Litia Sini Beach Resort

About this property

Litia Sini Beach Resort is a long-running traditional-fale operation on Upolu's south-east coast, near Saleapaga. Despite the "resort" in the name, the experience is closer to a family-run beach-fale stay than a polished resort — and guests who choose it for that reason tend to come back repeatedly (one reviewer noted their twelfth visit). The property is upfront about its simplicity: no air conditioning, no hot water, no Wi-Fi. The fales are open to the trade winds, with the ocean-view options preferred for the morning light. Breakfast and dinner are included in the stay; the kitchen has handled celiac and other dietary requests well in recent stays. The beachfront is steps from the fales, and the reef offshore is among the better snorkel spots on the south-east coast. Roughly 1h 30min by road from Faleolo airport — most guests rent a car or arrange transfer when booking.

Amenities

• Ocean view
• Beachfront
• Parking
• mosquito net
• Breakfast
• Restaurant
• Shared bathroom
• Airport transfer
• Bar
• Family friendly

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4 room types from WST 280 per night

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Garden Beach Fale (Sea View)

• 1 bedroom · 3 beds
• Sleeps 4

• Breakfast included
• Ocean view
• Beachfront
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Airport transfer

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Traditional Samoan garden fale with views over the resort's tropical flora and out to the Pacific. One of eight garden fales at Litia Sini, a family-owned and operated resort on the Saleapaga/Lalomanu coast of Aleipata, directly opposite the Nu'utele Islands. One double bed and two single beds — sleeps up to 4. Balcony, fan, mosquito nets, and shared bathroom facilities. On-site bar and dining area, fiafia nights, snorkelling, massages on request, and airport transfers available.

• Free parking
• mosquito net
• shared bathroom

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Beach Front Ocean View Fale

• 1 bedroom · 3 beds
• Sleeps 4

• Breakfast included
• Ocean view
• Beachfront
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Airport transfer

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Oceanfront fale at Litia Sini — a few steps from the water, wake to the sound of the waves. One of five beachfront fales in this category. One double bed plus two single beds, sleeping up to 4. Balcony, fan, mosquito nets, shared bathroom. Family-run resort on the Saleapaga beach directly opposite the Nu'utele Islands. Fiafia nights, snorkelling right off the beach, dining and bar on-site. Airport transfers available on request.

• Free parking
• mosquito net
• shared bathroom

from WST 380per night · min 1 night

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Beach Front Ocean View with King Bed

• 1 bedroom · 1 bed
• Sleeps 2

• Breakfast included
• Ocean view
• Beachfront
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Airport transfer

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The resort's only king-bed fale — a single dedicated couples' option on the beachfront at Litia Sini. King-size bed, balcony overlooking the ocean, fan, mosquito nets, shared bathroom facilities. Direct beach access, snorkelling off the reef, and views across to the Nu'utele Islands. Fiafia nights, romantic dinners on request, massages, and airport transfers available.

• Free parking
• mosquito net
• shared bathroom

from WST 420per night · min 1 night

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Family Beach Front Fale

• 1 bedroom · 4 beds
• Sleeps 5

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

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Family-sized beachfront fale at the quieter end of the oceanfront row. One double bed plus three single beds — sleeps up to 5. Balcony overlooking the beach, fan, mosquito nets, shared bathroom facilities. Two fales available in this category. Ideal for families wanting more space and a little more privacy while staying steps from the sand. Fiafia nights, snorkelling, dining and bar on-site.

• Free parking
• mosquito net
• shared bathroom
• Airport transfer

from WST 500per night · min 1 night

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  Tracey Lea

  ★★★★★ · 6/3/2026google

  This piece of paradise allows you to experience a traditional Fale style room for evening. The showers are close but be aware there are not hot. Food was ok. We wanted just some hot chips for snack but advised that would only be ordered as a side dish. Ran out of soft drinks also. The staff very friendly and genuinely interested in you. Definitely a must experience when coming to Samoa

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  Chanelle Wood

  ★★★★★ · 5/14/2026google

  It’s my first time here in Samoa and I am gluten and dairy free. The first place I stayed in Samoa did not cater at all. But here has been a completely different story the staff go above and beyound to make sure I’m eating basically the same as everyone else and have no problem catering me at all which is so lovely to not feel like a inconvenience. The staff are amazing and so friendly. I will definitely be back and I can’t recommend this place enough. Especially if you have a dietary restriction and get nervous about travelling. Here you are safe

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  Lydia T

  ★★★★★ · 5/3/2026google

  2 star hotel, 5 star views and service. Litia Sini is such a special place and although basic, it feels like a hidden gem with everything you need to go off grid and relax. We stayed in a waterfront fale and spent almost all our time on the balcony. The beach is great with beautiful water, but the wind does pick up so you would need to keep an eye on little kids / not confident swimmers. Breakfast and dinner are included (you get whatever they are serving, usually small portions of lots of things so like a tasting plate), and the restaurant has an extensive menu if you want to eat at lunch too. Our favourites were the oka and tuna sashimi. Thank you Lydia, Mary and everyone else for a fantastic stay.

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  Daniel Eichhorn

  ★★★★★ · 2/27/2026google

  What an incredible experience. Traditional beach fales in the most spectacular location. Simple living at its best. Wake up to the sounds of the ocean, go for a snorkel at world class reefs and then be treated to a delicious breakfast. The food was amazing, the staff were even better.

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  Dane Aiken

  ★★★★★ · 11/19/2025google

  I almost never write reviews, but I’m making an exception. Litia Sini made our trip unforgettable. I’ll always remember the view from our beachfront fale, something I’ll hold onto until we can return one day. During our time in Samoa, we also stayed at Tanoa Tusitala and Saletoga Sands Resort. Saletoga has nice amenities and is very comfortable, but it still didn’t feel memorable. Tanoa Tusitala was fine, a place you can happily pass through while in Apia, but again nothing that left a lasting impression. Litia Sini, on the other hand, is the place that truly stayed with us. This spot, right on Lalomanu Beach, is where you want to be if you’re after a genuine, low-key stay that captures the best of the South Pacific. Samoa is one of the most beautiful island nations anywhere, and this stretch of beach might be its finest. The water is crystal clear and turquoise. The beach is perfect for swimming, and there’s good snorkelling just off the shore. Some coral was damaged, likely from the 2009 tsunami, but there’s still plenty of vibrant fish life. The staff at Litia Sini are warm and genuine people, many of them part of Lydia and Joseph’s extended family. You feel looked after in a very real and natural way. Samoans are softly spoken, kind, and welcoming, and that spirit is felt in everything here. The food was the best we had in Samoa by a long way, and honestly some of the best I’ve had in my life. We also had traditional massages during our stay, which were excellent and absolutely worth doing. The southern part of Upolu is quieter and more rural, and the surrounding villages add to the feeling of being in a true escape. You won’t get things like air conditioning or private bathrooms, but the setting, the people, and the experience more than make up for it. If you’re looking for a real South Pacific getaway and want to spend time in one of the most beautiful places in the world, I’d recommend spending some or all of your time in Samoa at Litia Sini.

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  Tess Short

  ★★★★★ · 9/26/2025google

  Beautiful location, lovely service with friendly staff, and pets. Plus delicious included breakfasts and dinner. Great value for money compared to other resorts. There wasnt a lot of luxuries in the room, but after our stay we realised we didnt even miss them. A bit of a hike from the airport, but worth it. The beach is right there.

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