Explora Rapa Nui
Wood-hewn wonder
Pacific rim
The mysterious, monolithic Moai may be what draw you to Easter Island, but Explora Rapa Nui ensures you won’t want to leave. The undulating exterior sits on 23 acres of unspoilt land, a rare patch of the island free from archaeological remains. The Pacific is king, with ocean views in every room and everything angled to best admire it. Days are spent out in the World Heritage Site with knowledgeable local guides; by nightfall, return to this cosy basecamp, for a glass or two of Chilean wine and some freshly caught seafood.
Food & Drink
Top Table
The interior is perfectly eye-pleasing, but it’s the view through the windows you want to be looking at.
Dress Code
You can lose the all-weather gear, but there’s no need to go full grass-skirt.
Hotel Restaurant
If you thought holiday indulgence and hardcore hikes couldn’t go hand in hand, think again: the food here has been designed to ensure guests are still nimble come morning (even if everything’s washed down with a hearty Chilean red…). The remote setting means a regularly changing menu, based on what the boats bring in; ceviche is a highlight. For breakfast, there’s a spread of cereals and fresh fruit, as well as cooked-to-order eggs.
Hotel Bar
The circular, open-air Explorer’s Bar is the natural meeting point for après-excursion imbibing, where you can plot the next day’s ramblings with the guides over a Pisco sour or some wine from the mainland.
Last Orders
The restaurant is open all day, breakfast runs 7.30am till 10am, then the all-day menu runs till 10pm. The bar starts serving at 11am and stops at 11pm.
