Piula Cave Pool
Piula Cave Pool
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- Lisa_JohnWellington, New Zealand14 contributionsKid friendly.Awesome spot for a day outing with family and friends. Friendly, safe and good value for money. Good facility and for $10 WST you can drive your vehicle all the way to the pools or park it up the parking area - safe & free.Visited January 2020Written 13 February 2020
- Jana DNew Plymouth, New Zealand97 contributionsGreat experience!A lovely spot and very well looked after. This must have been the cleanest swimming spot we found and the nicest fales to shelter from the sun! Lovely clear water in the spring, with quite large fish. Not a huge variety but crystal clear and quite refreshing as colder than the sea! And nice as no current. Come early in the day before the crowds arrive and the water gets all mixed up. Bring a picnic lunch to make use of the lovely fales. Snorkeling in the sea is quite good too, better at high tide.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten 14 July 2023
- BB99Auckland, New Zealand4 contributionsGo-to swim spotThis is one of our family favourites. One of the best freshwater spots in Upolu. The only downside is that it is loved by many others so it tends to get very full during the weekends but especially during the Holidays. We've been coming here since the beginning of time and seen Piula through it's stages and they've done pretty well with accomodation (new fales, ladies garden bathroom like what?!, a beautiful deck, a little shop run by the ladies and more) and this is all managed in the little space they have so well done!Visited January 2020Written 23 April 2020
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Remy
3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
The most incredible swim spot! Suitable for all ages. We were amazed at how many fish there were! But watch out for giant eels.
The water was crystal clear and refreshing, would definitely recommend as a must-see while you’re in Apia.
The water was crystal clear and refreshing, would definitely recommend as a must-see while you’re in Apia.
Written 21 September 2023
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Poppy G
Wellington, New Zealand3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Amazing experience! The water was so clear and there were so many fish swimming around. There was also a massive eel that was cool to see. Would highly recommend this experience.
Written 21 September 2023
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Teresa_L78
Mentone, Australia29 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Lovely fresh swimming hole but was very crowded when we went. The water was clear and the fish very active.
It’s not the most spectacular place to visit in Samoa but a lovely stop for a cool and refreshing dip.
It’s not the most spectacular place to visit in Samoa but a lovely stop for a cool and refreshing dip.
Written 29 July 2023
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Rebecca L
Mercer, ME83 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
I would give it five stars, but we’ve been to some more incredible fresh water swimming places since then. It is a lovely visit though, and the kids had a fun time swimming around. It was nice having bathrooms and a place to change and fales, for sure!
Written 15 July 2023
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Jana D
New Plymouth, New Zealand97 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
A lovely spot and very well looked after. This must have been the cleanest swimming spot we found and the nicest fales to shelter from the sun! Lovely clear water in the spring, with quite large fish. Not a huge variety but crystal clear and quite refreshing as colder than the sea! And nice as no current. Come early in the day before the crowds arrive and the water gets all mixed up. Bring a picnic lunch to make use of the lovely fales. Snorkeling in the sea is quite good too, better at high tide.
Written 15 July 2023
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Nosie B
2 contributions
Jan 2023
It was really refreshing. You would need to walk down these steep steps to get to the pool. There are beach falas at the bottom where you can put your belongings. The water is pristine, nice and cool. Especially great to swim on a hot day. THe waters are very deep with some fish. You do not need to be cautious with because there are hardly any fish in there. If you swim through the cave and hopefully make it to the other end, there is a beautiful little spot there. You would need to be a great swimmer with the ability to hold your breath for a minimum of 2-3 minutes. I personally did not try this, but my family members did and had a great time.
There was a few rubbish scattered here and there.
There was a few rubbish scattered here and there.
Written 10 May 2023
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Jane B
4 contributions
Apr 2023
Amazing place! Beautiful fish and clear water. I wish I bought snorkeling gear but the fish are a bright blue so you can see them fairly well regardless. Nice place to sit and relax in sun after. Very friendly people. Changing rooms available. Would love to see some info about fish eg species etc they were very beautiful and seemed very used to people. Very clean water.
Written 7 May 2023
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Kalindi G
61 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Was really busy with locals so not really a place to relax and many people in the waters.
Pool itself was cool and refreshing and lots of little fish.
Price was 5 tales for adults and 3 for kids.
Pool itself was cool and refreshing and lots of little fish.
Price was 5 tales for adults and 3 for kids.
Written 16 April 2023
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Cathy T
Tauranga, New Zealand67 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
A lovely spot to have a refreshing swim in a fresh water cave pool- the temperature of the water here is a lot lower than most swimming spots and getting in could be tricky for those less able
Written 24 March 2023
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Dan S
Hamilton, New Zealand132 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
Such a beautiful spot to refresh and wash away all the salt. Loved by locals and visitors alike. I highly recommend a visit here. The water is so clear, it's almost blue and there are plenty of fresh water fish to see at the bottom. Couldn't get enough of this place!
Written 12 January 2023
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Jade L
Wyee, Australia448 contributions
Can you ride a bike from Apia here?
Looking at the map it's only 22kms from Apia and thinking it might be achievable on a bike as the island is fairly flat.
Has anyone done this? Or how else would someone get there from Apia?
Jasper027
Auckland, New Zealand62 contributions
What are the opening hours? Daylight hours?
Kiwi Samoan
Wellington, New Zealand187 contributions
Yeah I can’t remember exactly, but definitely daylight hours.
LoveTravel758714
Apia, Samoa
How much per person? Please
David P
Sydney, Australia228 contributions
Adults ST$5
Children ST $3
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