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Vaiula Beach Fales

2.0 star property
Tafatafa beachfront guesthouse with restaurant and beach bar

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach massages
Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View
Ecotours
Bed sheets
Front of property

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Nightclub
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Separate dining area
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
  • Snack bar/deli
The price is CA $39
CA $84 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

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Traditional Beach Fale (2 Guests)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate bedroom
7 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • 4 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Main South Coast Rd, Tafatafa

What's nearby

  • Togitogiga Waterfall - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
  • To-Sua Ocean Trench - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Baha'i House of Worship - 28 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Robert Louis Stevenson Museum - 32 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Apia Park - 36 min drive - 37.6 km

Getting around

  • Apia (FGI-Fagali'i) - 64 min drive
  • Faleolo International Airport (APW) - 78 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

Vaiula Beach Fales

A great choice for a stay in Tafatafa, Vaiula Beach Fales features a nightclub. Guests indulge in deep-tissue massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. A beach bar, a snack bar/deli, and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 22 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Express check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets stay free
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Wired internet access in public areas*

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
  • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Ecotours
  • Cave exploring
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Beach sun loungers

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Nightclub
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for USD 5.00 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 75 per person (one-way)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

There is no hot water on site.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts mobile payments and cash.

Also known as

VAIULA BEACH FALES Guesthouse Tafatafa
VAIULA BEACH FALES Guesthouse
VAIULA BEACH FALES Tafatafa
VAIULA BEACH FALES Tafatafa
VAIULA BEACH FALES Guesthouse
VAIULA BEACH FALES Guesthouse Tafatafa

Frequently asked questions

Does Vaiula Beach Fales offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Vaiula Beach Fales does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Vaiula Beach Fales?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Vaiula Beach Fales?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Vaiula Beach Fales?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 75 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Vaiula Beach Fales?
Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Vaiula Beach Fales and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like snorkeling and surfing. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours and spelunking. Enjoy amenities like a nightclub, a private beach, and a picnic area. Vaiula Beach Fales also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Vaiula Beach Fales?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Vaiula Beach Fales like?
Vaiula Beach Fales is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include To-Sua Ocean Trench, which is 16 minutes away by car.

Vaiula Beach Fales Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Food
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Melanie, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Puluvaga Vee, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Stayed in a beach Fales and was amazing. Right on the beach the sea underneath us at high tide. Back to basics loved the experience glamping the Samoan way. Star gazing and listening to the waves at night. Beautiful sunrise in the morning and watching the wildlife wake up. Good amenities and food was sort of ok. Would definitely recommend staying here on the beach.
glyn, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Nicola, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Sina made us so many filling meals and her laugh was wonderful. The facilities seem typical for beach fales -- a bit like upscale camping with communal restrooms, showers without hot water (or shower heads for that matter), mats with sheets and mosquito nets. However, the fales were on the most beautiful beach we saw in our two weeks of exploring with Vaiula as our home base. We were disappointed that Nug's bar wasn't open except for one night, but enjoyed talking with Nug and David (the owner and Matai) as well as with another neighbor and his kids.
John, 15-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Stay in fale on the beach
When I arrived the lady didn’t seem to know I was booked in and wanted me to pay again. Luckily I had a printed copy as no wifi- when she saw on the paper that my booking included dinner as well as breakfast she kept saying I hadn’t paid enough. Eventually she must have checked and then had to bring the mattress, sheets and mosquito net to set up the fale for me which was right on the beach which was what I wanted. It was pretty basic - no lights but I had a torch- showers were just cold but no problem. I liked my fale on the beach but the other ones back from the beach were just a square tiled floor with posts at each end, iron roof and sides wrapped with plastic sheeting with advertising on it- they were not very authentic and glad I wasn’t sleeping in one of them. Overall I enjoyed my stay here - the dinner was just okay and breakfast was better.
At low tide on the beach
My bed set up in the fale
With the net down
It was a very high tide so water came right up under the fale
Marjorie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our family of 2 adults and 2 teenagers stayed one night in a beach fale. We loved it so much we came back later in our trip and stayed an extra 2 nights. The beach fales are basic with a mattress pillow sheet and mosquito net provided. They are clean and have the sea breeze as air con. The fale closest to the water is older and a bit more rustic however we loved it the most as we literally had the water lapping at the base of our fale posts. We were provided with a lantern for lighting. The breakfast provided is simple, a variation of fruit/ bread/eggs/ tinned spaghetti/ pancakes with tea or coffee. The dinner is cooked fresh each night, with a mix of western/Samoan food served on the plate. There was always enough food on our plate to be filling. The toilets and showers are clean. BYO towels. The beach is beautiful. We loved our stay and would definitely stay again.
Kerri, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3 of us stayed here & we had the absolute best time. Everyone was so kind and the meals were absolutely delicious every night/morning ! One of their sons took us on a guided walk to an underground cave with a pool to swim in at the end which ended up being one of the coolest things we did & would highly recommend! Their dog bouncer is also the cutest. The only thing to note is that there is no cafe or bar anymore like the website says that serves pizza, smoothies etc. Only serves cold beer which was fine, just a little different to what is on the website. Beside that everything was excellent & would love to go back one day 👍
Ellie, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I’m not one to usually review but i loved this place so much. It is set up to be an authentic Samoan and exceeds expectations . We were so lucky too with the other travelers who stayed there as we all got along and helped each other . Sina the cook and matriarch was amazing and for the price it is such great value. Put away your needs for luxury for a bit and experience something magical ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Malcolm, 7-night trip
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6/10 Good

Kathryn, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

A lovely property on a lovely beach but standards have slipped after the storm. Food was VERY limited for a beach fale. And lack of attention to small things - like often no toilet paper, no soap or hand sanitizer at the toilet basin, a grubby dinning fale, no help to put up and down heavy canvas tarps when it rained etc There didn’t seem enough staff to manage the workload but we appreciate that Sina did her very best. Hope the rebuild goes well as you have a lovely location.
Gillian, 2-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Adam, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Sina, our hostess was fantastic. She was accomodating in all aspects, whether it was to cook special meals or move us from one Fale to another. Nothing was too much and we could not have asked nor expected more from this wonderful lady. Unfortunately, we were eaten alive by the mozzies and bugs so had to move on to a place with fly screens.
Fiona, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved my stay here. Long dirt road down to a wonderful beach. Hosts were above great. Amenities are what you’d assume for an off grid place. Underestimated the sound of the waves at night but it was all apart of the experience.
Bryleigh, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exactly as advertised - lovely beachfront fales, excellent view, lovely soft beach, warm water, and stunning waves. The owner is lovely, and great local food. Now, if you're looking for top end and fancy, this isn't it, keeping in mind where you are. The owner has livestock, which are present, but kept away from the resort part. The fales have lights, and the nearby bar has power. Mosquito net and bed were comfortable. Breakfast was typically papaya, coconut, eggs, bread and tea/coffee. Dinner was a meat, tarot, and some veg curry. Delicious, cooked well. I found it peaceful, with great clean water and good pressure in the showers. Grounds were kept clean, and I always felt safe.
Kelly, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip
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4/10 Fair

When we arrived, nobody knew nothing about our arrival, so our fale wasn't set up and we had to have dinner in the bar next to the fales, and dinner was already paid when booking
Al, 1-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

Gorgeous location but very poor hosts. No explanation of facilities or when meals would be served. No WC paper, food very poor.
2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

This property was relaxing and off the beaten track. I enjoyed the snorkeling close by and also watching reef sharks at high tide was a treat as well. The food was awesome, fresh fish, pork, traditional food it was nice. Dave is a character and I enjoyed his stories. If your wanting an experience close to nature this place is for you, it's not luxury but the friendly people and relaxed nature of the place males up for that I'm my opinion.
6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely staff! Tradition food for dinner was amazing!
5-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

It was great all round really had a fantastic time, nothing too dislike at all..
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to stay. Our favourite on Upolu Island! The long driveway was bumpy and had a few puddles in the rain but makes it a beautiful getaway spot. Dave and his family are so friendly and helpful. Dave took the time to chat with us and make us feel welcome, give us advice on other places to see too. Dave also told us where to find the family rainwater tank so we could refill with fresh water. Dave’s wife is an amazing cook with local & traditional meals for breakfast and dinner. We had delicious fish, noodles, breakfast spread, taro .etc. Their teenage daughters help with guests and keep the gardens and 20 fales clean and tidy. Their friendly dogs often sleep under the guest fales to keep watch. If someone happens to wander up the beach they will stand guard. Very reassuring for open fales! Lunch can be found at the corner of the property with Naga, his wife and two young daughters. This is a waterfront bar/restaurant and their puppy dogs will keep you company on the beachfront while you wait for food. Local beers available (yum!) Naga (an Aussie man) will take you out to the break for surfing. The extensive reef stretches out about 200metres with plenty of fish. There is a break wall about 2-6 metres from shore depending on tide so little kids can swim safely. Rooms are comfy enough with a simple mattress, linens provided and a mosquito net over the bed. Toilet facilities include indoor or outdoor shower which were pretty clean but rustic. Loved it!
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely fale on the beach! Such an experience!!! Dave and Nugg are amazing!
Anna, 2-night trip with friends
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