This long-standing establishment is huge, which is only fitting as it’s owned by the village’s ali’i (high chief; the man to be thanked for the dog ban). There are dozens of simple fale dotting the beach; the accommodation block across the road offers basic rooms with real beds and shared bathrooms. It runs occasional – and very lively – fiafia nights.
Tanu Beach Fales
Savai'i
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