The Barefoot Eco Hotel - Hanimaadhoo Island

GSTC-certified eco-resort on a private white-sand beach in Hanimaadhoo, Maldives

Rooms & Accommodations

The Barefoot Eco Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with private balconies or terraces overlooking the ocean or tropical gardens. The Heritage Villas blend traditional Maldivian architecture with modern comfort, set in a forest area inhabited by unique wildlife. Each room includes a minibar, in-room safe, and an en suite bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries.

Dining & Bars

The in-house restaurant serves a rotating menu of local and Western cuisine, with themed dinner nights and BBQs featuring fresh seafood like lobster. The RANEE BAR, a cozy authentic Maldivian bar just steps from the sandy beach, offers Maldivian snacks from 12:00 till 18:00 hours. Guests can also order drinks at the beach, and the hotel's snack bar and breakfast-in-room options add flexibility.

Activities & Excursions

The barefoot eco hotel operates its own diving center with access to 30 exclusive dive sites, and a marine biologist leads daily snorkeling trips, manta excursions, and turtle-watching tours. Bicycle rental, bike tours, canoeing, and windsurfing are available on site, plus walking tours to the local village for cultural experiences. Diving courses from beginner to advanced are offered by experienced instructors like Luca and Charlie, using traditional Maldivian dhonis.

Wellness & Spa

The Barefoot Eco Hotel features a full-service spa offering full body massages, Ayurvedic treatments, and beauty services like body scrubs and wraps. Guests can join daily yoga classes led by certified instructors, or use the salt-water outdoor pool and fitness center. The spa lounge and relaxation area provide a quiet space after treatments, and couples massage packages are available.

Eco-Credentials & Location

Hotel the barefoot eco holds certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), with sustainability efforts including waste reduction, energy conservation, and a plastic-free approach. Set on a private half-mile sandy beach with a salt-water pool, the property is surrounded by native jungle where flying foxes and shy birds are common. Local island tours, visits to Utheemu Sultan Palace, and dolphin-watching excursions connect guests to Maldivian culture.

• Eco-Credentials: GSTC-certified with waste reduction & energy conservation
• Rooms: Heritage Villas blending traditional architecture with modern comfort
• Dining: Local & Western cuisine, RANEE BAR, themed BBQs
• Activities: Diving center with 30 exclusive dive sites, marine biologist-led excursions
• Wellness: Full-service spa, yoga classes, salt-water pool
• Location: Private half-mile beach on Hanimaadhoo Island, nearby Utheemu Sultan Palace