Nayara Hangaroa

Hanga Roa, Easter Island

Why we love it:

“With its curved spaces and grass-roofed architecture inspired by the ancient Rapa Nui culture, Nayara Hangaroa both pays homage to and is a continuation of the enigmatic world of Easter Island. The retreat occupies a privileged place on the island, so close to the town that its guests can easily access and explore the over 900 Moais that imbue the land with a sense of deep-seated curiosity and wonderment. ”

Contact Details:

Pont S/N, Hanga Roa, Isla de Pascua, Valparaíso, Chile

UK Telephone: +44 020 70784060

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Overview

Created in 1935 and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, the Rapa Nui National Park is a spectacle that continues to bewilder the world. Off the coast of Chile on the remote Easter Island stand over 900 volcanic rock Moais, erected somewhere between the 13th and 16th centuries by the Rapa Nui people of Polynesia: Nayara Hangaroa is a playground for those wanting to explore this culmination of a heritage that continues to dumbfound even the most accomplished historians.

Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the hotel boasts sea views from each of its 75 rooms – a thoughtful nod to the Rapa Nui people’s deep connection with the ocean as a tie to both natural and ancestral worlds. This theme is carried through into the retreat’s three restaurant bars – Poerava, Kaloa Lounge, and Vaikoa Bar – as they showcase a vibrant range of surf and turf and celebrate the flavours of the Ra Rape (a smaller indigenous type of lobster). Beyond the hotel, explore the depths of the Pacific further with private scuba diving and snorkelling tours or take a trip further inland on foot, bike, or motorcycle to visit Ana Kakenga Cave and Ara Moai.

Accommodations

Kainga (Earth) – Celebrating the fusion of luxury and Rapa Nui culture, the Kainga rooms are designed using cypress logs, clay, and volcanic stone. Featuring bespoke floor-to-ceiling windows, a king-size bed, clay shower and bathtub, private terrace, and minibar.

Maunga (Mountain) Suites – Providing the perfect space for families, the Maunga room is a cave-like space built on two levels. Featuring a king-size bed and two sofa beds, floor-to-ceiling windows, clay shower and bathtub, private outdoor terrace with ocean views, and a minibar.

Amenities

• Pool
• Pool Bar
• Manavai Spa
• Minibar
• Complimentary WIFI
• 1 breakfast/lunch restaurant and 2 bars serving cocktails and surf and turf
• Tailor-made programmes with concierge team

Activities

• Hiking, cycling, and motorcycling
• Ana Kakenga Cave and Ara Moai Tours
• Moai statues
• Snorkelling and scuba diving
• Range of spa treatments

Nayara Resorts

It’s been more than a decade since Nayara Resorts debuted in Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano National Park, bringing ecotourism to the region and pioneering a new model of conservation-driven luxury travel in Central America. Colombian-born, Miami-based hotelier Leo Ghitis was inspired by the more luxurious lodges he had seen on his globe-trotting travels and wanted to introduce the concept to the wilds of Costa Rica.

Since then, the 4,500-acre Nayara Reserve has expanded to include three beloved Costa Rican properties—Nayara Tented Camp, the adults-only Nayara Springs, and the family-friendly Nayara Gardens—each with its own unique personality, all spread over a lush mountainside and looking out to the Arenal Volcano. Guests can travel between the properties via footbridges and jungle pathways to enjoy a wide range of amenities and experiences, from daily yoga and spa treatments, coffee tasting, and more than 10 gourmet bars and restaurants. The Arenal National Park has become a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, home to half the species of birds, mammals, and reptiles found in Costa Rica. Nayara has played a critical part of the destination’s success and overall conservation efforts, having created a sanctuary for sloths and other animals (such as armadillos, howler monkeys, and coati) and reforested large swaths of land that were cleared for cattle ranchers.

In 2020, using the award-winning Nayara Reserve as its template, Nayara Resorts expanded into Chile by adding Nayara Alto Atacama in the Atacama Desert and Nayara Hangaroa on Easter Island to the portfolio. The sixth property most recently added, Nayara Bocas del Toro, sits on a private island in Panama with sixteen overwater villas and the world’s first over-water beach (and soon a handful of towering treehouses). All properties share pristine natural settings, immersive and inclusive guest experiences, and a deep commitment to sustainability and community impact. The mission is to “unlock” some of the world’s most remote and spectacular destinations while fostering a deep connection to nature and wildlife — all without sacrificing stylish design, five-star service, world-class dining, and thrilling eco-adventures.

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Location

NEAREST AIRPORT:
Mataveri International Airport (IPC)

Nayara Hangaroa is located close to the town in Hanga Roa and is just a 5-minute drive to Mataveri International Airport.