Based on 383 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 November 2024
Galu
AustraliaWe coudnt connect to chromecast, but wasn't too worried about it. Breakfast was ok and simple, though i wish there were more island dishes.
A beautiful and clean hotel. Friendly service all around each departments. I rocked up around lunch time and my room was ready which I was so thankful for. I also requested a late check was no problem, I really appreciated this. I had a beautiful view of the cruise ship from my window. Best location opposite the water, and walking distance to town. This is the first hotel I been to in Samoa that has an elevator. The lobby is so beautiful and well decorated. Thank you Lava Hotel, you all deserve a raise.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 16 November 2024
Renee
AustraliaMaybe more shade around pool area
It was central to our needs for the trip
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 11 November 2024
Theresa
AustraliaLocation and Staff were always Pleasant and Happy to deal with! The Smiles and friendly nature cannot be matched!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 22 October 2024
Tauvaka
AustraliaEverything was beautiful, especially the meals. The staff were absolutely amazing and friendly
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 11 October 2024
Mo
New ZealandHusband and I had no expectations and just wanted somewhere to enjoy our time together. Lava met all our needs and can't think of anything we didn't like.
My husband and I loved everything that was in your evaluation PLUS the convenience of the restaurant onsite. So good! The Fiafia night was outstanding. Unfortunate the caterer wasn't able to make but such a great night. The swimming pool was amazing! Loved being able to come back to the room at the end of the day and take a much need dip. The breakfast was so good. Took the hassle away from going elsewhere to eat breakfast. The convenience of the airport shuttle was a bonus too. The wifi was awesome, no problems with vid calling home (Aotearoa) each night. There was loads of parking for our rental. Apia centre was so close, took husband and I, no more than, 10 minutes to walk into town. Special shout out to your staff! They were amazing. So friendly and helpful.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Dave
New ZealandThe Staff were amazing, made our first trip to Samoa very enjoyable and stress free
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Makerita
AustraliaHand towels and floor mat were not replaced during housekeeping clean if I had to nitpick
Comfortable, clean, privacy, necessities, home comforts available
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Kaisarina
AustraliaThe pool was nice but exposed to people eating if you wanted to swim lol
Modern clean
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Sarah
New ZealandStaff were a bit slow, had to ask for everything- no initiative to clear glasses or ask if we needed anything
Good pool and our door area
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 4 September 2024
Malcolm
New ZealandThe lack of gluten free menu options and the lack of advertised wine options. We were told "it's an old menu"
The open spaciousness of the downstairs area.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Kaisarina
AustraliaModern new. We stayed at 3 hotels and the beds were so luxurious and much better comfort and quality that the other much more expensive hotels.
Service from the car park to the front desk to the wait staff and porters was excellent . Courteous. Friendly. Warm. Inviting. Attentive at all times.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 3 August 2024
Pauline
AustraliaOur room was very noisy due to the wind blowing through the slats at the end of the corridor. All night we heard a loud whistle. Great lunch on the first day but after that the quality of the meals dropped. Awful pizza
Good location and helpful receptionist during the day
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 31 July 2024
Rachel
New ZealandStaff, service, food and rooms
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 27 July 2024
Taalolo
AustraliaEvery thing from the arrival hospitality to the smiles on the workers faces.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Kamelia
United StatesNone
Cleans and elegant continental b/f was very delicious
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 5 July 2024
Sina
New ZealandTo me everything is aweome
The breakfast was good, the staff serving the breakfast every morning when I was a guest at your hotel were absolutely helpful, cheerful and always smiling makes you feel at home. The receptionists are also helpful and cheerful, they were absolutely fantastic....Fa'afetai tele and malo lava everyone. God bless!!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 3 July 2024
Colette
AustraliaBreakfast buffet wasn’t great. Limited selection & most times the food was cold. The restaurant & bar are hit or miss. Sometimes the food & service are ok - other times it’s not. Long wait times & food is average. Got raw chicken & then waited 40 minutes for another meal.
Great location & facilities. The staff at reception were helpful with booking taxis etc. Rooms were clean & facilities were well maintained.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Helena
AustraliaIt was clean and easy to find
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 27 June 2024
Ane
AustraliaNothing at all
Everything
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 June 2024
Dana
AustraliaFairly expensive, no view from rooms, showers not hot
New, clean, good location to town
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Howard
AustraliaThere was nothing to not like.
Location was an easy walk to town. Staff were all very friendly and helpful and breakfast was an excellent buffet.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Nuusavili
AustraliaNothing
I loved everything , from the people to the room ! Everything was a 10/10
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Michele
AustraliaThe chlorine level in the pool did not seem very high- not a deal breaker but made the water feel a bit odd.
Staff were very friendly and explained everything we needed to know up front. High cleanliness standard as well.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Lisa
American SamoaEverything accept the chromecast wasn’t available during my stay
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Melanie
New ZealandNothing
Friendly staff Excellent clean facilities Nice pool Great location walking distance to town
Stayed in April 2024
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