Pretty expensive for a hostel but this is expected on the island I guess.

Beautiful quiet hostel with a great vibe, spacious living space and a large kitchen. Well run hostel and the owner gives good discounted prices on most tours and activities. Had a great stay here and met some cool people.

Stayed in April 2025

Just a suggestion - not requested or expected: The walk to the main centre is just 10 minutes, but it would be nice to have a lift if possible, especially when the sun is high or when it gets dark at night.

Complimentary transport from and to the airport. The shared kitchen has everything you need. Super clean. The staff is exceptionally friendly and supportive when organising trips and other activities. High value for money. Plenty of options for accommodation type and budget (we chose a private room with a private bathroom).

Stayed in April 2025

-

Tranquility and cleanness, free access (for all guests) to the very spacious and well equipped kitchen, and last but not least, owner and host Beni who will help you with any problem or doubt you may have. He provides free transportation from and to the airport, and will give you information about tours, shops, places worth visiting, etc. He truly cares about all his guests so they feel comfortable and safe during their stay at his place (ie.home).

Stayed in April 2025

The WiFi was very slow or almost nonexistent during my stay, which made it difficult to stay connected. It’s about a 10-20 minute walk to the beaches — not a huge issue since the town is small and easy to explore on foot. The roosters were quite noisy in the mornings, but that seems to be common across Rapa Nui, so it’s more of a local charm than a fault of the stay itself.

The host family is wonderful — they’re friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help whenever they can. They call the hostel "Home" from the start, and it truly feels that way. There’s a beautiful lawn right in front of my room, adding to the cozy atmosphere, and the shared kitchen with two stoves makes cooking easy and convenient. It’s a warm, comfortable place that really lives up to its name.

Stayed in March 2025

It would be nice to have a fan in the room, just coz it gets very hot and humid in the middle of the night when the wind direction changes.

Absolutely everything is amazing. The free pick up and drop to the airport is so useful. Then, there are plenty of bathrooms, a beautiful huge garden, drinking water available at the same price as supermarkets, 2 big kitchens, and super organized cutlery and beds situation. Very hot water for shower, good pressure. Night lights for everyones comfort. Plenty of charging points in the dorms. Big lockers for safety. Personal side tables with drawer for everyone. Hooks to hang stuff everywhere. It's a very well thought out and well designed space. The best of it all is the kindness and generosity of Benjamin the owner. He offers tours and traditional rapa nui shows at a reduced price for guests, which I would highly recommend.

Stayed in March 2025

The facilities were great, room is great, and all clean. But most of all - the host Benjamin did my stay so much better! He care about everyone, help, talks alot of languages and has a amazing attitude for travellers. Highly recommend

Stayed in December 2024

Roosters start making noise from dawn everyday, but that's everywhere in this island. Lol

The hostel owner was super nice and friendly. He also provided small group tours which were cheaper than what you can find online. Beautiful facility with tons of nature. Great location, walking distance to the airport and downtown.

Stayed in December 2024

The hostel was booked out by a large Chilean group, which was great for the first four nights because I got upgraded from a dorm room into a twin room on my own. On the final night a man was moved into my room, as a young single female on my own it didn’t feel very safe to be on my own with a strange man in a twin room and therefore I struggled to relax/sleep (another woman wouldn’t have been an issue). It didn’t ruin my stay at all, I loved it. Just some feedback for the owners if a situation like this comes up again :)

I loved my stay here the whole site was stunning, with a beautiful green space, lovely plants etc. There is a small bar, a great kitchen, and plenty of bathrooms. It’s a small walk to the town, but no more than 10 minutes. The owners really do treat you like family, one night they even gave me home-cooked fresh banana bread. The airport pick-up and drop off is really handy too.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing to complain

The owner Benjamin and his family are amazing hosts, they go all the way and beyond to make you feel at „home“ and have a great experience. The tours which Benjamin offer are excellent and for a good price.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing

Claim and relax environment with a large garden and two kitchens. Facilities can support you to cook. Owner Benjamin is the guide and you can join his tours at lower price.

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing.

Hostal Tipanie was the perfect stay for us on Easter Island. Benjamin the owner picked us up from the airport and transferred us back. His full day tour was a great way to see all the main points of the island. The hostal was clean and felt like we were at home with a family atmosphere. Benjamin provided us a fresh fish BBQ on the night we arrived which was an added bonus. 10/10 recommend this place for anyone looking for comfortable friendly atmosphere on the island. Thank you Benjamin from Canada !!

Stayed in October 2024

Everything was great

Benjamin was a great host. We had a clean room and kitchen to use.

Stayed in October 2024

In general, we are happy while staying here and signed up all activities offered by Benjamin, including 1-day tour, cave exploring, sunrise, scuba diving, horse riding and Kari Kari show. It would be nice if the kitchen can provide salt or cooking oil for guests.

Benjamin is very friendly and organized good tours and activities for tourists.

Stayed in October 2024

the noisy cock haha

The room was nice, clean, with hot shower. There're 2 kitchens, so never be so crowded. The host was super nice! He picked us up at the airport and provided us the tour too! We purchased water in the hostel, which is cheaper than outside!

Stayed in October 2024

This is not a complaint, but just to mention that you shouldn’t expect great WiFi connection here — after all, you are on an island!

Benjamin is such a lovely host, he was friendly and welcoming and really shared with his guests about his island and culture. He was also very helpful with organising tours and excursions, so although I arrived in Rapa Nui with no plans I felt that I was able to do everything I had hoped for and more! The facilities are kept very clean and tidy, all the rooms are cleaned everyday. No complaints!

Stayed in September 2024

Considering it is a hostel, the quality and cleanliness of the facilities, the organization of the hosts and the atmosphere of the place exceeded my expectations. Benjamin is always available to pick you up from and take you to the airport, offer tours and rides and tell great stories while relaxing with friends and other guests by the barbecue or in the kitchen. I went to the island without having previously booked any tours and I was extremely satisfied with the service provided by Benja in this regard - a full day tour to the island's attractions, a typical dance show at night and recommendations for diving. I had a great time!

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing. Everything was great!

The place was beautiful, well kept and maintained, friendly staff, offered tours(we didn’t know that until we got there, would have definitely used them If we knew) Very calming and relaxing stay! Area around stay was walkable, I think all the roads would eventually take you back home

Stayed in June 2024

You may encounter cockroaches, but they get an exterminator periodically, and even the cockroaches are polite that they don’t come inside of your room lol

Everything. Benjamin and his family go above and beyond, their hospitality is unbelievable. I felt I was at home while staying there. Maururu!!!

Stayed in May 2024

The wifi is terrible, but what do you expect on the island? That said, it can be stressful when you're trying to check in to flights or book your next location!

The convenient location includes free pick-up/drop-off with the airport minutes away. The kitchen was large and had everything you need to cook for yourself. You also get your own personal box of kitchenware! The magic of the island exists in this hostel. I met such wonderful people here. Rapa Nui can be dizzyingly expensive, but what you get for the price of this accommodation is unbelievable.

Stayed in February 2024

A slight walking distance to the main stretch of Hanga Roa. Chickens crowing every now and then, but I guess it’s the same everywhere in Easter Island, and it adds to its charm.

Location nearby the airport. About 15 mins walk to the main stretch of Hanga Roa. Cosy place with common kitchen and dining areas to meet up other fellow travellers and chat! Great vibes.

Stayed in April 2024

Cleanliness, a pleasant environment, and an exceptionally careful and attentive host

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing!

Super clean and spacious kitchen to cook . Hot water nice shower . Cute cats around . Benjamin is super nice and helpful . Recommand !

Stayed in April 2024

If I could give more than 10 stars to the Tipanie Moana Hostel I would do so! It is a groomed, very cared for hostel with a blooming garden.Recycling is of great importance and there are containers to seperate waste. Rooms with/ without private bathrooms/ dormitory are available, no matter which one you choose, they are all very beautiful, comfortable and clean. Enough bathrooms are available, also 2 spacious and well equipped kitchens. You have private space on your own terrace and there are areas where you can sit with others, also a place for barbecue. It is a nice 10 minute walk to town,, 15 minutes to the waterfront / beach. Benjamin, the owner, goes out of his way to make his guests feel happy and comfortable. He has bicyles available, supports with car rental, offers every tour and all of that for real good prices. Every wish / need you might have, he will try to arrange it, if possible. For me definitely the best place to stay on Rapa Nui Island.

Stayed in April 2024

The roosters crowing interruptedly from 5am :) our room was next to the kitchen and passway so not super private

Benjamin is an incredible host, always going above and beyond for his guests! He also picked us up and dropped us off at the airport, both times giving us a welcome and farewell gift! He took us to the Kari Kari show with a discounted price. We didn't do the one day full tour but we were told it was great (7 stops, 55 CLP pp with lunch). The room was clean and big enough, the bed was comfortable although a bit small for us. The kitchen had all we needed, and it was clean. The hostel is less than 10 min walking from the main street where you can find everything you need

Stayed in April 2024