OKAY WHOEVER GAVE THIS A 1 STAR SCREW YOU. This place is SO fun! You slide down the rocks into WATER!!! HOW COOL IS THAT? But the only bad thing is the water is really shallow. and your skin is 100% going to fly of your face. WHOEVER GAVE THIS BELOW A 4 STAR OBVIOUSLY HASN'T BEEN HERE. anyways...this place is VERY beautiful and very pleasing and it relieves stress.

The crazy thing is I grew up about 10 miles of this place but I had never been to it until 2019 when I took my kids. It’s a great place with beautiful views of downtown Apia from atop the entrance area. There are restrooms and a changing area at the top before heading down to the sliding rocks. The entrance area where you pay is well kept and very inviting. The path is concrete with railings so that was good. The railings are absolutely necessary as it is quite steep when going back up. Also very useful when you’re carrying a lot of gear/equipment during the climb back up. Going down is fun and easy, going back up can be tiring 😊 Once down in the swimming area, there are several areas to swim and several areas to slide on/from. We went down several layers but then realized we also needed to hike back up from where we were sliding. I suggest swimming shoes just because of the hike and some areas have loose rock/gravel so it can hurt upon landing especially when the water is low. If the water is low, it is not advisable to slide down the rocks but just swim at the “pool” areas. It is also best to wear leggings/tights over swim suites to prevent scratches or small cuts. Although the rocks are slippery, they can still nick and scratch. Also, beware of the mosquitoes, lots of them! Take Deet or some bug spray with you. Have fun, it’s a good way to cool down from a hot day. Also enjoy the greenery, the various colors and the lush vegetation!

After a very humid day this was the perfect way to cool off! The stairs are steep so be prepared for that however it's such a beautiful spot. The sliding rocks are fun but check the depth before you slide. Definitely worth a visit though!

Not far from vaitele. Close to the city. Water is fresh and clean. Very peaceful. Lots of birds in the trees. There is quite a lot of steps heading down to the waterfalls and the walk back up is a quite a struggle since steps are quite steep. Entrance fee is applicable 5tala per person (adult). Venue is clean. Beautiful place for photos and also a nice view at the top of location of vaitele. Lots of mosquitos so bring some repellent when you visit. Lots of rocks and you can actually slide down the rocks into the water pool. When we attend this place there wasn’t much water but just enough to swim in. Best to go after lots of rain!!!!! Plenty of car park at the top of venue and there’s no fee for parking.

Much fun, don't have safety details and has some are worn out rails.

I recently visited Papaaseea Sliding Rocks. First of all, out of respect make your way to the Family members and pay entry. $5 tala. Affordable. I was informed by the owners respectfully to secure personal items in the car even if you have a backpack. Take as little down with you to the site. This path down is not for someone who cannot make it back up, as the steps are deep. However the owners have created rest stops along the path. I thoroughly enjoyed this magical moment I was gifted and life to thank the People of Samoa for the welcoming and permission to swim here. There are rooms to change in and toilets on-site. Make sure to bring tissues if need be you. Have an amazing moment here. Thank you

One of the activities not to miss out whilst in Samoa. There are not too many things you can do in Samoa, therefore make sure to slide down the sliding rocks. Sourounded by lush green, plants and trees, a true treasure of Upolu Island. You can also just have a swim in the last natural pool if you wish. Dont forget your swimsuits and suncream.

Great place to cool off Samoan Style

Peaceful, scenic. Steep climb down to the sliding rocks

NOT much water aside being told there was, SO many stairs. Trainers are probably better than flip flops. Beautiful and the water was lovely to be fair, but not my favourite.

This place is awesome. Cool fresh water on a hot day and sliding down a waterfall... Great day.

Careful sliding down the rocks! The water isn't deep if it hasn't rained recently. Great place to cool off on a hot day though.

For the young its Usually the most popular place to frequent .

Careful! If isn't raining in the last day the water level is not that high. Entrance fee is 5 Tala WST.

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Dangerous

I suspect this place would be amazing after a good rainy period, the day we went there hadn't been a lot of heavy rain in the prior days so there wasn't a large volume of water going over the rocks, so not much sliding going on.

Wasn't enough water in the pools to risk the slide but could safely clamber over the rocks and swim in the pools. The stairs are easy down but a bit more of a leg work out climbing up. Friendly local lads at the pools made this a good outing

This place is weather dependent. The river was very empty when we went there and consequently the slides were a bit tricky. The pools that we slid into where only deep enough for small children and very adventurous adults. Although while we were there, a second time visitor told us that when he went in November there was a lot more water and it was a lot more fun for larger people. It is down quite a number of stairs I think my daughter counted 128 but she is only 5! it only cost $5 for adults and $3 for children in Samoan dollars. There are small fale for you to sit in and enjoy a picnic or just take in the sights of the main city, Apia.

Great fun. Just don't break your neck.

Lovely waterfall. Visited in the dry season so not the right time for sliding

Great fun

Great place but got conjunctivitis due to swimming in fresh water but still go again.

We still went to check it out despite bad comments... so not worth the 5 tala p.p. Maybe ok in wet season, but right now, it’s just a série of small waterfalls. Seemed to dangerous to slide the only one ‘slide’ doable with the water level. Really steep steps with rusty broken handrail - be careful (or just don’t go!)

Haven’t been here since 2014. Best to go after it’s rained. $5 tala per adult $2 tala per child 12 & under. The stairs are killer after swimming and sliding. First pool has a small waterfall and is chest/shoulder high to me (I’m 162cm tall) and kids can slide/jump down this one easily. Middle pool is considerably deeper, anyone can slide but best to have someone at the bottom directing to let you know where to slide down from. There’s a 3rd & 4th waterfall/slide a little ways down, they’re as shallow as the first. Easier for kids to do, harder to climb up from. If adults do it, make sure to slide down with your feet up so you land on your butt in the water otherwise you’ll hurt yourself going feet first.

Cool place. Good price - $10tala per person. Stairwell takes about 7mins to descend if you take your time and were in good condition, theres a couple pit stops as well if you need a breather on the way up or down. Hadn't been much rain but could still slide down 2 rocks - not sure how many you can usually slide down if theres been a lot of rain - maybe posssibly another 2..

Make sure you go after a big rain fall.

If it hasn't rained then I would not recommend going. The water level will be too low for sliding.

With visiting for afternoon family fun

Some of the best memories of my life! So much fun.

When we went the water levels were low so the kids could only do the "beginners" slide.still awesome, they loved it

Relaxing little hide away with crystal clear water. The hand rails are a little dilapidated but is an easy stairs climb in and out of the falls.

Great little spot for a swim. The stairs need a little maintenance in areas so take your time going down and save some energy for the climb back up. Theres a great vista of Apia from the carpark if the stairs aren't your thing. Best to ask a local, if you visiting, about the water levels as from Oct - Dec the flow drops off untill the wet season rolls through.

Very refreshing on a hot day, beautiful spot. The only negative is people leaving their rubbish behind.

We have had multiple days of heavy rain Dec 28th 2018 and are action seekers. No way would we slide down rocks. Told the lady, too dangerous as a courtesy but she immediately started shouting at me!!! Very rude as already stated in previous reviews. Don't go. I'd give 0 stars if possible. First rude Samoan encounter 😳💩

Very impressive for tourists to visit and swim.

sorry to say but this place was a let down sliding rocks there was no water to slide water was minimal but if you need a work out running back up was good lol

Just an update at the moment there's hardly any water running through so we paid saw the algae stagnant ponds and left they didn't tell us it was so bad. We've been three times before and was great but is basically not worth seeing right now

Kids had an awesome time at the sliding rocks. Steep stairs but no issues & beautiful setting. Bathrooms were fine when we visited. Luckily some locals were there and encouraged the kids- apparently don't go down the middle of the waterfall but slightly to the side! Really fun & great cool spot on a hot day. Close to Apia & great value .

Beautiful place to swim. $5 tala adults and $2 for kids. Steep walk up and down steps

Nice activity/gateway from the town. It's worth the entrance fee (5tala) Didn't dare the big slide, though it looks fun!

Not for weak knees 🤭 steep steps and very slippery. Be mindfulf sharp rocks when jumping in. Gorgeous views. Bathroom facility isn’t well kept - we passed that! Lots of mosquitoes, so go prepared. Family hosting very friendly $5 ST entrance, $2.50 Aust, lots of parking space.

Something special. The waterfalls are just so steep, and my grandson just Kept going down them. The fresh water was also very refreshing.

Absolutely amazingly fresh clear water that sooths physically and mentally.

Fun - yes. Safe - marginal

So much fun, best time to go is while it’s raining or just after because it makes the sliding so much more fun. We got help from locals on which parts of the rock to slide down. Try watch someone first because otherwise you may go the wrong way and hit your head or scratch up your back

This was the first stop in Samoa. Sliding down the rocks was fun but you could easily hurt yourself.

BEST PLACE TO VIEW THE NATURE^^

Great place to have some fun and cool down. Nice place for picnic lunch.

Really enjoyed our visit to the rocks. Was fun to slide down them and swim around in the pools. $5 tala per person entry but well worth it

It's a lovely spot but the rocks aren't slippery so it actually a bit of work to get to the point where gravity takes over. Nice fun spot tho and we spent a few hours laying in the pools and relaxing.

Wonderful place. Just be careful.

Loved the sliding rocks! Ask the locals how to show you the correct way to go down