Transit Motel
About this property
Budget Basic Double Room with 1 Queen bed. 2-star motel/hostel near Mulifanua wharf — handy for early ferries to Savai'i. Free self-parking, fully refundable. 110 verified Expedia reviews. Check-in 2 PM.
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Parking
- Airport transfer
- Family friendly
Choose your room
3 room types from WST 210 per night
Basic Double
- 1 bed · 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Free parking
Moderate cancellation
Standard Triple
- 2 beds · 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Free parking
Moderate cancellation
Standard Quadruple
- 3 beds · 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 5
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Free parking
Moderate cancellation
Cancellation policy
Moderate — Full refund up to 5 days before check-in. 50% refund after that.
Policy shown reflects the strictest room at this hotel. Individual room cards above show the policy for that specific room type.
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From around the web
Recent reviews pulled weekly from Google. Click through to read the full review on the source.
Roido Val
★★★★★ · 2/20/2026google
The staff were very helpful with my last minute booking. Very handy to Airport. Rooms are average, but for a quick sleep and shower before catching your flight, it will do.
Read on google →latoya veve
★★★★★ · 2/15/2026google
Second time staying here with family at Transit Motel and would stay here again. Friendly, respectful and helpful staff. Rooms are alright, has basic amenities such as a bed, shower, fridge, storage space and also have aircon. Despite there being no tv, wifi and a strong smell in the rooms it was manageable. The restaurant was good but a long wait for food to be served. However, great portions and alright prices. Owner came to greet us as well which felt welcoming. I’d recommend to stay a night or two but also perfect location to stay the night if you are catching an early/late flight or waiting to aboard the ferry the next day. Airport is just 5 minutes down the road and easy to travel back and forth too.
Read on google →Ron van Bruchem
★★★★★ · 11/16/2025google
Simple but clean hotel. Staff at reception very friendly. The service to and from airport is great. Recommended if you have a very early flight. You will be at the airport in 5 minutes.
Read on google →Melanie Rossato
★★★★★ · 7/8/2025google
It’s all in the name - it’s a transit hotel. If you keep that in mind and the fact that most flights in and out of Samoa are at night, you have the right mindset to have a night or part of a night here. The rooms are basic but clean and the air conditioning is fantastic. It is close to the airport and they can provide transport if you need it. It is a cost effective way to stay close to airport after you arrive or ready to fly home.
Read on google →Emily Underhill
★★★★★ · 8/11/2024google
So very pleasantly surprised! Read reviews and didn’t have high hopes but they were completely exceeded! Staff were so friendly and helpful, bed was comfortable, room and bathroom were very clean and air condition worked. 100% would recommend to anyone needing a convenient place to stay near the airport or ferry.
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About Transit Motel
Where is Transit Motel located?
Transit Motel is in Mulifanua, Upolu, Samoa.
How much does a stay at Transit Motel cost?
Rooms at Transit Motel start from WST 210 per night. Prices vary by room type and dates — see the rooms section for current rates.
What does Transit Motel offer?
Transit Motel offers free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, parking, and airport transfers.
What's the cancellation policy at Transit Motel?
Moderate cancellation: Full refund up to 5 days before check-in. 50% refund after that.
Last updated 7 May 2026