Browns Hotels & Resorts has won five awards at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, securing two Gold and three Silver accolades across five properties in Sri Lanka.
The awards ceremony was held in the Maldives, recognising the group’s performance across several hospitality categories, including wellness, boutique accommodation, beach resorts and all-inclusive holidays.
Newburgh Ella – The Tea Factory Resort received Gold for South Asia’s Best New Hotel, while Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort in Sigiriya won Gold for South Asia’s Leading Wellness Resort.
Newburgh Ella, a former tea factory dating back to 1903, combines historic architecture with contemporary comforts and immersive tea experiences. The property also offers access to popular attractions and hiking trails around Ella, including Ella Rock, Little Adam’s Peak and the Pekoe Trail.
Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort, set across 44 acres in Sigiriya, offers personalised wellness programmes, yoga, meditation and Ayurvedic treatments. Its facilities include 22 suites with private plunge pools, alongside wellness experiences inspired by Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural heritage.
Club Hotel Dolphin in Negombo secured Gold for South Asia’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort for the third consecutive time, recognising its range of dining, leisure and entertainment experiences for families and other travellers.
Meanwhile, The Eden Beruwala received Silver for South Asia’s Leading Beach Resort for the second consecutive time. Lantern Boutique Hotel by Reveal the Collection in Mirissa also won Silver for South Asia’s Leading Boutique Hotel.
Commenting on the achievement, Browns Hotels & Resorts Director and Chief Executive Officer Eksath Wijeratne said the awards reflected the diversity of the group’s properties and the dedication of its teams in delivering memorable guest experiences.
Established in 2016, the South Asian Travel Awards marked its 10th anniversary in 2026, recognising achievements across the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors in South Asia.
Browns Hotels & Resorts said it would continue to focus on enhancing guest experiences through property development, renovations, evolving dining concepts and sustainability initiatives.
