Barefoot at Havelock

We stayed in barefoot resort for 4 days Good things: it happens to near one of the best beaches in Asia that is Radhanagar beach, peaceful property surrounded by forest so natural, food is pricy but good Problems: the property manager have not bothered to maintained the road to the property, to the beach and to the rooms, there are no lights in way to your room, there is no room services (there is not even telephone or emergency button in case you need any medical help, the cottages are far from reception) rustic means furnitures and room fittings and AC maintenance not done for years, they have not bother to provide basic facility of mosquito repellant in room (there are too many mosquitos and insects around particularly during rainy days). There are no activities for kids (except carrom board at reception) Management didn’t bother to put rest benches or hammock on beach (I wonder how would this affect peace). There are some old mats lying around and no guests were using it. Most importantly there is no emergency medical kit available, the nearest medical facility in 10 km away and this resort is isolated from main town. Overall this place may be good for digital detox for some people who are extensively watching TV and overusing Internet (mind you Airtel has good range in the resort) not good for kids, elderly and family travellers. We will not stay here again.

Beach number 7 is the best beach in Havelock But that is not the story... Barefoot team is doing all they can to be your family for the duration of the stay and they are doing excellent work Very friendly stuff great food at the restaurant , excellent bar and atmosphere In addition service is amazing including serving tea to the beach every day on sunset Very clean cottages and you have all you need Don’t miss the Yoga lesson each day at 6AM Each day they have live music at the Bar with amazing and fun singer lady