The hostels seemed to me the best places to stay, with friendly hosts and their families. You can also make arrangements with other guests to visit moais and sites outside town in a small group (less expensive transport and guides). Great breakfasts included in most prices of simple lodgings, but bring your own coffee --- most all is instant. I ...

We rented a bungalow and stayed 2 weeks on Rapa Nui and we were never bored. Lots of wonderful things to do & see, scuba, horseride, beaches (3), and lots to visit petroglyphs, museum, volcano, festival, and, of course, moais. The best was the friendly people and affordable living that made our stay inexpensive, worry free, and very relaxing and ...