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 (8)
Lusia's Lagoon Chalets
Salelologa · Savaii
- Bungalow
from WST 280 / night
Jet Over Hotel
Salelologa · Savaii
- Hotel
from WST 280 / night
Amoa Resort
North Coast Road · Savaii
- Villa
- Hotel
from WST 320 / night
Bayview Resort
Saleaula · Savaii
- Resort
from WST 300 / night
Va-i-moana
Asau · Savaii
- Bungalow
- Hotel
- Featured
from WST 180 / night
Savaii Lagoon Resort
Fagamalo · Savaii
- Resort
from WST 380 / night
Stevenson's at Manase
Manase · Savaii
- Villa
- Bungalow
from WST 238 / night
Le Lagoto Resort
Fagamalo · Savaii
- Villa
- Hotel
from WST 1,050 / night
Things to do (1)
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 weekly markets.