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Return to Paradise Resort and Spa

4.0 star property

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4 outdoor pools, pool loungers
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Exterior
Lunch and dinner served, beach views
Lunch and dinner served, beach views

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Lefaga, Matautu
  • Place, Return to Paradise Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Salamumu Beach
  • Place, Giant Clam Sanctuary
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Apia (APW-Faleolo Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Beachfront Suite | Terrace/patio

Beachfront Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Three Bedroom Garden Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 99 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Fridge, electric kettle

Two Bedroom Beachfront Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Presidential Suite

  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Beachfront Room

Beachfront Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Three Bedroom Beachfront Villa

  • 110 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds OR 3 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Two Bedroom Garden Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Matautu

With a stay at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa in Matautu, you'll be 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Salamumu Beach and 23.4 mi (37.7 km) from Apia Park. .This beach hotel is 24.9 mi (40.1 km) from Robert Louis Stevenson Museum and 30.5 mi (49 km) from To-Sua Ocean Trench.

What's nearby

  • Return to Paradise Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Giant Clam Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Fugalei Fresh Produce Market - 42 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Apia Park - 45 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Robert Louis Stevenson Museum - 46 min drive - 44.1 km

Getting around

  • Faleolo International Airport (APW) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Faimafili Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Return to Paradise Resort and Spa

Beach hotel with 4 outdoor pools and a fitness center
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. This Matautu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 115 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 3 kilometers.
Grab a bite to eat at Paradise Kitchen, a beachfront restaurant where you can take in the ocean view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. For a surcharge, guests may use a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 3 kilometres
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 27 for adults and NZD 13.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Paradise Kitchen
  • Rockpool Bar

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 31-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 60
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 60

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property offers airport shuttle pickup service from Faleolo International Airport only.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 100.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 27 for adults and NZD 13.50 for children
  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

Return to Paradise Resort and Spa Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 429 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Our party of five loved our dinners, although the breakfast on the first day was disappointing as we were late getting there and the options were limited. Beautiful white sandy beach, perfect for sun bathing. My only criticism was the couch seating on my deck which was not inviting as covered in black spots, maybe mould. We all really enjoyed our two day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most relaxing time at Return to Paradise, the staff were wonderful, as was the setting and the facilities- it really was paradise. Food was v good and great coffee at the cafe. Beautiful ocean and palm trees.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene N Ofu

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good in everything they need to upgrade their food service quality wasn’t that good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great staff and huge rooms all with their own ensuites. Definitely recommend to anyone who wants to see the quieter and more natural side of Upolu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Rated this average mainly on the fact that the airport transfer to pick me up on arrival which they had confirmed in an email to me was simply not there. Arriving to a country on your own in the evening to find no taxi or transfer to the resort was a major fail. That said the service and staff are well mannered and polite, although the front of house girls do not appear to be able to book or make reservations very well, given the standard of English is very good. The facial I booked in advance didn't appear to have been reserved at the spa when I arrived. It was a good professional classical facial although not the prescribed 60 mins, only 50 mins. Neck and shoulder massage did not feature for me. Rock Pool bar by far has the best service, these guys know what they are doing. The service in the main dinning area and cafe is lacking (20 mins for a coffee with a barista who seemed distracted or ignoring female customers over male ones). But this is the islands. They are missing a few tricks in the cafe area, espeically with such a large NZ and Australian customer base. For instance - emtpy chiller cabinet ? Was disappointed with some of the portion sizes as well, in rock pool bar and cafe as well. That said the food is fresh. Houskeeping was good although the sheets had stains on (hotter wash needed!). Location is fab, if you want beach, palms and lots of swimming and snorkelling with a vast array of marine life with activities for kids run by hotel with Gary Cooper connection
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne Maree

Liked: Staff & service
Great Resort to stay at. Relaxing & peaceful. Great view & beautiful beach with crystal clear water. Definitely the best side of the island to stay on for beaches. Staff very friendly & helpful. Easy drive to some wonderful nearby attractions. Traditional Sunday lunch was very nice & Wednesday night buffet & Fire Show a definite must do! A wonderful stay, highly recommend this resort & location.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fosi Junior

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly family feel

Wonderful resort with amazingly friendly staff. True family feeling, and the beach is beautiful. Would go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A few things wrong in the room, no TV remote, the shower mixer fell off, but staff responded quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beach and clear water was excellent. All the staff were so helpful, friendly and attentive. The room layout was great and very spacious. The dinning experience was very limited. Two restaurants to choose from and the menus were very similar. We would have liked more variety of food.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second stay at return to paradise and we were sadly disappointed. My initial issue was our garden villa, it was very large and more space than we needed but for the first two nights the shower/bathroom stunk like septic. The second time we complained we were moved to another room and given a WST$250 resort credit for the inconvenience which we were happy with. However the beds were so hard, it was only by night 3 or 4 (of our four night stay) that we were able to sleep, one night my husband slept on the couch, apparently they were new beds but the firmest beds we’ve ever slept on. The service was a little slow at the rock pool bar, orders missed or taking 45 minutes to arrive…but on my last day when I ordered chicken curry I was shocked to discover a chicken fillet in my curry that was completely raw (not cooked at all) and this left me feeling angry, as I have a very sensitive stomach, had just recovered from 3 days of upset tummy, and having had both selmonella and giardia in the past, I thought this was completely unacceptable from a food safety perspective. My chicken curry had arrived last after my family had all finished eating, and there was the odd completely raw fillet (I ate two mouthfuls which I think were cooked), I’ve never come across this in my entire life. In the end we were not charged for lunch, but I felt my complaints/concerns of food safety were not heard by the staff members. Unfortunately we probably won’t be back for a third visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing stay we had here. The service from the staff was excellent. Each and everyone of the staff were so welcoming. Food was delicious and we will definitely be staying here again. My family really loved their time here.
Breakfast at Paradise Kitchen
Family Reunion dinner at Paradise
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beautiful beach and a great breakfast. Room was big and deck looked over the pool and sea. Very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katya

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
The beach is beautiful and the staff are friendly enough. However, the service and amenities are a work-on. Meals took a long time to come out once ordered. We did raise this at the time and received complimentary cocktails as a result but unfortunately it was not a one-off experience. The quality of the food was good. We did not have internet or tv in our room and raised this with staff but never received an update or resolution.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chavah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The views are fantastic, food delicious, staff friendly and options for where to swim. So we did them all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed 1 night but room was shabby, tired, just one chair to sit on. Food service incredibly slow, waited 2 hours for dinner from ordering then some items were wrong. The whole place looks tired.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are AMAZING! The location is remote and beautiful. The SPA is a must do when you come. Multiple activity options. We did the 3 bedroom villa and it exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend them.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
It feels like we paid 4 star rates for a 3 star resort. Location and people were amazing.! Accomodation options when booking through expedia were not clear. Buffet dinner was disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heleen suzan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proud locally owned. Nice mid sized resort with great snorkeling on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025