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Inside Fale
Beach near Albatross
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Albatross Beach Fales are located along a narrow strip of land fronting the ocean with fantastic views along the north coast of Upolu and of tiny Honeymoon Island. Our six fales are all located directly fronting the ocean, each with private wooden deck on stilts over the water. Behind the fales is our modern home with three rental rooms and shop which fronts the main road.
We are a two minute stroll to a white sandy beach from which Honeymoon Island lies off.
Our large restaurant also fronts the ocean and serves fresh fish, local vegetables and meats.
Your Hosts, Afa & Larina Meredith
On-Site Activities:
Fia Fia / Fire Dancing - Saturday
Traditional Feast - Sunday
Nearby Attractions:
Forest / Coastal walks
Lalomanu Beach
Getting There:
As most flights arrive in the early hours of the morning, the easiest way to get to Albatross is to spend your first night in Apia. Catch the airport shuttle into Apia town for ST$8 per person (meets all international arrivals - 40-minutes in mini coach - driver will drop you at hotel). Once in Apia, the best way to get to Albatross is to take the Green Turtle Tour which stops at Albatross every day. Green Turtle are based in Apia and depart each day at 8am from the Travellers' Lounge, or organise for them to pick you up from your hotel. Simply purchase your travel pass which enables you to hop-on and hop-off the bus as many times as you like during your stay.
A taxi direct to Albatross from the International Airport will cost about ST$100 (takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes) and from Apia Town about ST$50 (takes about 40 minutes). Car rental is not available at the international airport as a Samoan driving license is required which are only available from the licensing office opposite the Police Station in Apia.
It is possible to get to Albatross by public bus. Several buses pass by in the morning and evening rush hour but outside these times buses are more limited and unfortunately there is no set timetable. Catching a local bus is a fun experience, but perhaps one best left when you don't have your luggage with you - seats are cramped and buses often full!
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