Spectacular views across forested slopes to distant Apia & the lagoon. Interesting trees/flowers/wildlife in a quiet & peaceful location. Friendly staff. Well worth a try. However, the standard of cuisine is not for the fastidious & it is a fair old trek to the nearest habitation or shopping facilities, so you might like to take along some extra food supplies.... more

Most wonderful views over bush to Apia and sea. Flying foxes can be watched for hours from the balcony. Dave is a laid back and helpful host - the staff are a delight. A few more bugs here than on Savaii beaches - recommend a spray out with flyspray on arrival. Quiet during our stay - had the new pool... more

Renamed Dave Parker's Eco Lodge. We stayed for four wonderful days and would have stayed longer if they hadn't been full. The rooms are basic and small but we didn't care as the view was spectacular. The lodge sits on a ridge above the rain forest canopy and you have a front row seat to observe the bird life with... more

If you're looking for peace & quiet, Cloud 9 is the best place to stay. It has the best view in the whole of Samoa. It also has it's own waterfalll where we cooled down everyday after shopping in Apia. Rooms are very clean & tidy. You have to see it to believe it. We will definitely stay there again.... more

For an awesome peaceful place (yet within reach of the madding crowd), try the Cloud 9 Ecolodge. It is a 15min Taxi ride from Apia, yet there are no shops - you can go for quiet rainforest walks , especially in the morning & evening when you can see the birdlife, bats, etc in their full glory, or read or... more