Afio mai, welcome to
Salty Lodge Samoa
Salty Lodge is a perfect stopover location, a home away from home while exploring Samoa,
or a great boutique retreat or small meeting place.
Photo courtesy of the Rasmussen family out for a sunset sail, immediately in front of the lodge
About Us
Salty Lodge is a privately owned lodge, located in Mulifanua, Samoa. Conveniently located near the Mulifanua Wharf and Faleolo International Airport, the lodge is an ideal layover option, a peaceful place for a retreat, personal sabbatical, a home away from home, whether on work or holiday.
Short and long term accommodation.
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Salty Lodge is owned by Derek and Karleen Rasmussen. Having spent many weekends at the Rasmussen family house here at Mulifanua, when the property came to market Derek and Karleen saw an opportunity to have their very own little piece of waterfront paradise in Samoa. Derek being a Rasmussen and from Mulifanua, it seemed like finding a piece of home.
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Karleen is originally from New Zealand, but moved to Samoa with her husband Derek in 2006 for what should have been a one-year work contract for Derek. God had other plans, Derek was back home and many years later, here they are, hosting you at Salty Lodge.
We welcome you to experience our everyday lifestyle. We hope that your stay at Salty Lodge allows you to feel like you are at home, in a relaxed village homestead environment.
We welcome you as part of our aiga (family).
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Karleen and Derek purchased the lodge in July of 2023. The lodge had been closed for several years and is lovingly being brought back to it’s full potential. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to renovate and develop the lodge property.
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Salty Lodge, our story, our vision
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When you stay with us, you will notice that our surroundings are quiet and peaceful. We have done this by choice to allow guests to be rested, almost a sabbatical from everyday life. Of course we love to share in your conversation and hear you laughing, singing or dancing, whatever you feel like doing.
We want you to feel like you are at home.
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We have committed our business and property to the Lord, and we pray that by the end of your stay with us you leave feeling refreshed and loved. You by no means have to be a believer to stay with us, but please appreciate that our property is given over to the purposes of God. Bless you.
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Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth"
Accommodation
We presently offer two types of accommodation.
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Located at the front of the property are our Oceanview Hotel style rooms, each with their own balcony allowing you to gaze out to the Mulifanua Lagoon.
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Located within a garden style setting are our Standalone Garden Bungalows. Each bungalow, offers a different bedding configuration.
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Under deveopment is an area for small meetings, retreats and even camps. There is accommodation attached to this building. We will keep you updated on our developments.
Lodge Amenities
Guest Lounge
​Relax in our guest lounge with complimentary tea and coffee. Complimentary guest WIFI is available for use in the lounge. A microwave is available for guest use. ​​
24/7 Check in / out
Transfers
We offer a 24 hour, 7 day a week check in / check out service. This is convienent for our layover guests.
Transfers to or from the Faleolo International Airport or Mulifanua Wharf can be arranged, additional charge does apply.
Meals
We offer bed and breakfast or room only.
Lunch and dinner meals are available for inhouse guests served in our open dining fale. Please note our kitchen is open on Sunday for breakfast only, unless by arrangement.
Please note we do not have a licensed bar on the premises. You are welcome to enjoy your BYO beverage with your meals or within your own room space. We do not allow intoxicated or loud behaviour.
Tours
Personalised tours available through our front desk.
SWIMMING
We do not yet have a swimming pool, however you can swim across the road from the lodge. Best swimming is high tide. We do recommend the wearing of reef shoes.
