Oceanic Inn
A local island base, 375 km from Malé, with a beach and a restaurant on site.
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A place to stay on Kolamaafushi
Oceanic Inn is a guest house on Kolamaafushi island, roughly 375 km from Malé and reached by a domestic flight followed by a speedboat transfer. Rates start at $88 per night. The property runs a restaurant, a fitness centre, and has a private beach area. Rooms include a balcony or terrace, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom. A shared kitchen and BBQ facilities are also available for guests who want to prepare their own food.
The honest verdict
A straightforward local island guest house with a restaurant, private beach access, and simple rooms at a reasonable price point.
Best for
- Budget-conscious travellers wanting a local island experience
- Guests comfortable with a domestic flight and speedboat journey
- Pet-friendly travel
- Self-catering stays using the shared kitchen
Maybe not ideal for
- Travellers wanting a quick trip from Malé
- Those seeking luxury finishes or a large room selection
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.
Private beach area
The guest house has a private beach area — uncommon for a property at this price point on a local island. Outdoor furniture, a picnic area, and BBQ facilities (available at an additional charge) sit alongside it.
Rooms with balconies and terraces
Both room types include a private balcony and terrace with garden and city views. Each room has air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a private bathroom with free toiletries, and a tea and coffee maker.
On-site restaurant and kitchen
A restaurant operates on site, with room service available. Guests who prefer to cook have access to a shared kitchen equipped with kitchenware, an electric kettle, and a refrigerator.
Fitness centre on the island
A fitness centre is part of the property — practical for longer stays where guests want to maintain a routine without leaving the guest house grounds.
Rooms & suites
Standard Double Room
sleeps 2 · 2 twin beds
- Balcony
- Garden view
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
Standard Double or Twin Room
sleeps 2 · 2 twin beds
- Balcony
- Garden view
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
Inside Oceanic Inn
Amenities at Oceanic Inn
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Room service
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Private beach area
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Pet friendly
- View
- Free Wifi
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- City view
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Getting there
Oceanic Inn lies on Kolamaafushi in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, about 375 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
Kolamaafushi sits in Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Gaafu Alifu Atoll lies in the far 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.
Oceanic Inn holds a 4.8/5 Google rating across 14 reviews — a strong score for a local island guest house at this price. The small review pool means individual stays carry significant weight, but the consistency of the rating points to reliable day-to-day delivery from the team.
Good to know
Frequently asked
How do I get to Oceanic Inn from Malé airport?
The journey involves a domestic flight followed by a speedboat transfer. The total distance is around 375 km from Malé. The guest house offers an airport shuttle service to help coordinate this.
How long does the journey from Malé take?
The exact travel time is not published, but the route covers approximately 375 km and requires a domestic flight plus a speedboat leg. Plan for a multi-hour journey from Malé airport.
What room types are available?
There are two room categories: the Standard Double Room and the Standard Double or Twin Room. Both sleep two guests with twin beds, a private balcony, terrace, and private bathroom. Rates start at $88 per night.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Breakfast is listed among the property's facilities, but whether it is included in the room rate or charged separately is not specified. Confirm this directly with the guest house when booking.
Is there a restaurant on site?
Yes. The guest house has an on-site restaurant, and room service is available. Guests can also use the shared kitchen, which has kitchenware, an electric kettle, and a refrigerator.
Is there a beach?
The property lists a private beach area. BBQ facilities are available at the beach area for an additional charge, along with outdoor furniture and a picnic area.
Can I go snorkelling or diving from Kolamaafushi?
Snorkelling, diving, and fishing can be arranged through local operators in the area. These are excursion-based activities rather than on-site facilities run by the guest house.
Does the guest house accept pets?
Yes, Oceanic Inn is listed as pet friendly.
Is Wi-Fi available throughout the property?
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and is one of the property's highlighted facilities.
Is there a fitness centre?
Yes, there is a fitness centre on site.
Are the rooms non-smoking?
The property is listed as having non-smoking rooms.
How do I book?
Rooms can be found and booked through major accommodation platforms, or you can contact the guest house directly. Rates start at $88 per night. Confirm breakfast inclusions and transfer arrangements at the time of booking.
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