Sous Chef Harinath Govindaraj has been appointed as Executive Chef at Gili Lankanfushi.

Locale of Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu Sous Chef Harinath Govindaraj became a member of the Gili Lankanfushi culinary team back in 2013 and has not parted since. He received his education at VJP College of Hotel Management.

"We are delighted to share that Harinath Govindaraj, has been announced to be the new Executive Chef. Our creative culinary team is looking forward to bring you enhanced dining experiences, in the next chapter of our Gili Story." Gili Lankanfushi commented on the appointment.

Originally opened in 2012, Gili Lankanfushi was previously voted Best Hotel in the World by TripAdvisor for its uniquely laidback air and impeccable service ethic. Located in the languid waters of the North Malé Atoll, just a 20-minute speedboat ride from Malé, it is the ultimate place to get away from the world. 

The 45 refurbished villas will offer open-air living spaces, roof terraces and private decks with direct access to the lagoon below, and there will be the addition of new private pools to the enhanced Residence and Villa suites for extra seclusion. The Family Villas with Pools are a new addition to the resort featuring two en suite bedrooms, a private swimming pool for children to splash in the sunshine, a rooftop terrace for further space to dine and play, as well as a living room situated over the lagoon and accessed from a safe walkway. 

The vast 1,700m2 Private Reserve the largest overwater villa in the world is located 500m from the main island and offers four vast bedrooms in addition to a private open-air cinema, spoiling spa, air-conditioned gymnasium, infinity pool and two-storey waterslide, directly into the lagoon.

On 1 December 2019, the Maldives much-loved Eco-resort Gili Lankanfushi will welcome back sophisticated, Eco-conscious guests following an inspired renovation of the resort.