Samoan beach fale accommodation is undoubtedly the country's greatest attraction and offer a unique insight into fa'a samoa, the traditional way of life. These fales can be found in some of the most beautiful and secluded parts of Samoa, alongside breathtaking beaches and within traditional village environments.
Beach fales are open-plan thatch bungalows, the more authentic having coconut fronds as walls that drop down like curtains. The bungalows are free of any furniture, but when a guest arrives, hand woven mats are laid on the floor, a soft mattress put on top with fresh linen and a mosquito net draped from the high ceiling. This is the most traditional experience you are likely to encounter in the south pacific. Beach fales cost about US$30 per night including 3 meals a day. Now that's a bargain ...
However, not all fales offer a standard service and hygiene expected by budget travellers and some locations are nothing more than scams to get a few dollars from the tourists.
Find out more about the individual Samoa Beach Fales
Samoa Tour Companies
Our top 10 things to do in Samoa
1) - Stay in a Traditional Beach Fale,
explore secluded locations in the real samoa
2) - Circle Island Tour, Upolu & Savaii,
tropical waterfalls to golden beaches
3) - Woodcarvers of Uafato Forest Reserve, Upolu
experience fa'a samoa, village life and traditional handicrafts
4) - Alofaaga Blowholes and Coastal Walk, Savaii,
lava flow, black sand beach, craters and blowholes
5) - Saanapu to Return to Paradise Beach Walk, Upolu
stroll for miles along secluded beaches and rock pools
6) - Visit Manono Island,
traditional fishing villages, archaeological sites;
7) - Falealopu Rainforest Preserve, Savaii,
canopy walk, sea arches, sacred rainforest;
8) - Swim with Turtles at Satoalepai, Savai'i,
lava flow, rainforest, waterfall and turtles
9) - Fia Fia night,
traditional dancing, fire dancing and feast
10) - Visit American Samoa,
organised overnight trips
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