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Perched on a hill in the Te Miro One region of the enchanting Easter Island, Explora Rapa Nui is nestled within 25 acres of private land and boasts privileged views towards the infinite blue Pacific Ocean.
Its 30 restful rooms, each humbly decorated with pops of colour and luxurious touches like jetted bathtubs, feature spectacular views and are designed to take full advantage of the stillness and spaciousness of the surrounding landscape. It offers a collection of cosy living areas, a spa and an outdoor swimming pool,and the restaurant follows the gentle curve of the architecture and absorbs panoramic views of the landscape, serving light dishes accompanied by superb Chilean wine.
The majority of staff at Explora Rapa Nui are locals, meaning guests are able to interact with the aboriginal Polynesian inhabitants of the island and given the privilege of learning first-hand about their heritage.
Explora Rapa Nui carries the LEED Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
Explora Rapa Nui offers more than 30 different small-group guided excursions, that include a range of hikes, spectacular bike rides, and dazzling water adventures that include snorkelling and scuba diving explorations to discover the island.
Our routes include hikes and bicycle explorations among archaeological remains, volcanoes, beaches, prairies and cliffs, as well as snorkelling and diving activities in some of the world’s clearest waters.
Our hikes, bicycle explorations and snorkelling and diving activities are the perfect choice to get to know Rapa Nui’s history, culture and landscapes, visiting both the most iconic and off the beaten track sites.
Explora Rapa Nui has been voted one of the best resorts in South America in the Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.
Explora en Rapa Nui is situated 8 km from Hanga Roa, the only town on the island, a great base for exploring this attractive and mysterious island. In the shadow of the ancient Rano Raraku Volcano, where the historic Moais were born, the property is bordered by native trees and prairies.
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A family-run hotel centrally located in the town of Hanga Roa on Easter Island, Gomero Hotel is a quaint property with air-conditioned rooms and a swimming pool. Surrounded by tropical gardens, and featuring a friendly bar and restaurant, the property is just 15 minutes away from the coast and within easy access to the sights of the island.
Bordered by native banana and pineapple trees and boasting far-reaching Pacific Ocean views, Altiplanico Rapa Nui is a traditional boathouse-style property nestled within four acres of private land and gardens. In addition to the painted motifs that grace the outside of the property and typify authentic Easter Island aesthetics, guests have access to a series of small archaeological sites that were discovered during its construction and a circular swimming pool with views to the horizon. Connected by a network of garden trails, the 17 bright and spacious gable-roofed bungalows boast alfresco showers and private terraces that are encompassed by shrubs and flower patches to emphasise the feeling of seclusion.
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