Apaula Heights, Mt. Vaea, Apia, Samoa
#1 of 5 B&Bs and inns in Apia
Guests' ChoiceBased on 27 B&B reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.1
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Reviewed: June 14, 2024
Timani
AustraliaNothing
The experience. The views. The Hospitality.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 10, 2024
Laura
IrelandCan get a bit noisy with dogs barking
Staff very welcoming and helpful. Accommodated or late arrival and helped organize transfer from airport. Breakfast both mornings were fresh and tasty. Amazing view.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Matiss
LatviaThere was no Wifi, but it wasn't a problem. WIFI is almost non-existent in the whole of Samoa.
Amazing location with beautiful views. Very helpful staff. Absolutely amazing breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Bjoern
NorwayNo WiFi, so get a local sim upon arrival. (Goes for all of Samoa)
Wonderful staff. Wonderful breakfast. Charming bungalow room. On-site bar. Beautiful views.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 24, 2024
Mary
United KingdomI have learnt that in the South Pacific there are chickens roaming around everywhere. The roosters start crowing at about 5 am every morning. Then there are the dogs. Every house seems to have several and they bark at anything passing their owners house. This can go on all night. Forget about a quiet nights sleep! Apaula heights is walking distance from town but I was put off because of the dogs. My hosts told me how to deal with them but I didn’t feel good about walking past them.
This is the South Pacific so anyone going there has to adjust their expectations unless of course you stay in a large international hotel. Even then there are things you cannot control. The people are lovely. My hosts in particular, couldn’t have done any more for me if they tried. They arranged my transport from the airport, got me a guide and if they were going out they asked me if I wanted to tag along. All members of the family sat and chatted to me and made me feel part of the family. Sunday lunch is a big thing there so I got to experience the food, how it’s made and course it’s taste. Delicious!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 30, 2024
Carolitta
New ZealandI didn’t like the lack of wind/airflow in lounge/dining room
The outdoor balcony was so beautiful during all times of the day. The breakfast was the best part of it, meals were delicious and staff were very accommodating to my departures times. The outdoor shower was very cool and loved using it
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 16, 2023
Juliet
New ZealandAtmosphere..view and accommodating staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 28, 2023
Leroy
New ZealandCould of used a cook top and pot and pan in the room to cook some lunch’s / dinners otherwise everything was perfect!
Amazing view and very very lovely staff, nice cozy room, excellent parking and very central in the main city
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 28, 2023
Johns
New ZealandNothing
The Garden, the view, the outdoor shower, comfy bed, lovely fale. Plus the people!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 13, 2023
Kevin
United States of AmericaThe views are amazing all the staff are very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was great every morning. Highly recommend 👌
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 4, 2023
Jemjem00
United KingdomThere are alot of roosters in the area, which wake you up early as
Nice location, overlooking the town of apia . Breakfast was huuige and delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful . Outside shower was great, room was quaint and awesome. Walking to town was 10mins away
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 30, 2023
Natacha
FranceThank your for everything you did for my friend brithday :) She was happy!!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 27, 2023
Jean
LuxembourgEverything ok
Location is beautiful, breakfast is very good.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 9, 2023
Gourab
AustraliaStaffs are extremely helpful and always there to help .
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 23, 2023
Juhan
AustraliaYou do need to walk up a bit to get to it. You’ll be rewarded with views though.
Staying at Apaula Heights Lounge was one of the best stays of my life. I felt like part of a family, not a paying guest. Everyone was exceptionally nice. The fale and exclusive use outdoor shower and toilet were all clean and stocked with all the necessities. And omg the brekkies were out of this world. Both in quality and quantity.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 3, 2023
Matthew
United States of AmericaBit of a steep climb from town if you are walking, but a very short cab ride if you're not. Toilet not in the room, but a few steps away, and was not shared.
View, staff, outdoor feel, quiet, best breakfast of my trip, fun outdoor shower, huge facility with both a private balcony and a large communal deck. "Small" facility with "big" amenities. As laid back as it's possible to be.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 26, 2023
Terrence
AustraliaThe road there. Not the property's fault. Hope the government get it fix soon for the sake of Apaula Heights business
The owner and staff. Wonderful people. Very hospitable
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 9, 2023
Hannah
New ZealandVery good location close to the centre of Apia, exceptional breakfast and service as well.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: June 9, 2024
Seamus
New ZealandEverything was great except perhaps the dogs barking during the night.
The property has everything you need and a lovely view of Apia!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Ron
RomaniaLocation - steep uphill climb to get there. Difficult if older or with bags
Very friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: September 11, 2023
Anonymous
AustraliaVery comfortable, exceptionally friendly staff, very generous and delicious breakfasts
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: November 8, 2023
Jason
United States of AmericaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 22, 2023
Patricia
AustraliaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: August 23, 2023
Douglas
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
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