Kitesurfing in Samoa: lessons, rentals and where to base yourself
Samoa is not a famous kite destination, which is part of the appeal: one dedicated school, uncrowded water and lessons in English, French or Spanish. Seki Kitesurf at Sataoa, on the south coast of Upolu, is the country's only kiteboarding lessons and rental centre, run by an IKO-certified instructor.
By the Kalena team · Last checked September 2026
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The school runs a beginner package of five two-hour lessons, a single discovery or refresher session for anyone who has kited before, and equipment rental by the three-hour session for independent riders. Conditions are wind-dependent, so lessons are scheduled around the forecast — ask the school about the season and the best months before you lock in dates, and keep a day or two flexible. Sataoa sits on the south coast between the capital and the Lalomanu beaches, so the stays below on Upolu put you within a drive of the launch; the south-coast resorts and beach fales are the natural base. Book the lesson first, then the room.
Where to stay (6)
Miti Maninoa Ocean Club
Maninoa · Upolu
- Resort
from WST 520 / night
Aga Reef
Lalomanu · Upolu
- Bungalow
- Villa
from WST 540 / night
Seabreeze Resort Samoa (Adults Only)
Aufaga · Upolu
- Resort
from WST 950 / night
Jaymy Beach Fales
Saleapaga · Upolu
- Bungalow
from WST 244 / night
Litia Sini Beach Resort
Saleapaga (Aleipata) · Upolu
- Bungalow
from WST 280 / night
Apia Central Hotel
Apia · Upolu
- Hotel
from WST 270 / night
Things to do (3)
Practical info
Before you fly, skim our Samoa travel info page — visa rules, ferry to Savai'i, driving on the left, village fees, and cultural protocols. For event timing, the Samoa events calendar covers festivals, public holidays, and what's on while you're there.
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Things to do in Samoa: tours, activities, and day trips
Samoa rewards travellers who get out of the resort. Most of the iconic photos (To-Sua, Lalomanu, Alofaaga blowholes, the canopy walk) are 60–90-minute drives from wherever you're staying — and the easiest way to see them is on a guided tour with a local operator who knows the village fees and the best swimming windows.
Best beaches in Samoa
Samoa's beaches are the kind that consistently top "world's best" lists and somehow stay uncrowded. Most are on customary land — you'll pay a small village fee (typically WST 5–20) at the gate, which goes back into maintaining the site. Below: the ones our travellers come back about.
Best stays in Upolu, Samoa
Upolu is where most Samoa trips start. Faleolo International Airport, the capital Apia, and the bulk of the country's resort-tier accommodation all sit here. The south coast (Lalomanu, Lotofaga, Siumu) is the postcard side; the north has Apia and the working harbour.