Maldives . Haa Dhaalu Atoll . Hanimaadhoo
The Barefoot Eco Hotel
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4
Offer description
The Barefoot Eco Hotel
4
The Eco Resort in untouched forest on the beautiful sandy beach!
Location
The hotel is located in a pristine forest on the indigenous island of Hanimadhoo in the north of the Maldives. The private sandy beach invites you to relax and linger. Malé Airport is approximately 45 minutes' flight away.
Facility
The 4 star Eco Hotel has a beautiful sandy beach and a unique saltwater swimming pool. Hotel amenities include free WIFI throughout the hotel and in the rooms, room service, a library and a reception.
The on-site boutique offers a great selection of clothes and souvenirs.
The restaurant will spoil you with delicious dishes daily. Soft drinks and juices are offered at the Juice Bar and guests can enjoy alcoholic drinks in the hotel's lagoon on the floating bar ship Black Pearl.
The hotel follows the principles of environmental sustainability, preservation of the environment and involvement of the local community in its activities. Among other things, these measures are taken:
- The use of organically grown wood, respecting the sustainability of the forest of origin
- The use of photovoltaic solar panels to generate electricity, limiting the use of diesel generators (widespread and very important in the Maldives)
- The use of a system for recovering the heat generated by the air conditioning systems to heat the water
- The establishment of a conservation centre
- The involvement of the locals in any form
- The dissemination of knowledge about the environment and culture of the Maldives, especially the Hanimadhoo, through specific activities for tourists (culturally guided bicycle tours, accompanied forest exploration)
- All goods available on the island (including food) are purchased locally to support the local economy and reduce the carbon footprint of transport
- The development of specific environmental education programmes in cooperation with the local school
-The marine biologists organize clean-up days to protect the reef and to sensitize the guests
- The resort is plastic free
The on-site boutique offers a great selection of clothes and souvenirs.
The restaurant will spoil you with delicious dishes daily. Soft drinks and juices are offered at the Juice Bar and guests can enjoy alcoholic drinks in the hotel's lagoon on the floating bar ship Black Pearl.
The hotel follows the principles of environmental sustainability, preservation of the environment and involvement of the local community in its activities. Among other things, these measures are taken:
- The use of organically grown wood, respecting the sustainability of the forest of origin
- The use of photovoltaic solar panels to generate electricity, limiting the use of diesel generators (widespread and very important in the Maldives)
- The use of a system for recovering the heat generated by the air conditioning systems to heat the water
- The establishment of a conservation centre
- The involvement of the locals in any form
- The dissemination of knowledge about the environment and culture of the Maldives, especially the Hanimadhoo, through specific activities for tourists (culturally guided bicycle tours, accompanied forest exploration)
- All goods available on the island (including food) are purchased locally to support the local economy and reduce the carbon footprint of transport
- The development of specific environmental education programmes in cooperation with the local school
-The marine biologists organize clean-up days to protect the reef and to sensitize the guests
- The resort is plastic free
Room description
All rooms are equipped with a direct dial telephone, Internet access, a minibar (against charge) and tea and coffee making facilities. The air-conditioned rooms also include a ceiling fan, safe, hairdryer and beach towels, as well as a large bottle of water per day and room.
The DOUBLE ROOMS WITH SIDE SEA VIEW (correspond to the hotel: Seaside Room) are about 44 square meters (with veranda) and are located just a few meters from the beach.
The SUPERIOR ROOMS (corresponding to the Hotel: Beach Front) are on the ground floor with direct access to the beach. On 50 sqm including veranda, these rooms offer double beds or 2 separate beds.
The SEA VIEW ROOMS (corresponding to the hotel: Ocean View) are located on the higher floors and offer a breathtaking view of the sea. They also have 50 square meters.
Upon arrival, you will receive a welcome drink and refreshing towels.
The DOUBLE ROOMS WITH SIDE SEA VIEW (correspond to the hotel: Seaside Room) are about 44 square meters (with veranda) and are located just a few meters from the beach.
The SUPERIOR ROOMS (corresponding to the Hotel: Beach Front) are on the ground floor with direct access to the beach. On 50 sqm including veranda, these rooms offer double beds or 2 separate beds.
The SEA VIEW ROOMS (corresponding to the hotel: Ocean View) are located on the higher floors and offer a breathtaking view of the sea. They also have 50 square meters.
Upon arrival, you will receive a welcome drink and refreshing towels.
Board
Breakfast, half board or full board.
Breakfast is served buffet style at The Barefoot Restaurant. Tea, coffee, milk and fresh juices are also included in the breakfast.
Half board includes breakfast and dinner or lunch buffet (selectable on site).
For full board additionally lunch in buffet form.
Water (still and carbonated) is available for free during all meals.
For the meals, home-grown fruit and vegetables are used. At the breakfast buffet you will find homemade jam. The hotel also produces its own drinking water in reusable glass bottles to reduce the use of plastic.
Breakfast is served buffet style at The Barefoot Restaurant. Tea, coffee, milk and fresh juices are also included in the breakfast.
Half board includes breakfast and dinner or lunch buffet (selectable on site).
For full board additionally lunch in buffet form.
Water (still and carbonated) is available for free during all meals.
For the meals, home-grown fruit and vegetables are used. At the breakfast buffet you will find homemade jam. The hotel also produces its own drinking water in reusable glass bottles to reduce the use of plastic.
Sports without charge
Guests can rent bicycles free of charge at the hotel. The hotel also has a gym and non-motorized water sports. Volleyball and snorkelling by Dhoni with marine biologists in house reef is also offered. Daily yoga lessons are also part of the programme.
Sport with Fee
The hotel offers a dive center.
Wellness
Enjoy various massages and treatments at The Barefoot Spa & Beauty. Also, yoga classes are offered.
Additional info
CREDIT CARDS:
American Express, Visa and MasterCard.
TRANSFER INFO:
The transfer is already included in the hotel price. Please confirm this in the booking process so that your transfer voucher can be created.
At the Malé International Airport you will be met by a hotel staff member. From Malé you fly on to Hanimadhoo (about 45 minutes). You will be taken to the hotel by car (about 15 minutes).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Hanimadhoo is a local island, so wearing a bikini and swimwear is only allowed on the private beach, in the hotel or in non-public areas. The consumption, sale and possession of alcohol is not permitted on indigenous islands. Alcoholic beverages are available at the hotel only at the Black Pearl Bar in the water (shuttle transfer to the bar included).
American Express, Visa and MasterCard.
TRANSFER INFO:
The transfer is already included in the hotel price. Please confirm this in the booking process so that your transfer voucher can be created.
At the Malé International Airport you will be met by a hotel staff member. From Malé you fly on to Hanimadhoo (about 45 minutes). You will be taken to the hotel by car (about 15 minutes).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Hanimadhoo is a local island, so wearing a bikini and swimwear is only allowed on the private beach, in the hotel or in non-public areas. The consumption, sale and possession of alcohol is not permitted on indigenous islands. Alcoholic beverages are available at the hotel only at the Black Pearl Bar in the water (shuttle transfer to the bar included).
Important info
TRANSFER INFO:
The transfer is already included in the hotel price.
GREEN TAX:
A green tax of USD 12 per person per night must be paid on site.
In some hotels, the green tax is already included in the travel price. You will find a corresponding note in your travel documents
ENTRY:
The electronic entry declaration must be completed and submitted on the website of the Maldivian border authorities 96 hours before departure (the website specifies "96 hours prior to departure time, between arrival and departure"). https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/.
ARRIVAL:
For all international arrival flights landing at or before 03:00 PM at Male International Airport (Velana International Airport), transfers with domestic flights can be arranged. For all flights landing after 03:00 PM, transfers cannot be arranged on the same day. Such bookings will only be accepted for the next day. Upon request, the first night can be booked at a hotel in Male at the contractually agreed room and transfer rates, subject to availability. The first available domestic flight from Male will be around 10:00 AM. After guests arrive at Male International Airport, transfers to the respective resorts will be organized as quickly as possible. However, there may be possible waiting times on-site.
DEPARTURE:
For all international departures after 9:00 AM from Male International Airport (Velana International Airport), transfers with domestic flights can be arranged. For all international departures before 9:00 AM, transfers cannot be arranged on the same day. Guests must leave the booked resort the day before departure. Upon request, the last night can be booked at a hotel in Male at the contractually agreed room and transfer rates, subject to availability. All transfers are arranged by the local airline; transfer times will be communicated to guests by the booked resort on the evening before departure.
In case of scheduled arrival in the destination area from 4:00 AM onwards, the hotel room will only be available on the day of arrival from the official check-in time of the respective hotel onwards. Likewise, the official check-out time of the hotel must be adhered to on the day of departure. This includes return flights until 3:00 AM the following day. Early check-in or late check-out can be booked through our service team, subject to availability and for an additional fee.
The transfer is already included in the hotel price.
GREEN TAX:
A green tax of USD 12 per person per night must be paid on site.
In some hotels, the green tax is already included in the travel price. You will find a corresponding note in your travel documents
ENTRY:
The electronic entry declaration must be completed and submitted on the website of the Maldivian border authorities 96 hours before departure (the website specifies "96 hours prior to departure time, between arrival and departure"). https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/.
ARRIVAL:
For all international arrival flights landing at or before 03:00 PM at Male International Airport (Velana International Airport), transfers with domestic flights can be arranged. For all flights landing after 03:00 PM, transfers cannot be arranged on the same day. Such bookings will only be accepted for the next day. Upon request, the first night can be booked at a hotel in Male at the contractually agreed room and transfer rates, subject to availability. The first available domestic flight from Male will be around 10:00 AM. After guests arrive at Male International Airport, transfers to the respective resorts will be organized as quickly as possible. However, there may be possible waiting times on-site.
DEPARTURE:
For all international departures after 9:00 AM from Male International Airport (Velana International Airport), transfers with domestic flights can be arranged. For all international departures before 9:00 AM, transfers cannot be arranged on the same day. Guests must leave the booked resort the day before departure. Upon request, the last night can be booked at a hotel in Male at the contractually agreed room and transfer rates, subject to availability. All transfers are arranged by the local airline; transfer times will be communicated to guests by the booked resort on the evening before departure.
In case of scheduled arrival in the destination area from 4:00 AM onwards, the hotel room will only be available on the day of arrival from the official check-in time of the respective hotel onwards. Likewise, the official check-out time of the hotel must be adhered to on the day of departure. This includes return flights until 3:00 AM the following day. Early check-in or late check-out can be booked through our service team, subject to availability and for an additional fee.
Please note:
This trip is not suitable for passengers with reduced mobility or disabilities. If you or any member of your group has special needs, please contact our customer service before confirming your booking.