8 Best Surf Resorts & Lodges in Samoa 🏄 [2026]

Last Updated: 18 April, 2025

The Best Accommodations for Surfing in Samoa

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Experience an alternative South Pacific surf destination that nobody is talking about yet is so easy to organise, and most of those who come here want to keep it that way… Samoa takes the fuss out of finding the perfect wave with passionate guides and surf boats operating from (or with) various resorts and lodges along Upolu‘s southern coast and even on the lesser-visited island of Savai’i.

Whether you’re looking to relax with fellow surfers or bringing the family along, there are resorts, lodges and even traditional beach fales to suit. Check them out in this list of the best surf resorts in Samoa!

Before we begin, don’t miss your Samoa surf bible, The Ultimate Guide to Surfing in Samoa.

Side note: Our resort recommendations come from on-the-ground research in Samoa – no AI-generated fluff here! Scroll to the bottom of the page to learn more about us.

Surf Resorts in Samoa: Compare and Book!

🏝️ Surf Resort	🌊 Highlights	💰 Price
Salani Surf Resort	8 elevated units with estuary views, surf boats, and sustainability principles.	$$
Aganoa Lodge	Upscale beachfront fales with private decks, all-inclusive meals, and surf access.	$$$
Maninoa Surf Fales	Budget beach fales with surf boat trips and a chilled communal area.	$$
Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa	Rustic luxury with surf packages, a 9-hole golf course, and beachfront villas.	$$$
Vaiula Beach Fales	22 beachfront fales, surf boat trips, and family-style Samoan meals.	$
Coconuts Beach Club Resort & Spa	Luxury overwater bungalows, surf packages, and garden villas with a pool.	$$$
Sina PJ Beach Fales and Surf	Black-sand beachfront fales with local Samoan meals and surf advice.	$
Lupe’s Beach Fale	Affordable beachfront units with surf packages, local meals, and Sunday To’onai.	$

1. Salani Surf Resort

Nestled in an enclave on the south coast of Upolu yet moments away from quality waves, Salani Surf Resort is an immediate go-to for a surf stay in Samoa.

Each of the eight elevated units boasts estuary views from its private deck, while air-conditioning and an attractive ensuite bathroom with a waterfall shower are also part of the parcel.

When you’re not making use of the surf boats and guides taking you to the most pumping waves, retreat to the resort’s saltwater swimming pool, dine at the restaurant specialising in fresh and responsibly sourced food or hop on one of the resort’s island excursions.

Find out more about Salani’s sustainability principles in the 5 Best Eco Resorts in Samoa.

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2. Aganoa Lodge

One of the most premium lodgings and surf camps on Savai’i, Aganoa Lodge has epic waves just off its beach.

The upscale faux-beach fale experience has you staying in stylish and spacious oval fales with their own private deck leading straight onto the sands, while out the back is your ensuite rock wall shower.

Meals are all-inclusive and served in the dining fale with the Tafua Rainforest Reserve out the back and the Pacific Ocean out the front.

There’s more to do here than surf, with massages, fishing, kayaking, SUPping, yoga and eco tours available.

For more lodge-style stays, take a look at the 10 Best Lodges in Samoa.

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3. Maninoa Surf Fales

Wedged between two upscale resorts, Maninoa Surf Fales isn’t as “basic” as it seems. While there are your humble beach fales for the true Samoan experience, those seeking more comfort have relatively modern hotel and apartment rooms to choose from. The main reason to stay, of course, is access to the daily surf boat!

In between days on the water, relaxed in the chilled-out communal area where you can shoot some pool, raid the library and mingle with like-minded travellers.

Check out the surf breaks guests have access to in the 10 Best Places to Surf in Upolu.

4. Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa

Experience rustic luxury and surf at the Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa, nestled on Upolu’s stunning beachfront. This resort offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, catering to various tastes.

Indulge in a full buffet breakfast, unwind with daily afternoon tea, and rejuvenate with a complimentary 15-minute massage. Water enthusiasts will love the free kayaks and snorkel gear available for exploring the crystal-clear lagoon.

For golf lovers, tee off at the resort’s own 9-hole course. Pamper yourself at the spa, sweat it out in the sauna or gym, or challenge a friend to a match on the tennis courts.

Once a week, the resort hosts a culture day complete with foodie experiences, such as a fiafia night, ava ceremony, tapa making and umu cooking. They also offer a “fish and cook” package with a local fishing charter.

Stay five nights or more and enjoy complimentary transfers, making your tropical getaway even more hassle-free.

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5. Vaiula Beach Fales

For surfers on a budget, or those seeking a more authentic Samoan experience, choose one of the 22 beach fales sitting on the absolute beachfront of Upolu‘s Tafatafa Beach at Vaiula Beach Fales.

The fale has its own surf boat and guides operating as Samoa Surf Secrets, giving you the expertise of the local area, while there’s room here for most group sizes, from two-person fales to six-person to even a two-storey fale. You can even camp – see The Best Accommodations for Camping in Samoa. Like all fale accommodations, bathrooms are shared but this one has 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.

If a beach fale sounds like your jam, also check out the 20 Best Beach Fale Accommodations in Samoa.

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6. Coconuts Beach Club Resort & Spa

Also working closely with Manoa Tours on Upolu, who use this resort as their base, Coconuts Beach Club Resort offers another upscale option to keep both surfers and their families/partners happy. From what we’ve experienced, it’s a real gem.

Through the water garden entrance and past the open restaurant, lagoon-style swimming pool and real lagoon beyond are Samoa’s only true overwater bungalows connected by a winding walkway. Alternatively, retreat to dry land in one of the spacious beachfront “fales” (more like a luxurious villa than a fale) with lava rock bathrooms and attractive bamboo furniture.

Nestled in the gardens are also the lavish “Royal Villas”, two storeys of luxury complete with in-the-ground bathtubs and an observatory balcony accessed by a spiral staircase.

While Coconuts is the most upmarket overwater accommodation, check out alternatives in the 5 Best Overwater Bungalows in Samoa.

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7. Sina PJ Beach Fales and Surf

Like all beach fales, Sina PJ Beach Fales and Surf are pretty basic but the hospitality, authentic Samoan stay and waves that you can paddle to straight from the beach 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, of course, surfing if you ask for advice from your hosts.

Just down the road is Manoa Tours, should you want to access some breaks by boat.

For more village stays like this, check out the 10 Best Village Stays in Samoa.

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Sina PJ Beach Fales and Surf on Expedia

8. Lupe’s Beach Fale

Nestled on the same beach as Coconuts Beach Club and Sinalei, Lupe’s Beach Fale offers a much more affordable option at this surfing hotspot. As we discovered first-hand, the budget accommodation offers surf packages of accommodation, three meals a day and two surf trips a day.

Stay in their fully enclosed beach units with plenty of windows to let the sea breeze in, while a ceiling fan will also keep you cool. Shower facilities are shared, while your unit has its own bathroom and sink.

You’ll want to stick around for Sunday when the accommodation puts on its famous Sunday To’onai, a traditional Samoan Sunday lunch, which you can learn more about in 10 Best Foodie Experiences on Upolu.

As for alternative cheap stays, take a look at the 25 Best Budget Accommodations in Samoa.

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Lupe’s Beach Fale on Booking.com

More About Surf Resorts and Lodges in Samoa

That’s it for our guide to the best surf lodges and surf resorts in Samoa. For more about riding waves, check out more of our surf guides:

Finally, if you’re still struggling to find the perfect place to stay on the islands, how about starting from scratch with our guide, Where to Stay in Samoa: The 50 Best Accommodations in Samoa?

Sources:

The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across Samoa and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:

Samoa Tourism Authority (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
Samoa Tourism Authority Corporate (Tourism news - Updated [2025])
SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
Samoa Hotels Association (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
Samoa Meteorological Division (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
Ministry of Customs & Revenue (Border restrictions advice - Updated [2025])
Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries (Biosecurity advice - Updated [2025])
Samoa Bureau of Statistics (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
Land Transport Authority (Tourist driver’s license info - Updated [2025])
Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for Samoa - Updated [2025])
Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for Samoa - Updated [2025])
Travel.State.Gov (U.S. travel advisory for Samoa - Updated [2025])

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About The Author

Robin (Robini) C.

This article was reviewed and published by Robin, the co-founder of Samoa Pocket Guide. He has lived, worked and travelled across 16 different countries before settling in the South Pacific, so he knows a thing or two about planning the perfect trip in this corner of the world. Robin works and consults regularly with the Samoa Tourism Authority, a local government body representing the tourism industry. Robin is also the co-founder of several other South Pacific travel guides and is a regular host of webinars with the South Pacific Tourism Organisation.

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