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Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge

3.0 star property
Beachfront resort for sun and fun

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On the beach, snorkelling, kayaking, fishing
Waterfront Sunset Fale
Waterfront Sunset Fale
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Main Road, Asau
  • Place, Lano Beach
  • Place, Falealupo Canopy Walk
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Saleaula Lava Field
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Open Samoan Fale with Shared Bathroom

Open Samoan Fale with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Ocean view

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Tui Moana Ensuite, Ocean View | Water view

Tui Moana Ensuite, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Ocean view

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Tui Moana Family Room, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Tui Moana Family Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Ocean view

About the area

Asau

At Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge, you'll be 13.8 km (8.5 mi) from Falealupo Canopy Walk and 22.5 km (14 mi) from Peapea Cave. Highlights at this beachfront resort include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the resort's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find kayaking and snorkelling. Additionally, you'll find a library, a garden and babysitting services. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of a ferry terminal shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Asau resort, you'll be 35.3 km (21.9 mi) from Paia Dwarfs Cave.
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What's nearby

  • Falealupo Canopy Walk - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Peapea Cave - 25 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Saleaula Lava Field - 48 min drive - 51.2 km
  • Lava Church Ruins - 48 min drive - 51.2 km

About this property

Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge

Beachfront resort for sun and fun
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.

A library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Asau resort.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2009
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge offers 20 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Snorkelling
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

More

  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: 4 per cent of room rate

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Va-i-moana
Va-i-moana Seaside
Va-i-moana Seaside Asau
Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge
Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge Asau
Va-i-Moana Seaside Hotel Asau
Va-i-Moana Seaside Lodge Samoa/Asau
Va-i-Moana Seaside Lodge Samoa/Asau
Va i moana Seaside Lodge
Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge Asau
Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge Resort
Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge Resort Asau

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge?

Yep, Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge?

The closest beach to Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge is Lano Beach (49.2 km).

What makes Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge.

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

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, babysitting services and a corner/local shop, it's no surprise that Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge?

No, Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Va-i-moana Seaside Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey lee

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

8/10 Good

Clementine

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family
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.
Fale
Vista
Lodge
Sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

carrie

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

10/10 Excellent

jacob

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and want to help
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Anastasia

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

8/10 Good

Anna Natalie

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Rustic charm and good food

We had a lovely time here at Vaimoana and the food was the best we had in Savai'i. Hearty and home-cooked style meals. The cocktails were also cheap and delicious. The sea is great for swimming at high tide and there is a range of activities on offer by the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff,beautiful location. Loved being able to experience the local culture. Great breakfasts.Didn't enjoy set menu so much- need some choices. Very relaxing. Our bathroom not very clean. Entrance to hotel very rough- needs some attention. First impressions very important. Overall, a great experience, though.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marjan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs lots of improvment and updates

First stay we had in standard room which is really to small for two people. Also the shower was leaking so the floor in bathroom was wet all the time. Second stay on our way back was in superior room. It was really spaceous, with huge balcony, separate living area and separate bedroom. I liked it a lot. But the shower was leaking again and floors were wet. I think the problem with the building is, there is no maintanance. I think they just leave everything as it is without updates.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

The service was really friendly and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend the Va-I-Moana Seaside resort.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Tina, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place & wonderful people

We loved that this area is not so touristy and the location is beautiful. Our beach fale with the deck over the water was just how we wanted it. And the staff makes you feel like a friend, like you belong there. We had a great, relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real gem of a place to stay - very clean and comfortable rooms. Great beach and very relaxing surroundings. Thoroughly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Charity, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend this place!

Location is amazing, beautiful beach, can kayak to other island, large area for kids to play. Also close to surrounding tourist sites like canopy walk and falealupo beach. Our family air conditioned room spacious with comfy beds. Clean bathrooms. Food (breakfast and dinner) included in cost was delicious! Staff very welcoming and helpful. Our aircon/fridge had issues which were eventually fixed later. Highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Marilyn, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic Samoa

Va -i- Moana is a charming accomodation facility with lovely tropical gardens and a white sand beach . The accomodation is simple but comfortable and clean .Meals -dinner and breakfast are included in the price -there are no other restaurants within walking distance . It is located on the edge of a Samoan village where people continue to live a semi traditional lifestyle.. There is plenty to do -swimming ,Kayaking ,exploring the local area -but this is also an ideal place for just sitting and reading a book . A great band often plays during the evening meal . Staff are friendly and helpful. A number of the other guests expressed their regret that they were not staying longer while we were there . It is a place which leaves you feeling that you have had a real experience of Samoa .This wa sour second visit and we may well go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Imagine - Sunset in front of your waterside fale!

We were greeted with "welcome to your home away from home" and the team certainly went out of their way to be friendly. As it is a bit off the beaten track, the breakfast and evening meal were provided. One evening included a Fiafia cultural night put on by the staff. The accommodation was basic -eg just cold water, but it was acceptable as we were hot most of the time except when in the air-conditioned rooms. Some of the group had success fishing off the jetty, enjoyed the free kayaks and tried out the snorkelling. This area of Samoa -ie Savaii Island NW corner, is relatively unchanged. The Va-I-moana resort is one of the better options in that area.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A charming Samoan fale with ensuite facilities.

We wanted to stay in a traditional Samoan fale but with some facilities. This fitted the bill exactly - and we were right on the beach. The staff were very friendly and always smiling. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We had an umu (traditional Samoan meal) and Samoan entertainment by the staff after the meal.There was a great atmosphere at the resort, especially as it was the time of year for the palolo (an annual event fishing for blue worms (a local delicacy) on the reef). The hotel is located on the edge of a village, about 2 hours from the ferry from Upolu. You really need a car if you want to see any more of Savaii. Some guests had arrived by taxi. Samoan buses make good photos, but would not be ideal for hotel guests.

10/10 Excellent

Kim, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

When we arrived we received a free upgrade. Amazing resort like facilities. There is a volleyball court, kayaks ( can kayak to another island just out from the resort, raft you can swim out to, jetty to jump off. You can also hire bikes or fishing rods. They have visits to the local village to experience village life or you can go to the local kindergarten if you have anything you would like to donate. They offer coconut displays and lots of other activities. Dinner was always amazing and very romantic if you are a couple as you have your own table settings unlike most fales were it is a backpacker style and you all sit at one table together. Would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, welcoming and relaxing!

All staff make a real effort to know you by name and greet you warmly each time they see you. Several cultural activities are offered, differing each day led by Nuu who is passionate about sharing his culture. All the staff performed dance over two nights during our stay humble and passionate, a honest sharing of culture. Our beach front sunset tale was simple but adequate and sure there are a few 'rough' edges that need a bit of maintenance across the complex but the lodge oozes a genuine welcoming warmth, a desire to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. Michelle goes out of her way to make sure if this! Oh and the meals at night were superb. Thank you everyone at Vai Moana for making everyone's stay with you special.

8/10 Good

Peter, Canberra, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely overwater fale

Great locally owned and run property with a excellent range of room options

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lulled to sleep by the waves

Friendly and relaxed atmosphere, top-notch caring staff seemed as happy to be there as we were! Good value food, bar and activities, and great location to just stay at or explore from. We did a bit of both during our 8 day stay and were the most chilled at the end of a holiday ever. Loved the meals under the stars accompanied by gentle Samoan music, and sunsets on the balcony. Snorkeling and massage were awesome. Missing the sound of those waves...