Hare Rapa Nui by Chez Joseph

The only things to like: Erica, the manager who will do whatever she can to help; proximity to the popular parts of Hanga Roa (restaurants, etc). Understand that the property is home to tons of roosters and they crow constantly, day and night. And like most of the island, it’s surrounded by loads of rowdy and loud dogs. Since there’s no a/c, your choice is to keep windows closed and muffle (but by no means eliminate) the noise and be too warm, or open the windows and get a bit cooler but have to hear everything. There is no signage anywhere indicating the name of the property, so good luck finding it on your own. A tip: find the Eco Lodge next door and ask them how to check into this place (and hope Erica is around to do so). Checking in and out is very weird; best to just ask Erica. Oh, one more thing to like: a water cooler where you can refill your water bottles.

Going to Rapa Nui my expectations were low in terms of what to expect but the bed was comfortable, hotel room was spotless, and I had hot water, a portable AC unit, fan, and power. Breakfast was free, and I was happy with it. Hanga Roa is very small and it was super easy to walk everywhere from the hotel even in flip flops. What was incredible was the hotel staff. Genuinely some of the nicest hotel staff I’ve ever met and were patient with my broken Spanish. It was super easy to check in, and they gave me my room early and let me check out late with no problem.

시내 한복판에 있어서 어디든 걸어가기 좋았고 공항 픽드랍도 해주셨습니다. 가족이 운영하는 호텔인데 스페인어 뿐만 아니라 영어, 프랑스어 등을 모두 잘하는 이모님이 계셨고 조금 낡았지만 깨끗하게 관리 잘되어 있었습니다. 계속 업그레이드 중이라 제가 있을때 문고리를 열쇠에서 키카드로 공사했고 에어컨도 설치할꺼라 합니다. 사실 에어컨 없이도 창문에 모기장 있어서 살짝 열고 실링팬 돌리면 충분히 시원했습니다.

Joseph and his wife are lovely. He picked me up at the airport with a beautiful lei. The motel is small and on a residential street a few blocks from Downtown. The room is bare and minimalist. Bed, small fridge on stand. No phone. No decor. Bathroom is large but run down. Hair dryer plug didn’t fit in outlet so couldn’t use. No hot water for shower. Outlets didn’t work to charge phone. Joseph didn’t answer his doorbell. Breakfast was good. Lots of cats, dogs, chickens, wild horses walk down the street.

By mainland standards, this is an unusual property. There is no signage indicating the hotel. The hotel is up a hilly driveway and what looks like the lobby near street level is for a different hotel. The owners and staff are very nice and live on the property, which is in a relatively quiet residential neighborhood. The hotel has a nice breakfast but they do not provide eggs. That wasn't important to me but it might be to others. There is no restaurant on the property beyond the breakfast room but it's a short walk to "downtown" Hanga Roa, where there are numerous restaurants. The area near the hotel has one or two restaurants and a number of shops selling souvenirs, as well as items of more interest to locals. Our room had an AC unit but I got the impression that most of the ynits did not. The room was spacious enough for 2 people. The property felt tropical, with lots of beautiful vegetation, particularly in the area of the breakfast area. If I returned to Rapa Nui, I would happily stay here again.

We had a wonderful stay at Hare Rapa Nui by Chez Joseph! We were welcomed on arrival with flower leis and fresh guava juice. The family went out of their way to make us comfortable and to help us with travel arrangements, tours, recommendations, and transportation. Jonathan arranged an unforgettable tour for us of the National Park and helped us navigate travel plans. Breakfast was set up for us every morning and we had full access to a beautiful patio with a view of the ocean from the tables. The hotel grounds are gorgeous with tropical flowers and banana trees, and the rooms were comfortable and had everything we needed. I wish we could have stayed longer - we definitely hope to return!

The family that runs it is very nice. The "Hotel" is not as pictured and seems to share the facilities with the EcoLodge adjacent to the rooms owned by Chez Joseph. The picture to the left is not even associated with Chez Joseph, it is the Welcome area for EcoLodge. It was very confusing, the "Office" is in one of the rooms but no one was ever there. The facility is in need of many repairs and should be listed as a "Hostel" to be more accurate.

Muy buen hotel con estupenda ubicación en el centro. Zona segura, muchos jardines. Habitación sencilla y cómoda con balcón amoblado. Desayuno abundante. Muy buena atención por parte de Gabriel, Maríarosa y Erika. Muchas gracias !!! Excelentes tours !!! Volveré feliz !

Muy hermoso lugar, limpio, agradable, tranquilo, su jardín es precioso, el servicio es excelente, todos son muy amables.Muchas felicidades nos encantó pasar nuestras vacaciones en su hotel.

Habitación limpia con frigobar. Terrazas, lindos jardines. Muy buena atención, buen desayuno. Ubicación a pasos de todo. Excelentes tours y excursiones, volveré Muchas gracias

OMG the cockroaches! I killed two in the room. There were roaming, noisy roosters outside my room, 1970 frayed towels in the bathroom, 3 bottles of hair conditioner (no shampoo) and a smear of blood on the white bed spread! I never saw any staff except for a room attendant who haded me a room card. The Travelocity photos were extremely misleading!!

Don't even think of staying at this place. The sheets had blood stains. The door screen was falling out. The hot water didn't work. The overhead light wasn't operative. As for staff, they were friendly and concerned, but I was told the owner doesn't care what the guests think. The owner doesn't want to repair anything. The property is very OLD and needs refurbished drastically.

Going to Rapa Nui my expectations were low in terms of what to expect but the bed was comfortable, hotel room was spotless, and I had hot water, a portable AC unit, fan, and power. Breakfast was free, and I was happy with it. Hanga Roa is very small and it was super easy to walk everywhere from the hotel even in flip flops. What was incredible was the hotel staff. Genuinely some of the nicest hotel staff I’ve ever met and were patient with my broken Spanish. It was super easy to check in, and they gave me my room early and let me check out late with no problem.

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It’s a wonderful, clean hotel right in the center of Hanga Roa.

Joseph and his wife are lovely. He picked me up at the airport with a beautiful lei. The motel is small and on a residential street a few blocks from Downtown. The room is bare and minimalist. Bed, small fridge on stand. No phone. No decor. Bathroom is large but run down. Hair dryer plug didn’t fit in outlet so couldn’t use. No hot water for shower. Outlets didn’t work to charge phone. Joseph didn’t answer his doorbell. Breakfast was good. Lots of cats, dogs, chickens, wild horses walk down the street.

Overall it was a terrible hotel. Not worth the price. First of all, the owner was not there at check-in time and we had to wait 30 minutes. The floor of the room was very dirty. The toilet sometimes did not flush. The water pressure in the shower was weak. The owner introduced us to a 3-day Easter Island tour, so we joined it. It was USD $100 per person. The tour was to visit the main tourist sites such as Rano Kau, Rano Raraku, and Ahu Tongariki. This was extremely bad. The car was worn out and did not start, and did not depart on time. The explanation for each step was long. The explanation continued until other tourists arrived and departed. They suggested that we have lunch when we arrived at Anakena Beach, but we arrived at 4pm. Unbelievable. They suggested a horse riding tour, but the schedule for the day was really bad. We thought we had arrived after 20 minutes of shaking on a rough road, but it turned out we had gotten to the wrong place and had to go back the way we came. When I checked the riding time, I was told it was probably 30 or 40 minutes later. Very disappointing. I canceled the ride and got a refund, but they did not refund the USD $30. They said it was for the extra fee for getting up early in the morning and the gas. I complained about the ride, but they said it was not my fault. They offered to take me to the airport for an additional USD $10, but I refused. I recommend not staying at this hotel. Do not join the tour. It was a really awful hotel.

The proprietors, Tito and Rosa, were absolutely incredible. They went out of their way to make sure that I was well taken care of. My room was spotless, breakfast was always good. This property isn’t fancy but I felt comfortable. It is walking distance to the harbor, Ahu Tahai Moai with its lovely sunsets, a small beach and many restaurants. I would definitely stay there again if I ever visited the island again.

The room that we stayed was clean and very cozy! The bathroom as well was clean with clean towels and a hair dryer available. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was good as well. Strongly recommend to stay at the hotel Hare Rapa Nui by Chez Joseph.

I found the hotel to be very clean and the staff very friendly. They asked me every day if I was comfortable and if there was anything that they could do to make my experience more pleasurable. The hotel was conveniently located in the town. I could walk to many restaurants and the local harbor.

The only things to like: Erica, the manager who will do whatever she can to help; proximity to the popular parts of Hanga Roa (restaurants, etc). Understand that the property is home to tons of roosters and they crow constantly, day and night. And like most of the island, it’s surrounded by loads of rowdy and loud dogs. Since there’s no a/c, your choice is to keep windows closed and muffle (but by no means eliminate) the noise and be too warm, or open the windows and get a bit cooler but have to hear everything. There is no signage anywhere indicating the name of the property, so good luck finding it on your own. A tip: find the Eco Lodge next door and ask them how to check into this place (and hope Erica is around to do so). Checking in and out is very weird; best to just ask Erica. Oh, one more thing to like: a water cooler where you can refill your water bottles.

Whoever answers the phone cannot speak english at all. So setting up a shuttle ride is impossible. Once on property, however, there is a very nice man that can. My room had no TV and in the morning, no hot water.

Collected and dropped at the airport My room was more than adequate very clean but a little warm which you would expect in the height of summer, a buffet breakfast every morning, very helpful and welcoming staff Highly enjoyed my stay

Going to Rapa Nui my expectations were low in terms of what to expect but the bed was comfortable, hotel room was spotless, and I had hot water, a portable AC unit, fan, and power. Breakfast was free, and I was happy with it. Hanga Roa is very small and it was super easy to walk everywhere from the hotel even in flip flops. What was incredible was the hotel staff. Genuinely some of the nicest hotel staff I’ve ever met and were patient with my broken Spanish. It was super easy to check in, and they gave me my room early and let me check out late with no problem.

시내 한복판에 있어서 어디든 걸어가기 좋았고 공항 픽드랍도 해주셨습니다. 가족이 운영하는 호텔인데 스페인어 뿐만 아니라 영어, 프랑스어 등을 모두 잘하는 이모님이 계셨고 조금 낡았지만 깨끗하게 관리 잘되어 있었습니다. 계속 업그레이드 중이라 제가 있을때 문고리를 열쇠에서 키카드로 공사했고 에어컨도 설치할꺼라 합니다. 사실 에어컨 없이도 창문에 모기장 있어서 살짝 열고 실링팬 돌리면 충분히 시원했습니다.

Joseph and his wife are lovely. He picked me up at the airport with a beautiful lei. The motel is small and on a residential street a few blocks from Downtown. The room is bare and minimalist. Bed, small fridge on stand. No phone. No decor. Bathroom is large but run down. Hair dryer plug didn’t fit in outlet so couldn’t use. No hot water for shower. Outlets didn’t work to charge phone. Joseph didn’t answer his doorbell. Breakfast was good. Lots of cats, dogs, chickens, wild horses walk down the street.

By mainland standards, this is an unusual property. There is no signage indicating the hotel. The hotel is up a hilly driveway and what looks like the lobby near street level is for a different hotel. The owners and staff are very nice and live on the property, which is in a relatively quiet residential neighborhood. The hotel has a nice breakfast but they do not provide eggs. That wasn't important to me but it might be to others. There is no restaurant on the property beyond the breakfast room but it's a short walk to "downtown" Hanga Roa, where there are numerous restaurants. The area near the hotel has one or two restaurants and a number of shops selling souvenirs, as well as items of more interest to locals. Our room had an AC unit but I got the impression that most of the ynits did not. The room was spacious enough for 2 people. The property felt tropical, with lots of beautiful vegetation, particularly in the area of the breakfast area. If I returned to Rapa Nui, I would happily stay here again.

The proprietors, Tito and Rosa, were absolutely incredible. They went out of their way to make sure that I was well taken care of. My room was spotless, breakfast was always good. This property isn’t fancy but I felt comfortable. It is walking distance to the harbor, Ahu Tahai Moai with its lovely sunsets, a small beach and many restaurants. I would definitely stay there again if I ever visited the island again.

Hotel/Rooms were as expected - pretty basic but comfortable enough. Owner, staff all very accommodating and friendly. close to city center and a good selection of restaurants. hassle free and peaceful. Except for the property rooster ! :) 0300 wakeup call

The room that we stayed was clean and very cozy! The bathroom as well was clean with clean towels and a hair dryer available. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was good as well. Strongly recommend to stay at the hotel Hare Rapa Nui by Chez Joseph.

The staff was excellent especially Diego. He really went above and beyond. I had a lot of problems with my flight and luggage and he did everything possible to help. Even changed the dates of my stay without charging me. The hotel is conveniently located near many shops and stores.

We loved our stay here! Rooms were comfortable and had everything that was needed. Cony and Erica were awesome, giving recommendations and helping us arrange tours and taxis. Would recommend!

They weren’t expecting us but after showing our confirmation number and a brief phone call by the staff member everything was Ok. They do not have 24/7 front desk staffing

Going to Rapa Nui my expectations were low in terms of what to expect but the bed was comfortable, hotel room was spotless, and I had hot water, a portable AC unit, fan, and power. Breakfast was free, and I was happy with it. Hanga Roa is very small and it was super easy to walk everywhere from the hotel even in flip flops. What was incredible was the hotel staff. Genuinely some of the nicest hotel staff I’ve ever met and were patient with my broken Spanish. It was super easy to check in, and they gave me my room early and let me check out late with no problem.

We loved staying at Hare Rapa Nui! The staff is extremely kind and went out of their way to make our visit memorable. They helped us with transportation and a tour of the island. They were very helpful in everything we needed and the breakfast was good too! We’d definitely stay here again!!

We had a wonderful stay at Hare Rapa Nui by Chez Joseph! We were welcomed on arrival with flower leis and fresh guava juice. The family went out of their way to make us comfortable and to help us with travel arrangements, tours, recommendations, and transportation. Jonathan arranged an unforgettable tour for us of the National Park and helped us navigate travel plans. Breakfast was set up for us every morning and we had full access to a beautiful patio with a view of the ocean from the tables. The hotel grounds are gorgeous with tropical flowers and banana trees, and the rooms were comfortable and had everything we needed. I wish we could have stayed longer - we definitely hope to return!

The family that runs it is very nice. The "Hotel" is not as pictured and seems to share the facilities with the EcoLodge adjacent to the rooms owned by Chez Joseph. The picture to the left is not even associated with Chez Joseph, it is the Welcome area for EcoLodge. It was very confusing, the "Office" is in one of the rooms but no one was ever there. The facility is in need of many repairs and should be listed as a "Hostel" to be more accurate.

The hotel was a lovely retreat at the end of a long day touring the island, with some adorable and extremely friendly pets to welcome you back as well. Erika was incredibly welcoming and always made sure her guests were taken care of and was an excellent resource when it came to knowledge of the island and offered very good rates as a guide which was required to visit most places on the island. The rest of the staff were also lovely, especially Cony who seemed to work nonstop on any issue that came up for guests. Whether it was booking a taxi, figuring out tour options, translating everything to English or just making sure you had everything you could need for a stay, she was there every step of the way to ensure the stay was as fantastic as possible, all with a smile the entire time. 10/10

We (a family of four) had great experiences at this hotel. The owners were extremely friendly and treated us with hospitality. The location is also good, walking distance to the beach and some Moai statues.

Had a great time. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Erika, Gabo, Maria were the best. Very helpful, kind. Rooms and breakfast were great. Recommend you stay there. Papa Noel

Going to Rapa Nui my expectations were low in terms of what to expect but the bed was comfortable, hotel room was spotless, and I had hot water, a portable AC unit, fan, and power. Breakfast was free, and I was happy with it. Hanga Roa is very small and it was super easy to walk everywhere from the hotel even in flip flops. What was incredible was the hotel staff. Genuinely some of the nicest hotel staff I’ve ever met and were patient with my broken Spanish. It was super easy to check in, and they gave me my room early and let me check out late with no problem.

Nos fue excelente. El lugar es igual al de las fotos, y está muy bien ubicado. El personal es muy amable. Hay restaurantes cerca y puedes conocer algunos lugares caminando. Hay restaurantes cerca .

Nice stay close to the main restaurant area. Owner and staff were so nice and sweet. We enjoyed our time there.

The property was consistent with all of the properties in hanga roa. What made the property unique were the managers of the ecolodge. They took whatever action to make sure my stay was enjoyable. The location allowed for easy walks to dining and recreational opportunities. I think anyone who chooses to stay here will not be disappointed.

It’s a wonderful, clean hotel right in the center of Hanga Roa.

The proprietors, Tito and Rosa, were absolutely incredible. They went out of their way to make sure that I was well taken care of. My room was spotless, breakfast was always good. This property isn’t fancy but I felt comfortable. It is walking distance to the harbor, Ahu Tahai Moai with its lovely sunsets, a small beach and many restaurants. I would definitely stay there again if I ever visited the island again.

Very nice, rustic hotel on Rapa Nui. Very attentive staff! Good breakfast. Walking distance to beach front and other attractions.

We (a family of four) had great experiences at this hotel. The owners were extremely friendly and treated us with hospitality. The location is also good, walking distance to the beach and some Moai statues.

Amazing stay, which made me feel at home. Everyone at the hotel has been so kind and helpful. The hotel is quiet, extremely well located (in the center but in a quiet street), and clean. I stayed for a while and was upgraded to a bigger room when it was unoccupied. It's a perfect place to stay on the island!

Habitación limpia con frigobar. Terrazas, lindos jardines. Muy buena atención, buen desayuno. Ubicación a pasos de todo. Excelentes tours y excursiones, volveré Muchas gracias

Good location, nice staff speaking English, breakfast has a lot of varieties and tasty

Going to Rapa Nui my expectations were low in terms of what to expect but the bed was comfortable, hotel room was spotless, and I had hot water, a portable AC unit, fan, and power. Breakfast was free, and I was happy with it. Hanga Roa is very small and it was super easy to walk everywhere from the hotel even in flip flops. What was incredible was the hotel staff. Genuinely some of the nicest hotel staff I’ve ever met and were patient with my broken Spanish. It was super easy to check in, and they gave me my room early and let me check out late with no problem.

By mainland standards, this is an unusual property. There is no signage indicating the hotel. The hotel is up a hilly driveway and what looks like the lobby near street level is for a different hotel. The owners and staff are very nice and live on the property, which is in a relatively quiet residential neighborhood. The hotel has a nice breakfast but they do not provide eggs. That wasn't important to me but it might be to others. There is no restaurant on the property beyond the breakfast room but it's a short walk to "downtown" Hanga Roa, where there are numerous restaurants. The area near the hotel has one or two restaurants and a number of shops selling souvenirs, as well as items of more interest to locals. Our room had an AC unit but I got the impression that most of the ynits did not. The room was spacious enough for 2 people. The property felt tropical, with lots of beautiful vegetation, particularly in the area of the breakfast area. If I returned to Rapa Nui, I would happily stay here again.

The proprietors, Tito and Rosa, were absolutely incredible. They went out of their way to make sure that I was well taken care of. My room was spotless, breakfast was always good. This property isn’t fancy but I felt comfortable. It is walking distance to the harbor, Ahu Tahai Moai with its lovely sunsets, a small beach and many restaurants. I would definitely stay there again if I ever visited the island again.

Muy buen hotel con estupenda ubicación en el centro. Zona segura, muchos jardines. Habitación sencilla y cómoda con balcón amoblado. Desayuno abundante. Muy buena atención por parte de Gabriel, Maríarosa y Erika. Muchas gracias !!! Excelentes tours !!! Volveré feliz !

Very nice, rustic hotel on Rapa Nui. Very attentive staff! Good breakfast. Walking distance to beach front and other attractions.

The room that we stayed was clean and very cozy! The bathroom as well was clean with clean towels and a hair dryer available. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was good as well. Strongly recommend to stay at the hotel Hare Rapa Nui by Chez Joseph.

The roosters are up you'll be sure to be woken up by them every morning! I couldn't quite understand why there were so many chickens on the property but yet you got no eggs at breakfast That's odd isn't it?

Habitación limpia con frigobar. Terrazas, lindos jardines. Muy buena atención, buen desayuno. Ubicación a pasos de todo. Excelentes tours y excursiones, volveré Muchas gracias

Had a great time. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Erika, Gabo, Maria were the best. Very helpful, kind. Rooms and breakfast were great. Recommend you stay there. Papa Noel