We stayed in Samoa this past March and we really liked it. It is located between the Volcano Pool and the Quiet Pool, it's a short walk to the GCH and to Captain Cook's. We were on the 1st floor, Volcano Pool side. We really enjoyed our location.
I requested Tolelau, but after hering posts about the loud air conditioner I am not so sure. I was advised not request more than three things. This is how I put in my requests. Balcony, connecting rooms (parents going with) and Tokelau. I was thinking of requesting Tahiti and hoping for an upgrade to view lagoon, but considering I need two rooms I am thinking being upgraded is nil. I also heard Samoa is wonderful and would be nice to be with my 3 kids near the pool. Decisions, decisions. People say you can't go wrong with any. They all have their plusses. Let's hear from you Poly experts. Hawaii is out of reach.
That's kind of the way I'm leaning now....
I had requested Tokelau, but what's really most important to me is a balcony. I think I'm just going to request a 3rd floor balcony and leave the rest up to the tiki gods.