Aggie Grey's Hotel, Apia, Samoa
S 13° 49.952 W 171° 45.620
2L E 417830 N 8470664
One of the most famous and oldest hotels in the South Pacific.
Waymark Code: WMA52W
Location: Samoa
Date Posted: 11/18/2010
Views: 7
The Hotel was founded by Aggie Grey in 1933 as the old British Club.
In the 1940's it became a renowned club for American servicemen stationed in Samoa during World War II.
Soon after the war, the location became a popular holiday spot for celebrities including Marlon Brando and author James A Michener. Some people say Aggie Grey was the basis for the character Bloody Mary in the book Tales of the South Pacific.
Today, the hotel is made up of the main wooden building, which includes the reception, restaurant and ocean views, as well as a series of fale-like bungalows and pool-side rooms.
The hotel puts on a 'traditional' Samoan fiafia show every Sunday night.
Name of the Hotel: Aggie Gray's Hotel and Bungalows
Address:
Main West Coast Road
Vaisigano, Apia, Samoa
Number of Rooms: 146
Height in floors: 3
Hotel Rating: 3.5 Stars
Hotel since: 01/01/1933
Date Building was built: 01/01/1900
First use of building:
Hotel
Urban Hotel (located in a village or town): no
Mountains Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): yes
Beachs Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): yes
Hotel website (if available): [Web Link]
Historic Hotel (Historic Building, National Monument or similar): Not Listed
Historic Place nearby (Unesco or National monument/site less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): Not Listed
Major Pilgrimage Place Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil. Consider any religion).: Not Listed
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