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Dave Parker's Eco Lodge

2.5 star property
Riverfront lodge with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Premium Triple Room, Air conditioning, Ocean View
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Room options

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Hilltop Lodge

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Local meal delivery service
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry detergent
Mobile key entry
  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony Views with Aircon | Terrace/patio

Balcony Views with Aircon

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry detergent
  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Hilltop Studio with Aircon

Hilltop Studio with Aircon

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Laundry detergent
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hilltop Lodge with Aircon

Hilltop Lodge with Aircon

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Laundry detergent
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Hilltop Studio

Hilltop Studio

Highlights

Patio
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Laundry detergent
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Local meal delivery service
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry detergent
Mobile key entry
  • 34 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Triple Room, Air conditioning, Ocean View

Premium Triple Room, Air conditioning, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Stovetop
Electric kettle
  • 70 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Tapatapao Road, Apia

What's nearby

  • Faleata Golf Course - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Fugalei Fresh Produce Market - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Apia Park - 18 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Robert Louis Stevenson Museum - 19 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Papaseea Sliding Rocks - 19 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Apia (FGI-Fagali'i) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roko's Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Café 10 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tang Cheng Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Scalini's Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Dave Parker's Eco Lodge

Lodge near Apia Park
Located close to Baha'i House of Worship and Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, Dave Parker's Eco Lodge provides a free food/drink shopping service, a terrace and a garden. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Cloud 9, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In-room WiFi (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and books
  • A banquet hall, outdoor furniture and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Dave Parker's Eco Lodge include amenities, such as WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 3.50 per hour)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 3.50 per hour)

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 7.50 for adults and USD 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cloud 9

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Desk
  • Laundry detergent
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 7.50 for adults and from USD 7.50 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 3.50 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 3.50 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Dave Parker's Eco Lodge Apia
Dave Parker's Eco Apia
Dave Parker's Eco Lodge Apia
Dave Parker's Eco Lodge Lodge
Dave Parker's Eco Lodge Lodge Apia

Frequently asked questions

Does Dave Parker's Eco Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dave Parker's Eco Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dave Parker's Eco Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dave Parker's Eco Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Dave Parker's Eco Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Dave Parker's Eco Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Dave Parker's Eco Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fugalei Fresh Produce Market, Fish Market and National Parliament. Apia Park and Palolo Deep Marine Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Dave Parker's Eco Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 58 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful place to spend our first 3 days in Samoa so restful and cool up in the hills. The views were marvellous. Had plenty of space in our room. We would definitely go again if in Samoa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place to stay in the hills away from the city. The location is amazing with an incredible view over to the bay. We were made to feel welcome and valued as guests and could not speak more highly of Lolita and her team who were all very accommodating and helpful to us being first time visitors to Samoa. We would highly recommend a stay here and will certainly be doing so again when we return. Thank you Lolita!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed our stay. Lolita was an exceptional host who made us feel very welcome. Rooms are basic but clean. Views are second to none. Absolute no-brainer for the travelling birder with many of my targets seen on the property. Suitable for anyone seeking a quiet relaxing stay in Samoa. Highly recommend the Sunday traditional Samoan lunch.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Faaaliga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Lovely food and cheaper than most places. Thanks Lolita formaking us feel at home
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Stay In the Mountains

Very helpful staff. Great view and nice to be out of the heat and noise of the city. I enjoyed walking around on the property and swimming in the pool. The Sunday meal cooked in the umu was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really amazing view, staff really friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location in the hills above Apia with beautiful views of the area and sea. Wonderful staff. Special Umu preparation and meal on Sunday. Cooler than the lowlands but also has a wonderfully refreshing pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

marcus

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners are lovely, the view of the jungle, the city and the ocean are fantastic. The room was well vented as we didn't need air con. The rooms are dated and need a deeper clean, but excellent value for what you pay for. If you don't mind being twenty-plus minutes from the city and remote, this is a gem
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melesete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spot was true to its Million Dollar view. So beautiful. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Thank you so much for a lovely experience. Highly recommend this to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Dave Parker Eco resort was just lovely. We didn't really want to leave. Its quiet position, proximity to Apia and daily runs into town are what attracted us, but what we got was so much more. We were welcomed with smiles and information. Any question answered with local knowledge and advice. Being included in the umu on Sunday was a real highlight and felt we were part of the family. Thank you to all, we loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marisher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely Million Dollar Views just priceless large rooms could not recommend enough perhaps what may put people off is it bush location but Definitely worth it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Fijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed 3 nights @ Dave Parkers Eco Lodge. The lodge is located on a mountain with wonderful views of the City of Apia & Ocean, surrounded by lush green forest, flowers and trees. The Lodge is secluded and quite. Great place if you want to chill out and relax but not convenient if you are interested in doing tours or coming into Apia everyday. But they do provide shuttle 5/6 days a week, leaving @ 8:30am and returning @ 3:00PM. The lodge is outdated. It has a small 22" TV on the wall, 1 Queen bed, which as OK. Balcony is not very useful. It is only about 3 feet wide, with 6" wooden railings, barely enough to squeeze a chair. But be careful of the Warps nets in the Wooden railing. 5 mins of arriving there, Bobby was stung by a Warp that had a large nest in the Wooden railings. We never went back out on the Balcony again. There are no bus services so either a car rental or arrange a Transfer in advance is best. Breakfast has two options... eggs & toast or pancakes. I asked for omelettes but the cook was not able to accommodate that. We had paid for breakfast in advance but it was added to our bill at checkout again. But Lolita, onsite Manager was able to credit us when I brought this to her attention. There is a small pool, we did not use it. Since Water is pumped up, buying drinking water is best. Lolita was wonderful. She is full of local information and she drives guests to town and pick them up. Lolita made our stay so much more enjoyable. We did check out a day early.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maranina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really love staying at Dave Parker's EcoLodge Hotel. This was my second time, and I really enjoyed my time there. They've made some improvements in the six months between visits and now include a handy information sheet on basic Samoan phrases for guests new to Samoa. They also clearly indicate that meals are by request, which was initially confusing on my first stay. I love coming back to Dave's because it is quiet and set in stunning nature. Staff are friendly and helpful, and take time to chat with you, especially if you are looking a little lost and uncertain. I highly recommend staying here. Fa'afetai lava!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tupuivao Ulualofaiga

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CELESTY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilai

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice view of the Apia town and fresth air.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the locations but everything else was terrible no one came to clean our room staff was so rude our family came to visit one of the staff came and say to leave right away he was rude blankets and pillows was so dirty old and yucky looking sink was so dirty no one came to check if we need to clean our room so disappointed we have to leave the place and our nights at the place wasn’t even finish but we have to just leave so disappointed ☹️ especially there staff never in millionaire years I’ll go back in this place
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice setting, great price

This was a cool place to stay. We just needed a place to stay while returning from a trip to New Zealand. I thought it would be cool to try. First off, this place takes a while to get to. It's way off the beaten path, but once you get up to it, it's a really cool setting. It's up on the side of the mountain with a great view of Apia. I understand there's a waterfall on the property down by the cabins. Our room had a great view. If you stay in the cabins, I don't think you'll get the same view. The room itself was large, but very basic. There wasn't any AC, but that isn't bad when you have a breeze up on the mountain. They had a great breakfast in the morning that was included in the room price that we had. When I first checked in, the clerk said that it wasn't included, but I showed her the e-mail, and it was taken care of. In the morning, we caught a ride down to Apia with Dave. It appears that guests can ride from the lodge to Dave's store in town in the morning and return in the evening. It was a cool place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice. We stayed in the Sunset room which was huge and even had a piano. Very private. Breakfast was nice but if ur a coffee person u wont enjoy it here. Better off heading down to Milanos for a decent cuppa. They could possibly loose the common room TV as well. A little hot/cold sign on the shower as well so 5 minutes of water isnt wasted waiting for the hot. I actually got under it cold as i hate waste but my guess is most people wouldnt. A simple sign might fix this. They also need to lose the 'This is private property No Trespassers' sign just inside the turnoff. Very weird and VERY misleading. But look for the coin this place is excellent, quiet, safe and friendly. You MUST have a car here i reckon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019