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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 Manono Island
Manono is a small, car-free island in the Apolima Strait between Upolu and Savai'i, reached by boat from Manono-uta on Upolu's west end. A walking path circles the island through its villages; visitors come for day trips or an overnight stay in a beach fale.
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Manono Island — frequently asked questions
Where is Manono Island?
Manono is a small island in the Apolima Strait between Upolu and Savai'i in Samoa. You reach it by boat from Manono-uta on Upolu's west end.
Can you drive a car on Manono Island?
No. Manono is a car-free island. You explore it on foot using walking paths that circle the island through its villages.
What can you do on Manono Island?
You can walk around the island on paths that pass through villages. Many visitors stay overnight in a beach fale, though day trips are also common.
What is a beach fale?
A fale is a traditional Samoan open-sided shelter. Beach fales offer simple, open-air accommodation with ocean views, often on the sand.
Is Manono Island good for a day trip?
Yes. Visitors come to Manono for day trips to walk the island and see the villages, or stay overnight in a beach fale for a longer experience.