Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldives Wins Three Awards at SATA 2026
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldives has been awarded three recognitions at South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, with Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives and Cinnamon Velifushi winning awards for their resort offerings and community initiatives.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives received Gold for the eighth time and for the fourth consecutive year at Leading Surf Resort category. Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives retained Gold at the Leading Beach Resort category for the second time consecutively and also garnered Silver for the Nishan Seneviratne Best CSR Programme.
SATA 2026, the 10 th edition of South Asian Travel Awards, was held at Barceló Nasandhura Malé on 8 th October 2026, celebrating excellence and achievements in South Asia’s vibrant tourism and hospitality industry.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives Wins Gold for Surfing
Set in pristine waters of North Malé Atoll, Cinnamon Dhonveli boasts of a popular surf break known as Pasta Point that offers a unique adrenaline rush for surfers from around the globe.
The eighth Gold win by the resort in the Leading Surf Resort category at SATA 2026 saw the resort once again being recognised as one of the Maldives’ premier surfing destinations famed for a wide range of water sports and wellness activities, along with its idyllic holiday offerings.
Marlon Robert, General Manager of Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, shared that the resort looks forward to providing an unforgettable surfing holiday in the Maldives while also giving thanks to valued guests, the international surfing community and his team for their unwavering support.
Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives Retains Beach Resort Award
Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives retained its position as one of the leading beach resorts in the region after winning Gold for the second time consecutively at the Leading Beach Resort category of SATA 2026.
Velifushi’s island setting, sandy beaches, beautiful lagoon and wide choice of beach and overwater accommodation were pivotal in winning the award once again, while also offering guests a wide variety of dining, wellness and leisure activities amidst the natural splendour of the house reef.
The resort also won Silver for the Nishan Seneviratne Best CSR Programme for its youth-focused dive education and employment initiative that is set to change the future of diving for many young islanders.
Sanjeeva Perera, Area General Manager of Cinnamon Maldives Resorts, said that the three awards are a reflection of the team’s hard work and the appreciation of their guests.
The accolades bestow upon the exceptional experiences offered by Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives and Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives while also acknowledging the efforts of the group in supporting responsible tourism practices and community engagement across all its resorts in the Maldives.
