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Return to Paradise Resort and Spa

4.0 star property

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Beachfront Room | Front of property
Aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, manicures and pedicures, massages
Exterior
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, Apia Park
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Robert Louis Stevenson Museum
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Apia (APW-Faleolo Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Beachfront Suite

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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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

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
  • Fugalei Fresh Produce Market - 42 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Flea Market - 42 min drive - 40.7 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

Family-friendly beachfront location with 4 outdoor pools
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 karaoke. 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 which features an ocean view. 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 2 meeting rooms. 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 dinner only. A children's menu is available.
Rockpool Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this bar serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Cabana Poolside Cafe - This beach café serves brunch and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. 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

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
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Cabana Poolside Cafe
  • Paradise Kitchen
  • Rockpool Bar

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Snorkelling
  • Table tennis

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)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

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
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 48 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 and a smoke detector
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

Return to Paradise Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 430 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 430 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 430 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 430 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 430 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff. Room spacious & beautiful view from deck.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Location was stunning and rooms were generous in size.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warwick W

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have travelled extensively and vacationed in many resorts, Las Vegas a number of times, we won't be going back. As RTP is not a corporate chain resort and is family owned and operated I was initially concerned that I may not have chosen the right place. At first, I had difficulty thinking how I would define our stay at Return to Paradise. The following is genuine and from the heart. Return to Paradise is not a 5-star resort, it’s not the Sheraton, it's not the Hilton, it's better, it’s a 5-star home in a resort with a 5-star family making your vacation 5-star. On our day of departure, I genuinely did not want to leave. I had a feeling of belonging; which is attributable to the RTP people. I would like to thank all of the staff, the lads doing the shows, which were way beyond our expectations. Mika who is exceptional, He is the man with multi skills that can handle nearly everything and making sure we were well looked after nothing was a problem. Ramona the glue that binds everything together in a subtle, reassuring, and calm way. A lovely genuine lady With the corporate resorts you do get excellent service, BUT what you don't get is a sincere and genuine experience as afforded by RTP We will definitely be returning to Paradise sooner rather than later. It’s now our top winter destination. If I could I would be there tomorrow. On the business side, to my fellow Kiwi's, our dollar doesn’t get us much when we travel, Samoa and RTP is affordable including spa treatments, the
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lasa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Was a quiet relaxing holiday, the rooms are looking a bit tired, breakfast was not great and expensive Not much food options but staff were very accommodating a very beautiful beach
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jonasi

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were made to feel like family xxx definitely recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were caring and attentive, food was ok but not 4 star quality. Rooms were basic and in need of renovation. No shower curtain and on 2 occasions there was no hot water for showers. Air con was a welcomed relief.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place beautiful people
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I really loved our garden room - spacious and clean. The facilities were great too - we enjoyed attending the Fathers Day church service. The snorkeling was good out the front of the resort for about 90 minutes either side of low tide. We used the table tennis and pool tables too. Unfortunately the only downside were the reception staff who appeared jaded 😕 Unfortunately there was some confusion about happy hour times depending on which printout you read, limited snorkels, and no USB movies. All these were understandable but it was the attitude of the staff that was the most disappointing aspect for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful snorkeling right out the front of the resort and along the side of the resort. The best number of fish we've ever seen snorkeling . Water is crystal clear. Coral is also beautiful. The Giant clam sanctuary is within pushriding distance (30 tala each for half day hire from the resort which was cheaper than the 120 tala tour the resort charges). Clam santuary was 20 tala each to enter. Not many activities offered at the resort but plenty of tours. Perfect place to sit by the ocean, read and relax. Tours are expensive through the resort- we hired taxi and visited all the places we wanted to go to. Taxis are set by government so easy and reliable to get the resort to book. Eg taxi from international airport to resort was 70 tala instead of paying 63 tala each for the shuttle. Overall, we LOVED our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gerard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saturday evening cultural performance was entertaining. Location and beach setting was awesome. Gym was clean and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Great people, beautiful spot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looked the friendly staff and great location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting, friendly staff, one of the bar men was an amazing singer at the karaoke night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views which ever way you looked! Waterfront at breakfast was super and the staff were so friendly and welcoming! Head
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

pricey food but beautiful location

not great value or quality food but the location is great and the staff are lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our holiday in paradise was truly unforgettable, with the staff being incredibly friendly and the day tours exceeding our expectations. However, there was one minor issue - the shower in our room needed better temperature and pressure control.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki-Leigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that we could support 100% local staying here and all the staff were friendly and attentive. It was also so quiet even though there were many people staying! Felt like we were staying in a wee village vs a hotel resort which was perfect for us. Good food, clean newsish rooms (including the best hotel bed and pillow I've ever had) and great beach access for flicking between the pool and the ocean!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Return To Paradise was amazing. The resort was full but never felt busy or crowded. It was truely like staying in our own private paradise. I think my daughter has a crush on everyone in the Saturday cultural performance. They are all so talented!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah Ngaurupa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were a family of adults and a teenager. We loved the family atmosphere in the resort and among staff. The villa was great and exceeded our expectations. The fully equipped kitchen worked well with us also having a hire car to get about and do a bit of shopping. The staff were always helpful and many genuinely seemed to enjoy their job and it showed in their smiles and happiness to help. The evening shows were terrific. The food was good - generally nice simple dishes and we loved the fresh raw fish. The resort catered well towards families and this seemed to generally be reflective of the guests staying (didn't notice any high-end guests or drunken young ones). The beach is nice - small but big enough for the number of guests on-site. We loved the remote jungle beachside location rather than being in an urban area. The back story of the resort being built by the local villages is amazing and shows in the reciprocal support they show each other. The snorkelling was great (coming from a novice in snorkelling). We were crazy enough to use the gym a couple of times - it's small as expected but has plenty of modern equipment in an airconditioned room. We did have some issues with Aircon in our room leaking and plumbing problems but we weren't going to let these minor problems get in the way of a good holiday. There's an ATM in reception which helped us to avoid credit card fees. They don't stock sunscreen in the resort shop so bring plenty! Pretty cocktail options would be good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nayte

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The people and location make this resort. The staff and owners are really really fantastic and the beach is second to none. The villa was really good. The downside was the private garden-view bedroom. This was very mouldy and lots of mildew which was quite difficult for my partner with asthma.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025