" Taufua Beach Fales was an awesome choice for us. It was so quite and all you heard was amplified of youtube waving crashing clip. When you get there you need to go around the rock slide which happened during the tsunami which Lalomanu was heavily damaged in the 2009. You can see lots of dead corals in the sea.
You will go pass few Fales and Taufua is right next the road. You will greated by a chubby person who runs the place. He is ok, (but if you get along with him you will get a free necklace.. hence the less one star :) )
Honestly you will feel safe, there were one girl by herself.
We drove there as I like driving as it is flexible and Samoa doesn't seem to be a busy place. However there were few who took a taxi from Apia.
Food was the only downside if you want Samoan food, as we stayed it was western food. Both Breakfast and dinner which is included in the price. There is no takeaway places in the area and the only option you have is to go to another fale place or the shop down towards Lalomanu which you can get WST3.50 a beer (pay WST7 from the fale). So you are forced to have lunch in one of the places, which is around WST20 meal.
There is a lady who was nice and looked after the guest. She is a worker not a person who runs it.
John is the security guard at night time which is a good guy
The big guy who runs the cashier... well if you get alone with him then he will give you a free Samoan carved neckless.
Also in the mornings they clean the beach which is nice.
There isn't nothing much pass the fales...
Yes I would go back... and enjoy the first sun rise in the world "
22 June 2023
Anynomous
" My husband and I travelled here from Melbourne with our five month old baby and we had such a fantastic, relaxing time! It was our first trip as a family, and obviously it’s a little scary. Taufua was the perfect choice! We stayed in one of the rooms up the mountain (on the family’s property - a driver takes you a 5min distance to and from the beach fales), as it had air conditioning, a kettle (to boil water and sterilise/clean), a fridge, and a private bathroom - it also meant a screaming, crying baby wouldn’t wake up guests in the fales! This worked well. If you stay in a fale, they are lovely: very simple with a lovely view and the shared bathroom facilities are VERY clean! At the time of writing, they are also building more enclosed properties behind the fales off the beach a little.
The staff were exceptional and so incredibly warm and friendly. They willingly looked after our little one frequently, enabling my husband and I to eat together and swim together. They looked after her, and us, so much.
The food is plentiful for both breakfast and dinner (and it’s free!). Order lunch 30mins - 1hr before hand. Sunday lunch is also provided - a traditional Samoan feast which was a highlight!
We highly recommend a stay here if you are after an authentic, simple break on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world! People who visited from nearby expensive resorts commented that they wished they’d stayed at Taufua instead. Remember to bring enough cash (no ATMs - but you can pay your bill with Credit Card), and if travelling with a baby bring everything you need/might need (including medicine) because Apia is a fair drive away. "
27 May 2023
Anynomous
" Slow and costly. You have to adapt to so called 'island time' here. 3 of us stopped here and ordered some lunches, it took the waitress 15 mins to get my change, and another 1 hour 15 mins to get the food. Everyone including the boss were mucking around and not doing anything really. Extremely slow service. It pissed me off but couldn't do much as a visitor. You will be charged for about $20 tala to swim here if you are not eating here. Another commercialised Samoan attraction. Natural wonders are not designed for you to charge people! "
15 April 2023
Anynomous
" Its ok. Friendly. Good service. Use of toilet and shower with cost. "
21 February 2023
Anynomous
" Always a great experience here... affordable and free like your own personal beach.. great hosts and awesome staff. "
15 December 2023
Anynomous
" We loved our stay here. The Tanu family were so welcoming and accommodating. The beach is beautiful. "
30 October 2023
Anynomous
" Gorgeous place for a quintessential tropical beachside holiday! The meals were great, easy access to the bar / restaurant from the rooms and the beach. And it was just paradise in the water! "
24 July 2023
Anynomous
" Stayed here for 5 days and had a great time. One of the employees named Tele helped us pick local attractions to visit during the day.
Went to a nature reserve that had a waterhole and tons of flowers that the locals called the trench. Also very close to several beautiful waterfalls and short hikes.
If that isn't your cup of tea, hanging out at the resort and walking on the beach is very relaxing as well. The resort offers complimentary breakfast and dinner with more food than one can possibly eat.
They also offer snorkel gear, kayaks, and some games to play. I rented the snorkel gear for a day and saw some gorgeous parrot fish along with other colorful reef fish that I cannot name. Unfortunately, one cannot boogie board or surf here.
The fales may be too close to camping for some as they do not have walls, but they do have mattresses with fresh linens and mosquito nets. I loved this experience though and can imagine others planning a trip to Samoa would be up for adventure as well:) "
28 May 2023
Anynomous
" I stayed here in one of the fales maybe five years ago and it was one of the best holidays I've ever had. It's obviously basic accommodation, but it was comfortable and the staff were super friendly (as are the Samoans in general). I would totally recommend it. "
08 April 2023
Anynomous
" The beach is fabulous but the lunch menu just ordinary "
02 June 2023
Anynomous
" An amazing place, stayed here in 2007 and I pine for it, always wanted to go back. ...One day! "
Anynomous
" Taufua Beach Fales was an awesome choice for us. It was so quite and all you heard was amplified of youtube waving crashing clip. When you get there you need to go around the rock slide which happened during the tsunami which Lalomanu was heavily damaged in the 2009. You can see lots of dead corals in the sea.
22 June 2023You will go pass few Fales and Taufua is right next the road. You will greated by a chubby person who runs the place. He is ok, (but if you get along with him you will get a free necklace.. hence the less one star :) )
Honestly you will feel safe, there were one girl by herself.
We drove there as I like driving as it is flexible and Samoa doesn't seem to be a busy place. However there were few who took a taxi from Apia.
Food was the only downside if you want Samoan food, as we stayed it was western food. Both Breakfast and dinner which is included in the price. There is no takeaway places in the area and the only option you have is to go to another fale place or the shop down towards Lalomanu which you can get WST3.50 a beer (pay WST7 from the fale). So you are forced to have lunch in one of the places, which is around WST20 meal.
There is a lady who was nice and looked after the guest. She is a worker not a person who runs it.
John is the security guard at night time which is a good guy
The big guy who runs the cashier... well if you get alone with him then he will give you a free Samoan carved neckless.
Also in the mornings they clean the beach which is nice.
There isn't nothing much pass the fales...
Yes I would go back... and enjoy the first sun rise in the world "
Anynomous
" My husband and I travelled here from Melbourne with our five month old baby and we had such a fantastic, relaxing time! It was our first trip as a family, and obviously it’s a little scary. Taufua was the perfect choice! We stayed in one of the rooms up the mountain (on the family’s property - a driver takes you a 5min distance to and from the beach fales), as it had air conditioning, a kettle (to boil water and sterilise/clean), a fridge, and a private bathroom - it also meant a screaming, crying baby wouldn’t wake up guests in the fales! This worked well. If you stay in a fale, they are lovely: very simple with a lovely view and the shared bathroom facilities are VERY clean! At the time of writing, they are also building more enclosed properties behind the fales off the beach a little.
27 May 2023The staff were exceptional and so incredibly warm and friendly. They willingly looked after our little one frequently, enabling my husband and I to eat together and swim together. They looked after her, and us, so much.
The food is plentiful for both breakfast and dinner (and it’s free!). Order lunch 30mins - 1hr before hand. Sunday lunch is also provided - a traditional Samoan feast which was a highlight!
We highly recommend a stay here if you are after an authentic, simple break on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world! People who visited from nearby expensive resorts commented that they wished they’d stayed at Taufua instead. Remember to bring enough cash (no ATMs - but you can pay your bill with Credit Card), and if travelling with a baby bring everything you need/might need (including medicine) because Apia is a fair drive away. "
Anynomous
" Slow and costly. You have to adapt to so called 'island time' here. 3 of us stopped here and ordered some lunches, it took the waitress 15 mins to get my change, and another 1 hour 15 mins to get the food. Everyone including the boss were mucking around and not doing anything really. Extremely slow service. It pissed me off but couldn't do much as a visitor. You will be charged for about $20 tala to swim here if you are not eating here. Another commercialised Samoan attraction. Natural wonders are not designed for you to charge people! "
15 April 2023Anynomous
" Its ok. Friendly. Good service. Use of toilet and shower with cost. "
21 February 2023Anynomous
" Always a great experience here... affordable and free like your own personal beach.. great hosts and awesome staff. "
15 December 2023Anynomous
" We loved our stay here. The Tanu family were so welcoming and accommodating. The beach is beautiful. "
30 October 2023Anynomous
" Gorgeous place for a quintessential tropical beachside holiday! The meals were great, easy access to the bar / restaurant from the rooms and the beach. And it was just paradise in the water! "
24 July 2023Anynomous
" Stayed here for 5 days and had a great time. One of the employees named Tele helped us pick local attractions to visit during the day.
28 May 2023Went to a nature reserve that had a waterhole and tons of flowers that the locals called the trench. Also very close to several beautiful waterfalls and short hikes.
If that isn't your cup of tea, hanging out at the resort and walking on the beach is very relaxing as well. The resort offers complimentary breakfast and dinner with more food than one can possibly eat.
They also offer snorkel gear, kayaks, and some games to play. I rented the snorkel gear for a day and saw some gorgeous parrot fish along with other colorful reef fish that I cannot name. Unfortunately, one cannot boogie board or surf here.
The fales may be too close to camping for some as they do not have walls, but they do have mattresses with fresh linens and mosquito nets. I loved this experience though and can imagine others planning a trip to Samoa would be up for adventure as well:) "
Anynomous
" I stayed here in one of the fales maybe five years ago and it was one of the best holidays I've ever had. It's obviously basic accommodation, but it was comfortable and the staff were super friendly (as are the Samoans in general). I would totally recommend it. "
08 April 2023Anynomous
" The beach is fabulous but the lunch menu just ordinary "
02 June 2023Anynomous
" An amazing place, stayed here in 2007 and I pine for it, always wanted to go back. ...One day! "
24 December 2023