The Barefoot Eco Hotel

“Not became Luxury”

What can I say about this resort? It’s a real outlier in the Maldives. It keeps all the private‑island vibes while sitting next to a local island that hosts the airport. The mostly Italian management gives a warm, familiar feel that suits our tastes. The food is excellent, and the whole staff is very friendly—many even speak a bit of Italian, which helps Italian guests who aren’t used to English. One unique perk is that you can grab a free bicycle and hop over to the local village whenever you like, maybe for a few small errands. I even picked up cans of soft drinks that aren’t sold in Italy anymore. The only slight downside is that you can’t really explore beyond the airport area because there’s no road to the far end of the island. Satellite images show a long stretch of beach that would be lovely to visit. The only real flaw, if you can call it that, is that in the mornings you see a lot of plastic waste washing in from elsewhere. The staff clean it up right away, so guests aren’t bothered, but it’s sad to see how much plastic pollutes the Indian Ocean. Like most Maldives resorts, prices rise every week due to taxes and high demand as rooms are always booked. That trend will likely shorten average stays and push the clientele toward one‑off visitors rather than repeat guests. Even with that caveat, I give it a solid 9+ out of 10.

Enrico·1个月前

My room had a great sea view on the ground floor, and the bed was really comfortable. The staff were super helpful and supportive, especially with getting around Malè. However, I was surprised that even with the all-inclusive package, some extras like coffee were not included outside of breakfast. That was a bit annoying, but overall it was a great stay.

Lucia·8个月前

“Settimana rilassante e un mare meraviglioso”

I really enjoyed the location of this hotel, the beach was stunning and I loved that I could walk around in casual clothes and barefoot. The only downside was that breakfast was a bit limited, I was hoping for more variety. But overall, it was a great experience and I would recommend it to others.

Maurizio·8个月前

“It’s ok hotel but don’t expect too much”

I liked the location of this resort, but that was about it. The food was cold and unhealthy, with way too much repetition in the menu. The spa was pricey, and the yoga classes were basically just light gymnastics - not what I was expecting. Overall, it was a pretty underwhelming experience, unfortunately.

Marina·9个月前

“Nice but a bit disappointed”

I was really looking forward to staying at this eco-friendly resort, and the rooms and staff were definitely highlights. They were trying to be sustainable with the glass water bottles, which was cool. But, I was super disappointed with the gym and bike situation - my partner and I specifically chose this place because of those amenities, but the bikes were in terrible condition and the gym was basically non-functional.

Rosemary·10个月前