Tailua Beach Fale

Manase · Savaii · Samoa9.6ExceptionalSee all 52 reviews How is this calculated?

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Tailua Beach Fale is a family-run collection of traditional Samoan beach bungalows on Manase, Savai'i's north coast. Titi and her family offer simple raised wooden fales steps from a sheltered lagoon where green sea turtles appear daily. Breakfast is included in your stay, and home-cooked dinners feature fresh fish in generous portions. Each fale has a fan, mosquito net, comfortable mattress, and power outlet. Shared bathrooms and a ceiling fan keep things cool. A village store and fruit stalls are a short walk away. The property is best suited to guests who value authentic Samoan hospitality and turtle-watching over modern amenities.

Rooms from

WST 126 / night

Guest rating

9.6 / 10 · 52 reviews

Class

2-star

Room types

Last updated

November 2026

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

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Traditional Samoan beach fales on Manase, Savai'i's famous white-sand stretch. 38 verified Expedia reviews. Pricing shown is a tier-based estimate; full room types to be filled by host.

mosquito net
shared bathroom
ceiling fan
linen provided

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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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Daniel Bradfield
★★★★★ · 10/12/2026google
Lua was an amazing host and made the stay incredible for us. The included breakfast and dinner were delicious and she looked after us very well. The fales are right on the waterfront, and we saw three turtles in chest deep water right in front of the fale!
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Davenel Leslie
★★★★★ · 10/4/2026google
I had such a wonderful and relaxing stay here! I ended up staying for 5 days because it was so peaceful and beautiful. The food was absolutely delicious and very generous, she was an amazing chef! She was also incredibly kind, attentive and always happy to give great advice. The location is beautiful, with the opportunity to swim and snorkel with turtles and lots of fish. Everything was just perfect. I absolutely loved my stay and would highly recommend it!
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Nick Gillard
★★★★★ · 9/26/2026google
Great fale in a beautiful location. Right on the edge of the water. We saw turtles every time we swam and good coral for snorkelling a bit further out. Everyone was super lovely and very helpful, especially with advice on times for busses. Really generous portions of tasty Samoan style food. Convenient shop and fruit stand just a few minutes walk away.
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Liam Jordaan
★★★★★ · 9/12/2026google
The best beach fales in Samoa! We stayed a couple of nights and wished we had stayed longer. We will definitely be back for a week or more and I highly recommend skipping Lano and staying an extra night or two here. Lua cooked us delicious meals (even some crepes one breakfast! 😋), treated us like family while we had gorgeous sunrises and sunsets each night and the turtles of course! If you enjoy fales you'll absolutely love it here 🏖️ We stayed in almost every fale on Savai'i and Tailua and Satuiatua beach fale were our two favourites that we will come back to each time we visit Savai'i
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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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Tailua Beach Fale in detail

Good to know: The Manase beach has narrowed due to erosion in recent years; the lagoon remains the main attraction. A village store and fresh-fruit stalls are within a short walk. The property uses a moderate cancellation policy and accepts instant bookings.
About: Traditional Samoan beach fales on Savai'i's north coast, run by Titi and her family. Each simple raised wooden structure sits right on the beach with direct access to a protected lagoon where green sea turtles are visible daily. Home-cooked meals and consistent 5-star guest reviews define the experience.
Who it suits: Families and guests seeking authentic Samoan hospitality and a simple beach stay. The lagoon and turtle-watching are child-friendly, though the fales lack air conditioning and use shared facilities.
What to expect: Each fale has a comfortable mattress, mosquito net, ceiling fan, power outlet, and overhead light. Bathrooms are shared. Breakfast is included; Titi's dinners are part of the standard package on most stays. The protected lagoon in front of the fales is the main draw—calm and ideal for snorkelling, best visited at high tide.

About Tailua Beach Fale

Where is Tailua Beach Fale located?

Tailua Beach Fale is in Manase, Savaii, Samoa.

How much does a stay at Tailua Beach Fale cost?

Rooms at Tailua Beach Fale start from WST 140 per night. Prices vary by room type and dates — see the rooms section for current rates.

What does Tailua Beach Fale offer?

Tailua Beach Fale offers an on-site restaurant, breakfast included, beachfront access, ocean views, and family-friendly facilities.

What's the cancellation policy at Tailua Beach Fale?

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

What's included in the rate?

Breakfast is included for all stays. Dinner is included on most fale-package rates — confirm with the host when booking. Lunch can be arranged on request or sourced from the village store and fruit stalls within a short walk.

What kind of fale should I expect?

Traditional raised wooden fales with mosquito nets, comfortable mattresses, ceiling fan, one power outlet and a light per fale. Bathrooms are shared, not en-suite. No air conditioning — sea breeze and the open structure handle the heat.

What's the beach like in 2026?

The Manase beach has eroded in recent years and the sand strip is narrower than older listing photos suggest. The lagoon directly in front of the fales is the actual draw — calm, protected, with resident green sea turtles. Swimming and snorkelling are best at high tide.

What should I bring?

Reef-safe sunscreen, insect repellent (mosquito nets are provided), cash in Samoan tala — there is no ATM in Manase, the nearest is in Salelologa about 45 minutes away. A lavalava or long shorts for village walks, and reef shoes for the lagoon are also recommended.

Will Sunday affect my stay?

Yes. Manase observes Sunday as a rest day — most shops, restaurants and roadside stalls close, and there is no scheduled transport. The host continues to serve meals to in-house guests, but plan a quiet day.

How do I get from the ferry to Tailua?

Salelologa wharf is about 45 minutes by road from Manase. Most guests arrange pickup directly with the host when booking — confirm via Facebook (@tailuabeachfales) or by emailing through Kalena.