Destination
Samoa
Independent Samoa is a Polynesian nation of two main islands — Upolu and Savai'i — known for beach fales, waterfalls, and fa'a Samoa, the Samoan way of life.
Explore Samoa
Savai'i
Savai'i is Samoa's largest and quietest island — lava fields, blowholes, rainforest and a slower pace, reached by ferry from Upolu.
Upolu
Upolu is Samoa's main island — home to Apia, Faleolo International Airport, the south-coast beaches and the To Sua Ocean Trench.
Manono Island
Manono is a small car-free island in the Apolima Strait between Upolu and Savai'i, visited for village walks and a night in a beach fale.
About Samoa
Samoa is an independent Polynesian country in the central South Pacific. Its two main islands are Upolu, home to the capital Apia and Faleolo International Airport (APW), and the larger, quieter Savai'i, reached by ferry from Mulifanua Wharf. Travellers come for beach fales on white-sand lagoons, waterfalls and freshwater swimming holes, the To Sua Ocean Trench, and village-based culture guided by fa'a Samoa. Kalena lists family-run resorts, beach fales, eco-lodges and hotels across both islands, plus the tours, transfers, places and events that fill out a trip. The local currency is the Samoan tala (WST) and the language is Samoan, with English widely spoken.
Places to stay in Samoa
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Jaymy Beach Fales
Saleapaga, Upolu · ★ 9.8
Miti Maninoa Ocean Club
Maninoa, Upolu · ★ 9.6
Tailua Beach Fale
Manase, Savaii · ★ 9.6
Aniva's Place
Apia, Upolu · ★ 9.4
Ifiele'ele Plantation
Fasitoo Uta, Upolu · ★ 9.4
Seabreeze Resort Samoa (Adults Only)
Aufaga, Upolu · ★ 9.4
Talofa Inn
Apia, Upolu · ★ 9.4
Litia Sini Beach Resort
Saleapaga (Aleipata), Upolu · ★ 9.4
Aga Reef
Lalomanu, Upolu · ★ 9.4
KUKi's Retreat
Apia, Upolu · ★ 9.4
Savaii Lagoon Resort
Fagamalo, Savaii · ★ 9.4
Le Lagoto Resort
Fagamalo, Savaii · ★ 9.2
Tours, transfers & things to do in Samoa
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Full-Day Upolu Island Highlights Tour from Apia
7 to 8 hours · Apia · ★ 5.0
Upolu Island Tours with Coconut Tours Samoa
6 to 7 hours · Apia · ★ 5.0
Samoa Upolu: Full Day Private Tour
7 hours 30 minutes · Apia · ★ 5.0
Samoa Airport Shuttle and Transfer Airport to Accommodation
15 to 30 minutes · Faleolo · ★ 5.0
Day Tour in Samoa with Coconut Tours
6 to 7 hours · Apia · ★ 5.0
Namua Turtle Island and Eastern Upolu Tour
6 to 7 hours · Apia · ★ 4.9
Apia Highlights Shore Excursion Tour + Lunch & Island Show
6 to 8 hours · Apia · ★ 4.9
Samoa in a Day: Customizable Tour of Beaches, Waterfalls, Culture
5 to 8 hours · Apia · ★ 4.9
Full Day Tour in Samoa with a Local
7 to 8 hours · Apia · ★ 4.8
Island Show Fiafia Night @ Le Manumea Hotel
2 to 3 hours · Apia · ★ 4.4
Southern Savaii Day Trip from Upolu
Full day · Salelologa · ★ 4.4
Discovery / Refresher Kitesurf Lesson
2 hours · Sataoa
Places to visit in Samoa
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Adrias Cafe
cafe · Salelologa
Afu Aau Waterfall
waterfall · South Coast
Aganoa Black Sand Beach
beach · South Coast
Alofaaga Blowholes
natural pool · South Coast
Ana O Vaatausili Giant's Cave
cave
Apia Fish Market
market · Apia
Apia Night Market
market · Apia
Apia Park
park · Apia
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Apia Township
town · Apia
Asaga Beach
beach · Asaga
Asaga River Pool
natural pool · Asaga
Bahá'í House of Worship
cultural site · Tiapapata
Local operators in Samoa
Travel guides for Samoa
- Best stays in Samoa: where to sleep across Upolu and Savai'i
- Best stays in Savai'i, Samoa
- Best stays in Upolu, Samoa
- Best beach fales in Samoa: traditional open-air stays
- Best resorts in Samoa
- Things to do in Samoa: tours, activities, and day trips
- Best beaches in Samoa
- Best waterfalls in Samoa
- 3 days in Upolu, Samoa: a complete itinerary
- One week in Samoa: full itinerary across both islands
- Kitesurfing in Samoa: lessons, rentals and where to base yourself
Samoa — frequently asked questions
What are the two main islands in Samoa?
Upolu and Savai'i. Upolu is home to the capital Apia and Faleolo International Airport. Savai'i is the larger, quieter island, reached by ferry from Mulifanua Wharf.
What is fa'a Samoa?
Fa'a Samoa is the Samoan way of life. Many resorts offer village-based cultural experiences guided by this tradition.
What types of accommodation does Kalena offer in Samoa?
Kalena lists family-run resorts, beach fales, eco-lodges, and hotels across both islands, plus tours, transfers, and places to visit.
What are popular things to do in Samoa?
Visitors come for beach fales on white-sand lagoons, waterfalls and freshwater swimming holes, the To Sua Ocean Trench, and village-based cultural experiences.
What is the local currency and language in Samoa?
The local currency is the Samoan tala (WST). The language is Samoan, though English is widely spoken.
How do I get to Samoa?
Faleolo International Airport (APW) is located on Upolu, the main island. Savai'i is reached by ferry from Mulifanua Wharf on Upolu.