Visiting Vavau Beach, South Coast, Upolu
Vavau Beach is one of South Coast, Upolu's most-visited beaches. 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
Quiet south-coast beach on Upolu with reef just offshore — sheltered swimming and gentle snorkelling. A few small fales tucked into the trees, no resorts. Worth a stop on the drive between Apia and Lalomanu.
Where to stay (8)
Coconuts Beach Club
Maninoa · Upolu
- Villa
- Bungalow
from WST 450 / night
Taufua Beach Fales
Lalomanu · Upolu
- Villa
- Bungalow
from WST 220 / night
Aga Reef
Lalomanu · Upolu
- Bungalow
- Villa
from WST 540 / night
Litia Sini Beach Resort
Saleapaga (Aleipata) · Upolu
- Bungalow
from WST 280 / night
Jaymy Beach Fales
Saleapaga · Upolu
- Bungalow
from WST 244 / night
Saletoga Sands
Saletoga · Upolu
- Villa
- Hotel
from WST 350 / night
Faofao Beach Fales
Saleapaga · Upolu
- Bungalow
from WST 140 / night
Vaiula Beach Fales
Tafatafa · Upolu
- Bungalow
from WST 200 / 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 what's on while you're there.