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The Barefoot Eco Hotel

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Gift shop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Seaside Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 100 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Beachside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Sofa bed - single
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
N 6 45 E 73 10, Hanimaadhoo

What's nearby

  • Maldives Climate Observatory - 1 min drive - 0.7 km

Restaurants

  • Alidhoo Bar
  • ‪Green Bite Hanimaadhoo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Utheemu Beach Taste - ‬7 min drive
  • La Mensa The Cook House
  • ‪Break Time - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Barefoot Eco Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the sea
At The Barefoot Eco Hotel, you can look forward to a bowling alley, a poolside bar and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers. Treat yourself to a body scrub, reflexology or a deep-tissue massage at The Barefoot Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Raanee Snack Bar, features ocean views and light fare. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include kayaking, beach volleyball and snorkelling. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a shopping centre on-site and 2 coffee shops/cafes.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), bike tour information and tour/ticket information
  • Evening entertainment, a 24-hour front desk and a reception hall
Room features
All 64 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, composting and eco-friendly cleaning products

Languages

Arabic, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Boat Bar
  • Juice Bar
  • Raanee Snack Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Bowling alley
  • Canoeing
  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Sail boat
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping centre
  • Snorkelling
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Bowling alley
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 12 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 110
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 52.50 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 110
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 52.50 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Aeroplane transfer per adult: USD 400 (return)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 350 (return), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 147.19 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 400 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 350 (return), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 12 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number C-0794/2014

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Barefoot Eco Hotel Hanimaadhoo
Barefoot Eco Hotel
Barefoot Eco Hanimaadhoo
Barefoot Eco
The Barefoot Eco Hotel Hanimaadhoo, Maldives
The Barefoot Eco Hotel Hotel
The Barefoot Eco Hotel Hanimaadhoo
The Barefoot Eco Hotel Hotel Hanimaadhoo

Frequently asked questions

Does The Barefoot Eco Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Barefoot Eco Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Barefoot Eco Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Barefoot Eco Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does The Barefoot Eco Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of USD 400 per person applies.

Where is The Barefoot Eco Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hanimaadhoo hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Maldives Climate Observatory.

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The Barefoot Eco Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Bij aankomst kregen we niet de kamer die wij geboekt had. Volgens de receptionist hadden wij één upgrade gekregen, omdat de kamer die wij geboekt hadden niet beschikbaar was op dat moment. De ‘upgrade’ was alles behalve een upgrade. Je had geen mooi uitzicht en moest trappen lopen om bij je kamer te komen. Wij hebben dit geweigerd. Ivm gezondheidsredenen konden wij niet dagelijks traplopen. Er bleef 1 optie en dat was een andere kamer en daar moesten wij uiteindelijk ook extra voor betalen. Erg schandalig! Het enige wat wij wilden was de kamer die we hadden geboekt. Maar dit kon niet, omdat deze dubbel geboekt was. Het eten was helaas ook niet denderend. Geen variantie en het buffet was erg klein. En helaas zagen wij ook een kakkerlak lopen op de tafel waar het buffet lag. Omgeving was prachtig en het personeel was erg aardig en vriendelijk behalve de receptionist, die was niet echt klantvriendelijk.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Magnifique hôtel, très belle plage et fonds sous marins pour le snorkeling. Personnel aux petits soins. Superbes et abordables Excursions en compagnie de biologiste marin. Hôtel éco responsable, qui fait des efforts pour être le plus durable et respectueux de l’environnement possible. Attention car l’accès à l’île est compliqué, il y a très peu de vols domestiques par jour et l’attente à l’aéroport de Male peut donc être très longue (environ 6h à l’aller et au retour pour nous). Très calme, si vous souhaitez vous reposer c’est parfait. Mais manque d’animation et de spectacle. Il n’y a qu’un restaurant avec un seul buffet. La nourriture est bonne et de qualité, mais un peu répétitive. Nous avons mangé de délicieux poissons ! La chambre est comfortable, celle avec la vue sur la mer permet d’avoir une vue magnifique. Nous vous recommandons cet hôtel sans hésitation et avons passé un merveilleux séjour.

8/10

Die Unterkunft, der Strand das Meer einfach schön. Selten das die Bilder des Hotels dem tatsächlichen Zustand nicht gerecht werden. Das Essen hat hervorragende Qualität die man bei einem Buffet nicht leicht findet, leider ist es aber nur lauwarm. Ausserdem sollte man wissen das es keinen TV gibt und das WLAN reine Glücksache ist und nur selten funktioniert. sucht man Erholung und Ruhe oder ist Schnorchelfan ist man aber sicher gut aufgehoben.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

Magnifique séjour dans cet hôtel dont l'atout majeur est l'excellent restaurant et la gentillesse infinie de l'ensemble du personnel Les chambres sont simples avec vue sur la mer et la plage à 10m, le jardin botanique est splendide, le club de plongée sur place au top, le seul point négatif est le tarif des excursions un peu trop élevé. Nous recommandons cet hôtel pour tous les amoureux de nature et de vacances reposantes
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2022

10/10

The Best Experience,The Staff were Really Nice and Helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

8/10

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10

Fantastic laid-back charm to this resort, as the name suggests. I couldn’t be happier with our stay at Barefoot. Everything was clean and comfortable, and the food and service was excellent. Anything more would have felt OTT and unnecessary. Congratulations on doing your best to keep things natural and eco-friendly. The Maldives are troubled by washed-up plastic and the more you do, the better I like it. 😊
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2019

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10

事前の連絡から、現地での対応まで、 すべてが神対応でした。 特に、砂浜が近いので砂がつきがちなお部屋を 毎回清潔にたもってくださり感謝です。 グローエのシャワーなどワンランク上のホテルステイを楽しめました。 シェフがイタリアご出身ということで、食事は毎回パスタで出るのですが、 これも美味でした。食事では、特に朝食のオムレツが最高でした。 テレビもない、お酒もない。あるのは美しい海と、ゆったりとした時間。 癒されました。バカンスにはもってこいの宿泊先でした。 ドイツをはじめヨーロッパや南米・アフリカの方々が多く、日本の方には、 １週間でどなたにも会いませんでした。 この時期、確かに海の波はやや強く、シュノーケリングなどに向かう 船はよく揺れるのですが、それもそんなものだと思えば大した負担では ありませんでした。スタッフの皆様に感謝です。またチャンスがあれば行きたいです。
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10

Struttura eccezionale, staff cordiale disponibile ed estremamente simpatico. Precisione svizzera nell’accoglienza e nella puntualità dell’assistenza al cliente. Mangiare ottimo, location perfetta e stanza super comoda ampia e ben disposta. Diving superlativo un super grazie per averci coccolato!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10

I went to Maldives at the end of March, to find a little peace and quiet after working way too much. Barefoot Eco Hotel turned out to be the perfect place to regain my energy. It's quite small, so not too many people around. At lunchtime, the whole beach could be almost empty, and I got the whole lagoon to myself. It was amazing. Obviously, not the right choise for someone looking for evening action. (There is no alcohol on the island / resort either, but you can get a drink on board a bar boat nearby.) Food was good, but in that heat, I wasn't too hungry. I drank the juice bar alcohol-free drinks instead, super good! Not included in the half board/ full board, though. Everything in the resort is quite expensive, so be prepared for that. Also, take small dollar notes for tips. The only tourist resort in Maldives located on an island where also locals live, it was a big bonus to get to visit the nearby village too, and see some local people and buildings. Village is small, about 1000 inhabitants, but has a few shops that sell groceries and souvenirs, and they'll take dollars. There are some cafes too, I never got to those, but apparently they would be worth a visit. I stayed on top floor of one of the beach villas, and had a perfect sea view from my room. This was my first time to Maldives, but I will be back. Very likely even to Barefoot Hotel, and I would definitely also recommend it to my friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10

Dieses war ein rundum gelungener Urlaub mit super Strand und Aussicht vom Zimmer. Die Kellner im Restaurant waren alle freundlich und sehr kompetent. Diese Ruhe war super. Das Wetter ist konstant immer schön.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

8/10

Sehr gepflegtes Resort. Über 90 Angestellte sorgen jeden Tag dafür. Die Freundlichkeit des Personals ist sehr angenehm. Einfach ideal um die Seele baumeln zu lassen. Hat auch genügend Aktivitäten, um 2 Wochen zu verweilen. Fantastische Farben vom Meer und wunderbar zum Schnorcheln.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2018

10/10

La struttura è molto bella nel rispetto dell'ambiente circostante. Ottimo servizio. Cibo eccellente grazie al cuoco italiano Cristian bravissimo!!!! Il centro diving molto efficiente con istruttori preparati. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo. Lo consiglio a chi vuole una vacanza rilassante e rigenerante.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10

debbo tuttavia segnalare uno spiacevole inconveniente. Giunti a Male,ore 15.30, dopo il ritiro bagagli, siamo usciti , pensando di vedere uno dei ragazzi con il cartello con il nome dell ‘hotel o il nostro.. invece nulla . Dopo varie peripezie... telefonate e altro , abbiamo incontrato uno dei ragazzi che ci ha detto che sapeva del nostro arrivo ma , non sapendo l’ora e il numero del volo ha prenotato l’ultimo volo ... ore 23.20, circa 8 ore dopo il nostro arrivo! I voli prima erano tutti pieni!! Viaggiamo spesso , avvalendoci del web, ma un simil disagio, causato non da disagi locali , ma a cattiva organizzazione, non ci era mai capitata.se posso sapere cosa puo' essere accaduto...
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10

The Barefoot Eco Hotel is an amazing place in the Maldives! It's not your traditional Maldivian resort, since it is situated in an island with a village (normally resorts are located in private islands). This adds greatly to the whole experience! If you are the type of person that likes to learn about the local culture of the places where you travel, this is a perfect combination. The hotel does a lot of work to support the local community, such as hiring locals, providing free training for people to work in the tourist industry, tours into the local village, cooking shows hosted by locals and others. The hotel also tries to minimize its footprint in the environment. For instance, the hotel doesn't sell any drinks in plastic bottles. The location is stunning! You clearly get this sense of being off the grid, in a tropical place. We saw turtles, harmless sharks, different kind of rays (manta, eagle, sting), tropical fishes and dolphins. The hotel offers different daily programs to get up close to these, as well as to visit nearby historical places. The food provided is delicious! It's a mix of Italian with influences of local cuisine. On Friday's, is Maldivian night and you can have a full Maldivian dinner experience. Finally the staff makes the whole experience 5 stars! Everyone, from the reception, to the restaurant to the diving center was friendly and helpful! We spent there almost two weeks and had the time of our lives. We will definitely return, if we have the chance.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2017

10/10

Genuinely friendly staff, interesting and varying meals, stunning surroundings!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

10/10

Great place, great food, great people, great diving (unfortunately all coralls Areal dead, still, a Lot of fishes)
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10

　まず、マレの空港での乗り換えは、ホテルからのメールに書かれている方が行なってくれるので心配ないです。ホテルのエントランスは、なかなかのもで予想外のウエルカムドリンクに驚きました。すぐに、敷地内を案内してくれます。綺麗ですよ！また、部屋のエアコンの電源まで説明してくれます。そして、朝起きたらパンフレットそのままのモルディブの海に、うあ〜！部屋がグレードアップしてました。窓を開けたままにしなければ蚊は来ないそうです。ハエもいないし季節的なものかもしれませんが雨が降ります。すぐにまた晴れますのでバルコニーのおてだまソファが役に立ちます。スノーケリングの無料のツアーは、その前に練習が必要との事。イルカ、ビウオ、魚はいっぱいいるらしいですが船で行く必要があります。がしかし、この海と砂浜から離れる事はできません！食事するのも忘れてしまうくらい虜になってしまいます。フードスタッフのお兄さんは、ディズニー漫画そのままなのでかわいいです。朝からロシアのカップルの男のひとが中でもとくに可愛い男のスタッフを優しく抱きしめて離さないので彼女が可哀想でした。あとドイツ、インドネシア人…家族、一人の方もいるし日本人は、私くらいかな？食事はイタリア系のホテルと言う事で美味しいです。遠いのですが、この絶景のロケーションの海を見た後では時間がたつのが早すぎて止められません！最後の日の朝は食欲がなくなり物事の終わりを感じさせられます。カタール航空の機内音楽が寂しさを知らしてくれるでしよう。こんな思いをするなら二度と行きたくない!涙が出ます。しかし他の海とは比べられないくらい別格の別世界の、この世とあの世との違いが感じられます。また、行けばいいじゃない！そうもう他の海には、行けないでしょう❣ ここは、一番最後にしたほうがいいでしょう。
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10

Warm welkom met mocktail en versierd bed. Bij vertrek werden onze koffers van te voren opgehaald en zelfs al ingecheckt! Vriendelijk, beleefd en behulpzaam personeel. Prachtige ligging, hier kom je tot rust! Ons Beach Front Room was prachtig, ruim , schoon en met ligging pal aan zee. Onze kamer werd 2x per dag schoongemaakt inclusief fles water.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2017

10/10

Great not having Television or 1st world technology. Eco friendly and great health retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10

very good experience peaceful and calm environment
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10

Ambiente und Unternehmungsangebote waren super !!! Die Rückreise war recht anstrengend, die 10Std. Aufenthalt in Colombo hätten nicht sein brauchen!!!!!! Nix desto trotz, es war rundum ein schöner Urlaub!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017