SAND INN RESIDENCE
A small, eco-designed inn on Kamadhoo with ocean views and a real restaurant
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A local-island guesthouse on Kamadhoo
Sand Inn Residence sits on Kamadhoo island in Baa Atoll, about 129 km from Malé. With roughly seven to eight rooms, it runs more like a boutique property than a large operation — Kaus Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with ocean views, and natural wood finishes run through the design. The inn has a private beach area and a garden, and the room rate starts at USD 130 per night. It holds a 4.9/5 Google rating from guests. Reaching it means a domestic flight to Dharavandhoo Airport followed by a short boat transfer — all arranged through the property, provided you contact them at least 72 hours before arrival.
The honest verdict
A small, eco-designed inn with ocean-view dining, a private beach area, and straightforward island hospitality on Kamadhoo.
Best for
- Travellers wanting a small, personal stay in Baa Atoll
- Guests who prefer a proper on-site restaurant
- Those combining Baa Atoll diving and snorkelling excursions
- Couples or solo travellers after a relaxed, unfussy base
Maybe not ideal for
- Travellers who need a large resort with multiple facilities
- Those unwilling to arrange the domestic-flight-plus-boat transfer
- Visitors wanting alcohol on-site
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.
Kaus Restaurant and ocean views
Kaus Restaurant is the focal point of the inn. It opens for all three meals and looks out over the ocean. The menu covers Asian, Continental, Full English/Irish, and Halal options, which is a wider range than most properties this size in the atoll.
Eco design with natural wood
Natural wood finishes run throughout the property, giving rooms and common areas a warmer character than the concrete guesthouses common on nearby islands. The garden setting adds usable outdoor space away from the beach area.
Private beach area and garden
The inn has its own beach area — a meaningful distinction on Kamadhoo, where public and private access points differ. The garden includes outdoor furniture and a dining area, along with BBQ facilities for evening use.
Live music and karaoke evenings
Live music performances and karaoke sessions are available for an extra charge. These are hosted on-site and give the property a livelier evening atmosphere than the typical Baa Atoll guesthouse.
Rooms & suites
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
22 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
- View
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Minibar
Inside SAND INN RESIDENCE
Amenities at SAND INN RESIDENCE
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
- View
- Free Wifi
- BBQ facilities
- Flat-screen TV
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Garden
Getting there
Getting to SAND INN RESIDENCE on Kamadhoo in Baa Atoll means covering about 129 km from Malé (MLE) by seaplane — a scenic flight of roughly 40 minutes. The property arranges the seaplane once your flights are confirmed. Seaplanes fly in daylight hours only, so late arrivals may overnight in Malé.
Seaplane transfers typically run $250–600 per person round trip, booked through the property. A few islands in this band are also served by a domestic flight to a nearby regional airport plus a short boat — ask the property which routing is faster for your dates.
On the map
Kamadhoo sits in Baa Atoll. Baa Atoll is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, famous for Hanifaru Bay and its seasonal gatherings of manta rays and whale sharks.
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.
Sand Inn Residence holds a 4.9/5 Google rating across 10 reviews — a strong score for a property this new or this small. The highlights flagged by the property point to location quality and the breadth of the restaurant's breakfast options. No specific review themes are available in sufficient volume to break down further.
Good to know
Frequently asked
How do I get to Sand Inn Residence from Malé?
Take a domestic flight from Malé to Dharavandhoo Airport, which is approximately 16.7 km from the inn. A boat transfer covers the remaining distance. The property offers an airport shuttle for a fee — contact them to arrange it.
How far in advance do I need to arrange the transfer?
The property asks guests to get in touch at least 72 hours before travel to organise the airport shuttle and boat connection. Leaving this later risks missing a confirmed transfer slot.
What room types are available?
There are two room categories: a 22 m² Double or Twin Room with a private bathroom, and a Deluxe Room with an ocean view and furnished balcony. The Deluxe Room is identified on-site as rooms such as Deluxe Room 101.
What meals are available at the inn?
Kaus Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Cuisine options include Asian, Continental, Full English/Irish, and Halal. Buffet-style service is also available. Room service is listed among the property's facilities.
Is there a private beach?
Yes. The inn has a private beach area on Kamadhoo. There is also a garden with outdoor furniture, an outdoor dining area, and BBQ facilities.
Can I snorkel or dive from the inn?
Snorkelling is available for an extra charge. Diving and fishing are arranged as off-site excursions through local operators. The inn can help coordinate these — they are not on-site facilities.
What is the nightly rate?
Rooms start from USD 130 per night for the Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom. Rates for the Deluxe ocean-view room are not published in the available data — contact the property directly for current pricing.
Is Sand Inn Residence suitable for families?
The room facts show accommodation configured for two guests. The inn has roughly seven to eight rooms in total. Families should contact the property to confirm whether connecting rooms or larger configurations are possible.
What is the best time to visit Kamadhoo and Baa Atoll?
Baa Atoll's dry season runs broadly from November to April, with calmer seas and better visibility for snorkelling. The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve at Hanifaru Bay sees manta aggregations most reliably between June and November.
Are there any evening entertainment options?
The inn arranges live music performances and karaoke evenings on-site, available for an extra charge. These are scheduled events rather than a permanent nightly fixture.
How do I book?
Reservations can be made through major booking platforms or by contacting the property directly. Given the transfer lead time of 72 hours, booking well in advance and communicating your arrival details early is advisable.
Is the property eco-friendly?
The inn uses natural wood finishes throughout its design as part of an eco-conscious approach. It is marketed as the most luxurious guesthouse in Baa Atoll, though independent verification of that claim is not available here.