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Vaea St,, 000 Apia, Samoa
#9 of 22 hotels in Apia
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 140 hotel reviews
8.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.7
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
8.2
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
8.6
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Free Wifi
7.5
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Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Clodualdo
United States Minor Outlying Islands1 review9.0“We are very satisfied”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Breakfast is good. The location is just so perfect for our stay's purpose. Few minutes walk to grocery stores, market, restaurants and most especially, the U.S.A. Embassy. The place is well maintained and you can even cook your food if you want to.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: February 21, 2025
Robert
Fiji10 Reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Excellent value for money. I would stay here any time I am in Apia.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 4 nights
All was OK.
Very comfortable room - very good value for money. Quiet, nice AC, nice bed and clean and nice staff.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 13, 2025
Marc
United Kingdom16 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Good base in Apia.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noise in the street.
Great location, clean, friendly staff.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 29, 2025
Christian
Sweden116 Reviews13 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A small, safe, friendly guest house with only few rooms, very central but apart from some security guards you're the only one on the street after 6pm if not driving. The AC room was big and clean. They offer a small complimentary breakfast in self service with sometimes fresh fruit. The rooms seem not to get serviced during the stay but I only stayed 3 nights.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 16, 2025
Gem
American Samoa1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 4 nights
Because the location was downtown, it was noisy at night.
Location was convenient to a lot of places - grocery, western union, cafe, McDonalds. It was easy to walk around downtown. The staff was also very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: October 20, 2024
Thushara
Sri Lanka1 review7.0“staff ok”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 2 nights
I couldn't charge my laptop and phone as there are no power adaptors provided . Pluge base is different type . I came Sunday and all near shops closed , I think if they have multiplug is better . I went to Vavau Beach and very nice place
No
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: October 17, 2024
Mitieli
Fiji8 Reviews8.0“Enjoyable and memorable stay.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 8 nights
Just the loud music from the cars passing by was unpleasant
Location was excellent and facilities
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: September 23, 2024
Phil
New Zealand9 Reviews8.0“Comfortable room, clean, lovely staff, nice breakfast.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hard to find it .
Clean and comfortable
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: September 13, 2024
Laura
United States20 Reviews9.0“Clean, friendly, and very helpful.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Need one or two hooks in either the room or bathroom.
Very good location and a wonderful staff
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 9, 2024
Mel
New Zealand33 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Wasn’t my first time staying here and won’t be my last”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
It’s walking distance to pretty much everything market, shops, McDonald’s
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 19, 2024
Ueaniti
Kiribati1 review7.0“The hotel is very comfortable and safe.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 7 nights
the separate bathroom from the room.
The breakfast was good, and the location was very convenient.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: July 14, 2024
Iautu
Vanuatu4 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 9 nights
The use of internet vouchers, prefer to have a free internet for guests for the whole duration of the stay.
The friendly staffs are very helpful and welcoming, especially for breakfast in the morning.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: July 3, 2024
David
Australia3 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice place, lovely people, good value for money.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 1, 2024
Matthew
New Zealand4 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cockroaches in the room
Good location and nice living area, nice staff
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 13, 2024
Chris
Australia106 Reviews10 helpful votes8.0“Great, central option in Apia”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 2 nights
I was happy with my stay at the Talofa Inn - I arrived late due to a mix-up with the public airport shuttle (autobots) because the driver thought there were 2 people coming when it was just me - so therefore we waited at the airport for about an hour for a non-existent second person to arrive.
I found the Talofa Inn to be a very good option in Apia; it's close to amenities and to most of the tourist sites in the town. There are restaurants and supermarkets nearby which is very handy. The room was quite good and - most importantly - the air conditioning worked well!! The proprietor very kindly prepared breakfast for me even though I had to leave early the morning I checked out (i.e. before the standard breakfast time period). It also has a nice common area which was a welcoming area to relax in and also to escape the heat of Apia!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Mavoa
Fiji1 review9.0Wonderful- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
TV didnt work
Friendly staff and good location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 16, 2024
Drova
Fiji7 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Staff are very friendly and recommending Talofa Inn to those looking for accomodation near CBD.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
It has a homely set-up and situated in a very convenient location. There is a supermarket across the street.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Horacio
New Zealand18 Reviews8.0“great”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 2 nights
none
convenient
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 14, 2024
Jean
American Samoa1 review8.0Very Good- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not enough channels on the tv for entertainment. Maybe could provide more breakfast as inclusions during hotel stay.
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Andrew
Australia31 Reviews20 helpful votes8.0“Excellent value and friendly, personal service.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 5 nights
Being located on a busy road, the traffic can get a bit loud, especially when the local lads want to show off their subwoofers and Samoan stylings. But that settles down very quickly at night, and there's a general sense of law and order with a couple of the businesses employing friendly night watchmen to help keep things quiet. It was a hot time of year too, and it's possible to feel a bit trapped in the air-conditioned room - but that's true of all of Apia in March. This is not a luxury hotel, but it's very good value and the small size and good attitude made it much more personal than some other experiences I've had in Samoa.
It's a small guesthouse located immediately above a clothes shop, and run as part of a mixed business model. Although the facilities are modest, I thought the staff were very welcoming with a strong personal touch. They served a home cooked breakfast every day, with little variations (banana cakes one day, eggs the next), and always fresh fruit. With only six rooms, they quickly learned the names and food/coffee preferences of guests and looked after us. When I asked for help with replacing a shirt button, they fixed it for me at no charge. When I pointed out a maintenance issue, it was addressed straight away. When I asked for a desk to do my work on, they brought it into the room instantly. The value for money was also exceptional. Talofa Inn is in a very central location, near shops and major roads, and directly over the road is a supermarket that makes good coffee and great smoothies in their bakery section.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Nese
Australia15 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Central in town if you like to do business & shopping. Various restaurants around the area.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
One week of our stay suffices all our requirements.
Central & walking distance to do shopping & business in town. Breakfast was great. Staff do our laundry anytime we asked for. Very helpful and beautiful happy staff.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 19, 2024
Juliet
New Zealand10 Reviews7.0“Wouldn’t mind staying here again. Great stay if you’re looking for something cheap.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was small but not bad
It was a nice stay. The aircon was great. Always looked forward to getting into our room after a long day out.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: January 13, 2024
Fiafia
Australia15 Reviews7.0“It was ok”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noise from traffic late at nite with idiots loud music
None
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: December 16, 2023
Tah
Canada69 Reviews9 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Air Conditioning
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I had a private shower, but it was not in the room. I had to exit the room to get there. It's a minor annoyance.
Free and reliable wifi, a rarity in the Pacific islands. Excellent location near the market in the city centre. Clean, comfortable rooms. Staff were friendly in offering breakfast.
Stayed in December 2023
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