More than just the capital of Samoa, Apia is the only real city located in the island nation and a small one at that: The 2006 census estimated the population at just over 37,000. The city's quaintness, friendliness and close proximity to the island's tropical beaches make Apia an out-of-the-way tourist destination. When it comes to accommodations, you'll find that Apia offers a colorful cross-section of options.
The Princess Tui Inn is a budget bed and breakfast right on the ocean. Stay in either the main house, which is a traditional Samoan, colonial house, or in the more modern air-conditioned Cottage next door. Some of the inn's rooms offer private bathrooms, but according to the inn's website many rooms in both buildings have shared bathrooms. The inn serves breakfast daily from 7 to 9 a.m. and has a 24-hour communal kitchen.
Princess Tui Inn
1 Vaiala Beach Road
PO Box 9590
Apia, Samoa
(685) 23342
princesstui.ws/
The Pasefika Inn is a coastal hotel a few miles from the center of Apia offering a range of accommodations including rooms equipped with air conditioning. Room amenities include private bathrooms and ISD telephones. The inn serves breakfast daily from 7 to 9 a.m. The inn's amenities include a communal kitchen, TV lounge, laundry service and swimming pool.
The Pasefika Inn
PO Box 6114 Matautu
Apia, Samoa
(685) 20971
pasefikainn.ws/
The Tanoa Tusitala is a modern 4.5-star resort hotel that opened in summer 2010. Rooms at the Tanoa feature modern amenities that include air-conditioning, LCD televisions and Internet access as well as private bathrooms and a private balcony area or self-contained patio. Hotel amenities include a full-service restaurant, breakfast buffet, indoor lounge and swimming pool.
Hotel Tanoa Tusitala
Beach Road, Sogi
Apia, Samoa
(685) 21122
tanoahotels.com/Page/HotelMenus/Samoa/Tusitala/Introduction.aspx
Since opening in 1933, Aggie Grey's has earned a reputation as one of Samoa's oldest and most esteemed hotels. Standard rooms at the hotel feature air conditioning, direct-dial telephones and private bathrooms. The hotel also has 26 deluxe bungalows that also offer satellite TV. The hotel is surrounded by lush, green, natural gardens and the beach is nearby. Aggie's has a pool, two on-site restaurants and a coffee bar that also serves light bites.
Aggie Grey's Hotel & Bungalows
PO Box 67
Apia, Samoa
(685) 22880
aggiegreys.com/aggiegreys/hotel/aggies.htm
