SAVAII LAGOON RESORT
Our Resort Report
OUR Thoughts on Savaii Lagoon Resort, Fagamalo, Savaii
This place is a real little gem. It’s a mid-range property, located on the north coast of Savaii in the Fagamalo district which is approximately one third of the way around the island from the ferry arrival point. Savaii Lagoon Resort is virtually right on a beautiful white-sand beach which it shares with Le Lagoto Resort which is just along the beach.
The main town on Savaii is around 40 minutes by road away, so dining out when you stay on Savaii Island is not normally an option. However, guests of Savaii Lagoon Resort enjoy some good dining options. Firstly, all accommodation types here include light cooking facilities. They also have a terrific Beach Bar and Restaurant located virtually on the beach. The Beach Bar & Restaurant is also open for lunch and dinner each evening for sunset dining. Dinner menus change daily and follow what is fresh at the market. There is a village shop right across the road which stocks a range of simple food items and a pizza shop close by gets rave reviews. Just down the beach, there is a restaurant at Le Lagoto Resort, so there is a good range of dining options for guests to enjoy here. Water is UV filtered and safe to drink.
The resort doesn’t have a swimming pool, but that’s no problem as the shallow lagoon off the beach is clean and clear and great for swimming at high tide. When the tide is low, there is a swimming hole around 100 metres along the beach which is great for swimming at all tides. A Glass-bottom Boat has recently started operating in the lagoon and the resort offers fishing charters which also operate from the resort’s lagoon. Kayaks and dinghies are available for guests to use free of charge.
So, how long should you plan to stay at Savaii Lagoon Resort? That really depends on the type of holiday break you are looking for. The resort has a policy of only accepting bookings for a minimum of 2 nights stays (although they will accept 1 night bookings on the rare occasion that there happens to be a 1 night gap between existing bookings). However, for those singles, couples or families seeking a simple, natural, laid-back beach break in a safe, friendly, tropical beach environment, we would -recommend a stay of at least 5 or 6 nights.
Our Specials
Honeymoon Bonus
Honeymooners staying 5 nights or more receive the following with compliments of Savaii Lagoon Resort:
● A bottle of wine in room on arrival
● Room decorated with flowers on arrival
Conditions:
- Subject to a minimum 5 nights stay.
- Proof of wedding may be requested
- Honeymoon status to be established at time
of booking accommodation.
Your Accommodation Options
Savaii Lagoon Resort has only 11 units, 9 of which are on the beach frontage and 2 are Garden Bungalows - neither of the Garden Bungalows is any more than 50 metres away from the beach. All the bungalows are modern with spacious, light appointments giving them a “bright and airy” feeling which sets them apart from the slightly darker, more traditional Samoan/Polynesian style fales found in some of Samoa’s other boutique resorts. Each Bungalow has a nice shaded patio with outdoor furniture. All accommodation has light cooking facilities including a microwave oven, electric frying pan, toaster, electric kettle and fridge. Milk, tea and coffee are provided to the rooms daily.
All "Beachfront" accommodation units have terrific ensuite bathrooms which include a high-walled courtyard-style shower which is open-to-the-sky. This shower is part of the ensuite but is located in an outside walled courtyard immediately off the internal part of the bathroom. The toilet and the bathroom vanity unit are in the interior part of the bathroom. The shower has an insect screened roof and is set off by a small, pretty tropical garden. It really is delightful taking a shower in these bathrooms at Savaii Lagoon Resort and the insect-screened roof over the shower ensures that only sunlight or the stars are sharing the shower with you!
Apart from one Garden Bungalow, all accommodation offers guests lagoon and sea views. However, of the 6 “One Bedroom Beach Bungalows”, 2 have views partially obscured by the restaurant building which is right on the beach frontage.
Your Room Options
Garden Bungalow:
This bungalow is only a few steps from the beach. The Garden Bungalow is open-plan with the no division between the sleeping and the kitchen/lounge area. The Garden Bungalow actually provides occupants with a view of the sea although it is not located on the beach frontage.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 guests
Existing Bedding: 1 Double Bed
Additional Bedding: 1 Single Bed can be added by request subject to availability
A porta-cot for a baby may be added
Beachside Bungalow:
The Beachside Bungalow is an open-plan studio style room. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a private outdoor shower within the enclosed en-suite bathroom.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 guests
Existing Bedding: 1 Double Bed
Additional Bedding: 1 Single Bed can be added by request subject to availability
A porta-cot for a baby may be added
One Bedroom Beach Bungalow:
The Beachfront Bungalows are either open-plan with the no division between the sleeping and the kitchen/lounge area or in the “One Bedroom Bungalow” style with a separate lounge/kitchen and separate bedroom. All Beachfront Bungalows of both types have sea views but the extent of the view can vary bungalow by bungalow depending on the individual bungalow’s location in regard to the beachfront restaurant building. Both types are the same price for up to 3 people sharing.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 guests
Existing Bedding: 1 Queen Bed plus a Fold-out Sofa Bed.
Additional Bedding: A porta-cot for a baby may be added
*Note: For families with 3 children, the Resort will allow 2 adults and 3 children provided 2 of the children are small and parents are happy for them to share the Sofa Bed.
Water's Edge Bungalow
It’s virtually on the water’s edge at high tide! This Superior Beachfront Bungalow is open-plan with no division between the sleeping and the kitchen/lounge area. It’s in a great position and has a private entry straight off the beach.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 guests
Existing Bedding Configuration: 1 Queen Bed
Additional Bedding: 1 Single Bed can be added by request subject to availability
A porta-cot for a baby may be added
Getting to and from Savaii Lagoon Resort
Depending on your flight itinerary, it may or may not be necessary to stay overnight on Upolu before taking the ferry crossing to Savaii. Our standard package arrangements for you will include a vehicle transfer from Faleolo International Airport or your Upolu/Apia accommodation to Mulifanua Wharf by transfer van or private vehicle and the scheduled 75 to 90-minute ferry crossing to Savaii where you arrive at Salelologa Wharf. Until recently there have been two options for transfers between Salelologa Wharf and Savaii Lagoon Resort, one of which was picking up a taxi on arrival at the wharf (which was the slightly cheaper option) or being picked up at the wharf by a transfer vehicle operated by the resort and booked as a part of your travel package through Our Travel Specialists. The option of taking a taxi has been discontinued due to the fact that, especially on full ferries, there is always a mad scramble for taxis at the wharf once the ferry arrives and tourists often miss out gaining a taxi. It can be a long wait for a taxi to return from the other side of the island, so now, all transfers are handled by the resort.
It can be quite an arduous day if you plan to make a direct connection to Savaii resorts immediately after arriving from an international flight, especially if there are children involved, as there is always the inevitable waiting around for connections between the arrival of the incoming international flight and the ferry sailing, not to mention the actual ferry crossing and the transfer to your resort once you arrive on Savaii. For a less stressful experience (especially if your flight is delayed for any reason), we suggest you stay overnight on Upolu before making the crossing to Savaii - The Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort is the handiest major hotel property to Mulifanua Wharf.
Kids and Families
● Savaii lagoon is a Family-Friendly Resort and
children are welcome year-round.
Check-in/Check Out
Standard check-in and check-out times:
Check In Time: 1:00pm
Check Out Time: 11:00am
Travel Insurance is recommended.
OUR Travel Specialists can advise on all aspects of travel insurance.
The information on this page is correct as at 30 May 2023 and is based on our supplier contracts which are valid for stays to 31 March 2024. All information shown is subject to change without notice.