About Sa'Moana Resort - Samoa

Talofa Lava Samoa - Welcome to Samoa 

The resort is ideally suited to couples and families or mature age surfers who are looking for a relaxed holiday in paradise with the possibility of a daily surf trip. Sa’Moana offers a very personalised holiday experience, unlike most large resorts. All staff (other than management) are from the local Salamumu village and this ensures that you experience traditional Samoan hospitality during your stay.

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Fales are configured as follows;
1 x standard Pool View double fale with interior bathroom
1 x quad share Hibiscus fale (1 double bed and 2 singles or 4 single beds) with interior bathroom
2 x Family fales with mezzanine double bedroom and downstairs 4 single beds with interior bathroom
2 x superior Frangipani fales with 1 x double and 1 x single bed with an amazing tropical outdoor private bathroom. These two fales share a common deck area and are popular for couples traveling together or families where mum and dad want that extra privacy.
1 x Alofa Fale suite - queen bed only. This fale is more upmarket and has a variety of extras including TV/DVD, lounge area and interior bathroom.
1 x 3 bedroom beach-house.  Fully self contained with a large deck overlooking the lagoon.  Ideal for large groups of friends or families

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Due to the effect of tides and wind on the surf conditions in Samoa it is usually impossible to surf all day. If your main holiday objective is to surf all day every day then Samoa may not be the destination for you. On most days a 3-5 hour surf trip departs early morning and returns before lunch, then there is the possibilty of surfing directly out front of the resort later in the day.

Shaun Levings, owner of World Surfaris, recently travelled to Samoa with his family (kids aged 9 and 6) and had this to say: "Sa'Moana Resort was perfect for our family holiday needs. I took an early morning surf trip every couple of days and was usually back at the resort by mid-late morning to hang out with the family for the rest of the day. In a two week trip I took approximately seven surf trips which was a bonus on my family holiday. We met another family from Sydney which was perfect for everyone. This meant I had a mate to go surfing with and then, on our return from surfing, we would take over child minding which was very easy as we would grab a couple of kayaks and our snorkelling gear and paddle down the lagoon to the little beaches and then snorkel around for hours with the kids, who were fascinated by the variety of fish and coral. The girls then relaxed, read and chatted whilst sipping a nice Kiwi sauvignon blanc by the pool. 
On other days we would take one of the Sa'Moana sightseeing tours and check out all the natural attractions of Samoa. The kids loved the Sliding Rocks tour (natural water slide). All up, we found Samoa to be just what the family needed ... a total escape from all the mod cons of home to a natural tropical paradise where shoes were rarely worn. The old saying 'The simple things in life are often the best' comes to mind. Fale Aiga is the main bar and restaurant area and has been constructed as the central relaxation house with panoramic views over the south shore’s spectacular coastline. Decked out with a huge undercover front deck for dining and relaxing, a lounge featuring TV, video, stereo, pool table and games/book library plus a fully stocked bar, this is the ultimate place to kick back after a rewarding surf or a day's sightseeing. Equipment for activities such as snorkelling, canoeing/kayaking, cricket, football, volleyball and basic fishing are provided free of charge."

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"The restaurant-quality cuisine is prepared in an innovative style and features the finest fresh produce including fresh local fish, imported prime NZ beef etc. Breakfast consists of fresh fruit, cereals, toast plus a large selection of hot dishes (any style of eggs with bacon etc). Lunch is usually a fantastic buffet with a vast selection of salads, cold meats, fresh pastries, pasta dishes, snack menu etc. Dinner is a la carte five nights per week with a great variety of entrees, mains and desserts.Traditional Samoan Fia Fia evening feasts are held most weeks with local musicians and dancers from the village performing traditional shows. There is also a weekly "cook your own" Aussie barbecue night. The lead-in package prices include full breakfast daily.  

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Upolu Island has some amazing natural, cultural and sporting attractions. Sa'moana Resort has a fantastic range of day tours at very reasonable prices that will enable you to experience some of Samoa's attractions. These activities are of around 3-7 hours duration and sell for between A$40-60 per head per activity. This includes all admission costs to any venue or tourist site and, in most cases, all equipment needed.
SET TOUR SCHEDULE:
Tours will depart with a minimum of two passengers, except the basic fishing trip which has a minimum of four passengers.
Monday 9.30am - 4.30pm: Robert Louis Stevenson tour (A$50)
We travel via the Cross Island Road and stop at the awesome Papapapai-tai Waterfall. Upon arrival at the RLS museum, the tour is conducted by experienced Samoan staff with insights not only into the life of RLS but Samoan history as well. After the tour an optional walk up Mt Vai to Stevenson’s grave site is available. This is approximately a 45 minute walk each way, with excellent views overlooking Apia and the north side of Upolu Island. Depending upon time remaining and day of the week, a drive into Apia may be offered. Light refreshments and lunch included plus museum entry. Option to visit Apia markets and Sliding Rocks. 
Tuesday 9.30am - 12.30pm: West coast scenic drive (A$40)
Head west from Sa’Moana to the remote west coast (rarely seen by tourists) to sample some of Samoa’s most picturesque landscape and coastlines. You will feel like you’ve been zapped onto the set of JurassicPark. You will also visit a village where you can hand-feed large turtles and friendly fish! Refreshments included. 
Wednesday 9am - 1pm: The capital - Apia (A$40)
50 minute drive to the nation’s capital for a wander around the streets of Apia and venture through the craft/food markets to find that souvenir to take home. Chat with the locals and if you have a craving for junk food you can even pay a visit to McDonald’s. 
Thursday (no set departure times): 
Friday 10am - 4pm: Scenic island tour (6 hours duration) (A$50)
Scenic tour of Upolu island highlights and attractions. This includes village life, the capital Apia, waterfalls, mountain ranges, beautiful bays, white sand coral beaches and outer islands. On this tour you will journey west from the resort through some unspoilt and picturesque landscape and continue on a clockwise drive. Please note, this is not an activity-based tour but one where you will want your cameras. Several of our stops are beautiful swimming locations so towels and swimmers are an essential take along. Refreshments and lunch included. 
Saturday 9am - 1pm: The ocean trenches (4-6 hours duration) (A$40) 
(Weather, tide and swell dependent)The Ocean Trenches is an amazing venue, an excellent location to relax on a secluded beach, snorkel through trenches of reef with diverse marine life within a lagoon and, for the thrill seekers, swim through caves and lava holes. Depending on time of day light refreshments and/or lunch included.
Sunday
No set tours on Sundays due to the Sabbath Day. Samoans are deeply religious (Christian) people and, as we like to be respectful of their beliefs, have declared Sunday to be a NO TOUR day (except for surfing excursions by boat). A great day to kick back and relax and enjoy the resort's free activities (as listed below).

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Sunday lunch on the deck overlooking the lagoon is always a highlight. IN-HOUSE ACTIVITIESThese are free activities for in-house guests, although a requirement of free use of resort facilities and equipment is that a credit card swipe is taken so that any damage to equipment or facilities will be paid for by the guest responsible.
KAYAK PADDLE
An excellent way to see parts of the island right at our doorstep, venturing either east or west over shallow, clean water inside the reef. Heading east, explore the lagoon and around the resort area, stopping at low tide beaches or the edge of the jungle. Heading west, see the everyday village life from the water. We can pack you a picnic lunch or light refreshments and, for those unsure of their abilities or safety, we can send you off with a guide.
SNORKELLING
Snorkelling gear is provided on request. Right out the front of the resort is excellent for shallow water snorkelling with a diverse display of marine life, fish, reef and white coral sands. You can snorkel either east or west in the lagoon for hours of underwater exploring.
CULTURE FAA’SAMOA (most Fridays)
Every week we have a culture night with a traditional Samoan ceremony featuring kava, food and dancing. Between 4pm and 6pm you can experience the preparations for this night. Witness the preparation of the Samoan umu oven and food such as palusami, the making of coconut cream, how to retrieve a coconut from a tree and how to husk a coconut, all using traditional methods that have been a way of life for centuries. Learn how to create your own hand woven mates from the examples our staff will have on hand or brush up on your Samoan language skills. Cameras most welcome
GENERAL ACTIVITIES
Pool and table tennis tables are available for guest use. Along with these is a volleyball court, which is big enough for a variety of other sports such as soccer or football. Games are often organised with other guests and our Samoan staff. There is also a golf net and golf clubs available to practice your swing. A variety of movies is available to watch in the bar/lounge area. Check out our library, plenty of books and magazines. Swapping is encouraged.
WALKS
Take a walk through our village of Salamumu, experiencing the lifestyle first hand. It is a 15 minute walk west to the start of the village, or head east via the rainforest trail down to the lagoon, 20 minutes each way. There is no limit to where or how far you can walk, all villages are friendly so long as you remember to show Samoans the respect they deserve. Be polite and dress appropriately, ie no revealing clothing. Samoans are very welcoming people. 
OPTIONAL TOURS
These are activities that we can organise for guests or, in the case of the dive option, can be pre-booked and arranged by the guest direct.
BASIC FISHING TRIP (available on a request basis at A$80 per person)
Maximum 4 hours, minimum of 4 people, bottom fishing off Saanapu Sea Mount. All equipment, refreshments and lunch provided. Out at the mount one never knows what will be hooked next, from a coral trout, red snapper, dog tooth tuna to an amazing variety of reef fish or a small reef shark! All fishing equipment and refreshments are included.
SCUBA DIVING
Scuba diving is run by Aqua Samoa Dive School and is accessible through our neighbour, Aggie Greys Lagoon Resort & Spa. Bookings and payments should be made direct to Aqua Samoa. For information on the dives on offer and prices please contact Kat and Steve at aquasamoa@ipasifika.net or check the website http://www.aquasamoa.com
GOLF
Currently there are two golf courses in Samoa that are open to the public, Faleata Country Club and Royal Samoan Country Club. Both courses offer a unique playing experience in beautiful tropical surroundings. Faleata costs are cheap by western standards and 18 holes in a motorised buggy will set you back about A$15. Royal costs are a little dearer at about A$20. Golf sets are available for hire at the courses at a lower charge than Sa’Moana’s but are generally mismatched and of poor quality. Our sets are still quite new Cougars and we have both left and right clubs plus a women’s set.
GAME FISHING CHARTERS
This is an excellent choice for the keen fisherman who wants to see some deep-sea action in the tropical waters of Samoa. Some of the species we catch include marlin, sail fish, El Dorado (dolphin fish), dog tooth tuna and yellow fin tuna to name but a few! Quite often whales and dolphins are sited on these trips.The cost is A$600 for a four hour charter with each requested additional hour charged at A$150 per hour. These charters cater for a maximum of four fishermen with lunch, refreshments and all equipment included. As lures are expensive, a basic fee of A$15 applies to any lost lures. Serious fishing enthusiasts undertaking charters are encouraged to bring their own rods, reels and basic equipment.

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SURFING ADVENTURESPLEASE NOTE THAT BOAT TRANSFERS HAVE A MAX. NO OF 5 SURFERS (approx A$45 per per person)

Pay as You Go Surfing for a 4hr session from shore to shore with access to the South Surf Zone only and includes light refreshments on the boat. Minimum 2 surfers.
Access 14 waves: 8 lefts/6 Rights including;
Special K, Mal’s, Kiddieland, Piggies, Pebbles, Barras, Suck outs, Wakas, Coco’s, Inner Siumu Lefts, Outer Siumu Lefts, Siumu Rights, Tautua’s, and Boulders accessed by van or our 34ft aluminium twin hull boat with full shade canopy.Also available are the free surf spots out front, or within walking distance from the resort. Resorts (left and right peaks), Robbo’s Right, and Village Lefts. Guests of Sa’Moana Resort will receive professional guiding service with access to an abundance of surfing options surrounded by the raw natural beauty of the island. We can offer every surfer the thrill of surfing some of Samoa’s premier waves and the adventure of a trip to mystic offshore reefs to surf amazing waves, a holiday to remember and see amazing scenery. We do this by mixing surfing and touring, offering the surfer guest with a family practical options to ensure that they experience both the surfing and family holiday times that are so special in Samoa.

Detailed Surf report below

Swell: any type of south
Wind:Nth or light SE

How To Book

World Surfaris are the market leader in packaged surfing holidays. Our highly experienced travel consultants can arrange every aspect of your surfing trip including flights and travel insurance. To streamline the booking process it is best to start by using the check prices button, then simply select the dates for your trip and our system will email you a realtime Quick Quote. No strings attached.
From there you can keep browsing our range for other options or continue the simple online enquiry process. Alternatively you can phone our office to discuss your surfing trip directly and ask any questions you may have regarding your itinerary. Our friendly consultants are standing by to assist with your travel plans.