Robert Louis Stevenson Museum (Villa Vailima)
Vailima
The late home of Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island. The colonial-style wooden house and tropical garden at Vailima are well preserved.
Vailima is on the hillside south of Apia. It was built by the Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson, who lived in Samoa from 1890 to 1894. He wrote here and was deeply respected by the local people, who called him “Tusitala” (the storyteller). The restored house is visited on a guided tour. It shows the study, bedrooms, furniture and biographical materials, and the surroundings include a botanical garden. Entry costs about 20–30 tala, including the guided tour (confirm on site). It is about 4 km from the city centre. It can be combined with a visit to the grave on the summit of Vaea Mountain.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri approx. 09:00–16:00; Saturday mornings
Nearby sights
- Mount Vaea & Stevenson's Tomb
- Museum of Samoa (Falemata'aga)
- Apia Market (Maketi Fou / Fugalei)
- Bahá'í House of Worship, Tiapapata
- Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Apia
- Samoa Cultural Village
- Savalalo Flea Market
- Papase'ea Sliding Rocks