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Hotel Puku Vai

Hotu Matua s/n, Hanga Roa, Easter Island 2770000, Chile
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Hotel Puku Vai
Ranked #2 of 9 hotels in Hanga Roa
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Atlanta, Georgia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We stayed here for 3 nights during our visit to Easter Island and absolutely enjoyed our stay. It's just a basic little B&B so don't expect much (but it is pretty much the same with all of the lodging facilities available on the island), but it is nice and clean, the rooms are very spacious (we had a queen bed... More

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Jarkko S, Manager at Hotel Puku Vai, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your effort! We'd like to straighten out that Hotel Puku Vai is a 3 star hotel to avoid any confusion amongst our future guests. The concept of our hotel is "boutique" meaning that we focus on providing a friendly atmosphere and quality services. Our services fairly exceed the standard level of Easter Island... More

London, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Firstly, don't be put off by the fact that this hotel is opposite the airport - a number of hotels are (this is one of the 3 main roads on Easter Island) - and theres barely one or two flights a day (which you will never hear). It's actually set back from the main road, and all the rooms overlook... More

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Jarkko S, Manager at Hotel Puku Vai, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Thank you for writing a review! All the rooms really are the same when it comes to Air Conditioning, Free Wi-Fi internet etc. However, each room also contains a unique piece of art made of stone designed and implemented by a local artesan. This artesan, who also crafted the amazing statues we have near the pool, decorated the walls of... More

london
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29 reviews 29 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

If you plan to be one of the 70,000 visitors to easter island per year or 1 of an average of only 200 visitors per day you need to be sure you are going to be looked after well, and see the main sights on offer easily and comfortably. Puku vai offer an extremely comfortable bedroom and e suite bathroom... More

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Jarkko S, Manager at Hotel Puku Vai, responded to this review
18 March 2013

We appreciate the effort of sharing the great experience you had with us and Kia Koe Tour. Thank you! Your advises are valuable for our future quests and we recommend them to take the same approach than you did - and simply let us take care of the arrangements. When you let us to organize a Complete Program (Tour program... More

Cumbria
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46 reviews 46 reviews
33 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Close to the Airport, a nice walk into the village, or a short taxi ride if you don't want the excercise. Great little pool out the back, quiet and secluded, very clean and great service. a special mention to the manager who helped enormously when our tour company went off the radar and our flight out was cancelled. Also his... More

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Jarkko S, Manager at Hotel Puku Vai, responded to this review
12 March 2013

Thank you for the review! Generally, our guests choose Kia Koe Tour since it's the main Tour Operator on Easter Island but in your case, things were a bit more complicated since your tour operator was another company. Luckily, things turned out well but we'd like to recommend our future guests to arrange their visit on Easter Island directly with... More

Norwich
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

This fairly new hotel is every bit as attractive as the photos make it look. A beautiful garden, with a small pool, surrounded by 14 well-equipped and comfortable cabins. The breakfast provided was the best we have had in Chile, in spite of the distance from any supplies. Just about our favourite place of seven hotels visited last month.

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Jarkko S, Manager at Hotel Puku Vai, responded to this review
6 March 2013

Thank you for your review! We are delighted to hear that our breakfast made such an impression - our chef was smiling all day long! To avoid confusion amongst our future guests, there is just a minor detail we'd like to correct: we offer only quality hotel accommodation, not cabins. However, our architecture reminds our quests of Scandinavian style. The... More

Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

Puku Vai is a very nice hotel. The rooms are clean and confortable, with a great care about details. The bed is very confortable, the bathroom very clean with a good shower and hairdryer. The room also have a fridge, ar conditionated, free wi-fi and TV (all those items are not common in others hotels in the island). The breakfast... More

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Jarkko S, Manager at Hotel Puku Vai, responded to this review
6 February 2013

Thank you for your kind words! Our goal is to offer amenities and service level that exceed even high-end hotels of Easter Island – but with a middle-range price. Air Conditioning, garden with a pool and Free Wi-Fi internet are the most important amenities for our guests. Additionally, our co-operation with Kia Koe Tour allows us to offer complete Tour... More

Santa Cruz, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

We checked in very early after a long flight. We were welcomed with fresh pineapple juice from the island. The staff are very friendly. It is only short walk from downtown, restaurant s markets, the ocean, etc., but it feels like you are farther than a short walk- very quiet and secluded. Swimming pool and beautiful breakfast.

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Fresno, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

Puku Vai is near the airport but only a 10 minute walk into central Hanga Roa. The location is quiet since it sits in a secluded spot a bit back from the main airport road. The clean rooms are large with sliding glass doors fronting a beautiful pool. The air conditioning is a huge plus because the humidity can be... More

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Jarkko S, Manager at Hotel Puku Vai, responded to this review
5 February 2013

Thank you for staying with us and traveling with Kia Koe Tour! It's a valuable advice for anyone visiting Easter Island that you should book your flights, hotel and tours well in advance. We advise our guests to book flights first and plan connections carefully. One or two extra nights in Santiago (SCL), Lima (LIM) or Papeete (PPT) give you... More

La Jolla, California
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106 reviews 106 reviews
60 hotel reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
87 helpful votes 87 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

My teeange son and I enjoyed our stay at this hotel. We had just spent a week in Antarctica, and this side trip to Easter Island was the end of our two weeks. The transfer service was there to meet us - but honestly if you did not have much luggage you could walk from the airport to the hotel.... More

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Jarkko S, Manager at Hotel Puku Vai, responded to this review
4 January 2013

Thank you for your comments and happy New Year! We really offer all services by Kia Koe Tour, the main Tour Operator of Easter Island, without any extra cost. Similar tour packages are available generally only for the clients of the quality travel agencies. We do not use individual freelancers, even those who have a good fame, since sometimes they... More

scotland,uk
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22 reviews 22 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

Most of the hotels on the island are fairly basic apart from a few exceptions and they are very expensive. I choose this hotel because it was fairly new. The hotel is small with approximately 20 rooms, all rooms have a view of the swimming pool..The breakfast was excellent and i was offered omelette made to order every morning. The... More

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Jarkko S, Manager at Hotel Puku Vai, responded to this review
27 December 2012

Thank you for your comments! Our alliance with Kia Koe Tour, the main Tour Operator of Easter Island, allows us to offer high-quality Tour Programs - with Regular or Private Tours - and there is no extra cost! We recommend that you book your Tour Program in advance even in most cases we are able to organize tours at the... More

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Also Known As:
Hotel Puku Vai Easter Island/Hanga Roa
Address: Hotu Matua s/n, Hanga Roa, Easter Island 2770000, Chile
Region: Chile > Easter Island > Hanga Roa
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 9 hotels in Hanga Roa
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel Puku Vai invites you to explore the mysteries of Easter Island and enjoy the harmony of nature. Our services include Accommodation, Airport Transfer, Tours and Complete Programs. We offer Superior level rooms with all the modern comforts - including Air Conditioning and Free Wi-Fi Internet - a peaceful location close to the main attractions of Hanga Roa, and a pool surrounded by a garden full of tropical flowers and plants. Our Service Provider is Kia Koe Tour, the first and leading Tour Operator on Easter Island, founded 1984. ... more   less 
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