20 BEST Beach Fales in Samoa

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1. Faofao Beach Fales (Upolu)

Located on one of the best beaches on Upolu, Saleapaga, Faofao Beach Fales offers traditional fales on the sands with woven bi-fold blinds for privacy and a simple mattress and mosquito net set-up.

If you crave a little bit of air-conditioning comfort, simple yet colourfully decorated rooms are also available. The basic bathroom facilities are shared.

As for your food and entertainment needs, the hospitality here is excellent between the authentic Samoan cooking (sometimes including an umu) and the occasional impromptu fiafia night.

Book Faofao Beach Fales:

• Faofao Beach Fales on Expedia
• Faofao Beach Fales on Trip.com

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2. Tanu Beach Fales (Savai’i)

Established in 1993, the first beach fale on this list also claims to be the first beach fale accommodation in Samoa! One thing’s for sure, Tanu Beach Fales offers some of the most spacious and well-maintained beach fales in Savai’i.

Most of the 28 fales are located on the lagoon’s edge in the glorious snorkelling, turtle and beach hotspot of Manase on the northern coast. Fales can be laid out for solo travellers, couples and families with both sleep-only and sleep, breakfast and dinner rates available.

Food is a shared affair with the likes of palusami, breadfruit, taro, chow mein and some vegetarian options. When we visited on our last trip, we were particularly impressed by the authentic Samoan flavours on offer.

See Traditional Samoan Food: 20 Foods to Try in Samoa for more about Samoan food.

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3. Vaiula Beach Fales (Upolu)

22 beach fales sit on the absolute beachfront of Tafatafa Beach at Vaiula Beach Fales.

There’s room here for most group sizes, from two-person fales to six-person to even a two-storey fale; the only one in Samoa! If you want to camp, you’re even welcome to do that for a small fee – see The Best Accommodations for Camping in Samoa.

Like all fale accommodations, bathrooms are shared, but this one comes with the fun feature of an outdoor lava rock shower.

Enjoy your included breakfast and dinner family-style and even stick around for lunch at the accommodation’s very own cafe and bar.

With surf guides also available, we also list these guys in the 10 Best Surf Resorts in Samoa.

Book Vaiula Beach Fales:

• Vaiula Beach Fales on Expedia
• Vaiula Beach Fales on Trip.com

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4. Taufua Beach Fales (Upolu)

This tidy collection of traditionally thatched beach fales painted in vibrant greens and yellows can’t help but put a smile on your face – but that might also be the fact that you’re staying directly on one of Upolu’s most sought-after beaches, Lalomanu. We personally love the impressive array of accommodation styles to choose from at Taufua Beach Fales.

There are open beach fales, enclosed fales for full privacy, enclosed fales with an ensuite (a rare room type in Samoa), and even air-conditioned ensuite rooms nestled in the cliffs behind the beach and on top of the cliffs at “Ocean View Lodge”.

You’ll be treated to a generous breakfast and dinner in the dining fale, which also has an a la carte menu for lunch.

Kayaks and snorkelling gear are available to hire for a fee.

You might just want to head to the 10 Best Beach Fale Accommodations on Upolu right now!

Book Taufua Beach Fales:

• Taufua Beach Fales on Expedia

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5. Lauiula Beach Fales (Savai’i)

Located on the sunrise coast of Savai’i in the village of Lano, Lauiula Beach Fales offers an idyllic setting for their affordable beach fale accommodation.

The spacious fales can cater to a number of sleeping arrangements, whether you’re a couple or a family, and come with traditionally woven bi-fold walls for extra privacy. There’s also the option of an ensuite villa with air-conditioning and a private bathroom.

Enjoy breakfast and dinner at the beachfront dining fale or even choose something for lunch off their menu.

Snorkelling gear is free to hire, while kayaks have a small hire fee.

Either way, you’ll want to explore the glorious beach and lagoon right on your doorstep.

Just interested in the “big island”? You might just want to skip to the 10 Best Beach Fale Accommodations on Savai’i.

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6. Sina PJ Beach Fales and Surf (Upolu)

Like all beach fales, Sina PJ Beach Fales and Surf are pretty basic, but the hospitality and authentic Samoan stay are unmatched.

Secluded on a coconut-filled peninsula in Tafitoala village on the south coast, you truly feel away from the world at Sina PJ’s.

The local family owners will treat you to real Samoan meals and provide lots of opportunities to discover what village life is like in Samoa.

Outside is a black-sand beach suitable for swimming, snorkelling and even surfing if you ask for advice from your hosts.

For more on village life, take a look at the 10 Best Village Stays in Samoa.

Book Sina PJ Beach Fales and Surf:

• Sina PJ Beach Fales and Surf on Expedia

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7. Tailua Beach Fales (Savai’i)

A hybrid between a beach fale and a rustic beach hut, Tailua Beach Fales offers 10 spacious open-air accommodations on the coast of Manase.

Breakfast and dinner are included with fresh fruit, toast, coconut jam and omelette being Tailua’s signature breakfast, while dinner is a homecooked meal much like Samoans would usually have, such as chicken curry.

It’s common to see turtles outside of the accommodation for feeding (which is helped by staff putting papaya in the water for them), but luckily they don’t encourage guests to swim with the turtles while they’re feeding; you’ll just get a great view from the fales!

For more places to see turtles, head to the 10 Places to See Turtles in Samoa.

Book Tailua Beach Fales:

• Tailua Beach Fales on Expedia
• Tailua Beach Fales on Trip.com

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8. Manusina Beach Fales (Upolu)

On the underrated but no less beautiful stretches of sand next to Lalomanu Beach, Manusina Beach Fales is a boutique fale operation with just six open fales and two closed fales on Saleapaga Beach.

Notably, the fales here have a power outlet. Otherwise, the fales include all your expected amenities, including woven blinds for privacy, mosquito net, bedding, etc.

Breakfast and dinner are usually included, but just be sure to double-check on booking. Some nights of the week are umu nights, where food is cooked in a traditional hot-rock oven, while there are sometimes fiafia nights with cultural dancing.

There’s a shop and restaurant on the premises for your other basic needs/drinking needs.

See alternative small-scale stays similar to Manusina in the 10 Best Boutique Resorts & Accommodations in Samoa.

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9. Falealupo Beach Fales (Savai’i)

Isolated on the western tip of Savai’i, Falealupo Beach Fales spans one of Samoa’s most scenic beaches.

The relatively narrow fales are kitted out with all the usual beddings, including a mosquito net and woven walls for privacy.

Rates include a generous local breakfast and a buffet dinner (stir-fry, taro, palusami, chop suey and curry with vegetarian options, for example).

Their shop sells drinks and snacks, while snorkelling gear, snorkelling tours to go further out and guided island tours are also available (be sure to let your host know in advance).

For more about the island tours, check out the 10 Best Day Tours of Savai’i.

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10. Miti Maninoa Beach Club (Upolu)

Miti Maninoa Beach Club offers three distinct room types.  The “Beach Huts” are perfect for two, featuring a private balcony, air-conditioning, wall fan and ensuite bathroom with a double bed.

The “King Rooms” accommodate up to three guests right on the beachfront, with options for one king-size bed or a king-single combination, plus a balcony, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, WiFi and ensuite.

The “Twin Rooms” sleep up to four with two queen-size beds, beachfront access, private balcony, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, WiFi and ensuite bathroom.

Each room includes a full breakfast and in-room amenities like a coffee and tea maker, mini fridge with water and toiletries.

The onsite restaurant and bar serves Samoan and Filipino-inspired dishes alongside island classics and comfort meals, with cocktails available all day.

Due to the endearing yet unique beach fale design, we also list this one in the 10 Most Romantic Resorts in Upolu.

Book Miti Maninoa Beach Club:

• Miti Maninoa Beach Club on Booking.com

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11. Va-i-Moana Seaside Lodge (Savai’i)

Offering much more than beach fales, Va-i-Moana Seaside Lodge pulls out all of the stops to offer the complete Savai’ian holiday experience.

Although the lodge is one of the top places on the island for fishing charters, they also have kayaks, snorkelling gear, bikes, fishing rods and SUP boards for guests to hire. Not to mention, some of Savai’i’s top cultural experiences depart here, from their highly recommended Koko Plantation Tour to their Village Walk, massage and so on.

Breakfast is included in the rate and served at the on-site restaurant, which also has an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner.

As for the accommodation, choose your level of comfort from the traditional open fale on the waterfront with a shared but attractive bathroom block or opt for one of the spacious ensuite bungalows. Either way, it’ll be a charmingly rustic experience.

Book Va-i-Moana Seaside Lodge:

• Va-i-Moana Seaside Lodge on Expedia
• Va-i-Moana Seaside Lodge on Trip.com

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12. Namu’a Island Beach Fales (Upolu)

A private island accommodation, anyone? Take a boat from the pier at Mutiatele village opposite the “Namu’a Island Beach Fales” sign and cross the turquoise lagoon to the island paradise of Namu’a.

Apart from the traditional open beach fales with its shared shower and toilet block, the island is undeveloped and uninhabited.

Your stay here includes breakfast and dinner, while you might want to bring some snacks if you’re sticking around for lunch – we wouldn’t blame you.

Although they don’t have snorkelling gear for hire, it’s highly recommended to bring your own, as the coral and turtle spotting here is unmissable. From what we’ve experienced, the underwater world around Namu’a is truly spectacular.

For more unique stays like staying on an uninhabited island, check out the 20 Most Unique Accommodations in Samoa.

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13. Stevensons at Manase (Savai’i)

If you’re shamelessly looking for that “beach fale” experience without sacrificing comfort, check out the idyllic “eurofales” of Stevensons at Manase. We personally love the fales at the resort, which also have more upscale villas, as they give you the Samoan accommodation experience along with the luxury of a spacious ensuite bathroom with drink-making facilities and a private deck boasting lagoon views.

There’s plenty of beach to comb, while the large swimming pool and restaurant brasserie overlooking the lagoon are gorgeous places to unwind.

All in all, Stevensons provides idyllic accommodation for a low-key holiday.

For more “upscale” offerings, check out the 10 Best Luxury Accommodations & Resorts in Samoa.

Book Stevensons at Manase:

• Stevensons at Manase on Booking.com
• Stevensons at Manase on Expedia
• Stevensons at Manase on Trip.com

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14. Jane’s Beach Fales (Savai’i)

Another fantastic option along the glorious coastline of Manase, Jane’s Beach Fales, provides a little more privacy thanks to their spacious fales, complete with a private deck facing the ocean and timber walls around the bedroom that still allow for airflow.

Like all beach fales, bathrooms are shared but there are also vibrant-yet-rustic ensuite units with very basic private bathrooms should you prefer.

Breakfast and dinner are available at an extra reasonable fee, while a couple of kayaks are also available to hire.

When we last visited, they didn’t have much left in the way of snorkelling gear. Plus, according to our very tall travel manager, Robin, who visited last, the ceilings of the fales are quite low, so mind your head!

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15. Anita’s Beach Bungalows (Upolu)

On the popular sandy stretch of Lalomanu, Anita’s Beach Bungalows offers respite from the classic “beach fale” experience with her enclosed beach units – although, as always, there are open fales if you prefer.

The open and closed fales on Upolu are your most affordable options with shared bathroom facilities, while the ensuite room with a double bed, fan and bathroom is perhaps a little costly for what you get.

Either way, a homely Samoan breakfast and dinner are included in the price, served in Anita’s Bar & Restaurant which also has a Samoan food menu and serves all your favourite Samoan drinks.

Book Anita’s Beach Bungalows:

• Anita’s Beach Bungalows on Expedia
• Anita’s Beach Bungalows on Trip.com

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16. Satuiatua Beach Resort (Savai’i)

Satuiatua Beach Resort offers a unique beach fale experience on Savai’i‘s stunning southern sunset coast. It’s the perfect spot for those seeking a blend of traditional Samoan hospitality and natural beauty.

The lagoon here is a snorkeller’s paradise, especially at mid to high tide. For the best experience, swim out to the channel about 30-50 m (33-55 yards) from shore, where you’ll discover spectacular coral teeming with vibrant fish.

After your underwater adventure, retreat to your traditional open fale with woven panel blinds for privacy. When hunger strikes, head to their popular restaurant, a favourite stop for both locals and tourists alike. Here, you can savour a delightful mix of local fare and international favourites while soaking in the laid-back island atmosphere.

With its idyllic setting and warm Samoan welcome, Satuiatua Beach Resort offers an authentic slice of island life that you won’t want to miss!

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17. Jaymy Beach Fales (Upolu)

Head to the white sands of Saleapaga Beach and stay at the budget-friendly Jaymy Beach Fales.

Not only do they provide the usual beach fale set-up with breakfast and dinner included, but the team can arrange airport transfers, island tours, umu and coconut demonstrations, primary school visits and more cultural experiences.

If you’re not staying in one of the open fales, the enclosed fales offer more privacy along with an ensuite bathroom and verandah.

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18. Sunset View Fales (Manono)

It’s not your usual beach fale set-up, as these fales are all enclosed on the rocky shores rather than on the beach, but Sunset View Fales are still certainly worth mentioning as the only formal accommodation on the island of Manono.

The nine colourful yet rustic accommodation units are connected by a winding garden pathway, and all boast an outdoor verandah with furniture to sit and enjoy the views. Only some fales have a private bathroom; otherwise, the rest use a shared bathroom.

Note that rates include breakfast, lunch, dinner and usually the boat transfer.

Learn more about exploring one of Samoa’s least-visited islands in The Travel Guide to Manono.

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19. Se’eti Beach Fales (Savai’i)

If you’re looking for some larger beach fales on the stunning sunset beach of Falealupo, Se’eti Beach Fales has some excellent spacious options, according to our very own editor-in-chief, Laura.

With woven bi-fold walls, there’s extra privacy for your fale when you want to retreat from the beach on which you’re directly on!

Expect vibrant paintwork and an even more vibrant family atmosphere where your hosts will keep you well-fed and catered to.

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20. Moegaamanaia Beach Fales

One of several fale accommodations lining Tafatafa Beach, Moegaamanaia Beach Fales offers 10 beachfront fales and six garden rooms among tidy and attractive beach gardens.

You’ll be well looked after by the Aunty Mago running this classic Samoan establishment, with plenty of smiles and homemade food for a true island experience.

The beach right on your doorstep is one of the 10 Best Beaches in Upolu.

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