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
There is no hot water on site

Property is also known as

Faimafili Village Resort Matautu
Faimafili Village Matautu
Faimafili Village
Faimafili Village Resort Hotel
Faimafili Village Resort Matautu
Faimafili Village Resort Hotel Matautu

Frequently asked questions

Is Faimafili Village Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Faimafili Village Resort?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Faimafili Village Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Faimafili Village Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Faimafili Village Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of NZD 40 per person applies.

Where is Faimafili Village Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Matautu hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Return to Paradise Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Giant Clam Sanctuary. Salamumu Beach is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) away.

Faimafili Village Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Incredible view
We stayed for a week in the over water bungalow. The bungalow is showing its age, however still really comfortable. This is five star location, with the balcony over looking the ocean. The air conditioning worked really well and the room is equipped with a fridge that stayed cold, coffee making facilities and towels. We will miss this place and would definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Hotels.com description not accurate
Hotels.com description did not match actual accommodation but the manager (Fili) was most helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Lyndsey, Canada

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not what I had expected.
After spending two weeks in Samoa staying at different fales, these were my least favorite. The structure didn't look authentic, and was wrapped with tarps with large pieces of boards weighing them down. There was a storm the night we stayed, so it was loud with the sound of the boards and tarps swinging around, and a bright light from outdoors shone into our sleeping space. We didn't get any sleep. Bathroom showers (both the male and female) had used sanitary products in them. However, the staff were very friendly and attentive & the food was amazing!! Quick service as well at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

carl, tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing
I was k lay there for a short stay but it was quite and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness
Basic, nice people, good spot
Very budget place, friendly people, nice to be amongst the real Samoan people, room was very basic, kettle wasn't working and it needed to be replaced, service was OK but needed to ask for things that ran out, evening meals were basic and nice - management could bring the resort more up to present with better training/support. We enjoyed it albeit.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Sue, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location but still being developed - fales on beachfront are basic but fine - best value for sure. Villas are new and clean but still being developed - plumbing not finished in kitchen sink, no table and chairs. Double rooms tiny and no air con - overpriced for what you get. Menu is basic but disappointingly, half of what was on the menu was not available - and not signalled before ordering. Also pack of dogs roaming beach were intimidating and noisy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

DJ, England

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing experience and conditions
Although we chose villas for added comfort and the windows had mosquito netting there were large gaps in the front door and the back door. I don’t really understand the reason for the back door as this just led to the wild bush and a stagnant pond. This may explain why we were bitten by mosquitoes and midges every night. Also both villas were infested with ants. Staff seemed disinterested and didn’t recommend anywhere to go - we walked to the Return to Paradise resort which is about 1km away to get information. We also got charged $20 per hour for Wi-Fi when we asked to use to check family were ok back home. On the plus side the beach was lovely and (we saw blue star fish and other tropical fish) and the food was really nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen, New Zealand

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach and fun holiday
We were a family of 7 and had a wonderful Samoan experience. We had a rental van and did our own touring around which was great. We saw so much of Samoa and experienced the true Samoan culture at Faimafili Village Resort as well as all the touristy things like the Trench, Sliding Rock and swimming with the turtles. Robert Louis Stevenson's house is great and worth the wait to take the tour. To take a vehicle on the ferry to the island of Savaii you need to book at least 4-5 days in advance although there are plenty of taxis on arrival at Savaii.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beach and was excellent, unfortunately that was the only high light, we had a knock at our door every morning at 8.15 that breakfast was ready, which consisted of eggs cooked in various ways but always cold. the only night we had dinner there the Entree's, main's and desert were delivered all at the same time an hour and a half after we ordered them and all stone cold, even the ice cream in the desert had melted. Our garden Villa was nice enough until you went into the bathroom that smelt like a long drop toilet, which as far as I could tell was coming from the shower drain. They cleaned the Villa once in the week we were there and the smell disappeared till the bathroom was used. My daughter went for a wander one day and found were all the rubbish and probably the sewerage outlet which was in the water way 20 meters behind our Villa. Altogether very disappointing experience and would not recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
We hope to be back.
Great location with friendly management and staff. Relaxed atmosphere to chill out in. Breakfast and dinner went down well. The bed in our villa was comfortable, and the tap water cool and fresh. Nothing seemed to be too much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018