Browns Hotels and Resorts shines at South Asian Travel Awards 2025

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Occidental Eden Beruwala General Manager Rohan Gamage accepting the Leading Beach Resort Award at SATA 2025

Club Hotel Dolphin Resident Manager Manoj Perera accepting the Leading All-Inclusive Resort Award at SATA 2025

Club Hotel Dolphin team celebrating the SATA win

Occidental Eden Beruwala team celebrating the SATA win

Sri Lanka’s hospitality landscape received a remarkable spotlight this year as Browns Hotels and Resorts secured two of the most coveted titles at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, South Asia’s foremost platform celebrating excellence in travel and tourism.

At the gala night held in Colombo on 20th September, Club Hotel Dolphin, Waikkal, was honoured as South Asia’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort, while Occidental Eden Beruwala was crowned South Asia’s Leading Luxury Beach Resort. This dual recognition marked another milestone for Browns Hotels and Resorts, showcasing the diversity and strength of its portfolio, which spans from vibrant family resorts to tranquil beachside retreats.

Located just 20 minutes from Bandaranaike International Airport, Club Hotel Dolphin has become synonymous with all-inclusive holidaying in Sri Lanka and celebrated its second consecutive win as the region’s best all-inclusive resort. The property is home to the country’s largest swimming pool, a pristine stretch of beachfront, and a renowned animation team whose lively entertainment programme has made the resort a favourite among families, couples, and friends. Guests can enjoy expansive buffet spreads, intimate beachfront dining, or creative cocktails crafted by award-winning mixologists. One of the resort’s most cherished hallmarks is its deep connection with guests. Many loyal visitors from around the world have returned over 30 or even 40 times, drawn back by the thoughtful touches of a team that remembers favourite meals and celebrates family milestones. Accepting the award at the gala night, Manoj Perera, Resident Manager of Club Hotel Dolphin, represented the passion and spirit that make the property the island’s largest and most celebrated all-inclusive resort.

On Sri Lanka’s Golden Mile coastline, Occidental Eden Beruwala has long stood as an icon of beachfront luxury. With one of Beruwala’s most expansive stretches of beach, Eden has become a sanctuary for travellers seeking timeless serenity by the sea. The resort brings together world-class dining, thrilling watersports, and holistic spa and wellness experiences, all designed to capture the essence of coastal living while delivering personalised luxury.

Accepting the award on behalf of the property, Occidental Eden Beruwala General Manager Rohan Gamage, acknowledged the dedication of his team in curating experiences that have made Eden one of the island’s most sought-after escapes.

Browns Hotels and Resorts CEO Eksath Wijeratne said: “These dual wins are a celebration of our people and our guests. Eden and Dolphin each tell a different story—one of timeless coastal elegance, the other of vibrant all-inclusive energy—but both carry the soul of Sri Lankan hospitality. At Browns Hotels and Resorts, we take pride in creating resorts that are not only celebrated locally but recognised on an international stage for their standards of service, innovation, and guest experience.”