Bernard Arnault redefines luxury in the Maldives with LVMH’s private island

Behind Cheval Blanc Randheli Private Island, one of the most exclusive addresses in the Maldives, hides a luxury heavyweight. The LVMH group, headed by Bernard Arnault, gave its hotel branch the name of the famous Château de Cheval Blanc, of which it is co-owner with the Belgian baron Albert Frère. Already omnipresent in fashion, leather goods, watches and even perfumes, the group has chosen to invest in high-end hotels to promote its brands and enter a booming sector. In the Maldives, this strategy has taken on a spectacular dimension. La Cheval Blanc Randheli Private Island does not just offer luxury accommodation but embodies a true private domaindesigned as an exclusive residence set on the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. From the moment of arrival, the experience stands out… After a visit to a private lounge in Malé, guests board the House’s signature seaplane, as reported by our colleagues at Luxury Launches. A journey that immediately sets the tone for the stay. Once there, guests enjoy the absolute privacy of their island while maintaining privileged access to the main resort’s infrastructure such as restaurants, the spa, water activities and even children’s clubs when travelers come with family.

The estate extends over nearly 8,000 m² and offers around 2,200 m² of living spaces.mixing interior and exterior. Designed as a private property, the island accommodates four bedrooms, namely a master suite with panoramic views, two suites intended for family or friends, as well as an independent villa. Added to this are large reception areas, a piano lounge, a bar and an impressive 25-metre swimming pool. If prices are only communicated upon request, some estimates estimate that a night can be worth more than 60,000 euros as the advance our brothers of Luxury Launches. Personalities like Roger Federer or the Prince and Princess of Wales have already succumbed to this unique experience. On the official website, the vision of this place is described with finesse: “Our Maldivian House extends between turquoise waters and infinite azure skies, where architecture becomes poetry and where every detail expresses a language of art and serenity”. The atmosphere is thought of as a sensory experience, where “intimacy is a silent promise, lulled by the murmur of palm trees and the surf of the Indian Ocean”. The works of Vincent Beaurin and the decorative elements contribute to the harmony of this place where a private spa offers treatments by Guerlain, enough to prolong this feeling of escape.

Gastronomy and art of living in the heart of the island

In terms of cuisine, the resort designed by Jean-Michel Gathy offers several tables, including the gourmet restaurant The 1947. The culinary experience is designed as a journey in its own right, as the House emphasizes: “Between oriental influences, the finesse of French cuisine and Italian generosity, each table becomes a sensory experience”. The service is part of the tradition of “French Art of Receiving” and the butler dedicated to the most discreet attentions, everything is designed to adapt to the rhythm of the guests and anticipate their slightest desires.