Faofao Beach Fales

About this property

Faofao Beach Fales is a small family-run operation in a peaceful Saleapaga village on Upolu's south-east coast. Reviewers consistently describe the experience as the kind of authentic beach-fale stay the listing photos promise: a wooden fale a few steps from the lagoon, breakfast included, dinner cooked by the host family. The fales are basic and breezy, with mosquito nets and sea-breeze ventilation in place of air conditioning. Power outlets are located in the central eating area rather than in each fale — bring a power bank if you need to charge overnight. Dinner is approximately WST 35 per person, served family-style; the bar in the main dining hut opens before sunset for drinks on the beach. The water in front of the fales is crystal clear and shallow at low tide, making it safe for all ages. Light sleepers should be aware that waves are audible from the fales — for some this is the appeal, for others it can be tricky to sleep through.

Amenities

• Ocean view
• Beachfront
• Parking
• mosquito net
• Family friendly
• Breakfast
• Restaurant
• Shared bathroom
• Bar
• Air conditioning

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Open Beach Fale

• 1 bedroom · 1 bed
• Sleeps 2

• Breakfast included
• Ocean view
• Beachfront
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Family-friendly

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15 sqm traditional Samoan beach fale at Faofao, on the white-sand beach at Saleapaga (Aleipata). Open-sided fale with mosquito nets, 1 single bed, ocean view. Free breakfast included. Check-in 2 PM, check-out 10 AM. 143 verified Expedia reviews.

• Free parking
• mosquito net
• shared bathroom

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Basic Room with AC

• 1 bedroom · 1 bed
• Sleeps 2

• Breakfast included
• Beachfront
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Air-conditioning
• Family-friendly

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15 sqm enclosed Basic Room with air-conditioning. 1 Double bed, sleeps 2. Free breakfast. Step up from the open fales for guests wanting walls and AC.

• Free parking
• mosquito net
• shared bathroom

from WST 200per night · min 1 night

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Moderate — Full refund up to 5 days before check-in. 50% refund after that.

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  ★★★★★ · 4/7/2026google

  We stayed here for 2 nights in an open fale for a more traditional experience of Samoan life. It is nothing like anything we have ever done before. There are communal showers and flushing toilets, the waves are a few steps away and the price is inclusive of a delicious breakfast home cooked by the family. To Sua is only about 10 minutes away and there are other resorts with restaurants you can try, or you can pay for a dinner here at Faofao. This is something everyone should try. Thank you Faofao 🫶🏼

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  Remo Semm

  ★★★★★ · 1/16/2026google

  Stayed at this lovely fale and it was low-key the peak Samoa experience, no cap. The hosts were absolute legends with main character energy, making us feel right at home. But let’s talk about the dinner—the portions were actually delulu. One plate was literally enough to feed three people; I haven't been this stuffed since... well, since I "fale" asleep after my last big meal (get it?). Watching the kids vibe and play in the water was 10/10 wholesome content. Honestly, if you don't stay here, you're taking a massive L. It was a "fale-tastic" time for the whole "fale-mily"!

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  Raam Parmar

  ★★★★★ · 10/30/2025google

  Beautiful beach fales south east of Upolu. The fales are authentic and really comfortable. The shared facilities are really good. The owners and staff are all really welcoming and look after you, the food they provide for breakfast and dinner is delicious. Dinner was 35WST per person per night but worth it for the amount of food you get. There is also a bar in the main dinner hut which they open earlier in the evening so that you can get a drink and enjoy it on the beach. The beach itself is really clean, the water is super clear, and there's some ok snorkelling if you go a little bit further out - the coral is slowly regenerating but there's lots of fish. They'll give you snorkels too if you need. If you walk further along the beach west, you'll get to see the sunset fully. We stayed 2 nights but could have easily spent a week here. After driving around the whole island, it's definitely one of the best spots and nicest beaches!

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  M S

  ★★★★★ · 10/5/2025google

  Beautiful location in a remote, peaceful village. The owners are wonderful and the lovely staff made very yummy breakfast and dinner. The water is clean, crystal clear, and stunning. Very shallow especially at low tide and safe for all ages to swim. The fale is basic but nice and breezy most days with a mosquito net. There is a friendly guard dog who knows who the guests are and only bark at strangers cars and cute cats who come around during meal times. Highly recommend staying a few days when in Samoa!

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  Matthew Miller

  ★★★★★ · 9/3/2025google

  Stayed here for 4 nights and it was great. Staff is very friendly, and the fales were clean. To be clear, they are exactly as advertised- a little wooden shack at the edge of the beach. Nothing wrong with that, but don’t reserve these thinking it will be a hotel room😂 bathrooms were in good shape, breakfast was included and deliciously home cooked by the owners, and there is a power outlet in the eating area to charge your phone and stuff. Can’t beat waking up to the sound of the ocean and the private beach, however

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  Yazmin Fleckenstein

  ★★★★★ · 6/13/2025google

  Beautiful place! You sleep just a few steps from the ocean — like a little paradise. The waves can be quite loud at night though, so sleeping might be tricky for light sleepers. We were lucky with the weather, but I’m not sure how comfortable it would be with heavy rain. The family running it is super friendly and the food was delicious!

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