Samoa update: Sinalei Reef Resort
APIA: Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa in Samoa will reopen on November 1 with Garden View and Ocean View Fales being the only accommodation grades available.
The central area of the resort – including the Laumosooi Fale Restaurant, reception area, business centre and Uncle Harry’s Poolside Bar – was largely unaffected by last week’s earthquake and tsunami.
Areas of the resort which were destroyed included the pier, Ava I Toga Bar and Restaurant, the beachside and honeymoon fales, plus the Presidential Suite.
Sinalei management will be in a position to update the website with firm details early next week. Guests may register a booking which Sinalei Reservations subject to reconfirmation of the re-opening date.
A fund has been launched to assist Sinalei and the surrounding villages that were the most severely affected by the tsunami. See separate story for details.
Ian Jarrett
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