GHM to Launch The Chedi Kudavillingili in Maldives

GHM (General Hotel Management Ltd) will soon launch 'The Chedi Kudavillingili', its first resort in the Maldives. The 99-villa property will feature 36 overwater villas, a 150-metre-long central pool and desirable proximity to the Malé International Airport, a 25-minute speedboat ride away.

Located on a coral island called Kudavillingili, The Chedi Kudavillingili is designed by a global team of designers. The hotel is a Maldivian architectural marvel giving an overarching aesthetic appeal with complementary interior design and landscaping. 

 “Our plans for The Chedi Kudavillingili will showcase the enduring beauty of the Maldives and its people, but we will also remain true to GHM’s tenets of intuitive luxury, timeless designs, bespoke experiences and quality service,” said Hans R. Jenni, Co-founder and President, GHM.

Since its founding in 1992, GHM has taken the road less travelled into destinations not so well known at the time, opening resorts such as The Nam Hai in Vietnam, The Chedi Muscat in Oman and The Chedi Andermatt in Switzerland. Each one known for designs that embraced local archetype and alchemy of Asian aesthetics and contemporary cool.  

“I’ve always been impressed with GHM’s work particularly with The Chedi Muscat,” said P. Mohamed Ali, Chairman, MFAR Group. “I’ve seen the kind of impact a GHM resort can have on a destination, and I am looking forward to how GHM will redefine the luxury resort experience in the Maldives, just as they have done in Muscat,” he further added.   

In addition to the 36 overwater villas, and 63 island-based villas, The Chedi Kudavillingili will launch a spa with eight overwater treatment rooms, a beach club and bar, an all-day dining restaurant and Hawkers Stalls featuring four live cooking stations.