The White (the name of the main restaurant), the white-colored towering walls and ceilings everywhere, the white soft sand I loved to step on, and the white cushions I enjoyed hugging tightly kept reminding me that I was at Cheval Blanc Randheli for “Cheval Blanc” are the French words for “White Horse”.
Every nook and cranny of this resort is a uniquely magnificent piece of art. Ceilings are designed as high as 7 meters to give you the spacious and breezy feeling, complemented with the furniture's gray, white, green, and yellow shades that enhance the splendid luxury.
Linens are in gray shades, instead of the usual boring white. Even some of the restaurants’ menus are artistically designed. They are either put in a kind of a water bag or covered with a round-shaped sand box.
Dining in Le 1947, the fine dining restaurant, is an unforgettable experience. The number 1947 denotes the best year for Chateau Cheval Blanc's wine. I immersed myself in French high-end delicious cuisine, intricately made canapes and wonderful wine recommended by a Sommelier.
Each course was presented so exquisitely that I almost could not believe such things do exist in the Maldives. The particular spot where I dined and the cuisine made me feel I was somewhere in Europe, not in the sunniest side of a tropical country.
Leaving for Cheval Blanc Randheli, a member of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy hotel group, I expected to see a lot of paraphernalia with the worldwide known LV logo in the resort. Wrong expectation! Not a single LV logo to be found around the whole resort’s facilities. However, the luxury that is identical with the logo is flawlessly and firmly imprinted in Cheval Blanc’s service, artfully grand architecture, and swanky amenities and facilities.
People say that the first Cheval Blanc hotel in Courchevel, a ski resort in the Alps region of France, started from a humble home lodging business. Therefore Cheval Blanc is nicknamed “The Maison” a French word for “home”. Cheval Blanc Randheli’s hospitality and its staff’s friendliness indeed made me feel at home.
Instead of dining in one of the restaurants, I was given a chance to savor my lunch under the shade of the pergola at the back of my villa. I just needed to open the back door of the living room, turn off the television and adjust the air conditioner with the ipad provided in each villa. And voila! Sumptuous cuisine was already elegantly spread on my private spacious dining table.
A few hours after the midday feast I just could not resist plunging into the private 12.5 meters long pool and savoring the breathtaking sunset view graced by the swaying coconut tree leaves that danced to the rhythm of the gentle peaceful ocean breeze. I felt very fortunate to experience this paradise on earth and was even more thrilled when I was told that the villa I stayed at was the one which grandly housed Prince William and Kate earlier this year. What an honor and fortune I had!
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On July 27, 2016
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Cheval Blanc Randheli
We are delighted to let you know that Maldives is ready to welcome you from the 15th of July 2020 with little to no restrictions.
PLANNING YOUR HOLIDAYTravellers will be provided a free Tourist Visa up to 30-days on arrival
A confirmed reservation prior to arrival, a valid passport and onward air tickets are mandatory
Resorts, yachts and hotels are open for booking from July 15, 2020
We advise you to check the operational status of your preferred resort with us
Your entire stay should be in one resort
Stays at multiple resorts and hotels are not allowed at this stage
You are not required to adhere to any quarantine protocols upon arrival
You also won’t be required to submit any medical test results upon arrival
However, travellers indicating symptoms of COVID-19 will be subject to a PCR test
Additionally, local health authorities may conduct random testing, at no cost
A health declaration card will be required as part of the on-arrival procedure
To help you book with confidence, OV Holidays provides you the following:
Minimal Deposit Fee & Zero-Interest Installment Plans
Dedicated hotline for bookings within 14days of arrival
Personal Destination Specialist to assist round the clock
We look forward to welcome you to the Sunny Side of Maldives for your much deserved luxury island holiday !