Island · 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.
Explore Savai'i
Savai'i North Coast
Savai'i's north coast is its main visitor strip — Manase's beach fales, Fagamalo's reef, and the Saleaula lava fields.
Northwest Savai'i
The remote northwest of Savai'i — Asau harbour, the Falealupo peninsula and rainforest canopy country at Samoa's western end.
Salelologa & East Savai'i
Salelologa is Savai'i's ferry port and market town; the east-coast road north through Tuasivi and Faga holds beaches and family resorts.
Savai'i South Coast
Savai'i's south coast holds the Alofaaga Blowholes at Taga, the Afu Aau waterfall in Palauli, and the Tafua rainforest peninsula.
About Savai'i
Savai'i is the largest Samoan island and the least developed, reached by ferry from Upolu's Mulifanua Wharf to Salelologa. Its ring road passes the Alofaaga Blowholes in the south, the Saleaula lava fields and Manase's beach fales in the north, and rainforest walks inland. Accommodation is mostly family-run beach fales and small resorts, concentrated around Salelologa, the east coast, and the north-coast villages of Manase and Fagamalo.
Places to stay in Savai'i
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Tailua Beach Fale
Manase, Savaii · ★ 9.6
Savaii Lagoon Resort
Fagamalo, Savaii · ★ 9.4
Le Lagoto Resort
Fagamalo, Savaii · ★ 9.2
Amoa Resort
Tuasivi, Savaii · ★ 9.0
Va-i-moana
Asau, Savaii · ★ 8.6
Stevenson's at Manase
Manase, Savaii · ★ 7.2
Bayview Resort
Saleaula, Savaii · ★ 6.6
Jet Over Hotel
Salelologa, Savaii · ★ 6.2
Places to visit in Savai'i
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Adrias Cafe
cafe · Salelologa
Afu Aau Waterfall
waterfall · South Coast
Alofaaga Blowholes
natural pool · South Coast
Ana O Vaatausili Giant's Cave
cave
Asaga Beach
beach · Asaga
Asaga River Pool
natural pool · Asaga
Cape Mulinu'u
lookout
Faiaai Beach
beach · Faiaai
Falealupo Beach
beach · Falealupo
Family Savaii
supermarket · Salelologa
Laauoleola Cave (A'opo Cave)
cave · A'opo
Lano Beach
beach · East Coast
Travel guides for Savai'i
Savai'i — frequently asked questions
How do I get to Savai'i?
Take the ferry from Upolu's Mulifanua Wharf to Salelologa on Savai'i. It's the main transport connection between the two islands.
What makes Savai'i different from Upolu?
Savai'i is Samoa's largest and quietest island with a slower pace of life. It's less developed than Upolu and features dramatic natural landscapes.
What natural attractions does Savai'i have?
The island has the Alofaaga Blowholes in the south, Saleaula lava fields in the north, rainforest walks inland, and beaches around Manase and other coastal areas.
What kind of accommodation is available on Savai'i?
Most accommodation is family-run beach fales and small resorts, concentrated around Salelologa, the east coast, and north-coast villages like Manase and Fagamalo.
What can I do on Savai'i?
Visit the Alofaaga Blowholes, explore lava fields, walk through rainforest, relax on beaches, and experience life in quieter village settings at a slower pace.
Is Savai'i suitable for a quiet getaway?
Yes. Savai'i is known as Samoa's quietest island with a slower pace, making it ideal for travellers seeking a more relaxed, undeveloped island experience.