Apia (town centre)

Samoa, Samoa

Home to Nourish, Cornwall Rooftop Cafe, and Scalinis.

Places in Apia (town centre)

• Nourish Offers delicious cafe dishes and fresh sushi in Apia.
• Scalinis Serves Italian food in the heart of Apia.
• Cornwall Rooftop Cafe A popular choice for breakfast in Apia.
• Apia town centre bars Casual bars throughout Samoa's main town hub.

Practical notes for Samoa

Best time to visit

May to October (dry season) offers the most comfortable weather for exploring Upolu and Savai'i.

Getting around

Apia's town centre is walkable; beach fales and resorts elsewhere on Upolu and Savai'i require a car or organised transport.

Currency

Samoan Tālā (WST)

Language

Samoan and English.

Timezone

UTC+13

Current trends

Samoa's resort scene continues to lean into authentic cultural immersion through fiafia nights, while Coconuts Beach Club Resort & Spa's over-water fales on Upolu's southern coast reflect a growing luxury complement to the island's traditional beach fale accommodation.

Other neighborhoods in Samoa

• Upolu's southern coast — Home to Coconuts Beach Club Resort & Spa and its over-water fales.
• Mountains above Apia — Home to the final home and museum of author Robert Louis Stevenson.

Read the full Samoa guide