Located close to Salamumu Beach, Return to Paradise Resort and Spa provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. Treat yourself to spa services, such as aromatherapy, a deep-tissue massage, or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site restaurant, Paradise Kitchen, features ocean views and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like beach volleyball and snorkeling. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.
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Three Bedroom Beachfront Villa
Beach view
110 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 9
3 King Beds OR 3 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
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Two Bedroom Garden Villa
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Garden view
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
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
17 reviews
(17 reviews)
Garden view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
About the neighborhood
Located in Matautu, Return to Paradise Resort and Spa is in the suburbs and on the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Salamumu Beach and To-Sua Ocean Trench. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Apia Park. Kayaking and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Matautu travel guide
Lefaga, Matautu
What's nearby
Return to Paradise Beach
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Fugalei Fresh Produce Market
42 min drive - 40.3 km
Apia Park
45 min drive - 42.4 km
Palolo Deep Marine Reserve
48 min drive - 42.4 km
Robert Louis Stevenson Museum
49 min drive - 45.2 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
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Salamumu Beach
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. Treat yourself to spa services, such as aromatherapy, a deep-tissue massage, or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site restaurant, Paradise Kitchen, features ocean views and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like beach volleyball and snorkeling. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
Supervised childcare (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a billiards/pool table
Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 115 individually furnished rooms have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Does Return to Paradise Resort and Spa have a pool?
Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa?
As of 24 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa on 31 Shawwal 2026 start from SAR 867, excluding 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 Return to Paradise Resort and Spa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 60 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Return to Paradise Resort and Spa?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 60 (subject to availability).
Does Return to Paradise Resort and Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of NZD 40 per person applies.
Where is Return to Paradise Resort and Spa located?
This Matautu hotel is on the beach, 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Salamumu Beach, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Apia Park and Robert Louis Stevenson Museum. To-Sua Ocean Trench is 30.5 mi (49 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Return to Paradise Resort and Spa Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 497 reviews
10 - Excellent
268
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 497 reviews
8 - Good
149
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 497 reviews
6 - Okay
46
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 497 reviews
4 - Poor
24
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 497 reviews
2 - Terrible
10
Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Karen
11 October 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location with a beach right out front and rockpools to snorkel in which was excellent for my daughter. Venue had wifi throughout. A nice spa, pools and food.
Friendly staff and restaurants and cafe were great, food was good but quite pricey. No room service as phones didn’t work in room. Overall loved our stay and would definitely stay again.
This family run resort was truly amazing. We were treated like royalty. They went out of their way to help us organise our holiday activities. We want to come back next year.
Was an amazing stay, room was spacious kids enjoyed the pool something to keep in mind laundry facilities wasnt good for a big family as the bag was very small and $45 tala to wash per bag suits a small family we found a laundrymat up the road.
Towels werent changed we hd to request which wasnt a major.
Check in and out was a smooth process. Depending who is on reception vey helpful people and polite. Overall the stay was amazing children loved the pool.
We stayed at Return to Paradise Resort as a family of 2 adults and 2 young children (1 and 4 years old). The room was very spacious, and the surroundings were beautiful. 🌴🌺
We attended the buffet dinner and show, which was okay, but the food was mostly Western-style. We were hoping for more traditional island dishes, especially pork. We arrived around 7pm, and some food trays were empty, with long waits for refills. This is something they could improve.
The beach was quite rough for our little ones, so we had to find safer spots to enjoy the water apart from the pool.
Would we visit again? Probably not, but it was still a family experience and a memory we will treasure for a lifetime. ❤️
Beautiful spot. Rooms are clean and all so close to the beach. Our toddler loved the pool and the rock pools in the ocean. Service was hit and miss a times but was so relaxing to be there.
We loved our stay at Return to Paradise Resort. They upgraded our room to an Ocean front and that was a lovely surprise.
We did feel that the meals and tours were overpriced but other than that we would recommend this property to anyone. The day spa is nice and it was a very tidy well cared for resort. Highly recommend the Fiafia night. My Spa therapist kept falling asleep through the massage, but the massage she did do was good. A lot of noise with the Ocean and breaking waves so if you want quiet choose a garden room they are more peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Phillipa and Andrew
2 September 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We loved our room which had cooking facilities. Marble floors and marble bathroom. Very luxurious. On closer inspection some maintenance issues emerged. Nothing happened when we asked for a seat to be fixed. It took nearly 24 hrs to get the TV working. We would have loved breakfast but unfortunately it wasn't included in our very expensive room rate. In future I will try to get a package deal. Loved the buffet evening with the brilliant string band. Amazing voices. Lovely staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Juliet L
6 July 2026
Liked: Amenities
Be prepared for an instable wifi if you want to connect with outside families and friends or colleagues. Customer service can be challenging. Spa was the highlight and the food was the best of the three hotels we stayed prior to Return to Paradise. Breakfast was delicious and always fresh local fruits. The beach was an icon to capitalise on.
Beautiful location with little beach and rock pools for exploring. Pool was dated and unappealing. Great bar on the waters edge with sunset views. Buffet dinner and show was overpriced and boring. Did offer some free activities like crab racing, movies and church excursions. Room was ok but had no ambience and was dated with some things needing replacing like our rusty clothes airer. Food and room expensive for what we got and that was without breakfast included. Did get a small welcome drink on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Petero
27 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast buffet ok , bar well stock , restaurant dining amazing , air conditio ok.
Excellent stay! Rooms were spacious and clean. Location is nice and serene. Great place for RnR and enjoy a retreatable holiday. Would definitely go and stay there again:)
Breakfast was delicious, however not included if you booked through Expedia. Barista made coffee was amazing. Great coffee art. Location, unbeatable 10/10. Picturesque views. 4 pools to swim and the beach. Stayed in the 3 bedroom villa. So spacious, clean and tidy. Three bathrooms as well. No laundry, hotel can do your laundry for you at 35tala per bag or you can use laundromat on main road for 10tala and dry for 12 tala. Overall had a pleasant experience, very relaxing atmosphere. Return to Paradise is definitely Paradise. Recommend for all, you wont
be disappointed.
Great sized room. Staff were friendly and attentive. The beach was amazing and close to the pool. We were there for a wedding and we thoroughly enjoyed our stayed.
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.
Staff was excellent. Room was very nice, location was terrific. Very clean, very professional. Very nice stay overall.
Beach was beautiful. Only issues we had were with our air conditioning unit having a broken fan that made a loud grating noise on every start stop (blades hitting casing) and they started roofing work at 8am.