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Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge

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A wooden dock extending into clear turquoise water, a small boat anchored nearby, and a thatched-roof structure with seating. - Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge (Asau)
A beachside resort with palm trees, a thatched-roof hut, and a clear view of the ocean. - Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge (Asau)
A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a thatched-roof structure. - Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge (Asau)
A green building with a wooden deck overlooking the sea. - Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge (Asau)
A room with a bed, a table, and a view of the sea through curtains. - Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge (Asau)
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a grocery/convenience store, and a garden at Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and kayaking, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like snorkeling, basketball, and fishing. Guests can also expect to find a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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A beachside hut with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees, overlooking the ocean.

Open Samoan Fale with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.

Tui Moana Ensuite, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A small, single-story structure with a green exterior and a wooden porch. There are two white plastic chairs on the porch.

Tui Moana Family Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Asau, Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Peapea Cave and Paia Dwarfs Cave. Visit our Asau travel guide
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Main Road, Asau

What's nearby

  • A weathered stone structure with arched openings, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
    Saleaula Lava Field
    48 min drive - 32.3 miles
  • Falealupo Canopy Walk
    16 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Peapea Cave
    25 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Lava Church Ruins
    48 min drive - 32.3 miles

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges USD 4.0 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 4 percent of room rate

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 4.0

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge located?

This Asau resort is on the beach, 8.5 mi (13.8 km) from Falealupo Canopy Walk, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Peapea Cave and Paia Dwarfs Cave. Saleaula Lava Field and Lava Church Ruins are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Reviews

Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location. Staff were all so friendly and welcoming. Thank you for a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It has a comfortable down-to-earth character - you'll likely meet pigs wandering through the grounds at dusk! - but it is a bit ramshackle, some of the wiring looks dubious. A lovely cove to swim in, superb massages available, kindly helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was beautiful, first time in Savaii and enjoyed every bit of our experience including the food. The food was exceptional as well as the service. Our only complaint is that the water was very slow but other than that everything was great, the location, the view, the food and just the entire trip was amazing. Excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great, no mosquitos under the net, lights and sockets all worked, sound of the waves lulled me to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for an authentic Samoan experience in an idyllic location, Vaimoana delivers. We stayed one night in an open beach fale and one night in a regular room. The fales share restroom and shower facilities, which is typical, and they were perfectly fine. The regular room had its own facilities. The room was basic but very clean and adequate, and we enjoyed relaxing on the porch which looked out over the water. The beach area is beautiful, with plenty of shade trees and chairs, and a protected cove for swimming. The restaurant is excellent and we had some very good meals there. They change all the table decor for every meal, which is evidence of how they go above and beyond. The restaurant and lounge area are very inviting and spacious. The service was outstanding in every way. The property is well-maintained, and a masseuse from a nearby village came to provide a massage. It is not a high-end resort, but it is beautiful and provided exactly what we were hoping for in an authentic experience. It is a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a Fale with a shared bathroom. I don’t know about the male bathrooms but the female toilets were clean but next morning there was so much dead mosquitoes in the hand basin. The shower urgently needs a rebuild. The state was unacceptable. There was moss on the rocks, dead mosquitoes and a feeling of insecurity due to no roof over one end of the shower. 100 % to the staff for being friendly and helpful both reception, bar and breakfast. My other suggestion was to have ceiling fans in your dining area. Enjoyed the fales but a small fan would go well in there when there was no breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had 2 weeks in Samoa and this was our favourite stay. We stayed in the open fale and the immediate proximity to the water and deck over the water made it a stunning sunset and morning view. The staff and family were so incredibly warm and more so than any other resort we stayed at. Thank you for creating our favourite Samoan memories
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff could not be nicer, the food was very nice and good value compared to other meals I have had in Samoa. The snorkling off the beach was OK but there was close by options for much better. This was my first open fale experience and it was great as there is no road behind so the only sound was the sea and the bells and singing in the village across the water. My own deck as part of the fale. Clean, shared bathroom and plant filled open roofed shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge. The location is absolutely stunning, with crystal-clear water right on the doorstep and beautiful sunsets each evening. It was the perfect place to unwind and experience the natural beauty of Savai’i. The staff were incredibly warm, welcoming, and always happy to help, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived. Our room was clean and comfortable, and we especially enjoyed relaxing by the beach and dining at the restaurant, where the meals were fresh and delicious. If you’re looking for an authentic Samoan experience away from the crowds, this is a fantastic place to stay. We would happily return and highly recommend Va-i-moana to anyone visiting Savai’i.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The room
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really enjoyed our stay at Va-I-Moana. A "resort feel" sort of stay, beach out the front with some reef for snorkling. Nice restaurant and bar and although the menu was limited due to supply issues, the meals we had were very good. A little run down but made it seem a little rustic. Staff were great and the place just had a good vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Spot to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Very noisy when they don’t tie down the neighbouring fales blinds and they bang all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and want to help
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I, myself, wife and daughter. Have just had a relaxing 3 night stay here at Va i Moana. The Team are the most wonderful ladies, ensuring you had a great stay. If you are looking to have a stay in a traditional style Samoan way, you will love it as we have. Thank you to all of the wonderful Team at Va i Moana. See you all again.
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful property and surroundings, lovely beach and possibility to kayak, use hammocks, snorkel etc. Our room was quite run down though, and a bit too expensive for what it is. No hot water, barely any water from the bathroom tap, all very old materials. It’s ok if it’s 100$ a night but not really 200$.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Not recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
When I arrived they said we don’t use Expedia anymore. So I didn’t have a reservation. The hotel was empty so they could accommodate me, but it shouldn’t be listed on Expedia anymore. The place is cute , restaurant convenient, breakfast good, dinner poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach was awesome. It had everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the trip around the island. Multiple issues that then became too many to not leave a review. We initially emailed the hotel about a transfer and they never responded- when we arrived they blamed a staff member being off sick. This seemed to be the way they worked- always blaming someone or something else. We were asked at check-in if we had any allergies and despite telling them we were gluten free, they didn't provide any suitable breakfast unless we paid extra. We asked about hooks for Mosquito nets- they lied and said they don't have mosquitos. We asked to hire a car or a scooter and they were unhelpful. We asked about the bikes they had advertised and they don't have any. The staff were unhelpful in every aspect of finding out information about the island. Using the shower caused the lights in the bathroom to flicker significantly. The toilet leaked and so they turned off the cistern instead of fixing it. There was rubbish all over the beach and outside the rooms and they had pigs roaming around the resort. No-one attempted to pick up the litter. The pillow was mouldy and when we left a note asking if they could change the bedding they lied about receiving it. Food was shockingly bad and so expensive for the quality- they never seemed to have any fish or coconuts - despite being on an island full of fish and coconuts! It seemed that the only thing available was fried chicken- the type you'd get in a takeaway. Disappointing overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort was situated in a beautiful area overlooking the beach, it was picturesque. However very far from main town so be prepared for a long drive. Fridge was not in working condition and french door frame was not conneted to main building properly which caused geckos to enter the room. Overall i really loved it here beds were comfortable and the view was breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amazing place with kind staff that would do anything with a smile.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Serenity and clear blue waters

Amazing place with idyllic views and very clear waters for a wonderful swim. Highly recommend staying in the Sunset Fales only. They have AC for comfort at night and a deck overlooking the water for complete serenity. The hotel stay includes breakfast and dinner. Breakfast was average with just a piece of toast and dinner likewise. From taking to other guests it would appear the food is a hit or miss and the previous night the food was 5 star and the night we stayed below average. Having said that the people working there are so lovely and when we asked if we could buy food they agreed to open up the lunch menu so that we could go to bed satisfied. I highly recommend a night or two here and we look forward to going back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
On arrival the staff were very hospitable and nice ! We loved our beachfront fales, has lovely charm but wouldnt be everyone's cup of tea, very basic accomodation and facilities very tired!!! meals included in price but very bland in the end of 5 day stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, friendly and extremely helpful staff. Breakfast and tea were included in the price - while not outstanding it was really good for what we paid. Activities are offered daily - things like a demo on how you make coconut milk from scratch, walk to the local village etc. You will need some small money to give donations for some of these things. Thursday nights are Fia Fia nights (pardon the spelling this may not be right!!) anyway, traditional food is cooked and served, the staff put on a show that is amazing - if you're going trying to be a this place on a Thursday.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018