Unique eco-budget accommodation featuring tree houses and garden fales near Lalomanu Beach. Rustic but charming with excellent value, shared facilities, and easy access to some of Samoa's best beaches and attractions.
Lupe Sina Treesort is a handcrafted eco-retreat built into the rainforest canopy near Lalomanu in southeastern Upolu, approximately 60 km from Apia via the Cross Island Road and the coastal road. Lalomanu Beach — a broad crescent of white sand backed by palms and facing the open Pacific — is a 10-minute walk from the property. The nearby To Sua Ocean Trench, a natural swimming hole set in a lava landscape, is a 15-minute drive.
The property's signature treehouse units perch four to six metres above ground on living trees, connected by rope bridges and timber decks. Construction uses local timber, bamboo, and palm thatch with minimal concrete, giving the site an organic, handbuilt character. Ground-level garden fales and a small dormitory supplement the canopy accommodation. The atmosphere is rustic, unplugged, and deliberately unhurried — guests without a tolerance for open-air sleeping and shared facilities should look elsewhere.
Treehouse platforms sleep one to four guests each and come with mosquito nets, bedding, and mattresses on raised timber boards. Bathrooms are shared, in a separate block with basic cold showers and flush toilets. The communal kitchen allows self-catering; the owners make available fresh fruit, eggs, and bread for purchase, and on some evenings arrange informal shared dinners using local produce.
WiFi is available in the communal zone only. The property provides no in-room electricity for most units, so guests should carry battery packs for devices. The dawn canopy experience — birdlife, rustling palms, and light through the tree cover — is the main draw. Staff are helpful in pointing guests toward Lalomanu beach snorkeling, village cultural visits, and domestic flights for inter-island travel. The Treesort appeals strongly to eco-minded travelers and backpackers who prioritise experience over amenity.
Amenities
- tree houses
- shared bathrooms
- restaurant
- beach nearby
- eco-friendly
- WiFi in common areas
Location
Near Lalomanu, Southeast Upolu
-14.0189, -171.4623 View on map
Highlights
- Treehouse units built into living trees four to six metres above the forest floor, connected by rope bridges
- Ten-minute walk to Lalomanu Beach, one of the most photographed beaches in the Pacific
- Short drive to To Sua Ocean Trench, a natural lava-framed swimming hole with ladder access
- Minimal environmental footprint — local timber, bamboo, and thatch construction with rainwater collection
- Exceptional dawn canopy experience with birdlife and natural light through the tree cover
Tips for visiting
- Bring a battery pack for charging devices — treehouse units have no in-room power sockets; WiFi only reaches the communal area
- Light rain is common even in the dry season; pack a dry bag for valuables and a rain layer for evening walks
- Book treehouse units well ahead for July and August when Samoan tourism peaks; garden fales are easier to secure last-minute
- Lalomanu Beach is best snorkeled at high tide; the owners can advise on the day's tide times
When to visit
May to October (dry season) for the most comfortable nights in open-air accommodation.
Accessibility
The treehouse units require climbing ladders and crossing rope bridges, making them unsuitable for guests with limited mobility. Ground-level garden fales and the dormitory are accessible on foot without climbing. Bathroom facilities are shared and not adapted.