My husband, my daughter (she was 2 years old) and I stayed at Nigel’s place last year in March for 15 days. We loved it very much. And almost everywhere we went, exploring Samoa with their special jeeps, people new Nigel. Even though seeing most of the touristy resorts on Samoa, I am pretty sure we would still book the... more

We've stayed here 3 times. Twice on our first trip (at the start and end of our trip) and again on our second trip to Samoa. We would definitely recommend it and would be happy to come back again. Although not 5 star, the place is good value for money. It's clean and spacious with a full kitchen and great... more

We stayed 2 nights in one of these self-catering cottages. The cottage was a clean, pleasant place as was the fenced compound. The owner, Clive, was great and let us check in early and out late which really helped us as we had a midnight flight. We could easily walk to the main business area of Apia and could also... more

We used Vaiala Beach Cottages as a base to explore Apia and and Upolu for a couple of days. It is a great place if you want to prepare your own meals rather than eat out at restaurants all the time. The location is quiet (although you get the odd rooster crowing!) and it is a good safe spot for... more

We stayed at the Vaiala Beach Cottages in 2006 and can not recommend the accommodation or the staff highly enough. The cottages are good value, comfortable and clean and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The cottages are also a comfortable distance from town - not too close, not too far. It's a pleasant 30 minute walk along the... more

Vaiala Beach Cottage is low-key (even their roadside signage is easily overlooked!) but in terms of comfort and space you're probably getting more for your money (US$50 a night) than anywhere else. The cottage feels like a real little home (the owner Nigel Burr, an ex-Kiwi, lives in one of them himself) with full cooking facilities, a spacious bathroom and... more

We stayed at the vaiala beach cottags for 9 nights, with two small children, the staff were helpful and friendly and very relaxed about everything, nothing was too much trouble. Great location right on the beach the fenced garden is a definate plus so you know where the children are!! We really enjoyed a relaxing break, and the children enjoyed... more

I stayed 3 nights in a cottage. They looked to have about 7 cottages. They are located technically right on the beach. However, a barbed wire fence and narrow dirt road separates the property and the beach, so don't expect to go running out of your cottage onto the beach. Also, the beach here is rocky. It's fine for swimming,... more