Upolu · Samoa
Upolu South Coast
Upolu's south coast runs from Lefaga to Falealili — resort beaches at Maninoa and Siumu, the Cross-Island Road link to Apia, and quiet lagoon villages.
About Upolu South Coast
The south coast of Upolu, reached from Apia over the Cross-Island Road in under an hour, is where several of Samoa's resort beaches sit: the Maninoa/Siumu strip (home to larger resorts and dive operators), Saletoga and Tafatafa further east, and the Lefaga district with Return to Paradise Beach to the west. Village lagoons, mangrove areas around Sataoa, and the O Le Pupu-Pu'e National Park coast walk fill out the area.
Places to stay in Upolu South Coast
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Miti Maninoa Ocean Club
Maninoa, Upolu · ★ 9.6
Saletoga Sands
Saletoga, Upolu · ★ 8.8
Return to Paradise
Lefaga (Matautu), Upolu · ★ 8.6
Coconuts Beach Club
Maninoa, Upolu · ★ 8.6
Sinalei
Siumu, Upolu · ★ 8.6
Vaiula Beach Fales
Tafatafa, Upolu · ★ 8.2
Maninoa Surf Accommodation
Maninoa, Upolu · ★ 8.2
Tiavi Mountain Cabins
Siumu, Upolu
Tours, transfers & things to do in Upolu South Coast
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Places to visit in Upolu South Coast
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Aganoa Black Sand Beach
beach · South Coast
Giant Clam Sanctuary
wildlife · South Coast
Mt Fito
mountain · South Coast
O Le Pupu-Pu'e National Park
national park · South Coast
Return to Paradise Beach
beach · Lefaga
Sopoaga Falls
waterfall · South Coast
To Sua Ocean Trench
ocean trench · South Coast
Togitogiga Falls
waterfall · South Coast
Vavau Beach
beach · South Coast
Local operators in Upolu South Coast
Upolu South Coast — frequently asked questions
How far is the south coast from Apia?
The south coast is reached from Apia over the Cross-Island Road in under an hour.
Where are the main resort beaches on Upolu's south coast?
The main resort beaches are at Maninoa and Siumu, which host larger resorts and dive operators. Saletoga and Tafatafa lie further east, and Lefaga district is to the west.
What is there to do beyond the beaches?
You can explore village lagoons, mangrove areas around Sataoa, and walk the O Le Pupu-Pu'e National Park coast walk.
Is Return to Paradise Beach on the south coast?
Yes. Return to Paradise Beach is located in the Lefaga district on the west side of the south coast.
What kind of villages are on the south coast?
The south coast has quiet lagoon villages scattered along it, including settlements in the Lefaga district and Sataoa area.