Had the "matrimonial" cabana (separate self contained little cabin) for our anniversary in Rapa Nui/Easter Island. Smooth airport transfers. 5 amazing days/4 nights here, with the ever changing ocean views just out our front door. 20 minute level walk into township for wider selection of restaurants and cafes, galleries & shops. Note: Not much is open Sunday nights for dinner, so plan around that. We did find Oreko open (about 800 meters from Hostal) which was really good. I mean really really good. Next door to Hostal Tojika is Mahia (yellow building with great chef, excellent dinners, and they are also open for breakfast). And turn left & up on the hill is Tataku Vave (8 minute walk). Not cheap, service a dash slow but good food. If you want local lobster or try the Rape Rape, then book a few days before hand. There are about 5 Mini Markets in/closer to town to choose from for grocery shopping needs. Back to Tojika - we loved it here, so quiet & relaxed. You can hire small car, bikes for the day for wider exploring. Macarena is a brilliant host, and the Tojika Team are super friendly, kind & really helpful.…
If you don't mind 15-20 minute walk and non existent internet this place is ok. Very clean 2 rooms share a kitchen and common space I lucked out was alone. Great ocean views no beach and great spot to watch the sunset. Free airport transfers with a lei! 1 day not hot water. Not sure if I would stay here again. They do rent cars, bikes and motorcycles for your convenience. They do try!
At $120 night you’re much better paying a little more and staying elsewhere...or pay less and stay in the shared rooms here. The hostel right next door had tents for rent. I would have rather stayed in a tent and left my belongings in my car. (FYI: a car is a must on the island, make sure car tires can withstand rocky roads and pot holes). I moved from the splendid Takarua Hotel to the Tojika because I decided to stay longer on the island and the Takarua was fully booked for my extra days. The Tajika is a hostel and not a hotel by any means. It caters to the backpackers. I booked a sea view room. My room had a sea view but the car park was in front of my view. My tiny 200 sq ft room with 7 ft high ceilings felt claustrophobic (I’ve had cruise ship cabins bigger than this room!). The room had no a/c (just a fan), no safe, no tv, no tea kettle (there was one in the main kitchen), no drinking water, and no breakfast. I had two nescafé coffee packets in the room and they were not replenished the next day. The twin bed was comfortable and the room was very clean. The shower worked well and I had plenty of hot water. The wifi didn’t work very well (I had no problems with the wifi at the Takarua). I understand that everything on Easter Island costs more but this room would be a $30 room anywhere else... the Takarua at $200 a night is a lot better deal (and a nicer location right in front of the Maori statues which I could see from my room and I could see the sea with no cars in front). Only saving grace about the Tojika is that the staff is very nice and helpful. Makarena is super nice, speaks Spanish, French, and English. She gave me a ride to the airport too.…
i did my homework before booking room #1 here. i made sure they had a sernatur number to be compatible with accepted rapa nui accommodations, i decided to afford myself the luxury of having a private bathroom and also wanted access to a place to cook my own food if i choose to do that at any point during my stay. macarena picked me up at the airport. the one thing i would say for people arriving and looking for their name as they leave the departure area and walk outside to a large number of people holding signs is that the small white board she used has hostal tojika handwritten and i missed it upon first glance at all the other signs. be sure to scan all the signs, even the small ones, actually especially the small ones, if this is where you’ve made your reservation because she’ll be there waiting for you but you may not spot her right away. the rooms, hostal and kitchen areas are all nice: clean with good amenities. i was given a shelf in the refrigerator to store food and could use any of the appliances or things to make myself comfortable. they will do laundry for you but you are not allowed to wash your own in your room or in the kitchen and they don’t want it hanging up in your room either, which i understand. if you’re concerned about drinking the local tap water, hostal tojika actually has a system where you can refill your water bottle from their large carboy (for a charge) but i found it more economical to go to a store at the beginning of my trip, buy a 5L bottle of water and store it on my shelf in the fridge. some may not want to do that because of having to haul the water back after purchasing it. i stayed here for five days and had already booked my two day tour with another company but they have several fliers posted in case you come without plans or have free days to fill here and there. they cleaned my room each day which i didn’t expect and on xmas eve left me a small wrapped gift on my bed with my name on it which was a very sweet touch! in general, the owner or one of the girls working asked if i needed anything and if everything was ok on a daily basis. there was just the right level of attention but it wasn’t overbearing and i felt like i could be independent and do my thing but that if i needed or wanted help, they were definitely there to provide assistance and problem solve. on my last morning, macarena took a group of us to the airport for our flight and we were all given small moai necklaces as token going away gifts. it’s a nice touch, again, that reflects the caring nature of most locals i met on the island. i’d definitely recommend hostal tojika! the shared rooms were more like hostal/dorms but there are also private rooms which change the experience and provide an upgrade for older guests who might not be so backpackers any more :) the attention to detail and cleanliness were what i liked about this place. i would classify it as fancy, but definitely comfortable, clean and a place to spend time after a day out and about.…
It is walking distance from town, a very good restaurant (Tataku Vave), and the ‘sunset’ moai at Anu Tahai. Depending on your fitness one can even attempt to walk to Ranu Kau from here. It has a fantastic view over the ocean - especially with sunset, which can be watched sitting at a small table in front of your room sipping on a glass of wine. Although small, the space is well designed and even with two big suitcases we were comfortable moving around our room. The shared kitchen is clean and has all the necessary cutlery and crockery. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We rented a vehicle at the property.(recommended to travel around the island to go to Rano Raraku, Abu Tongariki and to the beach at Playa Anakena) One can also rent scooters, bicycles or quad bikes. Collection from- and dropping-off at the airport is included. We were given flowers on arrival and a talisman necklace on departure - the latter of which will serve as reminder of our fabulous trip for ever. …
If you like the constant sounds of the ocean, there is no better place to stay on Easter Island. From our room, you could see and hear the crashing waves against the rocky shore 24-hours a day. Tour groups actually came to this location to watch the ocean. It is about a 15-20 minute walk to the heart of the downtown, but there you are away from the ocean. It is right next door to an exceptional restaurant called Mahia. It doesn't look like much, but the chef is exceptional and often serves fresh fish. They have an excellent rental car deal that cost us about $45 a day for the two days we rented a car. We spent about $20 on gas over the two-days we had the Suzuki. For two people this was just fine. There are minor inconveniences some times that may not happen at the more expensive places that cost twice as much or more. If you like perfection, stay at a more expensive place. For the money, this place was comfortable with an excellent view of the ocean.…
I was thoroughly pleased staying here four nights. Macarena was such a pleasant person. She picked me up and dropped me off at the airport. She suggested several tours and options for me. Upon arrival a nice fruit drink was waiting for me. I loved the view form this hostal. The Pacific! What more can I say breathtaking! I also loved the sound of the ocean at night. In the early morning I would wake up and go star gazing in front of the hostal by the ocean. There is a kitchen available where you can buy food and prepare your own meals. I highly recommend Tojika! It is a no frills establishment. No TVs in rooms and WiFi was hit or miss. But I didn’t come to the island to be on my phone or watch tv. It is about a 15 minute walk to town if you take the walk along the ocean which is worth it! Go stay here you won’t regret it!…
We had a great time staying here for two nights. Free pick and drop off from airport and availability to rent cars, bicycles, and ATVs make the experience so much easier. The view of the sea is wonderful and at night you can hear the waves crashing on the shore. Macarena was also incredible in providing us with information from the island. Would definitely stay here again.
My partner and I stayed at this hostel for 7 days in January, and we had a very good experience. Compared to other hotels and hostels, this one is comparatively cheaper than most. The staff are all very helpful, and the owner Jimena has a lot of knowledge of local activities, tours, food, etc. Our room was close to the shared kitchen, which was convenient. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The bed was slightly harder than what we're used to, but we adjusted after two or three days. The bathroom was huge, and the shower always had hot water. The only downside to the room was that it was right next to where they hung the wet towels and sheets, so our room occassionally smelled like wet laundry and felt more humid than usual. The shared kitchen is well equipped, although some of the appliances need to be updated. We never had a problem finding space or time to cook. There was always room for whoever wanted to use it. The view from the dining room and front porch was amazing. We were outside every night watching the sunset and listening to the waves. It was about a fifteen minute walk to the center of town, which was enough space to help the hostel feel more tranquil. The hostel also rents out cars, 4-wheelers, motorcycles, and bikes. They will also arrange tours for your on request. The wi-fi is super slow (if you can access it at all), but that's true for the whole island. The only major problem we ran into was that there were periods when there was no one in the reception. Everyone would simply disappear for a few hours some afternoons, which is a problem if you want to rent a car or plan a tour. I would recommend they organize this a bit better. Overall, the hostel was very comfortable for us, and we really enjoyed our time here. I highly recommend it.…
it's our 6th visit to the island and the first time we stay in a hostel (we usually rent a cabaña). A friend of ours recommended Tojika, and it we had a really nice experience there. Friendly staff, and clean facilities. Jimena, the owner is very welcoming and the staff are friendly and always trying to make you feel at home. The location itself is great! the best night skies right there!! We had a private room with private bathroom. Not the quitest in the morning when all the other guests come around for breakfast, but it wasn't too bad either. You can ask to be in the outside rooms, and problem solved (there are 3 rooms inside plus the hostel bit, but that's separated from the B&B part of the house) and 1 cabaña outside (completely private), and 2 other rooms that are part of the same building. Tojika has bikes, quad bikes, scooters and cars for rent. They can help you with organizing trips or tours if you need (we did the sailing boat tour and it was organized by them). All in all a great experience!!!…
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