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4.4 out of 5

"Our Christmas at Return to Paradise was just lovely. The property is beautiful; the staff were friendly and helpful; the little beach glorious. The ow ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 06 Jan 2024

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Hotel Description

A family-friendly stay in Matautu awaits you at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa. You'll be 10.7 km (6.6 mi) from Salamumu Beach and 37.7 km (23.4 mi) from Apia Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant, and free self parking.

A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Paradise Kitchen, is open for lunch and dinner. Rockpool Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sun loungers, and enjoy the onsite gym and kids' swimming pool. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room, a conference center, and a business center. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle.

With a stay at this 4-star Matautu hotel, you'll be 40.1 km (24.9 mi) from Robert Louis Stevenson Museum and 49 km (30.5 mi) from To-Sua Ocean Trench.

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Two Bedroom Beachfront Villa

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Two Bedroom Garden Villa

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Beachfront Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Three Bedroom Beachfront Villa

Bed Count 3 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 9 Max

Three Bedroom Garden Villa

Bed Count 3 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 9 Max

Return to Paradise Resort and Spa ratings based on 31 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Return to Paradise Resort and Spa

Everyone (19) Couples (9) Family (2)
5 out of 5
Our Christmas at Return to Paradise was just lovely. The property is beautiful; the staff were friendly and helpful; the little beach glorious. The owners made Christmas very special and made all of us guests feel very involved. Our beachfront villa was very clean, comfortable and spacious. There was a kettle and a hairdryer and a fridge. Plenty of storage. A comfy bed. A nice verandah to sit on and watch the waves. The little cocktail bar was great, with a decent selection. Food options are limited at the resort but served with a smile, and all good quality. My partner got injured on our last day and the staff were amazing. One of them drove us to the hospital and got help for us. Nothing was too much trouble. Our thanks to Romana, Martha and the whole Return to Paradise team for making our Christmas so memorable. We hope to return ourselves one day!

Posted by on 6 Jan. 2024

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3 out of 5
Amazing garden view to the beach, beautiful big room with air-com for 4 of us, absolutely beautiful heaps of houses of the beach with a big building like a church designed to do a event on the beach. Thank you looking forward to see you again next time😘❤️❤️❤️👍

Posted by on 28 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Jan. 2024 by Return to Paradise

Talofa FeauaiThank you for your review. The building like a church is our Paradise Chapel (beachfront chapel) :)We look forward to seeing you again

5 out of 5

Posted by on 30 May 2023

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27 Jun. 2023 by Return to Paradise

Thank you Jane

5 out of 5
Return to Paradise is just that! The location is stunning with views wherever you look. It is worth paying extra for a beach view. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff-unfailingly friendly and helpful, they take the trouble to get to know you personally. The cultural show is a must! After nearly three years of lockdown, some surface decoration wouldn’t go amiss but this is a very minor negative. Take some insect repellant! The mossies will get you if they like you! It was one of our best holidays ever! Truly relaxing! Not advisable for anyone wanting shopping or local restaurants. Would we go again?- in a heartbeat!

Posted by on 12 Nov. 2022

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30 Nov. 2022 by Mel T

thank you Susan!we are also so very proud of our staff, and our culture group.We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Our new indoor gym and more resurface decoration will be done!

5 out of 5
We had a very relaxing time here with friendly staff always willing to please. The guys probably more friendly than the ladies but maybe they were hust shy. Our room Was lovely. Garden view room but we could see the sea through the trees. The beach and snorkeling fabulous. We enjoyed a very well organized trip to the beaches waterfall and trench which was really worth while eventhough it was raining !! Thankyou for a wonderful 5 days !!

Posted by , from Auckland on 29 Oct. 2019

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15 Nov. 2019 by Joe Rainima

Talofa Christine, Hot sunny island greetings from the Return to Paradise Resort. Thank you for taking the time to review our home but most importantly for choosing to stay with us. We are happy to receive this great review and for giving us a 5 out of 5 rating. We look forward to you and your families return to our home and hope that the disconnected experience truly made it a relaxing holiday. Best regards Return to Paradise Family

4 out of 5

Posted by on 24 Sep. 2019

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25 Sep. 2019 by Mel T

Thank you

4 out of 5
Ideal beach location with a great snorkeling reef. Great staff. Great views of the sunsets. Good tours with very informative guides. Buffet food was excellent. Comfortable beds & pillows. Choice of meal & bar locations.

Posted by on 1 Sep. 2019

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15 Sep. 2019 by Josese

Talofa Rodney, Thank you for choosing to stay with us we do appreciate your positive feedback. From your Return to Paradise Family

5 out of 5
The staff are very friendly and treat you as a respected member of their family.

Posted by on 13 Jun. 2019

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20 Jun. 2019 by Joe

Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we do appreciate your positive feedback.

5 out of 5
The staff make you feel so very welcome and the location is superb

Posted by on 6 Jun. 2019

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8 Jun. 2019 by Josese

Thank you so much for taking the time to do a review for us, it is very much appreciated. Regards Return to Paradise Resort family

5 out of 5
The place was very clean and the staff were friendly and helpful would recommend it to everyone

Posted by on 19 Mar. 2019

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22 Mar. 2019 by Joe Rainima

Talofa and Thank you for taking the time to write a review about Return to Paradise Resort & Spa. We appreciate your description of our little resort and our staff and team send their gratitude for your compliments. We hope to have you back again soon!

About the Return to Paradise Resort and Spa

Location Lefaga, Matautu,

Property Features

As a guest of Return to Paradise Resort and Spa, you'll find 3 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Return to Paradise Resort and Spa. An area shuttle within 3 kilometers and a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Matautu hotel.

  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport pick-up, area shuttle within 3 kilometers, ferry terminal shuttle, theme park shuttle, and shopping center shuttle available for a surcharge
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Return to Paradise Resort and Spa offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 31-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LED television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Unique furnishings
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Paradise Kitchen - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Rockpool Bar - This beachfront bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Spa Services

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages
  • Deep tissue massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and 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. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

This property offers airport shuttle pickup service from Faleolo International Airport only.

Return to Paradise Resort and Spa offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

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 available for NZD 100.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

  • No lifts
  • Children stay free
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • One child stays free
  • Events/parties allowed
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free - maximum age 12
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 7.50 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 12 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 40 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 20 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 60 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 60 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 100.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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

Hotel Names

  • Return Paradise Resort Matautu
  • Return Paradise Matautu
  • Return to Paradise Resort Spa
  • Return to Paradise Resort Spa
  • Return To Paradise Spa Matautu
  • Return to Paradise Resort and Spa Hotel
  • Return to Paradise Resort and Spa Matautu
  • Return to Paradise Resort and Spa Hotel Matautu

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.