Visiting Pulemelei Mound, Palauli, Savaii
Pulemelei Mound is one of Palauli, Savaii's most-visited cultural sites. This guide pairs the place with the stays nearby and the tours that include it on their itinerary, so you can plan a trip without bouncing between five tabs.
About this guide
The largest and most ancient structure in all of Polynesia — a 12-metre-tall, 61×50-metre stepped stone mound built between 1100 and 1400 AD on the Letolo Plantation in Palauli. Climb to the top for a sweeping view over the south Savai'i jungle. Pay the village fee at the plantation gate; the path can be muddy after rain.
Where to stay (7)
Jet Over Hotel
Salelologa · Savaii
- Hotel
from WST 280 / night
Bayview Resort
Saleaula · Savaii
- Resort
from WST 300 / night
Amoa Resort
Tuasivi · Savaii
- Hotel
- Villa
from WST 320 / night
Va-i-moana
Asau · Savaii
- Bungalow
- Beach fale
- Featured
from WST 180 / night
Savaii Lagoon Resort
Fagamalo · Savaii
- Resort
from WST 380 / night
Le Lagoto Resort
Fagamalo · Savaii
- Bungalow
- Villa
from WST 1,050 / night
Stevenson's at Manase
Manase · Savaii
- Villa
- Bungalow
from WST 238 / night
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.