Hostal Pukao
Location: Puna Pau s/n, Rapa Nui, Hanga Roa, Easter Island, 2770000, Hanga Roa, CL
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Terrace and Garden Views:
Take in stunning views from the terrace and garden while enjoying the fresh island breeze at Hostal Pukao.
Convenient Amenities:
Benefit from complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, and a shared kitchen, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free stay.
Explore Nearby Attractions:
With a shuttle service to the beach and shopping center, and key landmarks like Ahu Tahai and Hanga Roa Anthropological Museum just a short drive away, make the most of your time exploring the beautiful surroundings.
Savor the experience at Hostal Pukao with its strategic location and array of convenient amenities. Book your stay today and immerse yourself in the wonders of Hanga Roa.
Important Information
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Alcohol is not served at this property.
Policies
Check-in: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Television in common areas
- Library
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Limo or town car service available
- Tours/ticket assistance
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
- Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Free grocery shopping service
- Beach shuttle (surcharge)
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Accessible airport shuttle
- No accessible airport shuttle
Rooms Available
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Classic Quadruple Room
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Features a private balcony/patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch TV
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Select Comfort bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Free toiletries, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Yard, safe, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Yard
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Balcony or patio
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Smooth flooring in room
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Basic Triple Room
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Balcony/patio with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch TV
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Select Comfort bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Free toiletries, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Yard, safe, and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Yard
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Balcony or patio
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Smooth flooring in room
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Basic Double Room, Private Bathroom
1 Double Bed
280-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch TV
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Select Comfort bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Yard, safe, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Private bathroom
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Yard
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Balcony or patio
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Smooth flooring in room
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Basic Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
Balcony/patio with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch TV
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Select Comfort bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Yard, safe, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Private bathroom
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Yard
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Balcony or patio
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Smooth flooring in room
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Basic Single Room, Private Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
172-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch TV
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Select Comfort bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Yard, safe, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Private bathroom
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Yard
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Balcony or patio
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
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Basic Double Room, 2 Twin Beds
2 Twin Beds
172-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch TV
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Select Comfort bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Yard, safe, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Private bathroom
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Yard
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Balcony or patio
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Smooth flooring in room
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Basic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden View
4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
172-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch TV
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Select Comfort bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Yard, safe, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Private bathroom
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Yard
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Balcony or patio
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Smooth flooring in room
Guest Reviews
- Remly (10/5): - We loved our stay! The place is quiet, comfortable, and surrounded by nature — you truly feel like a local. It’s about a 20-minute walk downhill to town (a beautiful walk with shops and views), and just 5 minutes back by taxi. Everything was spotless — no insects at all — and María Isabel, the owner, was always attentive and kind. The kitchen has what you need for basic meals, and while the Wi-Fi is slower in the room, it works well in the common area (perfect for disconnecting anyway). The garden is beautiful, full of trees, flowers, and even a Moai. Animals roam freely — chickens, ducks, birds, calm dogs, and a lovely cat named Greta who stole our hearts. Great value for money, easy parking, and we were even picked up at the airport with a little city tour before arriving. Highly recommended!
- Amy (10/5): Yes to Hostal Pukao! - We loved our stay at Hostal Pukao! The accommodations were comfortable & had the bonus of lots of kitties, dogs & chickens! Maria was a lovely hostess who brought us a wonderful breakfast every morning & helped us find what we needed around the island.
- LUIZ PAULO (10/5): - A Dona Maria nos tratou muito bem, chegou a dar uma volta com a gente no centro da cidade
- Philipp (8/5): - Das Hotel oder besser die Pension war sehr einfach, aber wir haben uns wohl gefühlt. Die Besitzerin ist super lieb und freundlich. Preis Leistung hatte uns dazu überredet das zu buchen. Wir waren ganz allein die 4 Tage, da das Hotel etwas außerhalb liegt. Wir haben uns aber einfach ein Mofa gemietet. Abgerundet wurde das ganze durch das Bauernhof Flair. Viele süße Tiere sind dort umhergeirrt und wir haben als Ausgleich die Enten und Hühner verköstigt. Wir würden definitiv wieder dort buchen. Einzig die Hähne können einen irgendwann auf die Nerven gehen, aber das gehört nun Mal dazu. Wichtig für Leute, die ähnliche Werte haben. Unterkunft war einfach aber sauber, sehr ruhig und viele süße Tiere. Einzig eines der Pferde war mit Vorsicht zu genießen... Daher nicht nähern!
- Sandra (10/5): - It's the best place to stay if you appreciate the silence and you're looking for a quiet place because is far from the town and very close to Puna Pau and that makes that at night you can see the stars so clearly. The staff is so kind and makes your stance there so enjoyful. The taste of the breakfast is fresh, natural and so delicious and also the proportion is enough. The room is so big for one person and perfect, in my perception, for two persons. A great experience for sure, if I come back to the island I'll stay there for sure!
- Monika (10/5): - It’s far from town (30-40 mins walk) but it’s a cool vibe, although it was quiet when I stayed there. The owner, Maria Isabel is super nice and helpful.
- Mark (10/5): - good
- John (10/5): - Great for kids.
- Thibaud (10/5): Très bonne adresse en dehors du centre ville - Hôtel un peu excentré, à une petite demi-heure à pied du centre. Les chambres sont propres avec de l’eau chaude, et donnent sur le jardin qui est très mignon. Une cuisine à disposition pour se faire son dîner au besoin. Vous êtes en pleine nature avec les chats, les chiens, les poules et les canards, c’est très agréable et très calme. La tenancière est vraiment sympathique, le petit déjeuner très bon. Nous avons passé un très bon séjour.
- GERARD (2/5): Attention : ARNAQUE - Attention, arnaque au petit déjeuner. Ne prenez pas inclus sinon... J'ai réservé par érreur pour deux personnes pour une semaine. J'ai donc payé 14 petits déjeuners. J'en ai prix 5 mais pour la dame, c'est le même prix... De plus, l'endroit n'est pas loin de tout mais complètement perdu dans la pampa... Bref, à fuir
- Andreas (10/5): - Die Pension liegt etwas außerhalb des Zentrums von Hanga Roa, dies ist aber zu Fuß in knapp 15 Minuten erreichbar. Dafür gibt es einen großen Garten mit vielen Tieren, sogar ein kleines Pferd. Das Frühstück war immer sehr lecker und abwechslungsreich. Die Unterkunft ist einfach aber sauber und in einem ordentlichen Zustand. Insgesamt stimmt hier das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis und wir haben uns wohl gefühlt.
- Chien-Hung (10/5): Very cozy place for an unforgettable memory - The host gave us a warm welcome and it’s a whole building with two rooms and one well-equipped kitchen! The hostel located at a quiet place and natural garden with some cute little pets walking around us. It’s so lovely to stay in the hotel and have a good time on the beautiful island when we finish the local trip. Highly recommend!
- Yi Rong (8/5): 美中不足 - 民宿主人很熱情，提供每天的房務整潔，免費分享廚房可自行下廚，但位置離市區稍遠，必須有交通工具才能前往其他地方，且島上的網路不太不穩定，時常連不上wifi，另外我們在遇上大雨那天後民宿就持續停電中.....
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Das Hostel liegt ca. 25min. Ausserhalb der Stadt in einem wunderschönen, grossen Garten. Da man auf der Osterinsel sowieso einen fahrbaren Untersatz benötigt, ist die Entfernung zur Stadt nicht schlimm. Man kann auch vom Hostel selbst Autos und Fahrräder sehr sehr Preiswert mieten! Die Ausstattung der Zimmer ist tiptop und es wird täglich alles gereinigt und die Betten gemacht. Maria, die Besitzerin ist grossartig und hilft bei allen Fragen! Wir würden sofort wieder buchen!
- Jia Wei (10/5): great stay with good hospitality - Great hospitality from Maria and Maritza, also good that they have car rental which is cheaper than the outside shops. Provide daily House keeping which keeps the room nice and fresh which is rare for a hostel. Nice lounge area. Only draw back is the rooster as they make noise at 5am, also has a white duck which attacks people. It chased me and also other guests. So do keep a look out. But overall stay and very value for money!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The owner took me for a drive around to get me acquainted with the place. The room was spacious. The kitchen was stocked with the tools I needed for cooking. The places was quiet... a bit out of town. There are animals around the place... cats, dogs, chickens. It was a great place and I would go back again.
- Alexander (8/5): - Einfach aber zweckmäßig ausgestattet, etwas weit ins Ortszentrum (insbesondere wenn man nicht mehr so gut zu Fuß ist!), gutes Frühstück, praktisch: Küchenbenutzung. Schöne Gartenanlage, ruhig (außer die Hühner, sind aber überall auf der Insel ;-) ).
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Really enjoyed my stay here, the family were very kind and welcoming and the property is beautiful.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Lovely place. Away from the city so very quite. Very very kind and warm-hearted staff. Quite relaxed one-week stay here.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very friendly and helpful staff, nice quiet location in a relaxing atmosphere. Showers were either scalding hot of freezing cold
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Lovely location, it is a 15-20 minute walk to the town but enjoyable on quiet roads. Green surroundings, big garden area you share with chickens and kittens.
- Harold (10/5): Excellent Stay - It was an excellent stay at Hostal Pukao. We were treated as family members from airport pickup to seeing us off. Highly recommend.
- Pascal (10/5): - très heureux de notre séjour à l'hostal Pukao: un accueil personnalisé par la propriétaire du lieu, chambres spacieuses et propres, et un super petit-déjeuner qui a régalé toute la famille. A conseiller!
- Francisco (8/5): - Very welcoming and attentive guests. Property surrounded by farms and away from the city buzz. Great experience!.
- Julie (10/5): - Large, clean comfortable room with a terrace with view onto a beautiful garden. Located in a quiet area within walking distance to the Main Street. Excellent breakfast and great hosts.
- M’hamed (10/5): - Was second time in my life someone was waiting for me with flower necklace at airport . That was Maria cheerful welcoming and we immediately clicked. I’m list I felt I was home the whole stay. Beautiful manicured garden, A perfect setup for few rooms she manages. Maria always asked if i needed a ride to town although I prefer to walk. Right after pickup she gave me the gran tour of the island especially my first Moai. Loved the juices in the morning breakfast. Le coup de gras was the last night of stay Maria hosted a tuna barbecue wine and all. I have stayed while traveling on motorcycle in thousand of place and Maria Pukao hospitality comes on top. The best hospitality so far! Thanks Maria!
- Ricardo (8/5): Caro por ser apenas bom - Primeiro vale esclarecer não ser hotel e nem hostel. E sim um hostal, uma pensao melhor assim dizer. Para ficar claro a estrutura pertence a um sitio onde alguns chalés foram construídos. A limpeza dos quartos e muito boa. A questão do pouco conforto refere-se ao fato de não haver sequer um ventilador, tendo em vista que a Isla de Pascua ser extremamente quente. O cafe da manha deixa a desejar, sem opcoes e com cafe instantâneo. A distancia do centro atrapalha sim. Sem carro a pessoa fica ilhada literalmente. O wifi mal funciona, mas isso e recorrente em toda a ilha. E não ha apoio de um mínimo front desk, algumas horas do dia a casa principal fica vazia e não ha a quem recorrer para informações ou ajuda. Vale a pena comprar na cidade um bom inseticida para proteger o quarto, pois as baratas são destemidas e do "tamanho de um celular", pelo fato de os alojamentos serem no campo. Se voce planeja uma estadia num local isolado, longe da orla e do movimento da cidade esse hostal eh uma opcao. Caso contrario ha outras opcoes mais adequadas com outras facilidades que te permitirão conhecer melhor os encantos da ilha.
- Raq (6/5): Personal fantástico. Instalacio no acorde a precio - Personal muy amable, afectuoso, eficaz... Pero el precio no es acorde a al nivel de la habitación , limpia pero muy básica. Esta a las afueras , lo que obliga a tener vehículo ... o arruinarse en taxis!!. Creo que se tendria que avisar con antelación.
- Giovanni (8/5): Gradevole Hostal immerso nel verde - Hostal molto buono in luogo tranquillo a circa 2,5 km dal centro di Hanga Roa. E' immerso nel verde ed è anche popolato da vari simpatici animali (cani, gatti, galline, galli e persino un affettuoso cavallo). E' opportuno disporre di un mezzo di locomozione. I proprietari sono molto gentili e disponibili. Ottime le prime colazioni
- alexandre (10/5): Excellent host and lovely environment - Our host Melissa has been very friendly and helpful, picked us from and to the airport, and drove us around for a quick tour in the main area, adviced some nice restaurants to go. The hostel is located 15 minutes drive away from the main street (car rental is highly recommended), but sets in a natural environment with horses, chicken and dog. room is quiet and spacious, clean kitchen separated from room, and beautiful starry sky at night. Melissa made us very nice and fresh breakfast too! Particularly loved the fruit juice. a perfect escape for us.
- Laura (8/5): Great breakfast. - Great breakfast. Fresh fruit juice every morning. Lots of animals for small children to play with. My kids were never bored. Great place for people with small children.
- Mei-Ling (10/5): A lovely place to stay in Easter Island. - A comfort, quiet and neat place although it usually took me around 30 mins to walk to center of town. Surrounded by many animals such as dogs, cats, horse, birds and chickens you may love this place if you are a animal lover. The host helped a lot, friendly, and love to share everything she knows about the island and prepared delicious breakfast with fresh juices and fruits. Highly recommend!
- Verified traveler (10/5): Nice B&B Out of Town - Miss Maria was a fantastic host. She went out of her way to take us places and tell us about her island. She makes an amazing breakfast with fresh juice daily. Even though, we didn't speak much Spanish, she tried her best at English and taught us a few things. The place is a little out of town, but it's walkable and part of the charm.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - We stayed at this hostal for almost a week, the best thing we love about here is the breakfast, the host prepares different kinds of delicious foods and juices everyday, and it's like brunch to us so we could almost skip lunch everyday. The distance to downtown is about 15-20mins of walking which isn't too bad and you get to enjoy walking in the residential areas a bit.
- Joaquim (10/5): Ruhige grüne Oase/ Silent and green Oasis - Die Osterinsel ist ein wirklich besonderer Ort, wir werden ganz sicher noch einmal wieder kommen. Und dieses schöne Hotel ist der Platz, an dem man am besten Zeit und Ruhe findet, die Eindrücke etwas zu sortieren./ Easter Island is really a special place, we will for sure come back again. And this nice hotel is the best spot where you can find time and mood to get all the impressions in line.
- Laura (8/5): Prettig hostal - Hostal op 25 minuten lopen vanaf Hanga Roa. Fijne en rustige plek om te verblijven. Groene, grote tuin. Kamer met eenvoudige, en toch alle benodigde faciliteiten. Goede bedden. Het is schoon. Heerlijk ontbijt. Er is een keuken als je zelf zou willen koken. Eigenaar Maria Isabel is top. Autohuur is eigenlijk onontbeerlijk als je je op het eiland zelfstandig zou willen verplaatsen
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Isabel, the owner, made a lot of effort towards making the stay pleasant, including providing a tour of the main town when you reach the island, airport pick-up and airport drop-off. The room was basic, but had hot water and was cleaned everyday. The place was pleasant - it had kittens and puppies and was amazingly green. The wifi is also good for Easter Island (though don't come to Easter Island expecting to do anything like plan your trip). The main issue I had was more of a general issue as Easter Island is not a place suitable for people who don't drive and the hostel is 20 min walk from the main town. The people of Easter Island (not including taxi drivers and taxi companies who are extremely unreliable and try to get as much money out of tourists as possible) are lovely and would offer to send you to your destination if they see you walking, but it would probably be better to stay in the main town if you don't know how to drive (or learn how to drive before going to Easter Island).
- Verified traveler (10/5): - About 20 minute walk from the main part of town. Friendly owner, who gave a tour around town. Simple but delicious breakfast, including fresh juice, and eggs or pancakes every morning. Lot of animal noise around, which added to the rural feel of the area. Relaxing and enjoyable stay.
- Caroline (8/5): Super séjour calme et paisible - Cette pension est un petit havre de paix, adorablement entretenue par Maria Isabel. Le petit-déjeuner est délicieux (banana cake à ne pas manquer!) et le cadre est paisible. La chambre est propre et la literie au top. La propriétaire est une femme adorable, passionnée par ce qu'elle fait, et remplie de générosité. Une belle expérience à vivre!
- Alan (8/5): Great place different to most places - Pick up from and back to the airport. Relaxing place and large gardens with some friendly animals and people
- Verified traveler (10/5): Eden in Easter Island - Wonderful hotel- simple but fantastic hospitality and lovely grounds. Delicate breakfasts and playful animals.The owner is absolutely amazing and takes great care of the guests. You feel like you are part of the family.
- Cristian (10/5): Wonderful place, great hosts! - Our stay was wonderful and this despite the fact we had to stay in the island for four additional days due to an airport staff strike in Chile. Maria Isabel, Gonzalo and Nelson made our stay a lovely experience in a wonderful island such as Rapa Nui. The breakfast was wonderful, room was clean and tidy and they were very helpful and make us feel comfortable as we were at home. Beautiful hostel with a lot of animals including the beautiful horse Bella!
- alexandra (10/5): Great hostel on Rapa Nui. - Great value for the money. Maria, the owner, was extremely helpful and friendly, it felt like visiting with a friend, we really enjoyed our stay at her place.
- Lilibeth (8/5): Perfect escape from hectic city lifestyle! - The owner (Maria Isabel) was very accommodating and made you feel at home. The breakfast prepared each morning was delightful and homemade. Also, the other thing that we enjoyed staying at this place was the owner's adopted mare (female horse) who was very affectionate and friendly. The owner was accommodating to our special requests such as making necessary reservations for our car rental and dealing with delayed delivery of luggage.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Good - Quiet place
- jorge (10/5): Pukao...just the best - The best place you can stay, Maria Isabel is warm, knowledgable, kind and make you feel like you are at home. On arrival she right away took us on a tour of hanga roa, and show us around. Every morning she have fantastic breakfast, with fresh juice, coffee, French eggs. There plenty to do in the island, but also to took to Maria Isabel about the history of the island and the her family root, she show us pictures, and discuss the latest island news over a good bottle of wine, we have a memorable trip that to her and hostel Pukao hospitality...really hard to match.
- Jamie (10/5): Beautiful, quite 5 night stay at Hostal Pukao - I stayed in the 1 person bedroom for 5 nights. It says single bed when I booked, but it was actually a comfortable double bed. The room has a private washroom. Maria was very very nice. Her english was conversational. She picked me up at the airport and gave a tour of the town. She also drove me to town book a tour with Manitaur for the first 2 days. Breakfast was home made by Maria every morning with eggs, bread, meat and fresh juice. The location is out from town, and walking takes 30min to reach. Maria has dogs, cats, horses and chickens at her hostal so it would be nice for animal lovers. The wifi could only be reach by the deck outside of your room, and it was very weak most times. I was able to send a message but not upload any photos. Overall it was a very nice stay and I would stay there again.
- Verified traveler (8/5): nothing around, but a good hostel - Location is a little far from central, but the service is great.
- Ekki (10/5): Great Rapa Nui experience - Pukao stands out because of the owners/hosts. Nelson picked us up at the airport, gave us a first tour to the village and showed us our first Moai. Isabel prepared a wonderful breakfast on the deck. And both gave us a lot of insights into Rapa Nui culture, stories, legends, food and places. Nelson organised a unforgettable canoe trip for us, so we got a real polynesian experience.
- Roberto (10/5): A peaceful retreat in a wonderful setting - We were collected from the airport and given an introductory tour of Hanga Roa. Maria Isabel was a wonderful host that even took my family with 3 children on an excursion when they arrived. The setting of the Hostal is beautiful, with a large lawn, and attractive trees including bananas and guavas The accommodation is spacious and comfortable with immaculately clean rooms and private bathrooms. Breakfast was delicious with local produce. Maria Isabel is a native and knows the history and local traditions which added to the magic of this beautiful island. She is always ready to advice. The Hostal is about 20-25 minutes walk from town and car rental was important to us; we rented it from Maria Isabel too at a competitive price. Transport back to the airport when departing was also provided.
- Dan y Maya (10/5): Best breakfast!!! - The rooms were very spacious and clean. The breakfast was fantastic and served at our door every morning...and cooked just before being served! It included delicious eggs cooked with vegetables and meats along with breads and honey/jam and coffee/tea and fresh juice. The location is about 1 mile outside of the town center, so we recommend renting a motorbike since it's quite a far walk. You can rent bicycles or motobikes for a good price right at the hostel, just ask. The island is big enough in general that a moto is much better to get around than a bike would be unless you want to bike for hours just to see one site. The hotel picked us up from the airport and greeted with fresh flower leis. They also dropped us off at the airport for our departure. Loved our stay here! Gracias!
- Verified traveler (10/5): Very nice hostel - The hostel is located close to the city of Hanga Roa, but not in the center, 15 minutes way walking. In consecuence, it is a very quiet place, really relaxing ambient. The rooms are great, very big and comfortable bed, and very clean. As it is in the woods, there are trees where you can take mango and papayas to eat. The girl who attendes the house is really kind, and she serves great breakfast too. It is much better tan other more expensive hostels I have been to. I would love to visit the island again, and of course, I would repeat my staying at Pukao Hostel.
- Verified traveler (10/5): AMAZING experience and stay - Staying at Hostal Pukao was by far the decision I made when visiting EI! The hostess, Maria Isabel was hospitable, friendly and elevated our entire experience on the island and helped us tap in to the authenticity of the Rapa Nui people. We started each morning with a fresh breakfast (fresh juices, omelets, breads, cheese, sausages, tea and coffee) laid out for us on the deck. We spent most of morning just relaxing on the grounds of Hostal Pukao; breathing in the fresh air and enjoying the company of the neighbor’s dog whom we named “Jeffrey”. The rooms were very clean and there were no bugs or insects inside. Maria Isabel also helped us coordinate various activities on the island and gave us a full tour of the main parts on Hanga Roa on the first day. She also rented us her bicycles which we used every day to travel in to town and to travel around the island as well. The hostel is about 1km away from Hanga Roa so having a mode of transportation comes in handy. If you mention it to her ahead of time, she will arrange for a taxi service the night before (which cost around 35,000 – 50,000 pesos for an all-day adventure). I was debating between a pricey hotel and Hostal Pukao prior to making my reservation. I’m so glad that I decided on Pukao instead! If you want an authentic experience of Easter Island and the Rapa Nui people along with all the basic comforts, stay at Hostal Pukao.
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