STEVENSONS AT MANASE
Our Resort Report
OUR Thoughts on Stevensons at Manase, North Coast Road, Savaii, Samoa
Fronting a beautiful golden-sand beach on Savaii’s north coast, Stevenson’s at Manase is a perfect spot for a Savaii holiday. Self-rated 3 Star, Stevenson’s offers a surprisingly wide range of facilities for a property with a total of only 21 rooms. All accommodation units are on the beach frontage as is the Beach Bar and pool deck, Bentleys Brasserie, the resort swimming pool and the recreational fale. The car park, Reception, Breakfast Fale and Tusitala Restaurant are located immediately across the road.
Stevenson’s is handily located in the centre of Manase Village with Tanu Beach Fales on one side and Safotu Village within easy walking distance. Safotu Village is the village where many of the staff at Stevenson’s come from and pleasant walking tours of the village are conducted by the staff for guests. There are good fish and chips and pizza outlets nearby and the family-style Tanu Beach Fales dining is another interesting option for dinner.
Many interesting sights are within proximity of Stevenson’s. Turtles frequent the lagoon immediately outside the resort but to get up close and swim with turtles, Satoalepai is the place to do this and it is only 3km away from Stevenson’s. Dive Savaii is only a 5-minute drive away, the amazing Saleaula Lava Field with its buried villages and churches is only 15-minutes’ drive. Ten minutes’ drive from the resort brings you to the 1 kilometre long Dwarf’s Cave lava tube. Vehicles are available for rental from the resort or we can organise this for you in advance if you prefer.
There are many sites worth visiting on Savaii and Stevenson’s at Manase is a great spot to base yourself to take them all in. However, the resort itself is also an attraction with several dining options and a very interesting array of accommodation types. The air-conditioned Suites and Villas are very nicely equipped but it is the “Euro Fales” which are well worth a special mention. We offer several resorts which have open-sided traditional fales, but the fales at Stevenson’s are special. Not only do you get to try a traditional beachfront Samoan Beach Fale with the normal thatched roof, drop-down woven leaf panel walls and no front door, but the fales at Stevenson’s also have several “mod-cons” in the form of electric lights, power points, a mini fridge and a fan, and, something quite unusual - a lockable ensuite bathroom.
Included in the tariff at Stevensons at Manase
● Daily full buffet breakfast
● Complimentary use of kayaks
● Complimentary use of paddle boards
● Daily cultural demonstrations
What Stevensons at Manase Say About Themselves
"Located on a picturesque white sand beach at Manase on the North Coast of Savai’i Island, Stevenson’s offers an idyllic and isolated getaway. The resort features accommodation types to suit all tastes and budgets from open air Euro Fales, to the comfortable air-conditioned Villa Rooms & Deluxe Suites. Enjoy the sunset from the deck of the beach bar or dine in the cool shade of the open- air restaurant. A great place to relax and unwind. Come and join us in our little piece of paradise!”
Our Specials
Stay/Pay Specials
Stay 5/Pay 4
● Stay for 5 nights and only pay for 4 nights
Conditions:
- Includes breakfast every day including free day
- To qualify stays will be of consecutive nights
- Special is not combinable with other specials
except Honeymoon Bonus offer
- Valid for stays in all accommodation types
- Valid for stays year-round
- Maximum 1 free night per stay
Stay 7/Pay 6
● Stay for 7 nights and only pay for 6 nights
Conditions:
- Includes breakfast every day including free day
- To qualify stays will be of consecutive nights
- Special is not combinable with other specials
except Honeymoon Bonus offer
- Valid for stays in all accommodation types
- Valid for stays year-round
- Maximum 1 free night per stay.
Honeymoon Bonus
Stay for a minimum 5 consecutive nights and on arrival, receive a Honeymoon Bonus with the compliments of Stevensons at Manase which includes:
● A complimentary bottle of wine
● A welcome card
● Flowers in your room
Conditions:
- Includes breakfast every day
- Valid for stays in all accommodation types
- Valid for stays year-round
- Proof of marriage may be required
- Offer may be combined with all other
special offers.
Low Season 30% off Special
● Stay for a minimum 3 consecutive nights and
receive a 30% accommodation discount
Conditions:
- Includes breakfast every day
- To qualify stays will be of consecutive nights
- Special is not combinable with other specials
except the Honeymoon Bonus Offer (providing
the number of nights stayed is 5 or more)
- Valid for stays in all accommodation types
- Valid for stays:
01 November 2020 to 31 March 2021
Your Accommodation Options
The Euro Fales (traditional Samoan Fale) overlook the ocean from their open-air decks. Awake to the sound of the ocean lapping at the shore only metres from your doorstep. The Euro Fales are sheltered by flowering tropical trees and coconut palms – there is a covered patio off each fale. Relax on your bed, take in the exceptional ocean views and settle into the true relaxation of island life.
The 10 new, contemporary-style Villa Rooms are located directly on the beach – each with beautiful lagoon views. As with all room designs at Stevenson’s, they feature local materials such as lava rock feature walls, a thatched roof and a unique elei printed ceiling. Villa Rooms are presented in Samoan duplex style (2 to a building) and each duplex features interconnecting doors which, when unlocked make this accommodation type ideal for a family or for 2 couples travelling together.
The 6 beachfront Suites offer the opportunity to really splash out on your accommodation. Ranging from 28m2 to 79m2 in size, each one is a little different, but still follows the overall theme of Stevenson’s with a pleasing blend of modern and traditional Samoan styles. Suites are al located in one beachfront block.
Room Categories
(In ascending order of tariff)
FALES
Euro Fales:
Traditional 20m2 open-air Samoan fales with a modern twist, Located on the water’s edge, each has a thatched roof and woven leaf blinds which concertina down from the roof to form all but the back wall. In the traditional way there is no front door. Where Stevenson’s fales differ is in their individual ensuite bathrooms off the back of the fale built of natural rock. Having an ensuite lockable bathroom gives guests all the ambience of a traditional Samoan fale and the addition of an ensuite bathroom with shower makes a stay in these fales a doubly enjoyable experience. Fale facilities include lighting, a mosquito net, ceiling fan, fridge and towels.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 guests
Existing Bedding: 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Additional Bedding: A baby cot may be added
VILLAS
Villa Rooms:
Located directly on the beach with traditional/modern decor. The 28m2 villas offer interconnecting doors and each has a spacious veranda with sea views.
Facilities include: A natural rock tiled courtyard shower as well as an inside shower, air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities and a mini fridge.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 guests
Existing Bedding: 1 Queen Bed
Additional Bedding: A Single Rollaway Bed may be added for the third occupant. A cot may be added.
DELUXE SUITES
(in ascending order of tariff)
Deluxe Suite Joshua:
Deluxe Suite Amelia:
Deluxe Suite Nicolai:
47m2 suites. Suites are open plan but with defined sleeping and living areas, modern tiled floors, ensuite bathrooms with shower and double vanities, sea views and covered seating area out front.
Maximum Occupancy: 5 guests
Existing Bedding: 2 Queen Beds
Additional Bedding: 1 Single Rollaway Bed and a cot may be added.
Deluxe Suite Jasmine:
A beautiful, spacious suite (70m2) with all the facilities of the smaller suites, but with space everywhere!
Maximum Occupancy: 5 guests
Existing Bedding: 2 Queen Beds
Additional Bedding: 1 Single Rollaway Bed and a cot may be added.
Deluxe Suite Isabella – The Honeymoon Suite:
Covering one end of the Suites Block, Isabella faces the beach and the resort’s beachfront gardens. This bright and airy suite is 28m2 and has all the facilities of the bigger suites.
Maximum Occupancy: 2 guests
Existing Bedding: 1 Queen Bed
Additional Bedding: No additional bedding is accommodated.
Deluxe Suite Judicial:
Luxurious at 79m2, on the waterfront, the Judicial Suite occupies one entire end of the Suites Block at the opposite end to the Honeymoon Suite. Judicial is light and bright and has added amenities of a separate internal thatched bar and an around-the-corner lounge suite.
Maximum Occupancy: 5 guests
Existing Bedding: 2 Queen Beds
Additional Bedding: 1 Single Rollaway Bed and a cot may be added.
Getting to and from Stevensons at Manase
To travel to Savaii from Apia, guests will first transfer from their Upolu accommodation or the International Airport to Mulifanua Wharf by transfer vehicle, then take the inter-island car and passenger ferry across to Salelologa Wharf on Savaii where they are met by a representative of Stevensons and transferred by resort vehicle to the north coast of Savaii to check-in to Stevensons at Manase. The journey between Salelologa Wharf and Stevensons takes just on 1 hour. Return transfers are completed the same way but in reverse order.
Our recommendation is that Savaii-bound holidaymakers should stay at least 1 night on Upolu between their international flights and taking the ferry between the islands. All the necessary transfers can be organised by Our Travel Specialists and included in holiday package arrangements. We are very happy to advise and cost the various options available to you.
Kids Policy
Children are welcome year-round and although no specific facilities are provided for children, the staff at Stevensons at Manase love to spoil children so finding a babysitter is never a problem.
Little Kids Stay Free
Infants aged up to 2 years stay free of charge and baby cots are provided on a complimentary basis for children sharing all accommodation grades with their parents.
Check-in/Check Out
Official check-in and checkout times are:
Check-in: 2:00pm
Check-out: 10:30am
Early Check-in and Late Check-out
To guarantee immediate access to rooms when arriving prior to 6:00am, accommodation should be booked and paid for the night prior to arrival.
For early arrivals between 6:00am and 2:00pm the resort offers early check-in (when available and booked in advance by Our Travel Specialists) at a fee equal to 25% of the nightly tariff of the accommodation booked.
Similarly, a late check-out between 10:30am and 4:00pm may be organised in advance at a fee equal to 25% of the nightly tariff of the accommodation occupied.
To guarantee a late check-out after 4:00pm, accommodation should be reserved for an additional night.
Resort Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing
Cancellations made between 15 and 20 days of
scheduled arrival incur a cancellation fee equal
to the cost of staying 1 night at the
accommodation rate booked.
Cancellations made between 7 and 14 days of
scheduled arrival incur a cancellation fee equal
to the cost of staying 2 nights at the
accommodation rate booked.
Cancellations made within 7 days of scheduled
arrival incur a cancellation fee equal to 100% of
the cost of the full booking made.
No Shows or days not used are treated as
cancellations and charged accordingly.
Travel Insurance is recommended.
OUR Travel Specialists can advise on all aspects of travel insurance.
The information on this page is correct as 13 August 2020 and is based on our supplier contracts which are valid for stays to 31 March 2021. All information shown is subject to change without notice.