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The Barefoot Eco Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with private beach and full-service spa

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Exterior
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Superior Double Room, Sea View
Seaside Room
Poolside bar
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beach
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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N 6 45 E 73 10, Hanimaadhoo
  • Popular LocationMaldives Climate Observatory6 min walk
  • AirportHanimaadhoo (HAQ)36 min drive

Room options

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Seaside Room

Seaside Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Sofa bed - single
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 100 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Beachside

Double Room, Beachside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 44 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ocean View

Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Sofa bed - single
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 49.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Sofa bed - single
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Hanimaadhoo

A family-friendly stay in Hanimaadhoo awaits you at The Barefoot Eco Hotel. You'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Maldives Climate Observatory. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 3 bars/lounges, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body wraps along with Ayurvedic treatments and reflexology. Raanee Snack Bar serves local cuisine. Juice Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and light fare. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool and 24-hour gym. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and free use of bicycles. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 4-property class Hanimaadhoo hotel, you'll find Baarah Dock.

What's nearby

  • Maldives Climate Observatory - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • Cool Garden - 13 min walk
  • Ratatouille - 18 min walk
  • Break Time - 7 min walk
  • Hanimaadhoo Apt beach Cafe
  • Hanimaadhoo Asseyri Ufaa - 15 min walk

About this property

The Barefoot Eco Hotel

Hotel with private beach and full-service spa
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers 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 such as an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a nearby 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 centre, 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 kids' activities (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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • On-site 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 a safe. This Hanimaadhoo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site 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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return 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

Restaurants on site

  • Boat Bar
  • Juice Bar
  • Raanee Snack Bar

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
  • Sail boat
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping centre
  • Snorkelling
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

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 lift

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 6.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 110
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 52.50 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 110
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 52.50 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
  • Aeroplane transfer per adult: USD 380 (return)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 300 (return), 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 380 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 300 (return), (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 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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
The Barefoot Eco Hotel Hotel
The Barefoot Eco Hotel Hanimaadhoo
The Barefoot Eco Hotel Hotel Hanimaadhoo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Barefoot Eco Hotel?

The Barefoot Eco Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Barefoot Eco Hotel?

As of 16 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Barefoot Eco Hotel on 28 May 2024 start from AU$219.44, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at The Barefoot Eco Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Barefoot Eco Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Thai massages.

Does The Barefoot Eco Hotel have a pool?

The Barefoot Eco Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at The Barefoot Eco Hotel?

The Barefoot Eco Hotel features a private beach, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.

What makes The Barefoot Eco Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and beachfront dining, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Barefoot Eco Hotel.

Is The Barefoot Eco Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare, a private beach and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that The Barefoot Eco Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Barefoot Eco Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Barefoot Eco Hotel?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Barefoot Eco Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Barefoot Eco Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Barefoot Eco Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

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

8/10 Good

Maria, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet, remote place to stay
If you are looking for a place to scuba dive / snorkel in a quite and peaceful resort in the Maldives, this is probably the best place to go. It is a bit further out than the other resorts, but it's worth the trek if you are looking for a quite place. The hotel is not very big and therefore not many guests overcrowding the areas. The food from the buffet is varied and delicious, the dinner menu changes everyday. The beach is beautiful and it's easy to find places to snorkel right there. The hotel offers some free amenities (2-hour kayak rental, morning yoga, bike rental) which are quite nice. The bar boat in the evenings is worth a visit even if you don't plan on drinking and the village is lovely and quaint. On the down side, it is far out. You have to take a 45 minute internal flight to get here (no hydro-lane or speed boat). There are only 4-5 flights a day to the island so if you don't land in Male at the ideal flight to get on the next plane you may need to wait 4/5 hours to get to the island, but expect to wait a while anyway. This is a place to disconnect, so no TV in the rooms or anywhere, which may be a plus for some people, and not much for evening entertainment. In the evenings you can go to the boat bar where they serve alcohol. It's 5 minutes from the hotel by speed boat, with beautiful views, but even there it's sort of quiet.

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
Amazing hotel with very friendly staff
Amazing experience overall! Couple of points for first time travellers... to get to hanimadhoo island, the only option is via 1.5hr domestic flight which costs about $340pp. Not much on the island other than the resort, but for a 5day stay, never felt the need to venture out much.