Calm Beach Inn
A beachfront guesthouse on Gan, with a house reef at the door.
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A local-island guesthouse on Gan
Calm Beach Inn is a small guesthouse on Gan island, in the southernmost stretch of the Maldives, roughly 255 km from Malé. Rooms start at $80 a night and look out over the sea, garden, or inner courtyard. The property has a house reef directly accessible for snorkelling and diving. There is a shared kitchen, barbecue area, outdoor dining space, and a garden. Free parking and free WiFi are included, and pets are welcome.
The honest verdict
A simple, affordable beachfront guesthouse with direct reef access and honest prices, not a resort-style operation.
Best for
- Budget-conscious divers and snorkellers
- Travellers wanting local-island character
- Guests with pets
- Self-catering couples or solo travellers
Maybe not ideal for
- Guests expecting resort amenities or a pool
- Those wanting on-site dining
- Large groups or families needing multiple room types
What a stay costs
Indicative room-only estimate from the lowest nightly rate — excludes airport transfers, taxes and seasonal price changes. Many Maldives properties also require a minimum stay. Check live rates for your dates.
House reef access
A house reef sits directly off the property, so you can snorkel or dive without a boat trip or tour fee. This is the clearest practical draw for anyone staying here.
Beachfront position on Gan
The guesthouse sits right on the beach. Rooms have balconies with sea, garden, or inner courtyard views, and outdoor furniture is available for sitting outside.
Breakfast options included
The property provides continental, full English, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and American breakfast formats, plus breakfast to go — a wide range for a small guesthouse.
Kitchen and outdoor cooking
Guests share access to a kitchen with a coffee machine, electric kettle, and refrigerator. A barbecue and outdoor dining area make it possible to cook and eat outside.
Free shuttle, parking, and WiFi
Free parking, a free shuttle service, and free WiFi are all included. Pets are allowed, which is uncommon for Maldivian guesthouses.
Rooms & suites
Double or Twin Room
sleeps 2 · Select your bed (if available) 1 full bed 2 twin beds
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Garden view
- Inner courtyard view
- Air conditioning
Inside Calm Beach Inn
Amenities at Calm Beach Inn
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
- View
- Bath
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Inner courtyard view
- Garden view
- Sea view
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Balcony
- Garden
Getting there
Calm Beach Inn lies on Gan in Laamu Atoll, about 255 km south of Malé (MLE). The journey is a short domestic flight to the nearest regional airport, then a speedboat across the lagoon to the island.
Expect roughly $150–400 per person round trip for the domestic flight + speedboat, arranged by the property. Confirm the fare when booking.
On the map
The island of Gan is part of Laamu Atoll. Laamu Atoll lies in the south of the Maldives, a chain of coral islands ringed by house reefs and turquoise lagoons.
Maldives tours & activities
Excursions you can book for a Maldives stay — manta & whale-shark snorkelling, sandbank picnics, diving and sunset cruises. Availability varies by island; filter by your dates and location on GetYourGuide.
Calm Beach Inn has a Google rating of 4.9, based on 8 reviews. The sample is small, so patterns are hard to draw, but the score is consistently high. No detailed review themes were available for breakdown. Guests choosing this property largely cite the location and value relative to Maldives resort pricing.
Good to know
Frequently asked
How do I get to Calm Beach Inn from Malé?
Gan is around 255 km from Malé. The standard route combines a domestic flight to Gan (Addu City) airport with onward travel. The guesthouse also has a free shuttle service, so confirm pickup when booking.
What room types are available?
There is one room type — a Double or Twin Room sleeping two people in either a double bed or two single beds. All rooms have a balcony, private bathroom, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV.
What is the price per night?
Rooms start from $80 per night. This is the base rate; actual pricing depends on dates and availability.
Is breakfast included?
The property provides multiple breakfast formats: continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, American, and breakfast to go. Confirm inclusion at the time of booking.
Is there a house reef for snorkelling?
Yes. A house reef is accessible directly from the property, suitable for snorkelling and diving without needing to arrange a separate boat excursion.
Is there on-site dining beyond breakfast?
There is no listed on-site restaurant. Guests have access to a shared kitchen with a coffee machine, refrigerator, and electric kettle, and can cook outdoors using the barbecue facilities.
Is the guesthouse suitable for families?
The only room type sleeps a maximum of two people, so families needing more space would need to book multiple rooms. There is no pool or dedicated family amenity listed.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are allowed at Calm Beach Inn. This is relatively unusual for accommodation in the Maldives, so it is worth confirming any specific conditions directly with the property.
Is parking available?
Free parking is available on-site. This is relevant mainly for guests who rent a vehicle locally, as Gan has road connections across Addu Atoll.
Is there WiFi?
Free WiFi is included for all guests.
What is the best time of year to visit Gan?
The facts provided do not specify a best travel period. Gan sits in the southern Maldives; the dry northeast monsoon season (roughly November to April) generally brings calmer seas and lower rainfall across the country.
How do I book?
Calm Beach Inn can be booked through standard accommodation booking platforms. Contacting the property directly is advisable for confirming shuttle pickup, breakfast format, and any pet-specific requirements.
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