26 natural atolls 1,192 coral islands, about 200 inhabited Visa on arrival Free 30 days, all nationalities Green tax $12/night resorts · $6/night small guesthouses Best diving visibility Dry season, roughly Dec–Apr One island, one resort The concept that shaped Maldives tourism Guesthouses on local islands Legal since 2009 — a genuine budget route 26 natural atolls 1,192 coral islands, about 200 inhabited Visa on arrival Free 30 days, all nationalities Green tax $12/night resorts · $6/night small guesthouses Best diving visibility Dry season, roughly Dec–Apr One island, one resort The concept that shaped Maldives tourism Guesthouses on local islands Legal since 2009 — a genuine budget route
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Cheval Blanc Randheli

Cheval Blanc Randheli is the Indian Ocean outpost of Cheval Blanc, the French luxury hospitality house under LVMH better known for its flagship properties in Courchevel and Paris — making this Noonu Atoll resort (see our Noonu Atoll guide) a distinctly different brand pedigree to the Maldives-native and hotel-group-owned resorts that dominate most of the directory so far.

What to expect

As with its sister properties, the emphasis leans toward design-led interiors and a high-end European hospitality style layered onto the private-island format, rather than a Maldives-vernacular aesthetic. Villas are positioned with a strong emphasis on privacy, each generally built around its own pool.

This is a brief, early-stage entry — a fuller profile is planned as we're able to verify more specifics directly. Confirm current villa categories, dining and rates directly with the resort before booking.