The Barefoot Eco Hotel

Better to change anything in that condition. -No garbage bin with a lid in toilet area. It is like an open basket, which is not very hygienic. -Music in restaurant is mostly repetitive. Noone needs to hear the song 'everybody hurts' on vacation everyday. -Staff in restaurants, although very friendly, could not answer all the questions regarding hotel. -No toothbrush and conditioner on request. You have to purchase it from their shop. -Not enough food options for late afternoon. -Rooms are connecting, if your neighbors are noisy you can have a hard time. Ours were not noisy at all. -Wi-Fi connection is not good, gets disconnected a lot. -Lots of mosquitos. Normally it is expected in a tropical island, however, it was simply too many. -Condition of the bikes can be improved. They are very rusty.

We had a good time and would return.

We watched our home weather updates on our pocket devices (there are no TVs in the bungalows and rooms, because of the nature of this resort hotels – to be closer to the Mother Nature) and couldn’t believe we escaped the worst month of the year to this tropical paradise. Quietness, respectfulness, quality of people, ability to feel oneself aloof yet adventurous, active yet internally relaxing, to enjoy some fresh fish and fruits on the Barefoot dinners are unforgettable. Unfortunately, not all Maldivian experiences are equal. Trying to get as remotely from Male and central atolls definitely pays back with huge premiums. My special thanks and eternal gratitude to manager Grayan who was truly caring and participating – to the extent of helping me at some point pull out a stuck earplug (goods quality has been profoundly plummeting many years in a row) and bring extra blanket when my wife appeared to wrap herself up completely trying to shield from imaginary mosquitoes. Also many thanks for friendliness and intelligent talks to a dining area manager Parvaz. I will seek every opportunity to be here again!