The Barefoot Eco Hotel

125 reviews

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  Enrico

  BS · couple · Sep 2026

  9/10

  Not became Luxury

  What can I say about this resort? It is definitely an atypical choice for the Maldives. While it retains all the characteristics of a private island, it borders a local island that houses the airport. Its predominantly Italian management gives it a warm, familiar feel that easily caters to our tastes. The food is excellent, and the friendliness of the entire staff is top-notch. Many team members even speak a bit of Italian, which is a great help for Italian guests who might not be used to speaking English. One of the features that makes it truly one of a kind is the ability to grab a complimentary bicycle and head over to the local village whenever you like—perhaps for a few small errands. For instance, I picked up cans of soft drinks that aren't sold in Italy anymore, among other things. The only minor drawback is that you practically can’t explore beyond the airport area because there is no road leading to the far end of the island. Judging at least by satellite views, that long stretch of beach would be lovely to visit. The only real flaw—if you can call it that—is that in the mornings, you notice quite a bit of plastic waste washing ashore from elsewhere. However, the resort staff cleans it up immediately, so it causes zero disturbance to the guests. It’s just sad to witness how much plastic now pollutes the Indian Ocean. Like almost all resorts in the Maldives nowadays, prices tick upward every week, driven partly by taxes and partly by high demand since rooms are constantly booked out. It’s a real shame, as this trend will inevitably shorten the average vacation length and shift the clientele toward one-off visitors rather than returning guests. Even with that caveat, a solid 9+ out of 10 to this wonderful resort.

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  mennov274

  BEST, NORTH BRABANT PROVINCE · Family · Aug 2026

  10/10

  A very warm welcome and a marvelous view from our room.

  A welcome to never forget. The entree with nice tastefull juice. We were already assisted when arriving at the airport in Male. Then they remembered my birthday. Rooms with a marvelous view towards the sea. Also like the fact that all facilities are available like scuba/snorkling. The hotel is eco-friendly in all aspects.

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  EugenA59

  Family · Jun 2026

  10/10

  My family and I had a great time! 😍

  My family and I had a great time! 😍 The pictures speak for themselves. 📸 In my experience, 🤩 vacations can sometimes feel like a test of "what is your current demand, and what are you looking for to be impressed," including all the very common daily variations of that. 😉 At The Barefoot, you just relax and enjoy your day-to-day stay as it comes, 😎 complemented by the great food and activities. You do not even need flip-flops 🩴 during your entire stay. 🤩 ✅ We loved the staff team and the pleasant, discreet surroundings. 🙏If you are looking for butler services, stay away... though surely you will be served with all your needs anyway! ✅ The atmosphere was excellent for us! 🤩If you are looking for classy and glamorous days, stay away... luckily, it is not a glossy magazine location. 😍 ✅ We were pleased with the silence of the habitat. 🤩🍀If you are looking for family entertainment, stay away... luckily, there is none! 😍 ✅ For me, it was true recovery time. 👍If you are looking for athletic or endurance activities, stay away... or just go for intense swimming 🏊‍♂️ and beach running 🏃‍♂️ sessions. Thank you to the Barefoot 🦶 team!!! We had a great time with you!

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  pinkap2017

  Couples · May 2026

  10/10

  The paradise

  Fantastic !!!! Like a dream !!!

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  beasA9913UR

  Couples · Apr 2026

  10/10

  Back again!

  Coming back for the second time after 10 years and it’s even better than last time. The location, beach, facilities and rooms are amazing! Will be coming back for a third time!