Sculpted timber basecamp
Perched on a secluded grassland ridge above the Pacific, the lodge serves as an all-inclusive basecamp for guided island treks.
“Its black- and blond-wood exterior follows the folds of the earth, a repeated oval motif riffing on traditional islander design.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Curving timber and raw concrete pavilions by José Cruz Ovalle echo ceremonial platforms.
Remarkable
All-inclusive expedition guides, private airport transfers, and ocean-facing rooms with hydromassage bathtubs.
Remarkable
Resident islander guides lead daily treks across volcanic quarries, cliffs, and ceremonial ahus.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The Americas
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
The building’s rounded forms are almost futuristic, but it’s brought down to earth by humble materials like raw concrete and unfinished wood.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set five miles outside Hanga Roa, the quiet ridge opens onto sweeping grasslands, dramatic sea cliffs, and extinct volcanic cones.
The rooms
Minimalist timber and raw concrete frame panoramic ocean views, featuring hydromassage tubs and a deliberate lack of televisions.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A curved lap pool stretches along a timber deck overlooking rolling grasslands and the Pacific Ocean.
The spa
Open-air hot tubs sit on the deck outside Casa de Baños Hare Vai, which houses a sauna and massage rooms.
At the table
Guests gather at the circular Explorer's Bar for evening expedition briefings, then dine on fresh Pacific seafood with Chilean wine.
The low-slung modernist building has 30 sleek rooms—think raw concrete walls—and a plethora of thoughtful touches, from the breakfast butter pats imprinted with moai stencils...
How it began
Architect José Cruz Ovalle set the timber pavilions on volcanic stone bases to echo the ceremonial ahu platforms beneath ancient moai.
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Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.