Sinalei Reef Resort and Spa is offering buyers their own slice of paradise.
In a move unique to the Samoan tourism industry, Sinalei owners, Tuatagaloa Joe Annandale, and his sister, Sose Annandale, are planning to build 25 luxury villas on their property in Siumu.
Referred to as “lifestyle investment,” the launch of the new venture was held last night at the Resort’s Ava-i-Toga pier side Restaurant. Called the Sinalei Premium Villas, each villa has two bedrooms, two bathrooms (one with an outdoor shower), an open planned fale style living area and two pools – all contained within a stonewall courtyard.
Speaking to the Samoa Observer before the event, Sinalei’s Project Sales Executive, Alise Stunnenberg, said the design concept of the villas was simple but elegant.
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“There are none like this in Samoa or the region,” she said.
“This concept exists in Fiji, but looks-wise and design-wise, there is nothing like it in Fiji.” She said this particular style was chosen because Tuatagaloa and Sose liked the simple, yet stylish design as is evident in the Presidential Suite at the Resort.
“Joe and Sose wanted to do this, I know Joe is very passionate about this venture,” she said.
“They believe very much in the open Samoan style of fale and there will be a lot of greenery and a lot of open space. The roof will be reminiscent of the Samoan fale’s thatched roof and we will work a lot with the garden to ensure the vibrancy of the gardens in Samoa comes through.
“The Villas are very minimalist in design, but very elegant. We want people to know they are in Samoa in a very elegant way.”
Ms. Stunnenberg said the concept of the sale was what she called “two key” – as each of the villas could be divided into two separate villas, adding up to 50 extra rooms to 29 already in the Resort.
“So each of the villas is two bedroom and they are all identical,” she said.
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“So we are selling the villas, and you own it and you will get one month free a year to enjoy it.
“The rest of the year, Sinalei will manage your investment and rent it out to guests. Also as a villa owner, you can stay for more than a month at very discounted rates.
“All the money that is made from the villas, after the management fees are taken out, will be paid to the owners with dividends paid out at the end of the year.
“It is not a timeshare – where with this you buy it, you own it, you can sell it as well. It is a lifestyle investment.”
Also included in the concept design are a pool, a clubhouse, tennis courts and gift shops. Sinalei’s Premium Villas were designed by tropicX design studio.