Cheval Blanc Randheli
Reached by a 40-minute seaplane flight into Noonu Atoll, Cheval Blanc Randheli pairs French sophistication with a Maldivian setting, designed by architect Jean-Michel Gathy to sit gracefully between contemporary form and island tradition. The result feels understated rather than showy, with clean architectural lines softened by local materials and craft. Villas draw on natural textures like rattan, bamboo, mother-of-pearl, and coral, set against a bright palette that occasionally flashes yellow or green against otherwise quiet interiors. Every stay is built around the maison's French ‘Art de Recevoir’ philosophy, with a dedicated team of Alchemists on hand to shape bespoke experiences and excursions for each guest. The island's restaurants and bars carry a distinctly French sense of gastronomy, from signature fine dining to a dedicated wine museum and cigar lounge, while diving trips explore the surrounding reefs of Noonu Atoll and a Guerlain-designed spa rounds out the wellness side of the stay.
Room Types
1/6Island Villa
Tucked away behind dense greenery, these villas feel like a private world of their own, with a residential, understated character. There are 15 in total — ten one-bedroom and five two-bedroom layouts — ranging from 240 to 300 square metres.
1/7Water Villa
Raised on traditional Maldivian stilts, the Water Villa opens onto a light-filled living room facing the water. The master bedroom includes a double dressing room and a grand bathroom with both indoor and outdoor rain showers, a soaking tub, and a separate toilet. Outside, a wide overwater deck holds a sunken-bench dining table, lounge furniture, and a 12.5-metre private infinity pool — a quiet, couple-focused retreat built for privacy.
1/8Lagoon Villa
Set on stilts above calm lagoon water, this villa is designed for couples seeking real seclusion. Inside, a spacious living room leads to a master bedroom with a double dressing room and a grand bathroom featuring double vanities, indoor and outdoor showers, a bathtub, and separate toilet. Outside, armchairs and deckchairs face an open horizon, with a sun deck and a 12.5-metre private infinity pool completing the setting.
1/8Garden Water Villa
This villa opens onto both a lush garden and the open ocean, giving it a rare dual character. It includes a living room, powder room, and a master bedroom with a double dressing room and a bathroom featuring indoor and outdoor rain showers, a bathtub, and separate toilet — with some configurations adding a second bedroom and bathroom. Overwater decks hold a sunken-bench dining table, lounge seating, an outdoor rain shower, and a 12.5-metre infinity pool, while the garden side offers its own shaded seating for a change of pace.
1/11Lagoon Garden Villa
Positioned between tropical gardens and the lagoon, this villa offers a strong sense of privacy across a spacious living room, powder room, and master bedroom with a double dressing room and en-suite bathroom. A separate second bedroom adds its own dressing room and bathroom. On the lagoon side, a dining pergola, lounge area, 12.5-metre private infinity pool, and outdoor rain shower open directly onto the water, while the garden side offers a feet-in-the-sand dining spot for a more relaxed pace.
1/9Cheval Blanc Randheli Private Island
Occupying its own one-hectare island with a private berth and jetty, this four-bedroom residence spans more than 1,000 square metres and comes with a dedicated round-the-clock team of Ambassadeurs. The main house opens through three connected reception rooms bordering a 25-metre pool, with space for everything from a grand piano to a private bar. The master suite takes in sweeping sea views with double bathrooms, dressing rooms, an office, and a lounge, while two further guest bedrooms with their own bathrooms and terraces suit children, and a separate guest villa gives travelling companions their own private space. Outdoors, terraces, tropical gardens, a private beach, an al-fresco dining pergola, and meditation pavilions surround a private spa room, fitness centre, and screening room, all finished with bespoke furniture and local artwork.
Dining
The White
International
A relaxed, contemporary all-day venue serving breakfast and brasserie classics around the clock.
The White Bar
Bar
Overlooking the main pool, this bar keeps cocktails and light bites flowing throughout the day.
Le 1947
Fine Dining
The resort's signature restaurant takes its name from one of Château Cheval Blanc's most celebrated vintages, setting the tone for a refined fine-dining experience.
La Table De Partage
Private Dining
This space is reserved for private dining gatherings, tailored for families or groups of friends who want a table of their own.
Carte Blanche
In-Villa
The in-villa dining menu lets guests order what they like, whenever and wherever suits them best.
The Spa Bar
Wellness Bar
Located on the resort's dedicated Spa Island, this bar serves tailored juices and diet-friendly bites from morning through evening, with uninterrupted sea views.
Wine Museum & Cigar Lounge
Wine Bar
Rare vintages from both the old and new world are kept behind glass in this dedicated wine museum, with in-cellar tastings and sommelier-guided masterclasses for wine lovers.
Deelani
Mediterranean
Named after a local Maldivian breeze, this overwater restaurant serves Mediterranean cooking with an Italian Riviera influence, set against the blue of the lagoon.
Diptyque
Japanese
Diptyque plays on duality, pairing Japanese and East Asian dishes from twin open kitchens, with a tropical garden setting for more intimate evening dining.
Activities
ALCHEMISTS
A dedicated team of Alchemists crafts bespoke activities and experiences tailored to each guest's interests.
DIVING
Randheli's surrounding waters offer some of the atoll's richest diving, suited to both first-timers and experienced divers.
WATER ACTIVITIES
A fleet of traditional wooden dhonis and excursion boats is available for exploring the wider atoll by water.
LE CARROUSEL & LE PADDOCK
An open-air fitness centre and two palm-shaded tennis courts give sport-minded guests a scenic place to train.
LE CARROUSEL & LE PADDOCK
Le Carrousel and Le Paddock give children and teenagers their own dedicated spaces to play and explore.
CONCEPT STORE
The on-site Concept Store showcases local handcrafted pieces alongside exclusively designed items reflecting the resort's identity.
CHEVAL BLANC SPA
A short dhoni ride brings guests to the dedicated Spa Island, where Guerlain has created a range of treatments made exclusively for Cheval Blanc Randheli.
Transfers
40-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport
Policies
Check-in, check-out, cancellation and other resort-specific policies are confirmed directly with the resort at the time of booking.
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