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Faofao Beach Fales

2.5 star property
Beach hotel with private beach and bar/lounge

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Located near Lalomanu Beach, Faofao Beach Fales invites you to unwind in a lush garden or stroll along the beach. Enjoy local cuisine for breakfast, grab essentials at the grocery store, and savor cocktails at the bar. With free self parking and luggage storage available, previous guests rave about this beach locale.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$72
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Room options

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Beach Fale

Beach Fale

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Saleapaga, Lepa, South East Coast, Saleapaga, Eastern Cape

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) - 109 min drive

About this property

Faofao Beach Fales

Hotel near To-Sua Ocean Trench
Located close to Lalomanu Beach and Namua, Faofao Beach Fales provides a corner/local shop, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and toilet paper

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The price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
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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.
Cots (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 any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Faofao Beach Fales pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Faofao Beach Fales?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Faofao Beach Fales on 10 Nov 2025 start from NZ$71.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Faofao Beach Fales?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Faofao Beach Fales?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Faofao Beach Fales?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Faofao Beach Fales provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Faofao Beach Fales located?

Nestled on the beach, this Saleapaga hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lalomanu Beach, To-Sua Ocean Trench and Namua. Sopoaga Water Falls is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) away.

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Faofao Beach Fales Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 134 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Niina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and quiet place to stay, fales are beautiful and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right across from Beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolutely fantastic experience. Staying in a traditional Samoan fale was awesome and the Legalo family made me feel like one of their own and the rest of the village was similarly hospitable. If you want a taste of what real life in Samoa is like, this is for you. Be sure to check out To Sua Ocean Trench and Lalomanu Beach and get plenty of time in at the bar and in the water. Salepaga is where time stands still in the best way possible. Shout out and massive thanks to Tapu, Tua, Ata, Afa, Paei, Saia, AJ, Talent and everyone else who made this an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

Ella

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay, relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach fales south east of Upolu. The fales are authentic and really comfortable. The shared facilities are really good. The owners and staff are all really welcoming and look after you, the food they provide for breakfast and dinner is delicious. Dinner was 35WST per person per night but worth it for the amount of food you get. There is also a bar in the main dinner hut which they open earlier in the evening so that you can get a drink and enjoy it on the beach. The beach itself is really clean, the water is super clear, and there's some ok snorkelling if you go a little bit further out - the coral is slowly regenerating but there's lots of fish. They'll give you snorkels too if you need. If you walk further along the beach west, you'll get to see the sunset fully. We stayed 2 nights but could have easily spent a week here. After driving around the whole island, it's definitely one of the best spots and nicest beaches!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gala

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

8/10 Good

Robert

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at FaoFao Beach Fales was awesome. Set in a beautiful location with amazing beaches. Owned and managed by a local family, guest are welcomed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Jane

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly family & wonderful location. Fale was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
These are very traditional fakes We loved our stay here very relaxing great beach for swimming & Snorkeling Lots of other restaurants a short drive away for lunches or a dinner for a change of scenery Recommend having a hire car to get around and book this prior to arriving

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing family so welcoming. Fales are so comfortable and right on the beach. 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property could do with some tlc and good clean up
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful location, totally "beach on doorstep" location. A bit tricky for non-Pasifika" folks who need a little more in the way of somewhere to sit in the fale or on the beach. Hire of seats/cushions could help.

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is not operating as advertised. Do not book here! It's in a dreadful state and the restaurant is closed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Joanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful situation but the bathroom facilities here were absolutely disgusting - broken and dirty . On top of which they were having construction work done around the bathrooms so there was no privacy Booked and paid for 4 nights but left after one
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Isabella May

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not clean
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jéssica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Fale was clean and safe considering that we had a strong rain and as the weather wasn't so good, we could hear the strong sound of the waves. But felt very safe inside the Fale. Can't comment on the food as we didn't eat there. The bathroom could be much better as everything seems a bit left behind. Curtains for the girls' bathroom made me feel like I couldn't get my underwear off as the bathroom can be seen from the street. The floor is poor and could be fixed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner and breakfast healthy, varied and great. Host fanily very friendly and obliging. Place consists of beach fales, with basic toilet block across road. Also a green concrete block of about 12 rooms 2 storeyed, most with aircon Green block equivalent to a budget backpacker. All kept clean and place quiet. Sometimes family puts on dance shows at night. Under cover cafe like structure on beach front where meals are held, as well as relaxing anytime by the beach. Tea or coffee available but forget your capaccino. Good place to talk to locals and family about their life and 2009 tsunami time. Tips for improvement for rooms ..some more pillows for beds, a plastic table so you dont have to use the floor for items, and maybe some bright flowery local material as a bedspread to brighten up rooms would be good. Overall a good stay for couple nights.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot, amazing experience and hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025