The Barefoot Eco Hotel

About this accommodation

The Barefoot Eco Hotel & Villas sits on the inhabited local island of Hanimaadhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, in the northern Maldives. The property has 52 rooms arranged in two-storey blocks of four units each, with ground-floor rooms opening directly toward the beach and upper-floor rooms offering sea views. Rooms measure approximately 50 square metres including veranda or terrace and come with air-conditioning, double or twin beds, a private balcony, wardrobe, in-room safe, minibar, a seating area, and en-suite bathrooms with shower, hairdryer, towels, and toiletries. The property also offers sea-facing villas built from reclaimed wood, continuing its eco-oriented positioning. Dining is centred on The Barefoot Restaurant, which serves buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on seafood and Mediterranean dishes prepared under an Italian chef. A secondary outlet, Raanee Snack Bar, provides light fare with ocean views. The surrounding forest and beach are used for diving, snorkelling, and canoeing. Hanimaadhoo is served by a domestic airport with scheduled flights from Velana International Airport, placing the hotel within reach of travellers looking for a local-island stay rather than a resort-island experience. The property is marketed as 4-star on trade directories.