Waterfall · Upolu
Sauniatu Falls
Sauniatu Falls is a picturesque waterfall cascade in an inland village on Upolu, Samoa, originally settled by Latter-day Saint converts in the 1860s. The river pool below the falls is popular for swimming, and the area is well-maintained with manicured lawns, plumeria trees, and a small church. A village fee applies at the gate. The site is open year-round, Monday to Saturday, and is suitable for visitors of all ages seeking a peaceful waterfall experience.
Picturesque cascade in a quiet inland village originally settled by Latter-day Saint converts in the 1860s. The river pool below the falls is a popular swim, and the whole area is landscaped — manicured lawns, plumeria trees, a small church. Pay the village fee at the gate.
Also known as: Sauniatu, Sauniatu Falls Inland, Sauniatu Falls Samoa, Sauniatu Pool, Sauniatu Waterfall
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- 6 to 7 hours
- Upolu
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Best stays in Upolu, Samoa
Upolu is where most Samoa trips start. Faleolo International Airport, the capital Apia, and the bulk of the country's resort-tier accommodation all sit here. The south coast (Lalomanu, Lotofaga, Siumu) is the postcard side; the north has Apia and the working harbour.
Things to do in Samoa: tours, activities, and day trips
Samoa rewards travellers who get out of the resort. Most of the iconic photos (To-Sua, Lalomanu, Alofaaga blowholes, the canopy walk) are 60–90-minute drives from wherever you're staying — and the easiest way to see them is on a guided tour with a local operator who knows the village fees and the best swimming windows.
Best waterfalls in Samoa
Samoa is volcanic, mountainous, and perpetually green — which means waterfalls everywhere. A handful are big, dramatic, and reachable by sealed road; many are off-grid and require a local guide and a small village fee. Below are the ones worth the drive.
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Sauniatu Falls in detail
- Good to know
- Pay the village fee at the gate upon entry.
- About
- Sauniatu Falls is a picturesque waterfall cascade in an inland village on Upolu. The area was originally settled by Latter-day Saint converts in the 1860s. The river pool below the falls is a popular swim spot, and the whole area is landscaped with manicured lawns, plumeria trees, and a small church.
- Best time to visit
- Year-round. Open Monday to Saturday; closed Sundays.
- What to expect
- A quiet village setting with a cascade waterfall, swimming pool beneath the falls, manicured grounds, plumeria trees, and a small church.
About Sauniatu Falls
Where is Sauniatu Falls?
Sauniatu Falls is in Inland, Upolu, Samoa.
Is there an entry fee for Sauniatu Falls?
Entry to Sauniatu Falls costs WST 10 per person. Bring cash — most Samoa attractions don't accept card.
When's the best time to visit Sauniatu Falls?
Year-round
Last updated 26 August 2026