Kona Koa Lodge

Very quiet and private cabins Clean We rented a car directly from Kona Koa lodge which was very fast and easy They offer private tours which was great and very easy to book Picked up and dropped off from The airport was seamless

We had a terrific stay. Jerome hooked us up with an amazing tour guide and our rental car. All went great and we would recommend staying at this place!

We spent only 3 nights here in November, but we enjoyed every moment of the stay! The room has marvelous view of the ocean, and on clear nights you should be able to the milky way (unfortunately it was always cloudy during our stay, but we still saw many stars). It is far away from the town so you will definitely need to rent a car. I really like the small kitchen in the room where you can cook while enjoying the breath-taking view of the garden and the ocean. Owners are very friendly and speaks very good English (you cannot find many english speakers here). I would definitely stay here again if I have a chance to go to Rapa Nui again. Tip: it can get a little chilly at night in spring time, so I would suggest always shower in the afternoon!

The Kona Koa Lodge is a perfect accommodation on Rapa Nui. The property is outside of the main town of Hanga Roa so it feels secluded and quiet. You will hear the chickens and the dogs at times during the night or early morning, but it's all part of the ambiance -- which includes wild horses roaming nearby, island breezes, colorful flowers and a sea view. Fiji is a great host. She picked us up at the airport, pointed out several places in town and gave us her WhatsApp number in case we had any questions or needed any reservations. It was only my wife and I in our bungalow but with an extra loft space and futon in the living room you could easily stay with a family of 4 or 5, or with 4 adult friends. The water pressure and temperature were unexpectedly amazing. Internet speed and stability were also surprisingly good; we were able to sustain several Facetime calls back to the US with no problems. The bed is extremely comfortable, the linens are nice, and they clean the room each day. If you're wondering where to get your guide and if you should rent a car, just save yourself the time and stress and do both through Kona Koa. The guide they booked for us, Tai, was fantastic and great to have conversations with. She also drove the car so my wife and I could marvel at the countryside on the way to the various sites. So if you're reading this reasearching lodging on Easter Island, stop and look no further -- Kona Koa is the place to stay!

The Kona Koa is the perfect accommodation when visiting Easter Island. There are several very beautiful and traditional cabins overlooking their lush grounds and ocean. We arranged for the owners to pick us up at the airport as well as used their rental car which saved us so much time and made things so easy for us upon arrival. Fiddi and Jerome also arranged two tours with local Guides using our rental car. The guides are required to see most of the islands sites so this worked out perfectly and they were both wonderful and informative. I would say that the roads are not the best on the island so if you are a timid driver you may not want to do the driving yourself. The car we had was a manual as well. We took the car out for a full day on our own the last day which was really nice. As stated earlier there aren’t many places you can see without a guide but we had a great lunch at Anakena beach and then took our time driving around the island and finding the perfect photo ops!

The Kona Koa Lodge is a perfect accommodation on Rapa Nui. The property is outside of the main town of Hanga Roa so it feels secluded and quiet. You will hear the chickens and the dogs at times during the night or early morning, but it's all part of the ambiance -- which includes wild horses roaming nearby, island breezes, colorful flowers and a sea view. Fiji is a great host. She picked us up at the airport, pointed out several places in town and gave us her WhatsApp number in case we had any questions or needed any reservations. She did book us a show at Kari Kari Cultural Ballet, which we highly recommend. On checkout day, Fiji also gave us a ride into Hanga Roa and kept our luggage so we could have some breakfast and do our souvenir shopping. She then met us at the airport a few hours later with our suitcases. It was only my wife and I in our bungalow but with an extra loft space and futon in the living room you could easily stay with a family of 4 or 5, or with 4 adult friends. The water pressure and temperature were unexpectedly amazing -- it felt great to take a nice hot shower after a day exploring. Internet speed and stability were also surprisingly good; we were able to sustain several Facetime calls back to the US with no problems. The kitchenette has a small refrigerator and 2-burner stove (light it with the cigarette lighter, as I found out!) as well as several pots, pans, plates and glasses. We used this for morning coffee, tea and toast and it worked great. The tap water is potable, however Kona Koa also provides a small bottled water dispenser which tastes great. If you're wondering where to get your guide and if you should rent a car, just save yourself the time and stress and do both through Kona Koa. The guide they booked for us, Tai, was fantastic and great to have conversations with. She also drove the car so my wife and I could marvel at the countryside on the way to the various sites. We used the Suzuki Jimny -- which seems to be the unofficial vehicle of the island -- and it was just what you should want for this location: manual, bumpy, no-frills, fun. You'll need to stop by the one gas station on the island to fill it up before the end of your stay, but we didn't even use a whole tank over the four days we had the car. If you're reading this reasearching lodging on Easter Island, stop and look no further -- Kona Koa is the place to stay!

The Easter Island is very special travel destination. To be honest, finding a good hotel on the island is not easy. I will say that we were very lucky with Kona Koa Lodge! This property is clean, safe and has fantastic Polynesian charm. The owners (Jerome and Fiji) went over and beyond to help make our stay enjoyable. We did rent a car through them, and they also provided us with a guide who showed us all the historical sights of the island (she was great!) Overall, we had a great experience and highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Easter Island. Thank you so much!