Visiting Satoalepai Turtle Sanctuary, North Coast, Savaii
Satoalepai Turtle Sanctuary is one of North Coast, Savaii's most-visited wildlife 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
Village-run turtle pool on Savai'i's north coast where green turtles are hand-fed and visitors can swim alongside them. About 30 minutes from Manase. Note: these are captive turtles in a freshwater pool — for genuine wild-turtle encounters Manase or Lano lagoons are better.
Where to stay (7)
Bayview Resort
Saleaula · Savaii
- Resort
from WST 300 / 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
Amoa Resort
North Coast Road · Savaii
- Villa
- Hotel
from WST 320 / night
Va-i-moana
Asau · Savaii
- Bungalow
- Hotel
- Featured
from WST 180 / night
Lusia's Lagoon Chalets
Salelologa · Savaii
- Bungalow
from WST 280 / 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 weekly markets.