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The Samoan Outrigger Hotel

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Garden
Exterior
Traditional Garden Fale
Traditional Garden Fale
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Motootua, Apia
  • Place, Fugalei Fresh Produce Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Apia Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Robert Louis Stevenson Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Apia (APW-Faleolo Intl.)
    ‪41 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)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2014
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2014
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Traditional Garden Fale

Traditional Garden Fale

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Apia

The Samoan Outrigger Hotel places you in the heart of Apia, within a 20-minute walk of Falemataaga – The Museum of Samoa and 1.9 km (1.1 mi) from Samoa Cultural Village. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Apia hotel include Apia Park and Immaculate Conception Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Robert Louis Stevenson Museum - 3 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Faleolo International Airport (APW) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paddles Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Giordano's Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Georgies Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nourish - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Samoan Outrigger Hotel

Colonial hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
As a guest of The Samoan Outrigger Hotel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The Samoan Outrigger Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Apia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1905
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Samoan Outrigger Hotel offers 15 accommodations with a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

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

  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

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 per cent 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Samoan Outrigger Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Samoan Outrigger Hotel?

The Samoan Outrigger Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Samoan Outrigger Hotel?

Yep, The Samoan Outrigger Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Samoan Outrigger Hotel?

The closest beach to The Samoan Outrigger Hotel is Return to Paradise Beach (25.2 km).

Does The Samoan Outrigger Hotel have a pool?

The Samoan Outrigger Hotel has an outdoor pool.

Is The Samoan Outrigger Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Samoan Outrigger Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Samoan Outrigger Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Samoan Outrigger Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Samoan Outrigger Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

The Samoan Outrigger Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 270 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The traditional Samoa fale in which I stayed, the excellent breakfast and the friendly helpful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Pago Pago

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place has many of the best restaurants in close proximity. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and it feels very peaceful. Exceeds expectations for the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alafita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed quiet and lovely garden .friendly staff and owners. Highly recommended. Near main town . Great breakfast!😁
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy, Middleburg

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, comfortable bed, flexible check in. Everyone friendly and helpful. We didn’t use the pool but it looked good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025