Accommodation Scams in Easter Island, Chile
Fake listings, bait-and-switch hotels, ghost rentals, and check-in fraud. Below are the accommodation scams scams reported in Easter Island — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Valparaíso, Mendoza, and Medellín.
Last updated: April 9, 2026
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Accommodation Scams Scams
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Total in Easter Island
How it works
Easter Island has a very limited accommodation supply — roughly 60–80 guesthouses and small hotels — which creates fertile ground for fake listings on third-party booking platforms. Fraudulent listings use photos of real Hanga Roa properties, collect payment upfront, and either do not exist at the address given or are already occupied by other guests on arrival. Given the island's remoteness, arriving without accommodation is a serious problem.
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10 total warnings across all categories
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