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)
Tailua Beach Fale
Manase · Savaii
- Bungalow
from WST 126 / night
Bayview Resort
Saleaula · Savaii
- Resort
from WST 300 / 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
Amoa Resort
Tuasivi · Savaii
- Hotel
- Villa
from WST 320 / night
Va-i-moana
Asau · Savaii
- Bungalow
- Beach fale
- Featured
from WST 180 / 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.