Le Uaina Beach Resort

'Upolu

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Located on a sweet stretch of coast just before the turn off leading to Aleipata (it's right next door to the Piula Cave Pool), friendly Le Uaina makes for an excellent base for exploring Upolu. Villas are clean with great beds; the best are on the beachfront. Steps lead from the white sand into calm, blue waters that are great for snorkelling or kayaking.

The restaurant dishes up big portions of Western standards (the burgers are excellent) and a few Samoan favourites; dining is indoors or outside on a big deck that surrounds a magnificent old tree.

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