Easter Island, Chile
Hare Uta
The small-scale, personal nature of this hotel, along with its delightful design and modern facilities make it a real Polynesian gem.
The small-scale, personal nature of this hotel, along with its delightful design and modern facilities make it a real Polynesian gem.
The small-scale, personal nature of this hotel, along with its delightful design and modern facilities make it a real Polynesian gem.
The small-scale, personal nature of this hotel, along with its delightful design and modern facilities make it a real Polynesian gem.
Location
The hotel lies a few miles from Hanga Roa on a verdant plot in the south west of the island of Rapa Nui. Historical and cultural sites in Hanga Roa can easily be walked to from the hotel. Why not finish this walk appreciating the sunset by the moai at Ahu Taha?
Accommodation
It is no surprise that you will receive a warm welcome because Hare Uta is still run by one of the four families to greet the first commercial flight in 1968.
“Hare” means home, and this is the ethos of this delightful hotel thanks to its small number of rooms. The 9 ensuite and air-conditioned rooms are housed in three hares connected by wooden walkways over lush lawns. Each hare has a spacious living and dining area, along with an outdoor terrace.
“Hare” means home, and this is the ethos of this delightful hotel thanks to its small number of rooms. The 9 ensuite and air-conditioned rooms are housed in three hares connected by wooden walkways over lush lawns. Each hare has a spacious living and dining area, along with an outdoor terrace.
Throughout, the rooms and communal areas are beautifully decorated with natural colours and quirkily gnarled reclaimed wood, making for a feeling of calm and serenity.
The heart of the hotel – known as the motu umanga - houses the main dining area, the bar, a natural volcanic rock solarium, massage room and the beautifully landscaped pool.
The panoramic views over the lush gardens from the large windows of the Umanga restaurant complement the renowned menu which you will enjoy from the warm glow of both the ambience and also your hosts.
The heart of the hotel – known as the motu umanga - houses the main dining area, the bar, a natural volcanic rock solarium, massage room and the beautifully landscaped pool.
The panoramic views over the lush gardens from the large windows of the Umanga restaurant complement the renowned menu which you will enjoy from the warm glow of both the ambience and also your hosts.
Experiences
- Dive or snorkel in the crystal-clear Pacific Ocean.
- Horse-ride or hike to the highest point on Rapa Nui for the best panoramic view on the island.
- Get up early and witness the sunrise next to the giant moai heads of Ahu Tongariki.
- Visit a local family to hear about the nature and philosophy of traditional sustainable agriculture.
- Tour the interior of the island, with the particular highlight being the incredible Ran Kau volcano.
Positive Impact
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
Environment
Hare Uta’s unique excursions combine adventure and exploration with a deep respect for the local people, culture, and environment. One example of this is their Local Organic Agriculture excursion whereby guests learn about the development of local sustainable agricultural methods.
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