WHAT TO DO
Located in Togafuafua/Lalovaea town area. We are 5 minutes stroll to the centre of our capital Apia or 2 minutes by car.
Base your stay with us and experience what Samoa has to offer.
Apia Leisure/Scenic
Restaurants Bars and Cafes
From buffet, a la carte to outdoor pizzerias and fine dining, Apia offers a variety of quality dining experiences that visitors are raving about. Cafes and Bars entertain tourists where they can mingle with the locals and enjoy an excellent variety of local and imported coffees, beers, wines and spirits. Meal prices start at $20.00USD to $55.00USD for a three course dinner.
Craft, Handicrafts and local Island wear, Produce fresh local fruits and vegetables. Check out a Marlin, Yellow & Blue Fin Tuna fresh of the fishing boats at the Fish Markets.
Guided Tours A variety of tour operators based in town offering full and half day tours. Starting at $30.00USD
Swim and snorkel in town at Palolo Deep National Marine Reserve or Vaiala Beach and Mulinuu Peninsula where Samoan historical monuments and Parliament are located.
Apia Harbour and Wharf and a Yacht Marina offering beautiful scenery for an evening or morning stroll along the seawall.
Game Fishing Charters, Scenic Cruising these can be arranged for individual or group outings from Apia Harbour.
Water Sports book in Apia with reputable operators for scuba diving snorkeling and a host of other water activities.
We are a leisurely 10 minute drive to Robert Louis Stevenson Museum and Mount Vaea Botanical Reserve where you can trek to the top of the mountain and visit RLS last resting place.
We are also very handy to Papaseea River sliding rocks and Piula fresh water Pool and Caves. A must see on any trip to Samoa.
Thinking about a round of golf? The Royal Samoa Golf Course and Faleata Golf Course are beautifully landscaped world class Public Courses open to visitors.
Churches All major religions have churches in Apia with services in English and Samoan on Sundays. Check out the architecture of some of the oldest and grandest buildings in town.
Apia Services
Rental Cars: A large choice of companies offering rental vehicles at daily rates of $50.00 to $120.00USD and specials for longer term rentals.
Main Bus Terminals: Travel with the locals for a new experience...budget services to any part of the Island.
Fagalii Airport: 5 minutes to the airstrip. Flights to Pago Pago, American Samoa and Savaii Island.
Government: All official government and non-government agencies and departments.
All Diplomatic representatives have offices in Apia Town as are the New Zealand and Australian High Commissions and Chinese Embassy.
Beaches/Surfing. Popular tourist beaches and surf camps are a leisurely 35 to 45 minutes coastal or cross island drive. You will drive through Samoan Villages and marvel at the lush tropical landscape.
Getting Around
Taxis are plentiful in Apia and fares are around $2.00 to $5.00USD in the town area.
Savaii
Ferry bookings to Savaii can be done at the Samoa Shipping offices in Apia. A taxi fare to Mulifanua Wharf is$25.00USD to $30.00USD and is a scenic 45 minute ride.
Faleolo International Airport
Faleolo International Airport to Vaea Hotel in Apia town is $20.00USD via our shuttle service. Bookings for this service are essential. Airport Departure Tax is $40.00 Samoan Tala
For more information ask for Vaea Hotel (Pronounced “via”) at the Samoa Tourism Authority booth to the left of the exit from Arrivals terminal.
Currency Exchange Rate
$1.00USDollar is approx. $2.50 SamoanTala
All local services and charges in Samoan Tala to be used as a general guide only.
