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Dave Parker's Eco Lodge

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Sunset Suite with Aircon | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Tapatapao Road, Apia
  • Fugalei Fresh Produce Market
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Papaseea Sliding Rocks
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Apia Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Apia (FGI-Fagali'i)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Hilltop Lodge with Aircon | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Hilltop Lodge with Aircon

  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Sunset Suite with Aircon | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Sunset Suite with Aircon

  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Hilltop Studio

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Hilltop Lodge

  • 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

  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Hilltop Studio with Aircon | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Hilltop Studio with Aircon

  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Dave Parker's Eco Lodge

Riverfront lodge with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this lodge has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, WiFi in public areas and a microwave in a common area.
Dave Parker's Eco Lodge offers 10 accommodations with portable fans. Kitchenettes offer microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Dave Parker's Eco Lodge, you'll be close to Baha'i House of Worship. You'll find features such as free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at Cloud 9
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include free food shopping service, dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Fugalei Fresh Produce Market and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Fish Market
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Dave Parker's Eco Lodge. The lodge can provide a complimentary food/drink shopping service and tour/ticket assistance. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Apia lodge.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Cloud 9 – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A complimentary food shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

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

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Mobile key entry
  • Portable fan
  • 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 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Dave Parker's Eco Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 56 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Fijay, Ladysmith

Travelled with partner
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

Mark

Travelled with family
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, Auckland

Travelled with family
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

Daniel

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

8/10 Good

marcus, BURLINGTON

Travelled with partner
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

Kate

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Melesete

Travelled with partner
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

Ella

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

6/10 Okay

Adrian

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

10/10 Excellent

James, Auburn

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

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

8/10 Good

Marisher

Travelled with partner
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

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

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Taoipu

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

Do not stay here

Did not stay here as the location was to far from anywhere. My rental car was not made to drive up a steep mountain and I was not impressed at all with the service. I don't reccomend anyone staying here. So all up I lost my money and I had to pay damages towards the rental car which was damaged during the ride up the mountain. Waste of time and money.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Trish

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The views were so beautiful you have to go up a very big drive way but that is expected to get the views that you have, they are working on the road to the Eco lodge which is a big job so good on them!!! the water falls are beautiful!!!for the price a nice place to stay Dave was and awesome owner it was lovely staying and they are still working on the resort I wish them well thanks for a great place to stay at a very cheap rate.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019