Cheval Blanc Randheli: LVMH French Elegance

Cheval Blanc Randheli is where Louis Vuitton meets the Maldives. The resort belongs to LVMH—the world's largest luxury conglomerate. French elegance, villas with pools, Guerlain spa, and attention to detail only possible with LVMH's budget.

The Brand

Cheval Blanc is LVMH's hotel division (Louis Vuitton, Dior, Moet). Only 6 hotels worldwide. Randheli opened 2013 as the brand's second hotel. This isn't just luxury—it's French understanding of luxury: understated, never vulgar.

Location

Noonu Atoll—one of the least developed atolls. 4 islands: main, spa, owners', picnic. 45 min seaplane from Malé, $800 round-trip.

Villas

Island Villa—from $2,500/night. 300 sqm, pool, garden. Lagoon Villa—from $3,000. Overwater, infinity pool. Garden Water Villa—from $4,000. Best of both. Exclusive Villa—from $6,000. Two bedrooms. Owner's Villa—from $15,000. Separate island, 1,500 sqm. Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy (Aman architect).

Restaurants

Le 1947—French haute cuisine, Michelin-level, $300+ tasting menu. Diptyque—Mediterranean. Deelani—Asian. The White—bar, LVMH champagnes only. Beach Rouge—grill, sundowners.

Guerlain Spa

Separate spa island, 1,200 sqm. Orchidée Impériale treatments, hammam, pool. From $250/treatment.

Activities

Diving in pristine Noonu Atoll. Own 25m yacht. Art de Vivre experiences: cooking, wine tasting. Lagon kids club.

Who It's For

French luxury appreciators, foodies, couples, LVMH enthusiasts. Not for barefoot casual seekers or budget travelers.