Awards & Accolades

World Travel Awards - 2026

City of Dreams Sri Lanka received two distinguished honours at the World Travel Awards 2026, earning recognition for its contribution to luxury hospitality and tourism in Asia and Sri Lanka.

• Asia’s Leading New Resort - 2026
• Sri Lanka’s Leading Luxury Resort - 2026

These awards recognise City of Dreams Sri Lanka as a new resort destination on the regional stage and acknowledge its position within Sri Lanka’s luxury tourism landscape. As South Asia’s first fully integrated resort, the destination brings together accommodation, dining, entertainment, shopping, gaming and wellness within one connected experience.

LMD Most Loved New Brand - 2026

City of Dreams Sri Lanka was recognized as LMD’s Most Loved New Brand 2026, marking an important milestone in the development of the destination’s brand. The recognition adds to the growing portfolio of accolades associated with City of Dreams Sri Lanka.

South Asian Travel Awards - 2026

Nüwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka received the gold award for South Asia’s Leading Designer Hotel at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026. The accolade recognizes Nüwa’s distinctive approach to design-led luxury hospitality. Located within the upper levels of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Nüwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka combines considered interiors, architectural detail and personalised service to create a refined hotel experience in Colombo. Its recognition at SATA 2026 adds an important regional accolade to its luxury hospitality portfolio.

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Five-Star Classification - 2026

Nüwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka received its five-star classification from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) in 2026. This official classification recognizes the hotel within Sri Lanka’s premium accommodation sector.

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Five-Star Certification - 2025

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka received its five-star certification from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority in 2025. Its five-star classification marks a significant milestone for the hotel and its contribution to Colombo’s evolving hospitality offering.

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards - 2026

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards recognize hotels, restaurants and attractions that consistently receive strong traveler reviews and rank among the top 10% of listings on the platform.

Four restaurants at Cinnamon Life received Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards in 2026:

• Yoroko – Recognised for its Japanese dining experience.
• Staten Bar & Grill – Recognised for its contemporary American steakhouse offering.
• Indiya – Recognised for its Indian dining experience.
• Sapphire Dragon – Recognised for its Chinese dining offering.

For guests exploring award-winning restaurants in Colombo, these recognitions offer another way to discover the dining experiences available within City of Dreams Sri Lanka.

CIOB Sri Lanka Sustainability Awards - 2025

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka received recognition at the CIOB Sri Lanka Sustainability Awards 2025 in the Sustainable Construction – Leisure Sector category.

The award acknowledges achievement in the development and construction of a major leisure property, adding a sustainability and built-environment dimension to Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka’s portfolio of recognitions.