Va-i-moana

About this property

Va-i-moana sits on Savai'i's quiet north-west coast at Asau, well off the main visitor circuit. The property is run as a small resort with a mix of room types — open Samoan fales through to ensuite suites with air conditioning — managed by Telei and her team. A protected bay-front position with hammocks under the palms is the headline draw. Meals are taken in the open-air restaurant, which has a strong local reputation for its fresh seafood. Breakfast is included for most stays and presented as a small buffet of fresh fruit and local dishes; lunch and dinner are à-la-carte with bar service through the day. Guests staying multiple nights regularly note the food as a highlight. Asau is genuinely remote — roughly 90 minutes by road from Salelologa wharf — so most visitors arrive by hire car. The room stock varies more in age and finish than the listing photos suggest; the open-fale and shared-bathroom options are the most rustic, while the Tui Moana ensuites are the most modern. Worth booking the room type that matches your expectations.

Amenities

• Ocean view
• Beachfront
• Parking
• mosquito net
• balcony
• Shared bathroom
• linen provided
• breakfast included
• Airport transfer
• Restaurant
• Bar
• ceiling fan

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5 room types from WST 180 per night

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Samoa Open Fale

• 1 bedroom · 1 bed
• Sleeps 6

• Ocean view
• Beachfront
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Airport transfer
• Free parking

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A traditional Samoan open fale set right on the water with unobstructed ocean views. Double or two single mattresses on the floor with linen, mosquito nets and shared cool-water bathroom facilities. Take in the ocean from your deck — the most authentic Samoan accommodation on offer here.

• mosquito net
• balcony
• shared bathroom
• linen provided
• breakfast included

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Garden Fale

• 1 bedroom · 2 beds
• Sleeps 3

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Airport transfer
• Free parking

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Modern fale with walls, lockable doors, ceiling fans, power and a large deck. Double + single bed with linen and mosquito nets, shared cool-water bathroom facilities. The right balance of fale charm and modern privacy. Breakfast included.

• mosquito net
• breakfast included
• balcony
• shared bathroom
• ceiling fan
• linen provided
• power

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Sunset Waterfront Fale

• 1 bedroom · 2 beds
• Sleeps 5

• Ocean view
• Beachfront
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Air-conditioning
• Airport transfer

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On the water's edge with a private deck for the spectacular Sunset Coast sunsets. Air-conditioning, ceiling fans, ensuite cool-water shower and an in-room mini-fridge. The bookable sunset view of Savai'i.

• Free parking
• sunset view
• balcony
• private bathroom
• ceiling fan
• mini fridge
• breakfast included

from WST 280per night · min 1 night

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Tui Moana Ensuite

• 1 bedroom · 2 beds
• Sleeps 4

• Ocean view
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Air-conditioning
• Airport transfer
• Free parking

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Part of the original homestead. Air-conditioned room with ensuite hot-water shower, in-room mini-fridge and unobstructed ocean views across the grounds. Bi-fold doors open to the garden — modern conveniences inside the lodge's historic core. Breakfast included.

• mini fridge
• hot shower
• breakfast included
• balcony
• private bathroom

from WST 280per night · min 1 night

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Tui Moana Family Room

• 1 bedroom · 2 beds
• Sleeps 5

• Ocean view
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Air-conditioning
• Family-friendly
• Airport transfer

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Two queen beds, designed for families. Air-conditioned with cool-water shower, mini-fridge, bi-fold doors to a large ocean-view deck. The most spacious option at the lodge. Breakfast included for two adults and two children.

• Free parking
• breakfast included
• balcony
• private bathroom
• mini fridge

from WST 360per night · min 1 night

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Reviews★ 8.8 · 90 total

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  Daniel Martin

  ★★★★★ · 7/13/2026google

  Stunning location with located in an incredible area of the lagoon with amazing sealife, sunrises and sunsets!! The daily breakfast was extensive and delicious! Kayaks are free to use and there were a number of other activites provided. The basketball half court was a great addition! The fales are clean and well located on the property. The house also had a single power source which made it handy for charging.

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  Nomad

  ★★★★★ · 5/7/2026google

  Stopped here for a drink and a snack. The power cut happened right before we arrived and almost nothing was available in terms of cocktails except for Maitai, no gingerale, no taula and really unpleasant sewer smell at the lower deck where we were. Heard good things about this place but wasn't impressed when visited.

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  Zoe Wood

  ★★★★★ · 4/30/2026google

  Had such a lovely relaxing time here. It was a last minute booking after the beach fale we were staying in somewhere else came apart in a storm 😂. More of a personal, local feel than the big resorts we stayed at and staff were the friendliest we came across! They can’t do enough to help you. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Great music throughout the day and traditional decor which we loved. Had amazing activities on site- volleyball, kayaking, snorkeling etc and such a beautiful relaxing cove to read a book and pass the time. We traveled with a 1 year old and they were so amazing with her and she loved running around the beautiful grounds. The rooms are simple but clean however it looked like they were building down brand new beachfront rooms which will be more luxe if that’s what you’re after. 5 stars for service and relaxation. They can organise a cocoa tour of the plantation across the road which I highly recommend. One of our highlights!

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  Logan Smedley

  ★★★★★ · 3/14/2026google

  The location is great, and it is a very relaxing place to be. The room we were in was not in great shape, though the communal area was pretty good. Some of the staff were great and a couple seemed constantly annoyed. There aren't many options around this part of the island, and this one is ok to escape to. 10/10 for kayaking.

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  veronica salvi

  ★★★★★ · 3/9/2026google

  Very welcoming and friendly staff. Paradise place for relax and enjoy the sea. Amazing buffet breakfast with fresh fruit and local meals and very delicious option for lunch and dinner.

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  Dominik Chotěnovský

  ★★★★★ · 3/9/2026google

  We really enjoyed stay in Moana resort. Nice beach, calm, quiet and good food! But I recommend book stay directly their websites or booking, I try Hotels.com (expedia) and resort didn't get any info about our coming from them, also communication with Hotels.com was terrible for getting money back. Anyway stuff in resort was really nice and helpful with this problem, cause we weren't first customers with this problem. And we recommend rent car, cause is far from harbour and with public bus is soo complicated.

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