Samoa Accommodation Reviews

Beach fales are the most common type of accommodation in Samoa and whilst the majority of these are very basic, literally just a wooden frame without walls ( and have no form of communication to make bookings - you just turn up and pay), some are beautifully appointed with intricate designs and carvings plus en-suite showers appealing to discerning holiday-makers. There are only a handful of boutique resorts, plus one large resort with over 200 rooms, making Samoa a relatively unexplored tourist destination to visit.

The following selection of Samoa accommodations are highly recommended by Beautiful Pacific Holidays, have all been personally visited by our staff at Beautiful Pacific Holidays and have been chosen for either their excellent amenities, great location, unique features or exceptional value for money.

Samoa Hotel Directory
Top Picks
Resort Name (click for details & pix)	Picture	Summary	Hotel Rate (A$)	Our Best Rate (click for quote)
Coconuts Resort South Coast, Upolu		28 rooms Beach Resort	$ 379 - $ 545
Le Lagoto Resort North Coast, Savaii		8 rooms Beach Resort	$ 330 - $ 385
Aggie Grey's Resort North-West Coast, Upolu		140 rooms Beach Resort	$ 265
SaMoana Resort South Coast, Upolu		10 rooms Beach Resort	$ 230 - 416
Virgin Cove Resort South Coast, Upolu		14 rooms Beach Resort	$ 70 - $ 185
Taufua Beach Fales South-East Coast, Upolu		10 rooms Beach Fales	$ 75 - $ 110
Jane's Beach Fales Manase Beach, Savaii		18 fales	$ 70 - $ 90
Recommended
Resort Name (click for details & pix)	Picture	Summary	Hotel Rate (A$)	Our Best Rate (click for quote)
Sinalei Reef Resort South Coast, Upolu		18 rooms Beach Resort	$ 350 - $ 725
Le Vasa Resort West Coast, Upolu		17 rooms Ocean Resort	$ 254 - $ 385
Tanoa Tusitala Hotel Apia Town, Upolu		94 rooms Town Hotel	$ 202 - $ 455
Aggie Grey's Hotel Apia Town, Upolu		184 rooms Town Hotel	$ 195 - $ 570
Savaii Lagoon Resort North Coast, Savaii		10 rooms Beach Resort	$ 150 - $ 215
Stevensons at Manase Manase Beach, Savaii		16 rooms Beach Resort	$ 115 - $ 270
Tailua Beach Fales Manase Beach, Savaii		6 rooms Beach Fales	$ 70 - $ 85

Samoa Accommodation Overview

Holiday accommodation in Samoa is limited to the south and north-west coast of Upolu Island and around Manase Beach on Savaii. The pretty capital town of Apia has a good selection of hotels and guesthouses aimed mostly at business travellers and Samoans visiting from overseas. Apia makes a great base for exploring but there is no beach to enjoy.

Although the country has only a handful of small beach resorts, far fewer than most of its South Pacific neighbours, and no archetypal small islands to visit, there is an excellent network of budget beach huts known as beach fales owned and operated by local Samoan families and these make it a very popular destination for backpackers. Beach fales are literally wooden huts on stilts with open sides and a mattress on the floor, although some are more elaborate with coconut curtains and en-suite bathrooms and this is makes for a truly beautiful experience to stay right on the beachfront and gaze out at the the sea and stars at night.