The Barefoot at Havelock

An excellent jungle property on the beach. The rooms( tents) were great, the food was top notch. The only reason i gave it a 4 is the tardy checkout experience where the front office staff made us wait for 45 mins for some inane reason. The front office checkout experience is the only weakling of this otherwise great property.

Our stay at Barefoot was magical. Everything exceeded our expectations from start to finish. Firstly, I would like to thank the staff at Barefoot for making our stay a memorable one. Their dedication to their roles shows through their hard work, attention to the small details (such as remembering our coffee order!) also bringing me food to the room when I was feeling unwell. A special mention to Jack and Suresh - their restaurant service was immaculate. Dev the bartender & his team with their amazing cocktails.Trilochan the chef, he would come and chat to the guests during dinner which was a nice touch. Prathamesh & Rubin the onsite knowledgeable and friendly naturalist guides, with their passion for nature and wildlife. I celebrated my 30th birthday during our stay, my partner and the staff at barefoot organised a surprise dinner on the beach under the stars - a birthday to remember! The rooms are comfortable, rustic and close to nature. The nicest beach on Havelock is a stone throw away from the rooms and you can hear the sound of waves crashing in the early morning. The restaurant food quality is some of the best we had during our time in India (lobster curry is a must!) Highly recommend Barefoot for those looking for a memorable experience on Havelock Island!

The best eco-lodge experience in Andamans. Your Amazing Andamans moments start right from the meet-and-greet team led by Rahul at the Port Blair airport and the staff who assist at the Haddo Jetty with your ferry travel. At the Barefoot Resort in Havelock, Susmita and her team welcomed us warmly into our “Nicobari Cottage”. Trilochan the Chef, Jagan the Restaurant Manager, and their team assisted by Varada prepared a sumptuous dinner. We were lucky to get a Kilo-Crab on the day we arrived. Reuben, the in-house naturalist charted our plans for a trek through the reserve forest, the marsh before we landed in the beautiful, white sand Elephanta beach. Reuben impresses us with his knowledge of the jungle, the terrain and the activities we had to pick. Back in the resort, the stunner is the pristine Radha Nagar beach to which one has access from the resort. You wouldn’t want to get back from the sun loungers under the shades of the mighty trees overlooking the beach. I could spend a lifetime here; dolce far niente. We were up for a surprise dinner on the last night of our stay, arranged by the Barefoot team. A sweet gesture indeed. The rooms are clean and spacious. They are well attended and air conditioned. Towels and bed linen were clean and smelled good. The housekeeping team did a great job. The network connectivity for Airtel is good (4G works inside the cottages and most part of the property). No TVs and loud music here.

What an experience, truly, like no other. Everything in Barefoot, from the supremely hospitable staff members (Jagan in particular) to the delectable food (the chefs are incredibly skilled), the spa service and the tent experience is par-excellence! The property is very well designed. Barefoot offers access to the best beach (Radhanagar) and coastline on the island. The naturalists on board at Barefoot (Prathamesh and Reuben) give surreal experiences of inter tidal walks, bird watching (32 endemic species) owl spotting at night, and multiple treks. The resort also offers various cruises and hosts dining experiences most suited for families and newly weds. The reception desk manned by Swati, Sushmita, and Chirag are impeccable at their job. Andamans is best seen and experienced at Serai Barefoot!

Our family wife, me and two adult kids stayed at the Barefoot resort for four nights. It is perhaps the best place that we have ever stayed in. The property is in the midst of a jungle. You wake up to the sounds of the bird. The cottages have a local feel to them. The food is gorgeous. The chef really knows what he is doing. The tandoori food that the serve on alternate days is not to be missed. And of course the pizza and the breakfast - everything was really nice. There is no buffet for breakfast. They personally serve you. You go through a small jungle patch to get to Radhanagar beach. That beach is also the best beach that we have been to. Clean, fine sand, sea blue and sea green waters. Overall will love to go back there. Fantastic place!

By far the best holiday experience in India for us, Barefoot offers a tranquil setting with absolutely amazing staff, who are the friendliest people and really elevate your experience. Have to call out a few names, Hari who’s the resort manager, Jagannath (restaurant manager) and Trilochan (head chef) who work tirelessly to tantalize your tastebuds, Ajay Kumar and Krishna and Raju, the sweetest ever smiling house keeping staff, and of course the front of house reception staff, all wonderful people. The tented cottages are more than well equipped and spacious, the Radhanagar beach is a short walk away and is a sight to behold and has a sense of exclusivity for Barefoot guests. Lal cha and sunsets are not to be missed. This is at least a 3 night experience. Anything shorter will feel too rushed. Highly recommend. We will be back for sure.