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Explora Rapa Nui

Hotel

From $1,850 Rates shown are approximate and for guidance only, based on recent starting prices.

Minimum stay
2
Location
Rapa Nui, Easter Island, Chile
Type
Hotel

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Family Friendly
  • Garden
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi

Experiences

  • Boat Trips
  • Cultural Experiences
  • Cycling
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Massage
  • Snorkelling
  • Wellness Rituals

Why we love

  • Iconic Architecture
  • Rapa Nui Unique Culture
  • Remote Setting
  • Guided Explorations

“A remote base for experiencing one of the world’s most fascinating and isolated cultures.”

Explora Rapa Nui sits alone among the island’s open grasslands, far from Hanga Roa and surrounded by one of the most mysterious archaeological landscapes on Earth. Designed by Chilean architect José Cruz Ovalle, the low-slung lodge follows the contours of the volcanic terrain, with 30 rooms overlooking the Pacific or gardens. The real reason to stay is access: guided hikes, cycling and coastal explorations lead to moai, ancient settlements and volcanic sites while introducing Rapa Nui through its history, landscape and living culture.

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