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# Advice on where to stay in Samoa Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Samoa
rjthomas 08:22 UTC 25 Nov 2009 | Hi all. My brother is getting married in Samoa in March at Aggie Greys Resort. We found a package deal that wasn't too bad (compared to booking the resort separately), but then I heard that the resort might not be that great? That made me think maybe we should stay in Apia - but then I also read somewhere that Apia isn't anything to get too excited about! So looking for some advice. Plan to stay in Samoa approx 7 - 8 days. Thanks heaps |
haroldinho 22:02 UTC 25 Nov 2009 | From what I've read, Aggy Grey is not bad at all. Where did you get your info? If you do not want to go for a package deal, you might want to try including a couple of nights on Savaii in your trip - or would this be difficult, being in this wedding party? I don't think you'd want to base yourself in Apia. From what I've read it's not a town to spend a week in, and you'll be missing out on a lot of what makes Samoa Samoa. I can let you know for sure in about two weeks time... flying to Apia next week. | 1
smandkjc 19:34 UTC 26 Nov 2009 | Have stayed at both and there is nothing wrong with either Aggie Grey's Resort or Aggie's in Apia. Apia is the hub of Upolu so nothing wrong with basing a stay from there either but if the wedding is at the Resort it makes more sense to stay there. From memory the Resort put on a bus into Apia occasionally. | 2
sue0755 22:56 UTC 26 Nov 2009 | hi i haven't stayed at aggies resort ( but have visited ) and i think it will be a lovely place for a wedding, lucky it recieved no damage from the devestaing tsuami. the day spa there is fantastic ( highly recommened!!) you can ckeck out some recent holiday reviews if you go to trip advisor -samoa- then following links to reviews. re apia, i love it. i think it has a great feel about it, but some people don;t like it , they say its hot and dirty ( which i wont lie, it is!) but i still love it, the markets are great. i lovley resort ( our favourite!) is manumea resort, just out of town 5 mins, its up the hill so a bit cooler. but not on the beach. if you make a day trip into town ( i believe aggies have shuttle buses) i would recommed the markets, and if you want some souviners / gifts ( bit more upmarket, fantastic stuff like teatowels , linen, homewares type style with a island influence) go to plantation house ( its in town near the university) also great fun is the sliding rocks ( a natural water slides / waterfalls / swimmng holes.) and a nice place for a fancy meal is bistro tautau ( this place is a real treat, the food is great , not set up for young kids , and a bit pricey, but fantastic!!) congratulations and enjoy your wedding in paradise, we are back for our 5th trip in march! sue | 3
pudner 05:12 UTC 30 Nov 2009 | Hey there. Stayed in Aggie Grey's about 4 yrs ago and loved the place. Rooms are not amazing but the resort is. Food was great and the boys calling you to dinner with conch shells was great! Got a massage outside in the spa with the waterfall cascading a few yards away...amazing!!! Also hired a car and drove the island in a day. Fabulous, beaches were lovely and locals were very friendly. There was a wedding on in Aggies the day we were leaving, gorgeous setting for one. Have an amazing time. I'm jealous! | 4