- Description
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Sa'Moana Resort provides beachside accommodation and caters for up to 26 guests in '3 Star' rated fales (bungalows) with private facilities and a decor in vibrant Polynesian tones to complement the fales timber features. Singles, couples, groups and families are all catered for with accommodation for 2, 3, 4 and 6-bed configurations.
Samoa offers a rich Polynesian culture which is passionately kept alive and evident at every turn of the road. Perfect for tropical holidays and romantic honeymoons, catching that big tuna, sailfish or surfing that perfect wave! Their natural saltwater swimming pool abutting the ocean was constructed in a depression in the lava rock land formations at the eastern side of the resort and is truly beautiful in an amazing setting.
Centrally located with panoramic views over the south shore's spectacular coastline Fale Aiga the main bar-restaurant features a large undercover front deck for dining and relaxing, a lounge featuring large flat screen TV, DVD player, Hi Fi, pool table and games/book library plus a fully stocked bar. This is the ultimate location at Sa'Moana, after a rewarding surf, tour or relaxing day, to kick back and enjoy your favourite cocktail or refreshment.
Equipment for activities such as snorkelling, canoeing, sea kayaking, football, volleyball, golf practice nets, and snooker are provided free of charge to in-house guests.
Great holidays don't happen without great food and at Sa'Moana, their experienced international chef will see to that. Their cuisine is restaurant quality with the finest fresh produce including fresh local fish, local vegetables and imported prime NZ beef & lamb - all prepared in innovative style.
- Accommodation
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Fale & Room Types
Pool View Fale - Queen bed or 2 singles.
Hibiscus Fale - Queen bed and 2 singles.
Family Fale - Queen bed upstairs in loft/mezzanine, downstairs 4 singles. Total 6 beds.
Frangipani Fale - Each has a queen and 1 single, these two fales share a common deck area and are popular for couples traveling together or families where mum & dad want that extra privacy.
Fale Alofa (Deluxe) - Queen bed only. This fale is more up-market and has a variety of extras including TV/DVD and lounge area.
- Activities
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Surfing
There is a great diversity of wave types ranging from medium to long point breaks like Village Lefts or Missions to the bowling barrels of Cocos and a great imitation of Hawaii's Sunset at Tiavea. Going surfing in Samoa, you'll discover the majority of locations are coral reef or rock-bottom. Its waves are generated from far away with swells coming from deep in the southern ocean before hitting the south coast shore of Upolu Island, with north swells originating in the Alaskan territory coming via Hawaii to our north shore.The "wet season" April to November normally sees the south shore getting the majority of swell while the "dry season" December to March is when we expect the north swells. However, swell and waves can be found on both sides of the island at the same time and all depends upon the swell size and direction...rarely is there such a thing as a flat day.Sa'Moana Resort is well equipped to get you to the best possible surf with a 34-ft aluminium twin hull and 14-ft zodiac / inflatable on a trailer. The boats are well-organised with canopies, ladders, storage areas and are also set up also for some semi serious fishing, not to mention with all the correct safety and emergency equipment for your peace of mind. To access the spots best done by road, they have a fleet of Toyota vehicles: 1 4x4 Twin Cab and 2 new Turbo Diesel 15-seater Vans. All are air conditioned have mobile phones and first-aid kits onboard.
Last but not least, there is always the chance you'll score some fun to challenging waves right out the front with a variety of depressions in the reef creating several waves depending upon again size and direction. You might also be lucky and get Village Lefts working in which you'll only need to make a casual 10 minute walk to find uncrowded waves all to yourself.
Sa'moana resort maintain several permanent moorings at varies breaks, protecting the fragile reef and marine life systems. They attempt to maximize surfer guest experience by keeping surfer numbers to 15 at any one time and by leaving locations cleaner than they found them and respecting those few local surfers, the local villages, their customs and beliefs and by making financial donations which will directly benefit and support their communities.Surf Breaks
South Shore
- Resorts - Right the front, they have 'lefts' & 'rights'... depending upon swell direction and size it can go from fast lefts to playful rights!
- Village Lefts - (5-8 min. walk) Down the line left that has it 'all' when it's on.
- Special-K - (10 min. boat ride) Fun right-hander.
- Pebbles - (15 min. boat ride) Short, punchy super hollow left.
- Barras - (25 min. boat ride) Amazing...hollow bowling right.
- Wackas - (28 min. boat ride) Wackable fun left.
- Cocos - (35 min. boat ride) From fun to you name it, a 'HT's' type right.
- Inside Siumu - (38 mins. boat ride) Peaky short fun left.
- Outside Siumu - (40 min. boat ride) Longer than it's little bro. and another left.
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Boulders - (45 min. boat ride) "The Left". This is a classic big wave again has it 'all'... power, speed, a big wall and an even bigger barrel and holds up to 3-4 times over head faces.
- Nuusafe'e Island - (55 min. boat ride) copy same as previously but delete last line about size.
- Spot - X - (45 min. boat ride) Short, powerful hollow right.
- Y Tops - (50 min. boat ride) Yet another left that has it 'all'.
North Shore
- Tiavea - (1 hr. 45 min. drive) Has 4 x waves.
- Left Point - Challenging barrel.
- The River Mouth - Fun left & right.
- Main Peak - this one does Sunset Hawaii impersonations real well.
- Missions - it's a long paddle across but the fun rights are worth it.
- Pudding Rock - (1 hr. 20 min. drive) Short playful right.
- Dragon's Breath - (1hr. 10 min. drive) If you can surf big Back Door Pipe Hawaii, you'll love this wave, serious chargers 'only'.
* Several other north shore waves exist and all can produce on their day.
These are only a few of the places we have access to, and as mentioned previously there are more unnamed and unchartered breaks available to guests of the resort.In-house activities
These are free activities for in-house guests, although a requirement of free use of resort facilities and equipment is that a credit card swipe is taken so that any damage to equipment or facilities will be paid for the guest responsible.
Kayak paddle
An excellent way to see parts of the island right at our doorstep, venturing either east or west over shallow, crystal clear water inside the reef. Heading east, explore the lagoon and around the resort area, stopping at low tide beaches or the edge of the jungle. Heading west, see the everyday village life from the water. We can pack you a picnic lunch or light refreshments and, for those unsure of their abilities or safety, we can send you off with a guide.
Snorkelling
Snorkelling gear is provided on request. Right out the front of the resort is excellent for shallow water snorkeling with a diverse display of marine life, fish, reef and white coral sands."Nemo & Friends are regularly seen" ! You can snorkel either east or west in the lagoon for hours of underwater exploring.
Culture Faa’Samoa (most Tuesdays)
Every week we have a culture night with a traditional Samoan ceremony featuring kava, food and dancing. Plus learn how to weave a hat or basket from one of our friendly staff. Cameras most welcome.
General Activities
A quality Slate Pool table is available for guest use. Also magazines and books , a large Flat screen TV ? DVD player and a variety of Board Games . As for other sports we have a volleyball court, which is big enough for a variety of other sports such as football & frisbee. Games are often organised with other guests and our Samoan staff. There is also a golf net and golf clubs available to practice your swing.
Walks
Take a walk through our village of Salamumu, experiencing the lifestyle first hand. It is a 15 minute walk west to the start of the village, or head east via the rainforest trail down to the lagoon, 20 minutes each way. There is no limit to where or how far you can walk, all villages are friendly so long as you remember to show Samoans the respect they deserve. Be polite and dress appropriately, ie no revealing clothing. Samoans are very welcoming people. - Pricing / Packages
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- SPECIAL: Stay 7 Nights / Pay 6 - Must be booked by 28th June 2012 and is valid to use until 31st December 2012.
- Price is a per person price in AUD and subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.
- These are example packages. Package duration can be adjusted to cater for your preferred requirements.
- Please click "Enquire Here" to email us or call us on 1300 00WAVE to speak with one of our friendly surf experience specialists.
Inclusions:
- Airport transfers.
- Tropical & full hot breakfast.
- All taxes.
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