Hanga Roa

Travel Guide

Anakena Beach featuring a sandy beach as well as a small group of people
Anakena Beach showing a sandy beach
Ahu Akivi showing heritage elements and a statue or sculpture
Ranu Kau showing wetlands
Ahu Tongariki featuring heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

Experience the markets, museums and bustle of the island’s principal town and see the mysterious ceremonial sites and volcanic wonders on its outskirts.

As the main settlement on Easter Island, Hanga Roa is fairly developed encompassing hotels, restaurants and shops. The town has a large harbor that acts as a hub for local fishermen as well as lots of colorful buildings. Browse the boutiques and cafés of Atamu Tekena Avenue and peruse traditional items at the Mercado Artesanal Municipal.

More than 3,000 inhabitants now live in Hanga Roa, making up the vast majority of the island’s population. The local culture blends Polynesian and Chilean customs. Listen for both Spanish and Rapa Nui being spoken.

Look at historical relics, such as old fishing hooks and cooking utensils, in the Museum Antropológico Padre Sebastián. Elsewhere in town, the Church of Hanga Roa houses intricate wooden sculptures.

Head to the Ahu Akivi spiritual site on the outskirts of town to view the world-famous moai statues, known for their disproportionately large heads. Here seven 16-foot (5-meter) tall stone figures stand in a row facing the sea. Venture to the Rano Raraku volcanic crater to examine unfinished sculptures, among them the tallest moai on the island.

Climb up the extinct Rano Kau volcano and admire the mesmerizing views of the ocean and the island from the peak. The crater has a rainwater lake and its own microclimate, which helps supports vegetation that doesn’t grow anywhere else on the island.

For a relaxing day out, bring the family to Anakena Beach. Its soft, white sand is a welcome change from the predominantly rocky coastline. Swim in the water and rent snorkeling gear and umbrellas.

Easter Island has a warm climate year-round, with cooler temperatures between May and September. Find internet, ATMs and other useful services in Hanga Roa.

Find Hanga Roa in the southwestern corner of the island between the extinct volcanoes of Terevaka and Rano Kau. Flying from Santiago de Chile will take about 6 hours.

Hanga Roa is the cultural hub of Easter Island and makes a great base from which to explore some of the world’s most fascinating sacred sites.

Tupa Hotel

Tupa Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Taniera Teave S/n, Hanga Roa, Easter Island
$121 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$121 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hanga Roa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Pea Swimming Pool and Pea Beach ...
7.6/10 Good! (242 reviews)
"The people were nice, there was just dead bugs in my room like they fumigated the room and didnt clean after."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Tupa Hotel
Hare Nua

Hare Nua

4 out of 5
Atamu Tekena, Hanga Roa, Easter Island
$295 nightly
The price is $295 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$295 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hanga Roa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews)
"This place is a gem."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Hare Nua
Nayara Hangaroa

Nayara Hangaroa

5 out of 5
Av Pont S/n, Hanga Roa, Easter Island
$627 nightly
The price is $627 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$627 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanga Roa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (127 reviews)
"The staff is everything. They are the most friendly people we have ever had the pleasure of meeting among the many places we have been. The food quality was surprisingly good."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Nayara Hangaroa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Tahai Loft

Tahai Loft

4.5 out of 5
Atamu Tekena, Hanga Roa, Valparaíso
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Hanga Roa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Hanga Roa Anthropological Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"新しいホテルで、室内もとても綺麗で、受付の対応も親切で素晴らしかったです。 メインストリートからはやや遠いものの、Ahu Tahaiのすぐ近くで、静かなロケーションです。"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Tahai Loft
Cabañas Te Maori

Cabañas Te Maori

3 out of 5
Te Pito o Te Henua, sin numero, Hanga Roa, Isla de Pascua
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Hanga Roa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mercado Artesanal Municipal and Iglesia ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Excellent stay
"This was a great stay. Patricia picked us up from the airport and gave us a quick tote of the town before bringing us to the cabanas. It’s in the perfect location close to all the amenities."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Cabañas Te Maori
Keihana Rapanui

Keihana Rapanui

2.5 out of 5
Tu'u Koihu, 1, Hanga Roa, Valparaíso
Stay at this cabin in Hanga Roa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Iglesia Hanga Roa and Mercado Artesanal ...
Keihana Rapanui
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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