Hayleys Leisure continues to elevate Sri Lanka’s presence in the regional hospitality scene, clinching three coveted accolades at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, South Asia’s premier recognition platform for excellence in tourism and hospitality.

Taking centre stage, The Kingsbury, Colombo was crowned Gold Winner – Leading F&B Hotel, a remarkable achievement that cements its reputation as South Asia’s culinary powerhouse. With an impressive portfolio of nine restaurants and bars, the hotel has continuously set benchmarks in fine dining, innovation, and service excellence – redefining Colombo’s luxury dining landscape.

Further adding to the accolades, Amaya Lake, Dambulla was honoured with the Gold Award for Leading Family Resort, a recognition that highlights its growing popularity as a premier family destination in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle. With its tranquil lakeside setting, heritage-inspired experiences, and warm hospitality, the resort continues to deliver unforgettable getaways for families seeking authenticity and connection.

Adding to this success, Amaya Resorts & Spas received the Silver Award for Leading Resort Brand in South Asia, affirming its strength in offering culturally immersive, wellness-driven stays across its boutique collection. Together, these accolades reflect Amaya’s emergence as one of South Asia’s most preferred family hospitality brands.

Mr. Rohan Karr, Managing Director of Hayleys Leisure, remarked: “These recognitions are a celebration of the exceptional work by our teams across all properties. From leading South Asia’s F&B innovation at The Kingsbury, to delivering memorable family experiences at Amaya Lake, and offering distinctive resort stays through Amaya Resorts & Spas – we remain focused on setting new industry benchmarks while showcasing the best of Sri Lankan hospitality.”

Since its inception in 2016, SATA has grown into the region’s most influential platform for recognising travel and hospitality excellence. Against such a competitive backdrop, Hayleys Leisure’s victories underscore its leadership, service excellence and unwavering commitment to innovation and guest satisfaction.

The awards are a testament to Hayleys Leisure’s commitment to excellence, service, and authentic experiences – and a reflection of the trust placed in the group by travellers from across the region.

Hayleys Leisure owns and manages a distinguished portfolio of hotels, resorts, wellness retreats and boutique properties across Sri Lanka. As the leisure arm of Hayleys PLC, the company is dedicated to offering guests personalised experiences that reflect the unique character of each destination, supported by exceptional customer service. As a key contributor to Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, Hayleys Leisure plays a vital role in generating employment opportunities across the island, with a strong emphasis on staff training, development, and long-term growth within the leisure sector.