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explora Rapa Nui - Posada de Mike Rapu

4.5 of 5
Te Miro Oone | s/n, Easter Island 2770000, Chile
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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

I've been reading other reviews to know what's already been covered and I have to agree most wholeheartedly with the note that you should know what the culture of explora is meant to be. You should know what you're "getting into" before you go, because embracing it fully will give you the most quality experience. For me, it was exactly... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Really enjoyed my 3 night stay in a Raa suite at explora Rapa Nui recently. The decor in the suite is simple which highlights the large panes of windows offering superb views of the ocean. On the other hand, I didn't care for the unfinished concrete walls in the main room. Being an eco-friendly property, bottled water is discouraged and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I loved staying at the Explora on Easter Island. I felt at home from the moment we arrived. They really set everything up so that you can take advantage of everything they have to offer and everyone that worked there was exceptionally friendly. From the bartenders to the guides, they were all fantastic.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The hotel was designed to blend with the environment using natural wood, glass and volcanic stone. It is not only attractive but very comfortable in all the common areas and bedrooms. The kitchen is an open kitchen and you can watch the chefs prepare outstanding recipes. You can take notes to recreate a dish at home or ask them for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

We recently returned from 3 nights and 4 days at the Explora on Rapa Nui. We had a wonderful time. The resort building itself is architecturally very interesting, mostly concrete and glass construction. The rooms are a generous size and quite comfortable without being over the top. Having visited the town there is little missed by the fact that the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

We had wondered if 10 days on Rapa Nui would be too much, but to quote Mae West "Too much of a good thing is wonderful!" We loved this island and this hotel. Our room was spacious with a fabulous shower. Three course meals for lunch and dinner were delicious, but not high in calories. Fish was available at almost... More

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exploraSA, CEO / Gerente General at explora Rapa Nui - Posada de Mike Rapu, responded to this review
2 April 2013

Dear traveler, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. explora thrives to the best of our ability to customize your explora experience and I am delighted to read about your satisfaction with your explora experience. I am particularly happy to read about the explora team helping you find the right excursions for you and you feeling well taken care... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

There are some problems at Explora Rapa Nui, but not insurmountable ones. As to the hotel itself, it is very nice and about as good as it can get on a tiny island that is 2500 miles from the closest populated area. Almost everything has to be flown in on a 5+hour flight and that must temper any criticism I... More

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exploraSA, CEO / Gerente General at explora Rapa Nui - Posada de Mike Rapu, responded to this review
2 April 2013

Dear traveler, Thank you very much for your very valuable feedback. explora thrives to the best of our ability to customize your explora experience and I am very sorry to read that in some ways we did not meet your expectations. Your points about the shades and the shower are valid, it has not come up before, but that is... More

Boston - Denver
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

We stayed at explora Rapa Nui for 3 nights, and because of an early arrival and a very late departure (to Tahiti) we had 3 1/2 days on Easter Island. Two nights would have been just the right amount of time but explora has a 3 night minimum so I'm suggesting that you stay at the Hangaroa eco lodge instead.... More

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exploraSA, CEO / Gerente General at explora Rapa Nui - Posada de Mike Rapu, responded to this review
2 April 2013

Dear traveler, Thank you very much for your valuable and helpful feedback. Among many aspects, the explora experience centers around a variety of excursions, all of which are designed to give travelers, not tourist, abundant choices to experience a remote destination and its culture through an in-depth explorations with bilingual guides. Quite simply this cannot be accomplished in two days,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

We much enjoyed a four day stay in the Mike Rapu. The hotel is integrated into the countryside, a c. 15 minute drive from Hanga Roa, where all the other hotels are found. The setting is tranquil with views towards the ocean over a gentle and partly cultivated slope. The building is a series of curves with interconnecting public spaces... More

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exploraSA, CEO / Gerente General at explora Rapa Nui - Posada de Mike Rapu, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Dear traveler, Thank you very much for taking the time to write this very detailed feedback. You have mentioned many very positive aspects about your stay with us as well as explora’s goal to provide travelers with the “luxury of the essential.” Regarding you comment about the pool, it’s essentially impossible to keep horses completely away from explora and while... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

We booked our Easter Island trip via our local travel agent in Zurich who recommended Explora Rapa Nui. We didn't know what to expect (I actually thought this Explora was related to the Explorer Camp in Masai Mara where we stayed before but that turned out to be not true). After a not so smooth flight from Santiago (it was... More

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exploraSA, CEO / Gerente General at explora Rapa Nui - Posada de Mike Rapu, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Dear traveler, Thank you very much for taking the time to write this very detailed and kind review. I am particularly pleased to hear that you felt welcomed and well taken care of upon your arrival on Easter Island and the explora lodge. explora’s outdoor BBQ lunches are set in idyllic locations in order to give explora travelers time to... More

 
 
 
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Explora Rapa Nui - Posada De Mike Rapu Hotel Easter Island
Explora Rapa Nui - Posada De Mike Rapu Hotel
Explora Rapa Nui
Address: Te Miro Oone | s/n, Easter Island 2770000, Chile
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Region: Chile > Easter Island
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Easter Island
#1 Luxury Hotels in Easter Island
#2 Romantic Hotels in Easter Island
Price Range: €€€€
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our lodge was the first in South America to obtain LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the United States Green Building Council.Our lodge, which opened in December 2007, was built on 9.6 hectares (23.7 acres) of land situated on a hill in the Te Miro Oone area, overlooking the ocean. This is in south-eastern Rapa Nui, 8 kilometers (4.9 miles) from Hanga Roa, the most populated part of the island.All of the 30 rooms, which extend to the north and south from a central building, have excellent ocean views. The lodge has welcoming indoor spaces which integrate aspects of the local culture.The design is intended to have minimal impact on its surroundings. The lodge is built on a site which is inappropriate for agricultural use and has no archaeological remains. The flora surrounding the lodge has been maintained intact. ... more   less 
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