The lodge was the first in South America to obtain LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the United States Green Building Council.

The lodge, which opened in December 2007, was built on 9.6 hectares (23.7 acres) of land situated on a hill in the Te Miro Oone area, overlooking the ocean. This is in south-eastern Rapa Nui, 8 kilometers (4.9 miles) from Hanga Roa, the most populated part of the island.
All of the 30 rooms, which extend to the north and south from a central building, have excellent ocean views. The lodge has welcoming indoor spaces which integrate aspects of the local culture.

The design is intended to have minimal impact on its surroundings. The lodge is built on a site which is inappropriate for agricultural use and has no archaeological remains. The flora surrounding the lodge has been maintained intact.

Architecture
How can an architectural work be best situated on a piece of land cut off by the great abyss that is the Pacific Ocean?

Land, sky and sea…the project to create Posada de Mike Rapu adapted to the local topography, creating a close relationship between the land of Rapa Nui and distant views of the Pacific Ocean. It was organized using sections and fully curved perimeters, without a front or back, straight or reverse, approachable from any angle.

The structure rests on a base of stones extracted from the site and which were gathered, transported and worked by local people. This structure, built by expert builders, forms a kind of altar on which living quarters have been built out of wood brought from the mainland.

Rooms
The lodge has 30 comfortable rooms, all of them designed to maximize silence and privacy. The sophisticated design uses pine wood and earth-colored concrete for the floor. Each room has a small living area, hydromassage bath and beds designed for deep, pleasurable sleep after a day of exploration. Finally, we provide you with a unique treat: the rooms are television-free.