"Was in Hanimaadhoo a locally populated island for business. Was not expecting much and ready to rough it out as is usually the case in non tourist locations in the Maldives. I was very pleasantly surprised to find this amazing property. Beautifully located and managed, warm hospitality and fabulous facilities. Rooms hold their own when I compare to other five star resorts I have been at. Food was delicious, cooked on site with a extremely impressive range to choose from. I plan to return with my family to enjoy the island as well as the comforts of ViluVeli Holiday Retreat. Special shout out to Weedath for her Hospitality and we hope to see you soon. The other advantage is that the property is located on a Airport Island and that means getting from Male to the Property is very easy and quick."

"The Barefoot Eco Hotel is a wonderful place for anyone seeking relaxation and disconnection. The resort offers its guests an impressively thoughtful reduction to meaningful basics; back to the truth and core being. Every single details matters. I personally looked exactly for a place like this and highly recommend. The well trained, professional team — in all areas of the hotel — made my stay perfect. The evening buffet is excellent, very high quality, and fully met my healthy eating requirements. The fact on non-alcoholic servings, no TV availability and no animations has been a big plus for me. The gym equipment did not meet my expectations. It is outdated, inadequately equipped, and, in my opinion, does not fit in with the otherwise high overall concept of the hotel. The professional organization of the yoga classes is particularly noteworthy. I booked a two-week daily privat session with the yoga master Sagar (a certified yoga instructor and therapist). In addition to practicing yoga, I learned a lot of new things about breathing techniques, meditation, and different styles of yoga. I'm very grateful for this experience. The daily morning yoga classes are tailored to the participants' level and are a great way to start the day. Last but not least, a relaxing massage at the SPA perfects the day in this paradise. The Barefoot Eco Hotel is a lovely place to re-energize; I highly recommend."