20 Most Romantic Things to Do in Samoa for Couples 💑 [2023]
20 Most Romantic Things to Do in Samoa for Couples 💑 [2023]

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The Best Experiences in Samoa for Couples

Majestic jewels jutting in verdant greens from the South Pacific Ocean, Samoa is a breathtaking array of volcanic islands, lagoons and the odd sandy islet that offer some of the most stunning backdrops for a romantic getaway. But the scenery of this tropical paradise is just the beginning. Not only does Samoa offer a stunning array of couple-centric accommodations but there are plenty of experiences to be shared and memories to be made. Whether you’re an adventurous couple or are simply looking for ways to relax together, this curation of the most romantic things to do in Samoa conveys experiences suitable for any twosome.

While you’re here, don’t forget to bookmark The Wedding, Honeymoon & Romantic Getaway Guide to Samoa with more couple-centric holiday advice.

1. Spend the Day on an Uninhabited Island

Samoa might be known for its main islands of Upolu and Savai’i, but did you know that there are other tiny uninhabited islands to explore? These provide a truly tranquil and romantic setting for a day out. Take a picnic and perhaps a bottle of bubbles and jump on the water taxi to Namu’a Island (or even stay overnight?), join Le Vasa Resort‘s guided tour to Nu’ulopa Island, or paddle a kayak with Outdoor Samoa to Nu’usafe’e Island.

Even if you don’t get the entire island to yourselves, the islands hardly feel crowded and, in fact, just walking around the island will likely reveal a hidden beach to enjoy all to yourselves. You never know, it could be the perfect place to “pop the question”? Speaking of, see our Samoa Proposal Ideas for more on the subject.

Location: All of the islands listed above are accessed from Upolu. See the links on each island listed above to see the multiple options to get to them. Otherwise, check out the 10 Best Island Day Trips from Upolu.

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2. Indulge in a Relaxing Couple’s Massage

Share in a soothing experience with one of Samoa’s heavenly couple’s massages. The spas that are renowned on the island for their couples’ treatments include A Touch of Samoa, Coconuts Beach Club Resort & Spa and Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa, but there are many more to choose from which you can discover in the 10 Best Places to Get a Massage in Samoa.

Location: All over Samoa but mainly on  Upolu. See the link above for specific locations.

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3. Treat Your Loved One to a Private Dining Experience

To elevate your dining experience, perhaps to celebrate a special occasion, treat each other to one to one of Samoa’s private dining experiences. Indulge in a three-course dinner with bubbles either on your room’s balcony or by the beach at Taumeasina Island Resort or Le Lagoto Resort, choose a private decorated setting at Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa or have a candlelit dinner with personal waiting service on the deck of your luxury villa at Seabreeze Resort. See more ideas like this in the 10 Best Activities in Samoa for Adults.

Location: Taumeasina – Taumeasina Road, off Main East Coast Road, Apia. Sinalei Reef – Signposted off Main South Coast Road between Mulivai and Si’umu on Upolu. Le Lagoto – Fagamalo village on the northeast coast of Savia’i. Seabreeze – Signposted along Main South Coast Road, Aufaga, Upolu.

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4. Visit Samoa’s Most Romantic Beaches…

It’s probably likely that you chose a South Pacific getaway to spend some time at the beach and we can’t blame you; there’s something effortlessly romantic about the soft sands and turquoise waters. Lalomanu Beach on Upolu with its marine reserve is a popular go-to with many day fales to choose from, while Falealupo Beach on Savai’i is often described as one of the most picturesque beaches in Samoa (learn about paying customary fees for beaches using day fales in the 10 Best Beaches in Samoa). If you’re looking for less crowded beaches, however, we highly recommend the hidden gems of Vavau Beach or, even more secluded (4WD access only) Aganoa Beach.

Location: All over Samoa! See the link above for the specific locations of Samoa’s beast beaches.

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5. … And Breathtaking Swimming Holes

As famous (or perhaps more) than Samoa’s glorious beaches are its paradisical swimming holes. Like something out of a tropical fairy tale, the To Sua Ocean Trench amazes with its verdant vines twining down a coastal sinkhole to a turquoise pool below. There’s also the rejuvenating crystal-clear freshwater of the Piula Cave Pool. And if you wanted some waterfalls in the mix, Afu Aau Waterfall, Togitogiga Waterfall and Sauniatu Waterfall all offer excellent swimming.

Location: All over Samoa! See the locations of the attractions mentioned in the 10 Best Swimming Spots in Samoa.

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6. Buddy Up on a Scuba Diving Excursion

Vibrant coral gardens, dramatic canyons, swim throughs and deep pinnacles; there are many exciting adventures to be had in the waters surrounding Upolu, Savai’i and the nearby Manono island – and you know what divers say: it’s safer to go with a “buddy”. Dive Savai’i can take you to turtle territory or the fascinating John Williams V wreck dive. There is so much to unpack when it comes to diving, so check out The Best Scuba Diving in Samoa. Additionally, strengthen the bond by learning how to dive together, which you can find more information about in Learn to Dive in Samoa: Where to Get Your Scuba Diving Certification.

Location: Dive Savai’i – Fagamalo village (opposite the Le Lagoto Resort) on the northeast coast of Savai’i.

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7. Discover Samoa’s Romantic Coastal Walk

Leave the beaches behind and discover another side of Upolu on the serene and secluded Coastal Walk. Protected within the O Le Pupu Pu’e National Park, the one-hour return walk winds its way through lush pandanus forest before emerging on rocky lava cliffs. With the waves crashing below, seabirds occupying the horizon, and a number of coastal sea arches to uncover as you walk, this certainly is a special place to share with your loved one. What’s more, it’s rare to stumble into anyone else at this secluded piece of paradise, making the Coastal Walk an endearing location for that sense of having the place to yourselves. For more walks to enjoy together, check out the 15 Best Walks & Hikes in Samoa.

Location: Signposted along Main South Coast Road between Sa’agafou and Saleilua on Upolu. Note that the 3 km (1.9 mi) road to get to the trail car park is a 4WD road but 2WD is usually Ok if taken with care.

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8. Test Your Teamwork in a Double Kayak

You don’t know whether you’re made for each other until you have proven it by navigating a kayak together! Just about every beach accommodation in Samoa has kayaks for hire, while Outdoor Samoa runs some more adventurous excursions, so have a go and explore the lagoons and surrounding islands! You may also want to take some snorkelling gear to make the most of those outer clusters of coral. Be careful of tidal passages near the reef entrances.

Location: All over Samoa! Get kayaking recommendations from Kakaying in Samoa: Top 10 Places to Kayak.

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9. Watch the Sunset at Cape Mulinuu

The westernmost tip of Samoa also just happens to be a glorious environment to watch the sunset with its white-sand beach and rock pools. After venturing down an attractive coconut-lined dirt road, you’ll arrive at Cape Mulinuu. This is a sacred place where, according to Samoan legend, spirits are said to depart to the afterlife. While you’re waiting for the sunset, check out the ancient star mound, a cave and a historical well situated just across the road (learn more in the 15 Best Historical Sites in Samoa). If there’s a guide around, pay your entry fees and they can share the legends of the site. Otherwise, an interpretation panel stands at the entrance. For more romantic sunset spots, check out the 10 Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Samoa.

Location: Falealupo Road, approximately 2.2 km (1.4 mi) south of Falealupo Beach on the northwest coast of Savai’i.

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10. Wrap Your Arms Around Your Loved One on the Back of an ATV

For couples looking for a bit of adventure, jump on an ATV quad bike and discover a part of Samoa that very few visitors get to experience. Wolfpac ATV Tours offers 2h30mins to 3-hour tours meandering the lush inland plantations and picturesque bushlands. No experience is needed, as you’ll get instruction and time to practice before setting off along the roads and dirt tracks of Upolu‘s backcountry. For a romantic element, you can share a quad bike! Discover more adrenaline-fuelled activities in the 10 Best Adventure Tours in Samoa.

Location: Take the inland road signposted with the Wolfpac sign along Main West Coast Road in Leauva’a village, Upolu. Wolfpac ATV Tours is approximately 200 m (219 yards) down this road.

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11. Stay at a Romantic Resort

Stay at one of the 20 Most Romantic Accommodations in Samoa and you’ll have access to a number of facilities that will make it well worth a day of simply relaxing at your resort or hotel. Cool off in the pool, treat each other to cocktails at your resort’s bar, hire kayaks or SUP boards to explore the coast, order room service and… You get the picture.

Location: All over Samoa! See the link above for recommended accommodations and their locations.

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12. Enjoy a “Beach Glamping” Experience in a Beach Fale

Although the more polished accommodations mentioned above are certainly worth staying, there’s something wondrously romantic about sleeping in a beach fale – like beach glamping! With a prime position on the waterfront and the opportunity to try Samoan home-cooked meals from your host, as well as soak in the starry skies and listen to the sound of lapping waves, it’s worth experiencing if only for one night. Check out our recommendations in the 20 Best Beach Fale Accommodations in Samoa.

Location: All over Samoa! See the link above for recommendations and their locations.

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13. Chase Some Waterfalls

Samoa is home to a wonderful array of very accessible waterfalls that make for a breathtaking backdrop for your romantic getaway. Afu Aau Waterfall is a highlight with its gorgeous forest trail leading to an aqua-blue swimming hole and plunging waterfall. Alternatively, the astonishing sights of the Sopoaga, Fuioposia and Papapapaitai waterfalls all plunging hundreds of feet through the jungle are simply breathtaking. Select the waterfalls to put onto your honeymoon or romantic getaway bucket list in the 10 Best Waterfalls in Samoa.

Location: All over Samoa! Check out the link above for specific locations.

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14. Explore Gorgeous Rainforests

With more endearing backdrops to your travels, Samoa is a country that just keeps on giving. On Savai’i, join Safua Tours for a 1-hour walk to the Tafua Crater to the melodies of the local birds and where your guide will endeavour to point out Samoa’s fascinating and rare wildlife. What’s more, the top of the crater provides awesome views of the surrounding coastline. Alternatively, the nature walk portion of the Laauoleola Cave (A’opo Cave) tour is simply enchanting as you make your way through mahogany, ifilele, teak, kava, eucalyptus and banyan trees to a 5 km (3.1 mi) lava tube! On Upolu, there are a number of endearing trails through the forests, from the Tomb Trail up Mt Vaea to a short stroll to the famous Ma Tree in the O Le Pupu Pu’e National Park.

Location: All over Samoa! See directions to the attractions listed above in the 15 Best Walks & Hikes in Samoa and 10 Best Guided Walks in Samoa.

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15. Enjoy a Romantic Stroll Through Matagialalua Friendship Park

A neat little area on the Apia waterfront, Matagialalua Friendship Park offers an attractive park for a romantic stroll with that special someone. Explore the Mangrove Tidal Garden with boardwalks and bridges to mosey over, watch locals battle it out at the sports courts, and head down to the amphitheatre to catch a free gig or event. For more things to do together in the capital, take a look at the 10 Most Romantic Things to Do in Apia.

Location: On the waterfront behind the Government Building on Beach Road, Apia.

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16. Take a Picnic to the Vailima Botanical Garden

Encompassing 12 ha (30 acres) of native, introduced and naturalised plant species, Vailima Botanical Garden offers an endearing space to explore in Apia for couples. The information centre here provides more details about the biodiversity of the gardens, while the freshwater pool and waterfall of the Loimata o Apaula stream is a wonderful place for a refreshing dip. You can also start the Tomb Trail walking track from here, as detailed in the 15 Best Walks & Hikes in Samoa.

Location: Follow signposts for the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum along Cross Island Road in the village of Avele, just south of Apia. Instead of turning down the lane to the museum, however, continue straight until you reach an archway and sign for Vailima Botanical Garden.

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17. Treat Your Loved One to Something Special from Apia’s Shops and Markets

Home to talented craftspeople who have passed down techniques from generation to generation, Samoa certainly entices with unique jewellery, gorgeous siapo paintings, hand-printed clothing, natural island cosmetics and much more – just see the 10 Best Souvenirs from Samoa. With this in mind, shopping and perhaps buying a gift to remember your time in paradise together offers another romantic thing to do in Samoa. Discover the retail highlights in The Guide to Shopping in Samoa + The Best Places to Shop.

Location: Apia. Check out the link above for shopping recommendations and their locations.

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18. Tackle the Papase’ea Sliding Rocks Together

For something more adventurous, try out nature’s waterslides at the Papase’ea Sliding Rocks! After walking down some jungle steps, you’ll come across the first and biggest slide that locals call the “men’s slide”; a near-verticle 5 m (16 ft) slide. Further down is the “kids’ slide”, a much less precarious slide with a little drop at the end of extra fun. Finally, at the bottom, you have the “women’s slide”. Lots of fun, lots of laughs; what’s not to love? Avoid the busiest times, which tend to be the weekends, to get optimal slide time and more alone time. Discover more stunning sights of nature in The Top 20 Natural Wonders in Samoa.

Location: Se’ese’e, Faleata District on the outskirts of Apia. The access road turns off Maugafolau Road near the University of the South Pacific campus.

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19. Take a Tiki Tour Around the Islands Together

Upolu, Savai’i and their endless number of picturesque natural attractions just beg to be explored. Either hire a car, scooter or bicycle and you’re all set for taking your own tiki tour around the islands. What’s more, your self-drive tour is effortless to organise thanks to our Samoa Romance Itinerary: 14 Days, Romance Itinerary: 10 Days, Romance Itinerary: 7 Days, Romance Itinerary: 5 Days and Romance Itinerary: 3 Days. You’re welcome.

Location: All over Samoa! See the links above for the locations of places to visit.

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20. Stargaze Under Some of the World’s Clearest Skies

When night falls and the weather is clear, the universe puts on the most mesmerising show made all the clearer thanks to Smoa’s lack of light pollution. Any of the beach accommodations regularly capture magnificent displays of the Milky Way arm when the conditions are right, but to really get away from light pollution, head to remote places like Cape Mulinuu and Falealupo, the top of the Cross Island Road or Mt Matavanu (4WD only).

Location: All over Samoa. See The Best Spots for Stargazing in Samoa for specific locations.

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More Romantic Things to Do in Samoa for Couples

See, we’ve got your back when it comes to romantic things to do in Samoa and activities in Samoa for couples. Just visiting one of Samoa’s islands or just the capital? Make your research easier by narrowing down your options with these guides:

Finally, anything we might have missed can be found in The Wedding, Honeymoon & Romantic Getaway Guide to Samoa, while accommodation is listed in the 20 Most Romantic Honeymoon 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:

Our editorial standards: At Samoa Pocket Guide, we uphold strict editorial standards to ensure accurate and quality content.

Author

Laura S.

This article was reviewed and published by Laura, editor-in-chief and co-founder of Samoa Pocket Guide. Since arriving solo in the South Pacific over 10 years ago with nothing but a backpack and a background in journalism, her mission has been to show the world how easy (and awesome) it is to explore a paradise such as Samoa. She knows the islands inside out and loves sharing tips on how best to experience Upolu and Savai’i’s must-dos and hidden gems. Laura is also the editor of several other South Pacific travel guides.

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