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Taufua Beach Fales on Lalomanu Beach offers both enclosed and open sided beach bungalows. Set on Samoa's most popular swimming beach, this is one of the most popular beach fales on Upolu with great meals and a small but lively atmosphere. The three enclosed fales set behind the beachfront fales have a small wooden veranda. Shared bathrooms (one for the boys, one for the girls) are located across the road in the family's garden. The beachfront restaurant serves excellent meals and has a small bar for guests only.
Lalomanu offers excellent swimming and snorkelling, and a small shop selling basic provisions.
On-Site Activities:
Traditional Feast - Sunday
Nearby Attractions:
Coastal Walk
Beaches
Getting There:
As most flights arrive in the early hours of the morning, the easiest way to get to Taufua Beach Fales is to spend your first night in Apia. Catch the Airport Shuttle Bus into Apia Town for ST$15 per person (meets all international arrivals - 40-minutes in mini coach - driver will drop you at requested hotel). Once in Apia, the best way to get to Taufua is to take the Green Turtle Tour. 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 and take a scenic and educational tour en-route.
A taxi direct to Taufua from the International Airport will cost about ST$150 (takes 2 hours) and from Apia Town about ST$100. Car rental is not available at the international airport as a Samoan driving license is required - these are only available from the licensing office opposite the Police Station in Apia.
It is possible to get to Taufua by public bus. Unfortunately frequencies are limited to just one or two a day and 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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