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Faofao Beach Fales

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Hiking
Front of property
Room (with Air Conditioning)
Dining
Private beach, white sand

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • On private beach
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included

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Saleapaga, Lepa, South East Coast, Saleapaga, Eastern Cape
  • Popular LocationTo-Sua Ocean Trench8 min drive
  • Popular LocationLalomanu Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationSopoaga Water Falls15 min drive
  • AirportApia (APW-Faleolo Intl.)101 min drive

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Vaiula Beach Fales
On private beach
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included
3.7 out of 5, Good, (25)
The price is AU$92
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Vaiula Beach Fales

About the area

Saleapaga

At Faofao Beach Fales, you'll be 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from Lalomanu Beach and 7.4 km (4.6 mi) from To-Sua Ocean Trench. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free breakfast (local cuisine), a private beach and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and a corner/local shop. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Saleapaga hotel, you'll be 13.1 km (8.2 mi) from Sopoaga Water Falls.

What's nearby

  • To-Sua Ocean Trench - 8 min drive
  • Lalomanu Beach - 11 min drive
  • Sopoaga Water Falls - 15 min drive
  • Robert Louis Stevenson Museum - 51 min drive
  • Apia Park - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Faleolo International Airport (APW) - 101 min drive

About this property

Faofao Beach Fales

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
A private beach is featured. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Faofao Beach Fales also features a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a corner/local shop. 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
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Faofao Beach Fales offers 24 accommodations. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 65 per vehicle (one-way)

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 accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Faofao Beach Fales Hostel Upolu Island
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Faofao Beach Fales Hostel Saleapaga
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Faofao Beach Fales?

Faofao Beach Fales offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Faofao Beach Fales?

Yep, Faofao Beach Fales has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Faofao Beach Fales?

The closest beach to Faofao Beach Fales is Lalomanu Beach (5.3 km).

Does Faofao Beach Fales serve breakfast?

Sure does, free local cuisine brekkie is offered daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Faofao Beach Fales?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Faofao Beach Fales?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Faofao Beach Fales?

No, pets are not allowed.

Faofao Beach Fales Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 83 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying in a fale overlooking the beach and ocean is an incredible experience I will never forget. Falling asleep to the waves crashing and star lit night sky was perfect. Mosquito net provided for the real deal. Takes 2-3 hours from the airport. Simple dinner and breakfast. Staff very warm and welcoming. Would recommend if you are after a simple but memorable experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glynis

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place run by lovely people. Breakfast and dinner were yummy and good portions! Can snorkel in the beach infront. Yes it is basic but it has a real charm, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suffice it to say that we left after two hours to go to a real resort nearby, which they suggested as an alternative (😉) and which luckily had a room for us. Of course, since we checked in we lost the right to ask for at least a partial refund. They have many wonderful reviews and decent pictures so we thought the place must be basic but charming. Big mistake, it's simply a scam which doesn't help Samoa's image or economy. Luckily we ended up in a great resort a short drive away (Aga Reef Resort) where we stayed wonderfully and had the vacation we where looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved that it was very private. we were the only guests on the night we stayed over which was great. owner very friendly and had our dinner served to us on the night, enjoyed the breakfast prepared for us the next morning. will definitely book again with Faofao
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
There was confusion amongst the staff upon check-in as to what meals would be included in the half-board that was included in the reservation. The breakfast was very nice, the facility basic but clean and quiet. Very relaxing to wake up next to the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend staying here for a simple, relaxing holiday. Nice fale with traditional woven blinds on a beautiful beach. Friendly host, although sad to note some rubbish visible on the beach. Very good family-style breakfast and dinner, self-serve buffet with changing selections each day. (Note: I did not request it, but did not seem to have vegetarian/other dietary options.) Simple facilities, has everything you need for a relaxing stay, but nothing fancy. For those who haven’t stayed in a fale before, I’d let you know that the waves crashing at the beach were quite loud, which is of course expected in this type of accommodation, but would recommend light sleepers get a closed room rather than beach fale.
Stayed 3 nights 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

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning in our unit was very much appreciated. We loved the geckos that inhabited our balcony light area. Really enjoyed meeting people at the communal breakfast and at dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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

Aimee

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location of the faleo’os right on the beach. Meals were wholesome and delicious. My only complaint is that we came in late and the resold two of our five prepaid fales. They did set us up in a room in the motel with floor beds because of that but the faleo’os were our preferred option.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maartje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and even more beautiful family running this business. Enjoyed every minute.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and comfortable fales
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay far from all sources of stress
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Garth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great beach spot with comfortable fales, friendly smiling staff, and the beach/ocean right on your doorstep. It’s as it says, we are travelling friends enjoyed staying two nights, perhaps if you didn’t have transport it would be tricky getting around on a Sunday. If you stayed here a while you may miss western small comforts. The shower is under the stars - it is not heated but you don’t notice because it’s so warm!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Faofao felt like home away from home. I spent only two nights but wish I could have stayed longer, had my trip allowed for it. The staff, the guests, everyone was great, friendly, family-like atmosphere. You also get brekky and dinner buffet, different options on different days. Sitting down at the beach bar felt relaxing and with the amazing views, you really wished you could stay at Faofao for a month at minimum. I stayed in one of the beach fales, it was basic but that's why I booked it. It felt great falling asleep to and waking up to the sound of the waves. Can't recommend this place any more. It is owned by a lovely family who really do take care of you. They also do fiafia night on Saturdays. Do yourself a favour and just head to this little paradise in Samoa when you get to the south side of the island. To-Sua ocean trench is only a 10min drive down the road and likewise for Lalomanu beach and Namua island. Can't beat this place! Hoping to be back one day. To all of you at Faofao, thank you so much for being so nice! Bless!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hosts, most beautiful beach we had stayed at in Sanoa, and excellent food. Highly recommend these fales.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing, the family were so lovely and made it feel like home. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fales right on beach. All that you need and nothing you don’t. A lovely, friendly family. Great, generous meals. The MOST AMAZING location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Singer was a star ! Amazing chef and lovely for a late night chat at the bar. A very relaxing place to be !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023