About this hotel
General information
Opened in 2013, Cheval Blanc Randheli spreads across several islands in Noonu Atoll — gardens, white beaches and a lagoon of exceptionally clear water. Architect Jean-Michel Gathy designed the resort and artist Vincent Beaurin shaped its art collection, so French restraint plays out against a tropical backdrop. Every villa, whether on the beach or over the water, has its own pool, and a separate residence occupies a private island.
The spa sits on an island of its own, and the gastronomic heart of the resort is Le 1947 with its Wine Museum collection. Guests of all ages have children’s and teens’ clubs, diving, tennis, water sports and yacht outings to choose from. Butler and concierge services are on hand, along with boutiques, business services and a private jetty. Weddings and honeymoon programmes can be arranged.
Location
The resort lies on Randheli island in Noonu Atoll, around 40 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport in Malé.
Spa
Cheval Blanc Spa occupies its own island, reached by traditional dhoni. It has a hammam, steam room, cold plunge pool, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, a spa bar, pavilions for yoga and Thai massage, a hair salon, a spa boutique and six treatment villas — four single and two for couples. Programmes blend Asian and Western techniques with natural products and exclusive skincare.
Sports & leisure
The outdoor pool looks out over the ocean, and a separate pool is fitted with a surf simulator. The ocean-view fitness centre is equipped by Technogym; there is also a yoga and meditation studio and two tennis courts, one grass and one hard. Alongside the water sports centre and PADI dive centre, the resort offers boat trips with a marine biologist, cruises aboard its 30-metre Azimut yacht, deep-sea fishing and excursions.
For children
The Le Carrousel kids’ club has a pool with a slide, a playground and playrooms, while teenagers have Le Paddock, with board games and video games. Family programmes run throughout, and babysitting is available on request.
Restaurants & bars
Several restaurants and bars make up the dining scene; next to Le 1947 are a piano bar, a cigar lounge and the Wine Museum cellar, stocked with Old and New World wines.
- The White — contemporary cooking with island accents, on a terrace facing the ocean
- Le 1947 — gastronomic French dining overlooking the tropical garden
- Deelani — Mediterranean restaurant and cocktail bar over the lagoon
- Diptyque — Japanese and East Asian dishes from an open kitchen
- La Table de Partage — an art-filled room for private dinners
- White — pool bar serving drinks and light bites
- Spa bar — healthy dishes and drinks
In-villa and private dining are available.
Swimming
The islands are fringed with sandy beaches, and the overwater villas have steps straight into the lagoon.
Rooms
There are 45 villas, set in gardens by the beach or on stilts over the water, plus a residence on its own island. Interiors pair original contemporary art with local materials such as rattan, teak and bamboo, and every villa has a private pool.
Villas come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, a safe, a minibar, a hairdryer and toiletries.
Water Villa
An overwater villa with a bedroom, living room, dressing room, bathroom with rain and outdoor showers, and a terrace with a 12.5-metre pool, ocean views and steps into the sea.
Lagoon Villa
Set over the lagoon, with a bedroom, living room, dressing room, outdoor shower and a terrace with a 12.5-metre pool and steps into the water; views are of the lagoon.
Horizon Villa
At the far end of the jetty with a panoramic ocean view: bedroom, living room, dressing room, bathroom with outdoor shower and a terrace with a 12.5-metre pool.
One Bedroom Garden Water Villa
Part garden, part overwater: a bedroom, living room, private garden with a dining area and a terrace with a 12.5-metre pool facing the ocean.
One Bedroom Island Villa
A garden villa by the beach with a bedroom, living room, dining pavilion in a private garden, a 12.5-metre pool terrace and access to a private stretch of beach.
Two Bedroom Garden Water Villa
Two bedrooms (one king, one twin), two bathrooms, a living room, private garden and 12.5-metre pool terrace, set partly in the garden and partly over the water with ocean views.
Lagoon Garden Villa Two Bedroom
Straddling garden and lagoon, with two bedrooms (one king, one twin), two bathrooms, a private garden and a 12.5-metre pool terrace with steps into the water.
Two Bedroom Island Villa
A beachside garden villa with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dining pavilion, a 12.5-metre pool terrace and access to a private beach.
Cheval Blanc Randheli Private Island
A residence on its own island in the middle of the Randheli lagoon, minutes by boat from the main island: four bedrooms including a Master Suite and a standalone guest villa, a main house with a grand-piano salon, cinema and bar, a gym, an overwater spa pavilion and a 25-metre pool. Guests have a private jetty and VIP service.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.