Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka Resorts Sector Takes Center Stage with Four Wins at SATA Awards

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts proudly announces a milestone achievement, with its Sri Lanka Resorts sector securing four prestigious honours at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), reaffirming its leadership in sustainability, design, and destination-driven hospitality.

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The Sri Lanka Resorts sector was celebrated across diverse categories, reflecting the unique spirit of each property:

Gold Awards:

•    Cinnamon Lodge Habarana – Leading Eco-Friendly Hotel/Resort

•    Cinnamon Wild Yala – Leading Wildlife Tented Lodge/Resort (for the consecutive 3rd year)

Silver Awards:

•    Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection – Leading Designer Resort/Hotel

•    Cinnamon Citadel Kandy – Leading Riverfront Hotel/Resort

These accolades reaffirm the Sri Lanka Resorts sector's commitment to delivering immersive guest experiences that harmoniously unite luxury, sustainability, and cultural depth. Cinnamon Lodge Habarana stands as a beacon of eco-conscious hospitality, set amidst the lush greenery of the Cultural Triangle where biodiversity and sustainability thrive.

Cinnamon Wild Yala captures the spirit of the island's wilderness, offering rustic luxury on the edge of Yala National Park where guests encounter nature at its most untamed.

Cinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection, showcases artistic elegance through Geoffrey Bawa-inspired design and curated luxury, elevating Sri Lanka's reputation for architectural sophistication. Cinnamon Citadel Kandy embraces the tranquillity of the Mahaweli River, offering a refined retreat in the hill capital that blends cultural charm with contemporary comfort. Together, these properties exemplify a new standard of hospitality in Sri Lanka, where every stay becomes a celebration of place, purpose, and people. raising our standards while staying true to what makes each destination special. “These awards recognise the dedication of our teams across every resort,” said Johan Aschan, Area Vice President – Sri Lanka Resorts, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts. “The awards recognize the care and effort our colleagues put into every guest experience - from protecting our natural environments to celebrating local culture & artistic heritage. I'm grateful to our teams on the ground and across support functions for their consistency and heart. This recognition at the South Asian Travel Awards encourages us to keep raising our standards while staying true to what makes each destination special.”

In addition to the Sri Lanka Resorts sector's achievements, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts as a brand was celebrated with a total of eight awards across its properties in Sri Lanka and the Maldives with the best General Manager award for Chief Operating Officer of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Kamal Munasinghe (former GM of Cinnamon Grand Colombo), reinforcing its position as a regional leader in hospitality.The South Asian Travel Awards is a prestigious platform that honours excellence in travel, tourism, and hospitality across South Asia, and Cinnamon's continued success reflects its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and guest satisfaction.