Saleapaga, Lepa, South East Coast, Saleapaga, Eastern Cape
Lalomanu Beach
Place, Lalomanu Beach
6 min drive
To-Sua Ocean Trench
Place, To-Sua Ocean Trench
10 min drive
Namua
Place, Namua
12 min drive
Apia (FGI-Fagali'i)
Airport, Apia (FGI-Fagali'i)
62 min drive
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Beach Fale
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
9 reviews
(9 reviews)
15 sq m
1 bedroom
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed
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Basic Room, 1 Bedroom (with Air Conditioning)
15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
About the area
Saleapaga
On the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Lalomanu Beach and To-Sua Ocean Trench. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Namua and Sopoaga Water Falls.
What's nearby
Lalomanu Beach - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
To-Sua Ocean Trench - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
Namua - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
Sopoaga Water Falls - 17 min drive - 15.5 km
Piula Cave Pool - 39 min drive - 38.5 km
Getting around
Faleolo International Airport (APW) - 107 min drive
About this property
Faofao Beach Fales
Enjoy the free parking at this beachfront Saleapaga hotel
A private beach is featured. Faofao Beach Fales offers its guests a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a convenience store. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.
This Saleapaga hotel is smoke free.
24 guestrooms or units
Dry cleaning
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Wedding services available
Convenience store
Garden
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Faofao Beach Fales offers 24 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 2 per hour)
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
Accessibility
No elevator
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private or shared bathroom
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 2.00 per hour (rates may vary)
Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property only accepts cash.
Property is also known as
Faofao Beach Fales Hostel Upolu Island
Faofao Beach Fales Upolu Island
Faofao Beach Fales Hostel Saleapaga
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Faofao Beach Fales Saleapaga
Faofao Beach Fales Hotel Saleapaga
Faofao Beach Fales Samoa/Saleapaga
Faofao Beach Fales Hotel
Faofao Beach Fales Saleapaga
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Faofao Beach Fales Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Sleeping in the fale on the beach and listening to the ocean sound was an absolute trip highlight.
The owner and her family were so friendly and welcoming.
The meals were plentiful and delicious.
We would definitely recommend this place.
A beautiful location with lovely hosts. They were very welcoming and friendly. The breakfast was very good as well. If you want to truly experience Samoa this is the way to do it instead of staying in a resort. I wish I could’ve stayed there for longer. It’s definitely somewhere I plan on going back to.
Faofao fales on Saleapaga beach is run by Koroesta & her family. It has large tiled dining room/social eating place separate to the hut/bar with seaviews. This is the best location if you like a quieter beach with snorkeling straight out front better than 😉Paolo Deep. My friend saw a turtle so I hope it remains protected from plastic getting into water, as we all know this kills turtles.
It is also not too far from Lalomanu & some main attractions - particularly closer to To Sua Trench.
The Faofao fale experience is just like camping but well protected with mosquito net & although my ol'body couldn't do much more than 2 nights on a thin mattress with hard floor - you won't get a real Faa'a Samoan experience unless you experience local fale, right ON the beach.
Food is very good(local small buffet style) - I was able to eat fish every night. Breakfast included, dinner 35WST p.p but If you book directly, get better rates - find email on fbk.
Yes it's best to wear your flipflops in bathrooms, shower is cold tap up high but it's 27-29degrees out! Recognized it for what it is - true local style; your sleeping high above, but on a beach. Wake up to Sunrise!
Waves WILL sound loud in still of night- Bring earplugs if that bothers you. Tip: ask for fale furtherest from bar. Unfortunately the new fale is the closest
As in all of Upolu, roadside rubbish is terrible. Any family owned fale that makes an effort to pickup around their area will greatly improve their guests stay.
Derene
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Mary
Travelled with family
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
4 seniors stayed in motel rooms.
While we expected basic accommodation a few small upgrades would improve things a lot.
Staff were lovely and very friendly.
The beach is idyllic, perfect for snorkeling
Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Jul 21, 2025
Right on the beach!
Great stay on the beach. Stayed in a fales, right on the beach…the surf may have been a bit noisy, but the view was incredible. Fales are very basic accommodations, a mattress, sheets and mosquito net. I think they have a/c units, but not on the beach. Breakfast was included and good.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Carolyn
Jul 19, 2025
I did not stay at this property. I paid for accommodation insurance and Expedia tried to get a refund but Faofao refused. I will not recommend Faofao to anyone I know travelling to Samoa in the future.
Carolyn
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Robert, SUNBURY
Travelled with family
Jul 16, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Beautifully situated fales on the beach to enjoy a slice of paradise. Well presented fales. Staff really tried to make stay enjoyable. What let property down was the condition of the shared shower/toilet facilities. Enjoyed a lovely home cooked breakfast and could pay for dinner albeit a bit pricey.
We loved our fale with traditional collapsible panels rather than ugly tarp. The fale was right on the beach, simply stunning!
Our host was lovely and helpful. A great place to stay with awesome snorkeling.
Our host greeted us upon arrival and took us to our freshly made up fale. The bed was spacious and I was amazed how warm it was, as the night we stayed it was bucketing down. We can't get over how delicious the food for dinnner and breakfast was. This was our favourite place to stay and we can't wait to come back.
It was very simple in my fake I had only bed, but it was one of a kind experience! So close to the ocean, the beach was beautiful! Breakfast were included, there was really good and there was enough food for everyone. Staff was really kind and helpful
The beachfront location is spectacular. Sleeping in traditional fales was comfortable and a unique cultural experience. Breakfasts and dinners were tasty and plentiful. Best of all were the friendly, kind and helpful women of both management and staff. We had a thorougally enjoyable stay!
Owner/staff included visitors in a family celebration; they were so kind and generous. The beach setting is absolute paradise and it is central to so many of the sights. Also a small shop for snacks a 2-min walk away.
Spent 4 peaceful and relaxing nights in a fale, nice to sleep right on the beach, hearing nothing but the sea. Breakfast included (pancakes, toast, fruit, sausages) was plentiful and tasty, filled us up for the day.
The fale was comfortable and just about big enough for 2 people and our luggage. Mosquito net provided was a little hole-y but it did the job.
Excellent snorkeling out on the reef which is easily accessible.
Dinner and drinks at the bar were great, with friendly service.
Facilities were exactly as described, basic but suitable.