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The Samoan Outrigger Hotel

3.0 star property

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Traditional Garden Fale

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Motootua, Apia
  • Place, Falemataaga – The Museum of Samoa
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Fugalei Fresh Produce Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Apia Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Apia (FGI-Fagali'i)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room with Aircon and Ensuite

Standard Room with Aircon and Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room with Shared Facilities

Standard Room with Shared Facilities

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Traditional Garden Fale

Traditional Garden Fale

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Apia

A stay at The Samoan Outrigger Hotel places you in the heart of Apia, within a 5-minute drive of China Aid Arts and Culture Centre and Falemataaga – The Museum of Samoa. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.9 km) from Samoa Cultural Village and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Immaculate Conception Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • China Aid Arts and Culture Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Falemataaga – The Museum of Samoa - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Fugalei Fresh Produce Market - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Apia Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Flea Market - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Faleolo International Airport (APW) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paddles Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Scalini's Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nourish - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Samoan Outrigger Hotel

The Samoan Outrigger Hotel offers 15 accommodations with safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes, housekeeping is provided daily, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This Colonial hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (WST 5 per stay)

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1905
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
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 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: WST 5 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: WST 26 per person (one-way)
  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Samoan Outrigger
Samoan Outrigger Hotel
Apia Outrigger
Outrigger Apia
Outrigger Hotel Apia
Samoan Outrigger Hotel Samoa/Apia
Samoan Outrigger Hotel Apia
Samoan Outrigger Apia
The Samoan Outrigger
The Samoan Outrigger Hotel Apia
The Samoan Outrigger Hotel Hotel
The Samoan Outrigger Hotel Hotel Apia

The Samoan Outrigger Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 279 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

SUA

Fantastic stay, clean room, awesome staff very accommodating friendly and helpful, breakfast of fresh Island fruits was beautiful, will stay there again recommend it very relaxing. When the new renovation completed it will be great for families as well. All the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely cannot fault the beautiful staff at The Samoan Outrigger Hotel. They were very attentive and made my stay so enjoyable, from the lovely breakfasts to the tips and recommendations for what to do in Samoa and little chats here and there around the hotel. I had an early day trip one morning and asked if it would be possible to have a packed breakfast at 6am and the staff packed me some hard boiled eggs, crackers and a whole bunch of fruits which absolutely saved me on the ferry to Savai’i. I stayed in room 11 which had the ensuite, a mini fridge, aircon and mini patio with chairs and tables for you to seat outside and enjoy the garden. Room was cleaned everyday and though basic, had everything I needed. There is a shared kitchen and dining area for all guests just next to the pool. I really enjoyed my stay. I do want to note that the gym next door starts pumping very loud music as early as 6.30am in the morning which is not the hotel’s fault and wasn’t an issue for me as I’m an early riser but good to note that even if with the doors closed, you’d still be able to hear the music and beeping which may be an issue for guests who like to sleep in.
Dining space
Garden
Pool
Complimentary breakfast (vegetarian friendly)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WARNING - DISHONEST OWNER AND FALSE ADVERTISEMENT… the description for the room says room amenities: bathroom. See the picture. When I went to check in, they insisted that it’s a shared bathroom. I ended up meeting with the owner and asked her a very simple question: why don’t you say shared bathroom if you intend it to be a shared bathroom? She refused to answer the question. The room description also states shared kitchen, but never says shared bathroom. I then showed her the picture of the description of the room where it says room amenities: bathroom and asked her why it says one of the room amenities is a bathroom and she refused to answer the question. Why say shared kitchen, but not say shared bathroom, if that’s what is honestly intended. These are bad people and I would not do business with them and I would not stay there. I left and went to another hotel, she refused to give a refund, but Expedia agreed that their description is misleading at best, and the Visa company also agreed a refund will be issued. The owner kept saying the advertisement says shared facilities, and they do have a shared kitchen for everyone, but nowhere does it say shared bathroom. The fact that she wouldn’t answer the question why she doesn’t expressly state shared bathroom but does say shared kitchen, I think tells us everything we need to know.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely stay! All of the staff were super friendly and kind, the kitchen was super useful and the complimentary breakfast was great! The pool and gardens are gorg!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alafita Sooletaua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Like family. Highly recommended. Beautiful garden and praceful. Faafetai 😘
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good transfer stop in Apia. Non descript room, lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

KELSEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming atmosphere, nice garden setting with pool, lovely staff and a great breakfast each morning. There's also a kitchen to use if you feel like cooking. Bring earplugs for the traffic noise during the night though.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

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

Samoan Outrigger Hotel

I enjoyed my stay at the Samoan Outrigger Hotel very much. The staff were very friendly and helpful in all regards, offering suggestions on visiting area of the island. Cable or satellite television would be the only upgrade I would recommend. I will certainly visit the hotel again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Taemoa

Travelled with family
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shanlang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaimalo Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff great bit noisy with dogs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at the Samoan Outrigger. The room was clean, spacious and the bathroom was too. The only negative was the very noisy music coming from the gym in the early morning and evening, so incredibly loud
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are basic and clean the property is an old colonial style place and Samoa fales for hire setting surrounded by a beautiful tropical garden and a pool, they serve a different breakfast each day very nice, the staff are lovely and helpful. The dining area is available for use to the guests and a communal kitchen. We often would buy food and bring it back and eat at the dining area. Felt like a true Samoan experience better one of the larger hotels. One slight negative is not safe to keep food in the communal kitchen, other than that everything else is fab, I would come back here and so would my family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming old homestead Well maintained and very clean 24 hr onsite support Daily breakfast It does have sone share facilities but ootiins for private too. The kitchen is open for self catering.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

I like boutique hotels and this establishment follows those sort of lines - historical artefacts, antique furniture and photos showcasing the local Apia history dating back 100 years and more. The hotel was clean and the staff very friendly. Breakfast was nicely presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, delicious breakfast, nice and refreshing pool. Enjoyable stay in the fale 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful and peaceful property. It’s not spotless like a resort, but it is wonderful and comfortable. The staff is phenomenal and so helpful for all your needs. They called me so many taxis and helped make sure they would come (often calling them again). I stayed in the Fale, and it’s such a cool experience. It’s definitely more like camping, but it’s unique and fun. Make sure to bring an extension cord because the power outlets are on the ceiling in the fales.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service

Not a 3 star hotel. More like a 1 star

We stayed here because it was closer to the hospital. The room was clean. The shared bathrooms were dirty and one of the shower locks didn't work. I was uncomfortable when I tried to enter the ladies shower and there was a man using the general sink in the small entryway. It shows it being a 3 star hotel but it was more a 1 star hotel. Different regions in the world should have different star rating charts. They have a weird policy of not wearing shoes in the place. You leave them at the front entrance. I get their point of keeping the house clean but it's so different from most hotels. It would have been ok if I had socks to wear around. I absolutely recommend inside shoes and shower shoes. The shared fridge in the kitchen was dirty as well. I don't feel comfortable leaving my food in there. The first lady that checked us in was somewhat rude but the rest of the staff were very kind and friendly. The history of the place is very interesting. I think it needs to be a museum. I wouldn't stay here again nor recommend this place taking into account the cost per night and the experience I had.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaimalo Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025