There is a government-backed programme to improve and extend facilities for visitors. In recent years, a number of new hotels and resorts have opened, and the choice varies hugely.

There is a good selection of distinctive hotels in Samoa offering high standards at reasonable prices (some inclusive of meals). There are also hotels located in rural areas, including Upolu’s south coast and Savai’i. For details, contact the Samoa Tourism Authority (see Top Things To Do).

A village resort offers the opportunity for self-catering, although, if visitors prefer, a restaurant is also provided. There are many sporting and other facilities for guests. Beach cottages and fales are less expensive and offer fewer on-site facilities, though many of them can be found nearby.

Over recent years, the Samoa Tourism Authority has initiated a National Ecotourism Programme designed to encourage sustainable and environmentally aware tourism by actively involving visitors in their efforts to preserve the natural habitat and national culture. As a result, a number of eco-villages have been established. One recent resort development incorporates a number of these aims, and comes complete with composting toilet and outside open-air shower; an on-site work programme and other activities aim to recreate village life, as well as offering trips to other coastal resorts and eco-villages. For further details, contact the Samoa Tourism Authority (see Top Things To Do).