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Faofao Beach Fales

2.5 star property

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Private beach, white sand
Beach Fale
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Private beach, white sand

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Saleapaga, Lepa, South East Coast, Saleapaga, Eastern Cape
  • To-Sua Ocean Trench
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lalomanu Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sopoaga Water Falls
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Apia (FGI-Fagali'i)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

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Beach Fale

Beach Fale

  • 15 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Bedroom (with Air Conditioning)

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom (with Air Conditioning)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
3.6 out of 5, Good, (35)
The price is AU$113
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
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About the area

Saleapaga

Located in Saleapaga, Faofao Beach Fales is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of To-Sua Ocean Trench and Lalomanu Beach. .This beach hotel is 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Namua and 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Sopoaga Water Falls.

What's nearby

  • To-Sua Ocean Trench - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Lalomanu Beach - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Namua - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Sopoaga Water Falls - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Piula Cave Pool - 34 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • Faleolo International Airport (APW) - 102 min drive

About this property

Faofao Beach Fales

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
Faofao Beach Fales offers 24 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a private beach or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge) and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Faofao Beach Fales. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 2 per hour)

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Faofao Beach Fales Hostel Upolu Island
Faofao Beach Fales Upolu Island
Faofao Beach Fales Hostel Saleapaga
Faofao Beach Fales Hostel
Faofao Beach Fales Saleapaga
Faofao Beach Fales Hotel Saleapaga
Faofao Beach Fales Samoa/Saleapaga
Faofao Beach Fales Hotel
Faofao Beach Fales Saleapaga
Faofao Beach Fales Hotel Saleapaga

Faofao Beach Fales Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 106 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Location, location, location

Faofao is a wonderful family run accommodation located in Lepa, beautiful swimming beach and lovely hosts. The only thing I would suggest would be a change of pillows and mattresses soon as they were a bit musty. Location though cant be beaten if you like the sound of the waves and you're walking on the sand when you step out of the fale.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely LOVED our stay at Faofao Beach fales! We stayed in a fale on the beach and it was such an incredible experience that I would highly recommend. The beach is blissful and quiet (other than the sound of the crashing waves) and the road behind was not busy. We never got bored of the view! Breakfast and dinner was provided daily and the options were healthy and included fish every day which I loved! Served buffet style so we were well fed! The toilet and showers are basic but it was wonderful to have an outdoor shower looking up at the sky! No WiFi so it was nice to be "off grid" for a few days. Great location for visiting waterfalls, the ocean trench and the national park. Overall we had an amazing time and was sad to leave! Thank you so much to the wonderful family at Faofao!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gala

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Faofao fales were beautiful and right on the beach! Our included breakfast was delicious and the supper buffet always impressed. The staff were lovely and we particularly enjoyed the show on Saturday night. A true authentic and welcoming experience staying at a family run business. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exellent location right on beach. Basic but beautiful fale, good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rustic palm fales with ocean beach views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Warnings: The Google Maps pin IS correct, you will just have to keep walking around the buildings until you find someone to check in. It took us about half an hour to find someone. If you stay in the fales, wild cats and dogs will come in all night and try to sleep on your bed. The showers are cold taps without shower heads. The location is amazing, best swim we have had around Upolu. Dinner and breakfast are yum.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Faofao beach fales are like living in paradise

Spent an amazing few nights at Faofao fales. The fale is right on the beach and a great place to relax. The family that run these fales are very friendly and beautiful hosts. The meals were so tasty and enjoyed lovely cocktails on the eating area veranda looking out over the ocean. Will definitely return here. The mosquito nets were intact, the mattresses comfortable and the shared bathroom facilities were well kept and cleaned. The location is close to To Sua trench and lolmanu beach however the Faofao beach is so beautiful i was happy to spend time there. Cant wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a great example of a family run Samoan beach front falle, the family who own it and the wider village are super friendly, the location is stunning, palm trees over quiet sandy beaches. Shared toilet facilities, the food is very good, bring talla as there is no electronic payment and they have a lovely bar over the beach, perfect for a few beers and watching the sun go down.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good fales, wake up to gorgeous beach, swim or good snorkeling, then a nice breakfast. Lovely family runs it, who provide great & friendly service - even a band one night. Bar & restaurant right on the water, looking out to the ocean and along the beach. Highly recommend! 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful beach!, Family is extremely friendly and the food was amazing! Rustic accommodation but great value for the money
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ros

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tina & [Siuna ] & family looked after us exceptionally well with beautiful home cooked breakfast & dinners , convivial bar & dining area over the lovely sandy beach - enjoyed sharing the experience with fellow travellers- our most relaxing stay in Samoa & a good base to visit Namua Island, waterfalls & To Sua Ocean Trench.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the experience of being in a basic fale right on the beach in a glorious setting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM, AUCKLAND

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly helpful staff. We stayed in the accommodation block. Beachfront fales were another cheaper option. Not luxurious but in keeping with its charging. It has a large communal dining room where it was easy to chat with other guests. Good basic breakfast and dinner were included with our Expedia booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
STUNNING. Real authentic Fale stay with an awesome Samoan family. This is not the place to stay if you like resorts. But if you like sleeping three steps away from the most beautiful beach in the world, and eating yum authentic food, this is the place for you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Quazi Nusrat

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in one of the air conditioned rooms. While I understand that staying in a local accomodation I cannot expect luxury, I thought for the price I paid the accomodation was really really basic. No bath towel or soap in the bathroom. A single sheet on the bed. The bathroom did not seem clean. And multiple cockroaches in my room. I ended up leaving a day early because I felt so uncomfortable here. I heard from other guests that they liked the fales so perhaps those are the better option here. I have photos of the room and cockroach but don’t have an option to upload these.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Staff & service
Really amazing, simple place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024