Ocean Waves Inn is a homestay on Gaafaru, an inhabited local island in North Malé Atoll. It is on Gaafaru itself, among the island’s own community rather than on a private resort island.
Best for
Ocean Waves Inn suits travellers who would rather stay on a local island than at a resort, spending their days on Gaafaru’s beaches, on the water and on boat excursions run from the island.
It suits less well anyone who wants a bar or a drink with dinner, because alcohol is available only on resort islands, or anyone who wants the privacy and service of a resort.
Location
The listed address is K.Gaafaru, 08020 Gaafaru, Maldives. Its map coordinates fall on Gaafaru within North Malé Atoll, which is why we list it with the North Malé Resort Islands in our North Malé Atoll section. It is about 60.6 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport and about 62.3 km from Malé. Distances on this page are straight-line figures, not journey times.
Rooms and style at Ocean Waves Inn
Ocean Waves Inn is a homestay. On a local island, expect a smaller and simpler set-up than at a resort. Compare the room categories for bed set-up, bathroom, air conditioning and outlook before you choose.
Facilities at Ocean Waves Inn
Listed facilities at Ocean Waves Inn include non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, room service, free Wi-Fi, family rooms, a private beach area and breakfast. Between the restaurant and room service, meals can be handled on site. Breakfast is listed as available; whether it is included depends on the rate you choose. A private beach area is listed, which matters on a local island where swimwear rules differ between beaches, so confirm where it is and how guests use it.
Trade-offs and what to know
On Gaafaru, local-island rules apply: shoulders and knees should be covered in the village and at any beach that is not a designated tourist beach. Friday is the weekly day of rest, when shops close for prayers and public ferry services are reduced. Boat transfers depend on sea conditions, so leave some slack before an international flight.
Getting there and getting around
Gaafaru is reached from Malé or the airport by speedboat, or more slowly and cheaply by public ferry from Malé on scheduled days.
Explore the area
- North Malé Resort Islands: our destination guide
- North Malé Atoll: our regional guide
- Where to stay in North Malé Atoll
- Getting around the Maldives: ferries, speedboats and seaplanes
Before you book
Before booking Ocean Waves Inn, confirm the room type and outlook, whether breakfast or other meals are included, how and when the airport transfer runs and what it costs, and the cancellation terms. If you arrive late in the day, ask whether a boat can still run after dark.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Ocean Waves Inn, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Maldives Travel Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.