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The Barefoot Eco Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 3 bars/lounges

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Exterior
Local cuisine, beach views
Gift shop
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Double Room, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
N 6 45 E 73 10, Hanimaadhoo
  • Maldives Climate Observatory
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Utheemu Palace
  • Baarah Dock

Room options

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Seaside Room

Seaside Room

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

  • Beach view
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Beachside

Double Room, Beachside

  • Partial sea view
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 49.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Hanimaadhoo

Beachside getaway.You'll be within a 10-minute walk of Maldives Climate Observatory with a stay at this Hanimaadhoo hotel.

What's nearby

  • Maldives Climate Observatory - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Restaurants

  • Alidhoo Bar
  • ‪Green Bite Hanimaadhoo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Utheemu Beach Taste - ‬7 min drive
  • La Mensa The Cook House
  • ‪Break Time - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Barefoot Eco Hotel

Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 3 bars/lounges
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Barefoot Eco Hotel like an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a garden, and a terrace.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hanimaadhoo hotel.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Built in 2014
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Barefoot Eco Hotel offers 64 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. This Hanimaadhoo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The Barefoot Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Bowling alley
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Bowling alley
  • Canoeing
  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Sail boat
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping mall
  • Snorkeling
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Barefoot Eco Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 6.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 110
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 52.50 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 110
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 52.50 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 3 years of age.
  • Airplane transfer per adult: USD 390 (roundtrip)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 320 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 147.19 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 390 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 320 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 6.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number C-0794/2014

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Barefoot Eco Hotel Hanimaadhoo
Barefoot Eco Hotel
Barefoot Eco Hanimaadhoo
Barefoot Eco
The Barefoot Eco Hotel Hanimaadhoo, Maldives
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The Barefoot Eco Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Best Experience,The Staff were Really Nice and Helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic laid-back charm to this resort, as the name suggests. I couldn’t be happier with our stay at Barefoot. Everything was clean and comfortable, and the food and service was excellent. Anything more would have felt OTT and unnecessary. Congratulations on doing your best to keep things natural and eco-friendly. The Maldives are troubled by washed-up plastic and the more you do, the better I like it. 😊
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Budapest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very pleasant stay at the Barefoot Eco Hotel
The Barefoot Eco Hotel is an amazing place in the Maldives! It's not your traditional Maldivian resort, since it is situated in an island with a village (normally resorts are located in private islands). This adds greatly to the whole experience! If you are the type of person that likes to learn about the local culture of the places where you travel, this is a perfect combination. The hotel does a lot of work to support the local community, such as hiring locals, providing free training for people to work in the tourist industry, tours into the local village, cooking shows hosted by locals and others. The hotel also tries to minimize its footprint in the environment. For instance, the hotel doesn't sell any drinks in plastic bottles. The location is stunning! You clearly get this sense of being off the grid, in a tropical place. We saw turtles, harmless sharks, different kind of rays (manta, eagle, sting), tropical fishes and dolphins. The hotel offers different daily programs to get up close to these, as well as to visit nearby historical places. The food provided is delicious! It's a mix of Italian with influences of local cuisine. On Friday's, is Maldivian night and you can have a full Maldivian dinner experience. Finally the staff makes the whole experience 5 stars! Everyone, from the reception, to the restaurant to the diving center was friendly and helpful! We spent there almost two weeks and had the time of our lives. We will definitely return, if we have the chance.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chad, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great,relaxing and off the grid
Great not having Television or 1st world technology. Eco friendly and great health retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good experience peaceful and calm environment
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding
All good things come to an end... We've just come back home from an 11 nights' stay at the Barefoot Hotel on Hanimaadhoo. Our head full of precious memories. We could not have chosen a better place for our first stay in the Maldives and for my husband 50th birthday. The Barefoot hotel is an eco friendly hotel, where it feels good living. It is layed back, very well managed, friendly, clean and tidy. Staff were discreet but always ready to help. The hotel is well integrated on the island, right on the seaside, but nicely hidden by coconut trees and other tropical plants. Our seafront room was spacious and comfortable with a very good shower. There is not much to do on the island, but we never got bored. We spent our time swimming in the beautiful lagoon and relaxing at the beach. The snorkeling is amazing and filled up a good part of our days... We were lucky to see some dolphins, some turtles, rays and so many beautiful colourful fish. We couldn't get enough of it! The food at the hotel restaurant was always very good, with plenty of variety everyday. There is a good team of chefs, who are always present during the meals, presenting their food, always cheerful and pleasant. We loved the Maldivian dinner last Friday and the traditional music afterwards played by the Maldivian staff. It was great to have an opportunity to danse ...barefoot! Thank you for the nice memories! We walked or cycled to the village several times. It is a typical muslim village.

8/10 Good

Susanna, Suffolk, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel to experience marine and beach life
This is an excellent place to stay in the Maldives if you want to experience marine and beach flora and fauna as there are daily expeditions, kayaks, snorkelling excursions and a diving centre all operating from the hotel. As the island is inhabited, there is the added interest of the local village and people and the hotel has free bicycles to use as well as organising cultural and nature tours. The two resident marine biologists are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, energetic and friendly and lead the daily excursions so you can find out more about the things you are seeing. There is something on each evening for anyone interested - Maldivian cooking demonstration, film, documentary or an interesting talk by one of the marine biologists. There is no alcohol on the island but there is a bar boat off shore in the evenings if you want it - we found that the non-alcoholic fruit cocktails available at the hotel bar were delicious and were all we needed. Our son enjoyed the diving and was well looked after by the dive team.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning
Amazing hotel, located on the stunning beach, new and in fine condition. Rooms are very comfortable and clean. Food is always fresh and with enough variety. I warmly recommend this to anyone who wants a complete peace, rest, sun and sand, read, forget stress. Complete staff is just incredibly warm, kind and friendly. Sensational experience.

10/10 Excellent

Traveller, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Hotel
I had an amazing time at this hotel. If you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy a quiet holiday at a stunning beach, the Barefoot is the ideal destination. I had booked breakfast and dinner only which was just perfect. The food is very good and there are plenty of options if you are vegetarian. I wouldn't hesitate to go back. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay!!

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!!
Great place, fantastic staff, magnificent view, had a awesome time there. Wouldn't mind heading back there again on my next trip!

10/10 Excellent

madawy, saudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best relax you find the best shore you like it
Berfect stuff resaption and cheef they help you in every thing realy i was queen and the price the berfect ever than other island but this island non alcholic place the geniuce owner put bar boot in the see open 6 pm its 10 min from the hotel the transiction free hopfully they success to submit the papers in the future to allow drinks in the hotel Need white win during reading books with music and sound of the shore

10/10 Excellent

Single Traveler, Southern England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to relax in a beautiful location.
I stayed in a seaside room which was huge and just metres from the beach. Decor / design is functional rather than opulent but you have everything you need. Bottled water is provided twice daily and I had no problems with Wi-Fi, even during an epic thunderstorm. Breakfast & Dinner buffets were excellent, very extensive choice and something different every day. Staff always very friendly and happy to explain the dishes etc. The beach is gorgeous and well maintained - never feels crowded and you don't need reef shoes. If a competent swimmer you can swim or kayak to the edge of the reef and snorkel there. Organised trips are reasonably priced, recommend the Coral Garden snorkel trip which was amazing. There's also a daily complimentary snorkel trip led by the resident Marine Biologist who is a fountain of knowledge and very approachable with any queries. Though not a diver myself, feedback from other guests was only positive - with praise for the professionalism of the expert staff who were also happy to give guidance with snorkeling in the lagoon. In the evenings, the lounge area next to the restaurant hosts conservation lectures and movies, opportunity to be sociable if you want - or just chill out on the bean bag seats. Also in the evenings, there is the Black Pearl floating bar which is great fun with the best cocktails ! It's the best way to catch the sunset and star gaze, an absolute must-do.

10/10 Excellent

EDUARD, Barcelona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very recomended
Great staff, specially Raja very good coffee barista, Salvatore barman and Kitchen as well. Water sports also great guys. Ella is poor marine biologist who explain noting about sea and coral life only giving rules when you snorkel. Nice and beautiful location.

8/10 Good

ADAM, Chicago, IL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
3.5/5 Star. Amazing beach, food & service sub-par
Amazing beach, and has intimate beach setups by separating the sun chairs by bushes that make lounging intimate. Beanbag chairs on each porch for relaxing while looking at the beach and water. Porch could use better lights as too dim to read. The food is quite bad, however, and despite having a buffet, they give you an assigned seat for your stay. I was actually kicked out of a seat close to the beach because it wasn't "my" table despite the restaurant being near empty at that time. No shampoo or lotion is provided in the rooms.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you're looking for Maldives, don't come here
Went there for our honeymoon but this was not the Maldivian experience I was looking for. The hotel is on a beach, has snorkeling, diving and some other activities. However, the hotel is far from being a 4-star hotel with the limited space, limited services and grumpy wait staff. It felt more like a retiring home than a beach resort. The king beds are literally two single mattresses attached to each other which were uncomfortable at all. The open buffet for breakfast and dinner is very limited with ONE kind of cheese and pastries attacked by swamps of flies. All meals came from the same kitchen with low quality food and limited choices way overpriced for $30 per person per meal. You would also be seated in a specific table EVERY SINGLE MORNING AND NIGHT and not allowed to change it as if you were in the military (note: I came for the beach so don't put me in the back corner of the restaurant during all my stay!) When asking for a fresh hot cup of coffee instead of the two sips of cold coffee left, the waiter would simply answer "don't you wanna finish yours first?" Barely heard music, no proper lighting and no ambiance. Menu food options are limited (i.e. you can get French fries only between 1 to 2:30 PM!) The only positive side is that the room is clean and the beach is beautiful. Overall, you're better off paying a little extra for a high quality experience in a 5-star hotel.

8/10 Good

Maqseed, Kuwait

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hanimaadhoo island in 2 Mins
me and my wife staid in this hotel for 1 week and it was not the perfect hotel but it was just fine 5 star hotel .. everything was available in the hotel from Room service to Sea Sport .. But my friends have been in better hotel that this in other Island Like Kurumba resort ..

10/10 Excellent

Siiri, Tallinn, Estonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to relax
Perfect place just to rest and to enjoy the beach and the sealife. Dolphins and turtles were really there, all the tours were worth of price. Complimentary rental of bicycles or kayakies and daily snorkeling tours. Good selection of food, different menu every day. Our 6 year old was so busy with swimming, snorkeling etc. that he even did not have the time to look for his toys from his suitcase. We booked it without an understanding that no wine or beer would be available on the island. Reasonable selection was still available on the sunset boat. As the island is far away from Male it takes few extra hours to get to the Barefoot and back to Male. Hotel reception still does choose the most reasonable flights for you. We can only regret that we had planned only 7 nights to be there.

10/10 Excellent

claus, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you for a wonderful Holiday!
We stayed at this lovely resort for 9 nights in a Seaside Room. It was our first trip to Maldives and our stay well exceeded our expectations. This resort is great for relaxing, snorkeling/diving and chilling out on the beach or by the pool. I would highly recommend this place!

10/10 Excellent

ANDRII, UKRAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel for little money. Most delicious brownies. Uncomfortable bed and mattress.

8/10 Good

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a quiet beach resort, served by a group of very passionate staffs on ECO sharing & sea creatures lovers. They also create a warmth environment for guests to feel just like at home. Simple gesture by knowing the guest by name, remembering meals preference, taking great care during excursions. The 'bar' in an beautiful restored Maldivian ship is an awesome concept, where drinks are served in the middle of the ocean.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely resort with private beach
Lovely time spend. Wished that holiday was longer.

10/10 Excellent

Michel, lebanon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honeymoon @ Barefoot
everything was more than i expected the staff is so friendly the hotel is very well designed and so comfortable the activities are very interesting with a good price Thank you

8/10 Good

vacation guest, Expat from HK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
smaller ressort directly at the beach
Hotel staff if really great and accomodating, while the general manager is almost invisible and in the rare occasion the GM showed up there was no attempt to connect with the guests; at this size of hotel it is unacceptable; Besides this we loved our stay (food, snorkeling and diving as well as the ecological set-up and the convention centre)

10/10 Excellent

hany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay in fantastic resort island , very good staff friendly