The Barefoot Eco Hotel

Set on Hanimaadhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, one of the Maldives' northernmost inhabited islands, The Barefoot Eco Hotel is a 4-star property built around a low-impact, nature-focused philosophy. Its 64 rooms span categories including Beach Front Rooms, Beach Villas, Seaside Rooms, Ocean View Rooms and Family Rooms, giving both couples and families a range of options at rates starting from $88 — an approachable entry point for this part of the country.

On site, guests can use the spa and massage services, swim in the pool, join a yoga session or eat at the in-house restaurants. Diving, snorkeling, fishing excursions and organised tours make it easy to explore the surrounding reefs and channels of Haa Dhaalu, an atoll less visited than the central Maldives.

With a 9/10 guest rating from 109 reviews, the hotel has built a solid reputation for its combination of value, eco-conscious approach and easy access to a quieter, less-touristed atoll.