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Return to Paradise Resort and Spa

4.0 star property
Stylish hotel on the shore with 3 outdoor swimming pools

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Return to Paradise Resort and Spa

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3 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Aerial view
Garden view
Lunch and dinner served, beach views
Aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, manicures and pedicures, massages

Overview of Return to Paradise Resort and Spa

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Map
Lefaga, Matautu
  • Popular LocationReturn to Paradise Beach11 min walk
  • Popular LocationGiant Clam Sanctuary5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSalamumu Beach19 min drive
  • AirportApia (APW-Faleolo Intl.)25 min drive

Room options

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Fridge, electric kettle

Two Bedroom Beachfront Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 93 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Beachfront Suite | Terrace/patio

Beachfront Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 24 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Three Bedroom Garden Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 99 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Beachfront Room

Beachfront Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Balcony

Three Bedroom Beachfront Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 110 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds OR 3 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Presidential Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
  • 93 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Two Bedroom Garden Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Matautu

A family-friendly stay in Matautu awaits you at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa. You'll be 10.7 km (6.6 mi) from Salamumu Beach and 37.7 km (23.4 mi) from Apia Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free self-parking. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Paradise Kitchen, is open for lunch and dinner. Rockpool Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site gym and kids' swimming pool. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room, a conference centre, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Matautu hotel, you'll be 40.1 km (24.9 mi) from Robert Louis Stevenson Museum and 49 km (30.5 mi) from To-Sua Ocean Trench.

What's nearby

  • Return to Paradise Beach - 11 min walk
  • Giant Clam Sanctuary - 5 min drive
  • Salamumu Beach - 19 min drive
  • Robert Louis Stevenson Museum - 40 min drive
  • Apia Park - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Faleolo International Airport (APW) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Faimafili Restaurant - 1 min walk

About this property

Return to Paradise Resort and Spa

Stylish hotel on the shore with 3 outdoor swimming pools
As a guest of Return to Paradise Resort and Spa, you'll find 3 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A library, a terrace, and tour or ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Return to Paradise Resort and Spa. An area shuttle within 3 kilometres and a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Matautu hotel.

  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Return to Paradise Resort and Spa offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 31-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 12 per hour)
  • 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 continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Paradise Kitchen
  • Rockpool Bar

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • 3 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 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
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 100.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15 for adults and from NZD 7.50 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 12 per hour (rates may vary)
  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and access to the public bath 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 window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa?

Return to Paradise Resort and Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa?

As of 29 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa on 30 Apr 2024 start from AU$272.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa?

Yep, Return to Paradise Resort and Spa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Return to Paradise Resort and Spa?

Yep, Return to Paradise Resort and Spa is a short 11-minute walk from Return to Paradise Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and body boarding.

Does Return to Paradise Resort and Spa have a pool?

Return to Paradise Resort and Spa has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Return to Paradise Resort and Spa a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa.

Does Return to Paradise Resort and Spa serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Return to Paradise Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 279 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 279 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 279 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 279 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 279 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vee

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Some of the facilities (aircon, tv, internet) etc wasn’t working. Food definitely was overpriced and the pool was too warm. Overall good customer service

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Iosua

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
My concern was, room service. My child vomit during night in our sheets. I also used towels too. The next day I told the staff however they only changed 1 sheet not the blanket, the towels had been folded n placed back on the bed. Also on NYE someone charged their drinks at our room twice which cost $142 that we weren’t aware of. During our stay, we were only go in to sleep, until our last day, we had brekky before check out. The staff needs to check each quests name and pay their food or drinks at the counter instead of charging to room. I didn’t pay the$142 because we don’t drink alcohols, also we went to the resort to sleep at around 2am on NY. Overall was good, just few things that let the service down is listed above.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunema Akesa, Santa Ana

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our Christmas at Return to Paradise was just lovely. The property is beautiful; the staff were friendly and helpful; the little beach glorious. The owners made Christmas very special and made all of us guests feel very involved. Our beachfront villa was very clean, comfortable and spacious. There was a kettle and a hairdryer and a fridge. Plenty of storage. A comfy bed. A nice verandah to sit on and watch the waves. The little cocktail bar was great, with a decent selection. Food options are limited at the resort but served with a smile, and all good quality. My partner got injured on our last day and the staff were amazing. One of them drove us to the hospital and got help for us. Nothing was too much trouble. Our thanks to Romana, Martha and the whole Return to Paradise team for making our Christmas so memorable. We hope to return ourselves one day!

8/10 Good

Jade S.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rasta

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay! Truly returning to paradise! Staff amazing, food amazing, accomodation amazing, also to note WIFI was Amazing! My only feedback to consider improving: - Kayaks and paddle boards onsite - the gym your building please make it amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Resort was excellent, staff were exceptionally helpful. Great security entering and exiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome to get away for a while. I thought i had organised a late check out, appears that a missed communication somewhere made me scramble a little because they needed the room. Little bump in the roaf, otherwise everything else was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

dale, OLYMPIA

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. Beautiful and clean facility. Excellent customer serviceservice. Friendly cheerful staff members. Amazing location with stunning sunsets. Food was amazingly delicious; from breakfast to dinner they were all. Fiafia night with Maeva band was wonderful and their buffet was amazingly delicious!!! This place may be the best resort on this island. It is truly paradise on earth! Thank you "Return To Paradise" staff for a wonderful and most enjoyable stay in your resort. We absolutely loved our time spent here and look forward to staying here! Best wishes for 2024 and beyond. Happy New Year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023