Hangaroa
Eco-luxury with deep indigenous roots. Rapa Nui culture isn't just decorative here — it drives everything from the architecture to the staff, many of whom are locals from the neighboring town. Casual but genuinely luxurious. Feels more like a sacred village than a resort.
Book the Full Experience program — it includes all meals plus two half-day excursions per night of stay, which is genuinely good value given how expensive island activities are à la carte
Why It Matters
The only five-star hotel on one of the most remote inhabited islands on Earth. Member of Leading Hotels of the World and part of the Nayara Resorts collection. Architecture directly inspired by the ancient Orongo ceremonial village, and the hotel runs on solar panels and wind turbines. The pool is reputedly the largest on the island.
Nayara Hangaroa sits on a small peninsula on Easter Island's southwest coast, just a short walk from the only town of Hanga Roa and less than 1km from Mataveri Airport. The 18-acre, 75-room resort is the island's only five-star property — and frankly, nothing else on the island comes close at this level. Every building is single-story, curved, and topped with grass roofs, a deliberate architectural tribute to the ancient Orongo ceremonial village. Rooms are made from cypress logs, volcanic rock, and handmade clay, with every surface rounded and organic. It works.
Where You'll Stay
2 room types available
Kainga Room
The entry-level room is anything but basic. At 527 sqft it's genuinely spacious, built from cypress logs, clay, and volcanic rock with high ceilings and zero sharp corners. A floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door floods the room with natural light and opens onto a private terrace with ocean views. The handmade clay bathtub is the standout feature — crafted by an artisan from Pichilemu and fired in local ovens. The open bathroom concept trades privacy for atmosphere. Polished concrete floors, a king bed or two twins with a sofa bed, minibar, safe, desk, and twice-daily maid service.
King or Two Twin + Sofa Bed · 49 sqmMaunga Suite
Built across two levels, the Maunga is the suite for families or anyone who wants serious elbow room. At 796 sqft it adds a full living room and a half bath to the Kainga layout. Same volcanic rock and clay aesthetic, same floor-to-ceiling windows, same ocean-view private terrace — just more of everything. King bed plus two sofa beds makes it workable for a family of four.
King + Two Sofa Beds · 74 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Boat excursions around the island's coastline can be arranged.
Hands-on cooking classes in Hangaroan traditional cuisine. The hotel's kitchen philosophy centers on zero-kilometer ingredients — sweet potatoes, plantain, mango, locally caught fish, and the indigenous Ra Rape lobster.
The hotel has an on-site cinema that screens free documentaries about Rapa Nui history and culture.
Hands-on class in the traditional art of moai carving, led by local artisans.
Local naturalist guides lead small-group tours to the island's moai sites, volcanic craters, and archaeological zones. Departures at 9:30am and 3:00pm. Guides are often descendants of Rapa Nui families with generational knowledge. Half-day or full-day formats available. The quarry visit and the 15 moai coastal site are guest favorites.
Approximately 3-hour guided bike tours through archaeological remains including the Ana Kakenga cave. Bikes also available to hire independently for riding into Hanga Roa town.
Guided hikes ranging from 3-hour coastal walks to a 15km full-day hike along the north coast. Trails pass volcanic craters, the Poike reforested park, and the Ana Kakenga cave. Some trails involve climbing stairs and rocks — not all flat terrain.
Complimentary wellness sessions offered every morning at 8:15am.
Hotel arranges snorkeling adventures along sea caves and, weather permitting, scuba diving expeditions through an outside private company. The Pacific currents around Easter Island are too rough for casual swimming, so these guided aquatic trips are the main way to get in the water.
Surfing experiences can be arranged through the hotel's concierge team.
Every February, Hanga Roa hosts the Tapati Rapa Nui festival — 10 to 14 days of ancient competitions, body painting, and the crowning of the Tapati Queen. The hotel sits right in the heart of it. Events include haka pei (sliding down a volcano on banana logs), Tortora raft racing, and banana-balancing competitions.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
60-person auditorium and up to 300-person conference space for cultural seminars, music/dance presentations, and corporate events.
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the resort.
On-site reading room for quiet downtime.
A geometric, freshwater outdoor pool — claimed to be the largest on Easter Island. Surrounded by padded lounge chairs. Located centrally on the property, separated from the ocean by the coastal road.
On-site concierge and naturalist guide team to arrange tailor-made island itineraries. Excursions depart at 9:30am and 3:00pm.
The hotel generates its own electricity via solar panels and wind turbines. Strong emphasis on sustainability, local sourcing, and reducing environmental footprint.
Complimentary on-site parking for guests with rental cars.
Complimentary round-trip transfer to and from Mataveri Airport, included with all stays. Hotel is approximately 1km from the airport.
A shuttle service to Hanga Roa town is available for guests.
On-site gym open 07:30–22:00. Located within the Manavai Spa complex.
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