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
- Resort
- 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
- Hotel
- Villa
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 weekly markets.