Amanpuri vs Cheval Blanc Randheli
Aman vs Cheval Blanc — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Cheval Blanc Randheli has more dining venues, while Cheval Blanc Randheli lists more room categories, while Cheval Blanc Randheli lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Cheval Blanc Randheli |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2013 |
| Rooms | 40 | 46 villas |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Jean-Michel Gathy |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Cheval Blanc Randheli |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 5 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Cheval Blanc Randheli |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 9 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 8 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Cheval Blanc Randheli |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 5 |
Good to Know
Amanpuri
- The legendary founding Aman flagship features 40 pavilions and 40 villas on Pansea Beach, designed by Ed Tuttle in 1988.
- Includes a 27m midnight-blue swimming pool, multi-story Holistic Wellness Centre, private yacht fleet, and 4 restaurants.
- Located on Phuket’s west coast, a 30-minute drive from Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Cheval Blanc Randheli
- Reached only by seaplane from Malé. Confirm the flight with the house before you land.
- Opened 2013. Jean-Michel Gathy villas. Forty-six keys across six islands. Guerlain spa on its own island.
- Le 1947 is Tuesday and Wednesday only. Diptyque is Friday to Monday dinner only. The White and Deelani run every day.
- Le Carrousel is 10:00 to 18:00 for ages 3 to 12. The stay is not all-inclusive — confirm breakfast, then expect dinners, the seaplane, and treatments to be extra.
Summary
Cheval Blanc Randheli has more dining venues, while Cheval Blanc Randheli lists more room categories, while Cheval Blanc Randheli lists more spa facilities.