Hotel Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa

Named for the only town on the island of Rapa Nui — Easter Island — Hotel Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa is a luxury hotel built to blend into the environment. The design was inspired by indigenous tradition, comprising a village-like cluster of low-lying buildings with grass roofs and native wood beams. Guest rooms feature locally sourced materials, from volcanic stone to cypress wood, as well as handmade clay soaking tubs and private terraces overlooking the ocean. There’s a cool geometric swimming pool — the island’s largest — plus a spa and two restaurants specializing in fresh seafood. You’re here for the island’s main attractions, of course, to see the famous moai statues, beaches, and archaeological sites, and the staff can arrange it. But the hotel, located just a few minutes’ stroll from the harbor, is a wonderful refuge to return to at the end of the day.