Clouds Beach Retreat Laamu is a beachfront guesthouse on Gan island in Laamu Atoll one of the most remote inhabited islands in the central-south Maldives and home to some of the best uncrowded surf and reef diving in the country. The guesthouse is 6 kilometres from Kadhdhoo Airport and provides free airport transfers.
The property has 8 air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, garden or sea views, and balconies in select rooms. The restaurant serves breakfast continental, free daily 7:00–10:00 AM and dinner. A garden, terrace, BBQ area, and picnic area are available. Manta Point and Sunset Beach are approximately 3 kilometres from the property.
| Detail | Information | ||||||||
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| Location | Gan Island, Laamu Atoll | ||||||||
| Rooms | 8 air-conditioned | ||||||||
| Airport distance | 6km — 10-min drive from Kadhdhoo Airport | ||||||||
| Airport shuttle | Free | ||||||||
| Breakfast | Free continental, 7:00–10:00 AM | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | Free | ||||||||
| Beach | Beachfront, private beach area | ||||||||
| Garden and BBQ | Available | ||||||||
| Parking | Free | ||||||||
| Alcohol | Not available — local island | ||||||||
| Check-in | 11:00–22:00 |
Why Laamu Atoll
Laamu Atoll is the surf atoll of the Maldives. Six Senses Laamu the only resort in the atoll operates from Olhuveli island. The Yin Yangs, Machines, Shoulders, and Coffins breaks are all in the atoll. Budget travellers who want access to Laamu Atoll surf and reef without Six Senses pricing find Clouds Beach Retreat a practical base.
The atoll also has excellent diving the reefs of Laamu are in better condition than the central atoll equivalents due to significantly lower diver pressure. Manta Point is 3 kilometres from the guesthouse.
Gan's Key Spots
Getting to Clouds Beach Retreat
Domestic flight from Velana International Airport to Kadhdhoo Airport — approximately 45 minutes. Speedboat or seaplane alternatives exist but the domestic flight is the standard method. The guesthouse provides free airport transfer from Kadhdhoo.
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What Guests Say
Reviews consistently describe the beachfront position as excellent and the staff as genuinely warm and helpful. The honeymoon-appropriate atmosphere, direct beach access, and the authentic local island character of Gan are frequently mentioned. The price point is described as representing good value for Laamu Atoll access.
