Tailua Beach Fale

About this property

Tailua Beach Fales is a small family-run operation in Manase, on Savai'i's north coast. Host Titi and her family have been welcoming travellers for years and earn consistent 5-star reviews for hospitality, home-cooked meals — generous portions, fresh fish a regular feature — and the protected lagoon directly in front of the fales, where green sea turtles are visible daily. The experience is a traditional Samoan beach fale: simple raised wooden structures right on the beach, shared bathrooms, ceiling fan and sea breeze in place of air conditioning, mosquito nets, comfortable mattresses, and a power outlet plus overhead light in each fale. Breakfast is included; Titi's dinners are part of the standard fale package on most stays. A village store and fresh-fruit stalls are within a short walk. Note that the Manase beach has eroded over recent years — the white-sand stretch is narrower than older photos suggest — but the lagoon remains the main attraction for snorkelling and turtle-watching, best at high tide.

Amenities

• Ocean view
• Beachfront
• Parking
• mosquito net
• Family friendly
• Breakfast
• Restaurant
• Shared bathroom
• ceiling fan
• linen provided

Cancellation policy

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

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Reviews★ 9.6 · 52 total

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  Kathryn Michel

  ★★★★★ · 8/7/2026google

  Very basic accommodation and a bit run down but excellent home cooked huge meals and very kind, eager to help host. Coral and snorkeling a bit far out and we sadly did not see any turtles during our 2 night stay.

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  Amelia Zeal

  ★★★★★ · 7/26/2026google

  A beautiful spot! An hour drive from the ferry, but worth it. The breakfasts and dinners included were delicious. All staff were so friendly, especially Titi. Thank you!

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  Agustin Delle Donne

  ★★★★★ · 7/23/2026google

  Stop looking. You found it. North facing, with best sunsets. Right in front of the coral reef and turtles. The scuba and snorkling tours were a couple hundred meters from the fales. We have a super pleasent stay at Tailua. The whole combination of people, place and ocean are outstanding Simple, easy, relaxing, just go and you will be very looked after Here is the number of the son in case you want to call in advance. He speaks very good English as well as the welcoming hosts :)

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  Angus Ward

  ★★★★★ · 7/9/2026google

  A slice of paradise! Tete and her family welcomed us as their own, amazing food and hospitality. Tranquil fale right on the water with turtles swimming just off the shore. Manuia!

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  Zenita Bittait

  ★★★★★ · 3/25/2026google

  What a wonderful place! The local bus stops in front of the place. The food was amazing, there is a small shop and a laundry across the street. Warmly recommended!

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  kalina bogdanova

  ★★★★★ · 2/13/2026google

  We stayed 2 nights in Tailua fales, had we know how much we'll like it, we'd definitely stay longer. Everything on Savaii island was beautiful and special but Titi's and her family's hospitality made our stay something that we'll remember forever. The owner, Titi, fed us we well, and was so kind, we'll never forget it. The beds in the fales were more comfortable than expected, the blidns were keeping us dry from the nightly rain and waking up and going into the ocean to swim with turtules was a treat. Travel shouldn't be about luxury but about these little special moments that stay with you forever.

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