The Barefoot Eco Hotel is located in the preserved deep North of the Maldives, on the charming local island of Hanimaadhoo in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll.
Enjoy the aerial view of the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean on your 45 minute domestic flight from Male International Airport.
Our 4 star resort is immersed in an untouched nature to give you not only privacy but also the opportunity to discover the true Maldives.
A private, half mile sandy beach and 64 comfortable rooms frame the hotel, inviting you to experience an authentic and relaxing holiday at outstanding value.
The 12 Seaside Rooms are affordable and comfortable accommodations, nicely furnished, with a modern and elegant double sink bathroom. The rooms have a wide patio door looking onto a cosy wooden veranda just beside our endless white beach. They are part of the same complex with a sandy inner courtyard.
Located on the ground floor, the 12 beachside rooms are just beside our endless white beach, with lateral sea view. These charming rooms are furnished with elegant materials and contemporary amenities, including a spacious private patio equipped with a swing. They are part of the same complex, built back to back to guarantee privacy and tranquillity.
Located on the ground floor, the 20 beach front rooms have direct access to the white sandy beach. Each room is large, creatively designed and has an en-suite elegant natural stone bathroom with shower.
From the 20 ocean view rooms you will be pleased by an outstanding vivid tropical sunset and a unique panoramic view of the Indian Ocean. Each room is large, creatively designed and has an en-suite elegant natural stone bathroom with shower.
Some of the beach front and ocean view rooms are connecting on the floor for a total of 100 sqm including the verandas. Spacious, creatively designed, comfortable rooms with an en-suite elegant, natural stone bathroom with shower.
Pamper yourself at the Spa where treatments are combined with a spiritual and meditative experience to achieve total wellbeing of body and mind.
Antique furniture and décor, candlelight, oriental music and mysterious aromas are part of the unique experience. Our massages (ayurvedic and classic) range from ease to tension and relaxation to energizing treatments or original Ayurvedic experiences.
Beauty treatments will be tailored to your skin type. We also offer treatment packages and couple massages that can be spread throughout your stay.
The hotel offers a variety of different diving courses from beginner up to Dive Master. Our daily diving trips are scheduled according to weather, diver level and experience. Usually, we conduct a ‘two dive’ trip in the mornings and ‘single dive’ trips in the afternoons, with ‘full day, three dive’ trips scheduled by arrangement.
Opening hours are from 8:30 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 18:30. We are conveniently located close to the restaurant and the main jetty.
Hotel's experienced multi-lingual instructors provide a professional and friendly service. The team is made up of 2 or 3 instructors, depending on high or low season, 1 compressor boy and 2 dhoni crew. Our knowledgeable diving staff is complemented by our resident marine biologist, who conducts our marine and conservation lectures as well as snorkeling excursions. Equipment is available for daily hire from the diving centre, for both diving and snorkeling.
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Environmental and Cultural Guided Bicycle Tour, Utheemu Sultan Palace guided visit, Snorkeling trips by boat, Dolphin watching trip by boat, Manta monitoring trip by boat, Turtle monitoring trip by boat, Desert island trip, Sunset romantic cruise, Stars watching, Big game fishing are available.
The resort offers a fully equipped gym, windsurfing, Hobie Cat sailing, stand up paddles, board paddles and exclusive sailing with a traditional Dhoni. Beach volley and bowls court are available.
Situated close to the hotel lagoon the floating Boat bar will be the one-of-a-kind experience you never even thought could exist. This charming over-the-water bar offers a variety of cocktails, beers and wines accompanied by incredible sunset view or stargazing.
Enjoy the freshest, tastiest juices and mocktails from our panoramic Juice bar. An ideal gathering point just next to the restaurant and pool to sip soft drinks, fresh juices and mocktails. A snack menu is also available.
Raanee snack is a cozy and authentic Maldivian bar, just steps away from the sandy beach. It is the perfect place to taste delicious Maldivian snacks and dishes prepared by our local cook during the day.