Cheval Blanc Randheli is the Maldives property of LVMH — and the only resort in the archipelago to carry the Maison designation. Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, the Island Villas sit on a private white sand beach surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, each facing directly onto the turquoise Noonu Atoll lagoon.
The Island Villa features a 12.5-metre infinity pool stretching directly toward the ocean, an indoor-outdoor living pavilion, and the devoted care of a dedicated Majordome — the French word for butler — available 24 hours a day.
Five restaurants — anchored by Le 1947, the resort's gastronomic flagship — offer the full breadth of Cheval Blanc's culinary vision. The Maldives' only surf simulator, on the resort's activity island, is a singular experience unavailable anywhere else in the archipelago.
The Island Villa at Cheval Blanc Randheli sits directly on Randheli Island's white sand beach, surrounded by lush tropical gardens and facing the full breadth of the Noonu Atoll lagoon. The loft-style design by Jean-Michel Gathy — one of the most celebrated architects in luxury hospitality — features high cathedral ceilings, bespoke art installations by Othoniel, Beaurin, and Merida, and a tactile palette of taupes, whites, and LVMH's signature yellow accents. The 12.5-metre infinity pool extends directly toward the ocean.
A dedicated Majordome — the French word for butler, and the LVMH Maison's designation for a personal concierge trained at the highest level of the organisation — is available 24 hours a day throughout the stay. The Majordome coordinates all aspects of the experience: arranging the Guerlain spa island appointments, the dhoni excursions, the outer reef dives, and the Le 1947 reservation that anchors the culinary programme. Throughout, the Cheval Blanc Art de Recevoir — the Maison's signature philosophy of anticipatory hospitality — shapes every interaction.
Cheval Blanc Randheli operates across six islands, each serving a distinct function within the Maison. The spa island — reached by private dhoni — houses the Guerlain spa complex with single and double treatment villas, a large swimming pool, and a beach. The activity island provides the Maldives' only surf simulator, two professional tennis courts, a jungle fitness area, and water sports. The privacy of the Island Villa is thus both physical and operational: the Maison's full programme is available without it intruding on the villa's beach.
Le 1947 — named for the founding year of Christian Dior, and the LVMH Maison's culinary flagship — is the most refined dining destination in the Noonu Atoll. The menu draws from French haute cuisine and the finest Maldivian seafood: Japanese beef, lagoon-caught lobster and yellowtail, vegetables from the chef's own garden. The wine programme covers the full range of LVMH's Château Cheval Blanc and Château d'Yquem, available by the glass at the restaurant's lagoon-view table.
Deelani, set overwater, serves inspired dishes drawing from the kitchens of Spain, France, and Italy, with notes of Turkey, Greece, and Morocco. The Mediterranean programme — mezze, risotto, ossobuco, pizzettas — reflects the same sourcing philosophy as Le 1947 but in a more relaxed overwater setting, with the Noonu Atoll lagoon below and the evening sky above. Throughout the day, homemade ice cream, sorbets, and granita are available at the solarium.
The Le White Bar's cocktail programme — original creations and classical interpretations with a live music programme throughout the season — provides the evening's social dimension, while Le 1947's extensive cellar and the private dhoni transfers between islands ensure that the full dining programme is available from the Island Villa without interruption.
Cheval Blanc Randheli is the Maldives' most architecturally considered property — and the only resort in the archipelago with its own surf simulator, dedicated spa island, and LVMH-standard culinary programme.
The Noonu Atoll offers exceptional visibility for diving and snorkelling year-round. Your Richseen specialist will arrange outer reef access through the Maison's dive team.
Since opening in 2013, Cheval Blanc Randheli has consistently set the standard for design, hospitality, and culinary ambition in the Maldives. Richseen secures the Island Villa position, coordinates the Guerlain spa island, and ensures Le 1947 reservations are confirmed well in advance.
Cheval Blanc Randheli is the LVMH Maison in the Maldives — an intimate private island in the Noonu Atoll where French art de recevoir meets pure Maldivian serenity. The Island Villa places you directly on the beach with a 12.5-metre infinity pool and a dedicated Majordome at your exclusive service.
Architecture by Jean-Michel Gathy, a Guerlain spa on its own island, the Maldives' only surf simulator, and Le 1947 as the gastronomic anchor — this is the Maldives as LVMH imagines it.
Since 2013, no property in the archipelago has surpassed it for design precision or the consistency of its hospitality.
All components are fully flexible — this is a curated starting point, refined with your Richseen specialist prior to confirmation.