Anyone Been to Samoa Recently?

[Catweazle]

Is the main resort pool at the Sheraton Beach Resort near APW currently in use? The photos on the website still look a bit 'doctored' or is it just me? Has anyone stayed here recently?

Or, have you ever stayed at the other Sheraton in downtown Apia - Aggie Grey's Hotel & Bungalows? How does that compare? My understanding is that they might be doing renovations there at present. The grounds at the beach resort looks a little nicer.

I'm wondering if my wife might prefer Aga Reef Resort or Taumeasina Island Resort. Any recommendations here, folks? We like snorkeling and nice beaches, swimable water (!) and large clean pools.

Although, the Sheraton's location to the airport would do us well at least for the start and finish of our trip (1:30am arrival and a 5:00am departure - sorry, dear!)

Any other tips while you're at it? The island is much larger than the Cooks where we went last year. We might hire a car for three days just to zip around – we'll be there only a week. And yes, I know that Samoa is not the Cooks, nor Fiji for that matter. It does, however, look a little better than TBU where we'll end up on the way home... (to add, any TBU hotel suggestions too?)

 

[DC3]

Maybe even throw caution to the wind and get some flights on Samoa Airways while you are there:

Samoa Airways Cancels Flights After Employees Test Positive for Drugs and Alcohol

The Apia Faleolo-based airline had to lease aircraft from a competitor to meet flight demand.

www.aviacionline.com

 

[Catweazle]

Hah, I would have in my youth but won't have the opportunity this time around since we won't be there all that very long.

Ended up booking the Sheraton closer the airport. The beach-side vibe will suit us well.

Then added a few nights on the other side of the island at Aga Reef Resort.