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Return to Paradise Resort and Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with 4 outdoor pools

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$229
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Fridge, electric kettle

Two Bedroom Beachfront Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Beachfront Suite | Terrace/patio

Beachfront Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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View from room

Three Bedroom Garden Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Beachfront Room

Beachfront Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds OR 3 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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View from room

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

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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)

Highlights

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

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 4 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 Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Giant Clam Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Faleata Golf Course - 35 min drive - 33.3 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
As a guest of Return to Paradise Resort and Spa, you'll find 4 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/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. This Matautu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

  • 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 buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 27 for adults and from 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

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, a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa on 14 Sept 2025 start from AU$229.48, 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 4 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.

Is Return to Paradise Resort and Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and supervised childcare, it's no surprise that Return to Paradise Resort and Spa is a hit with families.

Does Return to Paradise Resort and Spa serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 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.