Explora Rapa Nui

The Mystery of the Moai

Explora Rapa Nui is a designer hotel with striking architecture set on a vast hill just a short walk from the ocean. Thirty luxurious and sleek rooms welcome you for a stay on the mystical Easter Island. Much more than just a hotel, the Posada promises you a unique experience thanks to the myriad of excursions on offer. Located in the heart of Easter Island, Explora Rapa Nui (or Posada de Mike Rapu) was built on a hill of nearly 10 hectares, giving the impression of being alone in the world. This lodge with contemporary architecture features 30 rooms distributed across two wings so that each one has an ocean view. Perfectly integrated into its environment, the lodge's natural design was conceived in late 2007 by architect José Cruz Ovalle, renowned for his work with wood. A few metres from the main lodge, the swimming pool and spa invite you to relax after a day of excursions. You can savour delicious cuisine, most of which comes from local agriculture and Pacific fishing. The Posada only offers full-board packages with activities included.

STYLE

A modern and clean-lined architecture, featuring an avant-garde yet cheerful and warm design

SITUATION

An isolated location 8 km from Hanga Roa, on Easter Island

CAPACITY

26 Rooms & 4 Suites, all with sea views

HIGHLIGHTS

The hotel, built by renowned architect José Cruz Ovalle, was designed to connect humankind with the temporal space and the mysteries of nature

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Land and water excursions: Walking, cycling or 4x4 tours
  • Water excursions: Snorkelling, diving, boat trips
  • Outdoor pool, Spa

THE EXTRAORDINARY

Just as in Patagonia or the Atacama, the Explora group has built Posada Rapa Nui so that it blends in perfectly with its environment. Every detail has been designed to put nature centre stage and the views are fascinating. The Explora group is also committed to offering genuine experiences to discover the mysterious Easter Island.

ETHICS

The Explora group carries out numerous initiatives for more sustainable tourism. Built on land unsuited to agriculture and containing no archaeological remains, the Posada de Mike Rapu was the first lodge in South America to obtain LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.