The Barefoot Eco Hotel

From the very nice welcome at Hanimadhoo airport to the pleasant short journey on the island and the resort itself, we felt very comfortable from the very first day. The staff were really super friendly and always went out of their way to meet our expectations. The surroundings were simply fantastic. It was an estimated 20 steps from our room directly to the sun lounger on our own beautiful white beach. The water on the first day was like in a bathtub, only even more beautiful and above all more turquoise. Every day you could book various excursions, which were really very exciting, including snorkeling with turtles or watching dolphins, so in short, the offer was very varied. The stay in the room was very comfortable, especially the bathroom was very nicely decorated. Massage, opportunities to work out as well as yoga before breakfast were offered. The crew were just so lovely. So, in a nutshell: simply wonderful and very relaxing.

The beach and the pool are really nice and all the trips were great. I loved the trip to the sandbank and snorkeling (swimming with mantas) it was amazing. I recommend all the trips and the tour guides were super professional and friendly. I also enjoyed the massages at the hotel and the yoga classes in the morning. It was excellent. The rooms are clean and the resort is beautiful. Thank u for all the nice memories.

It was my first trip to the Maldives. I chose the hotel based on Tripadvisor reviews and never regretted the choice I made. This location is suitable for people like me - who need a quiet, uncrowded place where they can get closer to nature, and for those who care about nature. The rooms were quite good. I booked seaside room, but for the first 4 days I stayed in ocean view room, it was a gift from the hotel. The food was good quality, though not too varied. The hotel and services are well described in reviews from other tourists, in my review I would like to thank the hotel team. These were very friendly, kind people who were ready to do everything to make your stay comfortable. I'm very grateful to everyone: the chef, waiters, tailors, reception staff, diving center staff, bartenders - all were beautiful people, ready to help at any time! I especially want to thank the receptionist Victor. Victor was always ready to help on all issues, even willing to sacrifice his personal time to make your vacation better. Since I was alone on vacation, he offered to accompany me on my first bike ride to the village, he always came up and asked if everything was okay. Hotel managers, please reward him for his dedication to work! :) I have the best impression of the hotel, its employees and Hanimadhoo Island, I will definitely come back here again and hope to see familiar faces! p.s. for those who is going to the Maldives for the 1st time - take good care to protect your skin from the sun!

The Barefoot Eco Hotel made our stay unforgettable and so wonderful. We have already been to other islands. But this time everything was very, very good!!! Daminda Ranasinghe Reservations Executive and Diksan Wijerathna Reservations Manager did an excellent job - they helped us choose a room, explained the conditions for transfer to the island, answered all questions quickly and in detail. Thank you! Every morning at the restaurant we were greeted by Sozib with a kind smile and greeting in Russian. This is how our every day began and it was very pleasant. Sozib personally served us and was always attentive, neat and caring. Thank you! We liked the beach - such large, clean and soft sand. The delightfully clear ocean has an extraordinary color, shimmering in all shades: from dark indigo blue to transparent turquoise. And a lot of fish. Delight! Dear The Barefoot Eco Hotel team! Everything you do for your guests and tourists is at the highest level. We will definitely be back!!!! Thank you!!! Tatiana Valova

The food was very good and varied. The staff is very nice, courteous and attentive. I would particularly like to emphasize the yoga professor and the biologist, who devote themselves to their tasks with great passion, competence and integrity. The rooms are large, beautifully and functionally equipped and very clean. The pool is very pleasant and suitable for swimming.

The Barefoot Eco Hotel is an amazing place, not only to relax and escape work life but also to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere as well as nature of the Maldives. Thus, one of my main reasons to come to the hotel was to practise diving. The hotel has its own diving centre and offers different courses but also daily trips to various dive sites, depending on the weather conditions. According to one’s level, the friendly and highly supporting divemaster Luca, Charlie as well as the rest of the crew were taking us guests on breathtaking dives. Even if one doesn’t have any equipment, the centre provides everything for you. The trips have always been well-organised and within a few minutes with the Dhoni (traditional Maldivian boat), one reaches the most beautiful dives sites in the Maldives. Both, Luca and Charlie, were taking care of everything and everyone at all times, explaining the dives in detail and with full of joy. By sharing their experiences and knowledge about diving and the underwater world, I have learned a lot about all kinds of marine life and the sport itself. Under water, I was able to experience excellent reefs with an abundance of marine life. From dolphins, turtles, sharks, rays and clownfishes to lionfishes, morays and huge pufferfishes, I have experienced the beauty of the surrounding dive sites. Each dive has been absolutely amazing and a once-in-a-lifetime experience which I’ll never forget. I wish I would have stayed longer to enjoy more of it. My expectations have been exceeded and I can not wait to be back in the ocean soon. I had so much fun and really appreciate the friendliness and expertise of Charlie and Luca. Thank you so so much for the amazing time and thanks for inspiring me to continue diving! If you are looking for something extra special during your stay in the Maldives, I can highly recommend diving at The Barefoot Eco Hotel. This is something you’ll never forget. Give it a go and I promise you, you are not going to be disappointed.