7 Nights from just £1,699pp (Half Board) – Sustainable Luxury, Naturally
Imagine waking to the sound of gentle waves, walking barefoot across soft sands, and spending your days immersed in nature, not noise. Welcome to The Barefoot Eco Hotel, a hidden sanctuary on the remote northern atoll of Hanimaadhoo – and one of the most meaningful escapes in the Maldives.
This is not your typical overwater villa resort. It’s something deeper, something more intentional. Here, luxury meets sustainability in its purest form, offering a Maldives experience that prioritises people, planet, and peace.
🌴 A Different Kind of Maldives
Opened in 2014 by Swiss founder Christophe Groh, The Barefoot Eco Hotel was the first 4-star resort built on a local island. And it remains one of the few Maldivian properties with GSTC-certified sustainability standards — earned not through marketing, but through measurable action and community-first values.
Located on the island of Hanimaadhoo, part of Haa Dhaalu Atoll, this untouched slice of the Maldives offers seclusion, authenticity, and a rare connection with local culture, all without compromising on comfort.
🏡 Rustic Comfort, Thoughtfully Designed
Choose from a selection of eco-conscious accommodations, each blending natural materials with understated elegance.
- Seaside Rooms – Just steps from the shoreline
- Beachside Rooms – Nestled in the shade of tropical trees
- Ocean View Rooms – Elevated and airy with sweeping sea vistas
All rooms are naturally ventilated, designed to reduce energy usage, and made with local craftsmanship in mind. If you’re seeking space to unplug, reflect, and recharge — this is your place.
🍃 Note: Alcohol is not served on land due to the hotel’s location on a local island. But there’s a creative solution — a floating boat bar anchored just offshore, where you can enjoy cocktails, wine, and beer as the sun sets over the ocean.
🍽 Dining with Heart
Food at The Barefoot Eco Hotel isn’t just delicious — it’s deeply thoughtful.
The on-site restaurant serves up Mediterranean-style cuisine and fresh local seafood, with ingredients sourced either from the hotel’s organic garden or caught by nearby fishermen.
🍽 Your stay includes Half Board, which means two generous meals a day — a rhythm that suits the relaxed, slow-living ethos of the island. Midday snacks, tropical juices, and smoothies are also available at:
- The Juice Bar by the Pool
- Raanee Snack Bar, offering authentic local bites
Vegetarians and special dietary needs are fully catered for — just let the staff know your preferences.
💆♀️ Wellness in Nature
Slow mornings. Stillness at sunset. Everything here invites you to realign with yourself and your surroundings.
🧘♀️ Daily yoga sessions (complimentary) are held in serene outdoor spaces, while private classes can be booked for a more tailored experience.
🌺 The on-site spa offers traditional Ayurvedic therapies, relaxing massages, and natural facials — all in a candlelit, peaceful setting overlooking the lush tropical garden.
💚 What Makes This Hotel Truly Eco?
The Barefoot Eco Hotel doesn’t just talk about sustainability — it lives it:
♻️ Zero single-use plastics – All straws, bottles, cutlery, and bags are reusable or biodegradable
💧 Reverse osmosis water – Refillable glass bottles are provided to all guests
🌿 Organic composting – Waste supports the hotel’s vegetable garden
🚲 Bike & cultural tours – Get involved with the local community and discover Utheemu Island
🌊 Eco excursions – Guided snorkelling, kayaking, and nature walks are led by marine biologists
🌎 Carbon-conscious – You’re encouraged to take any non-recyclable waste home
The resort is also deeply committed to local employment, marine conservation, and cultural preservation, giving back to the island that sustains it.
✨ Example Package – 7 Nights from £1,699pp
🌿 7 Nights in a Seaside Room
🍽️ Half Board Dining (Breakfast + Dinner daily)
✈️ Flights from Heathrow
🛩️ Domestic flight transfers included
📅 Example date: 01st May 2026
💷 Low Deposit from £150pp
📩 Message me for alternative dates, room types, or airport options.
👫 Who This Trip Is Perfect For
- Eco-conscious travellers seeking substance over flash
- Couples and solo adventurers in search of tranquillity and nature
- Wellness-seekers looking to unplug and rejuvenate
- First-time Maldives visitors who want a more authentic, cultural experience
- Repeat Maldives travellers looking to see a different, more grounded side of the islands
🛡️ Why Book With Me?
✅ All holidays are ATOL & ABTA Protected
✅ I include flights, transfers & luggage as standard
✅ Flexible payment options with low deposits
✅ Personal service & honest advice — from someone who’s been there
📩 Message me today to chat about options
📞 Call 01782 498 503 (Mon to Fri, 08:00 – 16:00)
🌿 Escape the Expected. Discover the Authentic.
At The Barefoot Eco Hotel, you’ll find something rare — a luxury escape that nourishes not only you, but the world around you. If you’re ready to slow down, reconnect, and experience the Maldives as it was meant to be, this is the place.
💚 Eco-Friendly Tranquillity in the Maldives – from £1,699pp (Half Board)
Unwind. Unplug. Uplift. The real Maldives is waiting.
