Aliya Resort & Spa

Name: Aliya Resort & Spa
Address: Audangawa, Kimbissa, Avudangawa, 21120, Avudangawa, LK

Location: Audangawa, Kimbissa, Avudangawa, 21120, Avudangawa, LK

Star Rating: 5 Stars

Property Type: Resorts

About this Property

Experience the ultimate retreat at Aliya Resort & Spa, where luxury meets tranquility in the heart of nature.

Indulgent Spa Experiences
Unwind in our exquisite full-service spa, offering a range of soothing massages, rejuvenating body treatments, and refreshing facials designed to pamper you from head to toe.

Gastronomic Delights
Savor international cuisine at Alaka, one of our four fine dining options. For more casual dining, enjoy 24-hour room service or tantalizing snacks at our cafe, complemented by refreshing drinks from the poolside bar.

Family-Friendly Amenities
With a health club, a vibrant outdoor pool, and babysitting services, Aliya Resort & Spa caters to all ages, ensuring a delightful stay for families seeking adventure and relaxation alike.

Don't miss out on an unforgettable getaway—book your stay at Aliya Resort & Spa today!

Important Information

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 01:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free bicycles on site
Arcade/game room
Health club
Nightclub
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Sauna
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Picnic area
Steam room
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Shopping on site
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Arcade/game room
Health club
Nightclub
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Full-service spa
Meeting rooms
Wedding services
Billiards or pool table
Tours/ticket assistance
Area shuttle (surcharge)
RV, bus, truck parking
Conference center
Snack bar/deli
Free bicycles on site
Ecotours on site
Playground on site
Free self parking
Free valet parking
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Pool sun loungers
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Rock climbing nearby
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Banquet hall
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

Rooms Available

Deluxe Family Room with Free Benefits

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
797-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with garden views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service (24 hours)
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Restaurant dining guide
Suite with Free Benefits

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
1528-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with garden views

Layout - Separate sitting area
Relax - Private plunge pool
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service (24 hours)
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Private plunge pool
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Restaurant dining guide
Wooden Chalet with Free Benefits

1 Queen Bed
1055-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with garden views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service (24 hours)
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Restaurant dining guide
Deluxe Room with Free Benefits

1 Queen Bed
560-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with garden views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Bathroom grab bars
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service (24 hours)
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Bathroom grab bars
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Restaurant dining guide

Guest Reviews

Bhavik (10/5): - Stayed in the lodge which was a wonderful experience. Lovely resort that provides a real authentic experience but in real luxury
Kim (8/5): - A lovely hotel close to Sigiriya rock. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was large, comfortable and clean. We went to the Sri Lankan restaurant and this was a nice experience that was more like you had gone to someone’s house for dinner. No menu, but the chef was a local lady who came around with the wait staff to serve you. Lots of food that was all very tasty.
joan (10/5): - Amazing
Nina (6/5): Lovely hotel - When we arrived the hotel didn’t have my hooking despite me having a booking reference and the booking being made three months prior. They took ages to sort it out. The manager was obsequious to my partner and ignored me completely. The hotel is lovely but was spoiled by a large group of cyclists staying who were disruptive and noisy in the beautiful hotel.
Alexander (8/5): - We enjoyed our time at Aliya. The pool was lovely. Only downside is that the staff were nice, but not as welcoming as the other resorts we stayed at in Sri Lanka
Shantal (10/5): - Excellent service with fantastic staff. Clean, beautiful architecture & landscaping. Loved all the walkable areas !
karni (10/5): - Magical hotel with stunning view
laura (10/5): - Amazing beautiful room with a private pool. Staff were so accommodating and wonderful! There were beautiful peacocks everywhere and the location was ideal to see all the things we wanted to see in the area. There was a restaurant with buffet and a la carte options that were delicious. It was very helpful to have a good food option each night on site when we returned from our day’s adventures. Overall, would highly recommend this hotel.
Warren (6/5): - Disappointed in hotel facilities, limited space to relax outside of the room when it’s raining, also had rodent droppings in our room and kept awake by noise of either rodent or lizard behind our bed in one of the wooden chalets. The rooms were also damp inside. Place seems to designed for the short stay big tour groups. Spa was a highlight authentic Ayurvedic spa. Would not stay for more than 1 or 2 nights if visiting Sigiriya
GERSON (10/5): - Waiting on their staff at check in and check out was far too long. They need to revise their system. Too many people doing nothing but waiting for the ONE person who could do it. The place itself is incredibly beautiful -- really. Great pool and great view.
Tatiana (10/5): - This hotel lived up to the great ratings it has received...and then some. Every employee we encountered was warm and friendly. The breakfast buffet was outstanding, the rooms lovely. Best was all the elephant themed art work throughout the property. It was like walking in a modern art museum!
Catherine (10/5): - Stunning views and pool. Restaurant was good with an All La Carte option which was good
Dominic (10/5): - As usual the hotel and staff were excellent.
steven (6/5): - The hotel is eco friendly with a great view of Sigiya mountain. Pool is to die for with enough chairs for the size of the hotel. Lots of grounds to walk in seeing the many monkeys and wildlife! Staff were friendly but could not converse well in English. The service was extremely slow around the pool and in the dining area. Quality of food was poor compared to other hotels we have stayed in. In fact we visited the Heritage hotel for dinner one night which was far superior to what we had at this hotel. It’s a pity as the hotel itself is lovely.
Sridhar S (10/5): Luxurious but yet affordable resort - Amazing resort. Wonderfully laid out, with large walking tracks, huge green area nestled with unusual flora and fauna. Rooms are in spread out villas. Attentive staff. Great breakfast. It really felt like one is living inside a manicured forest!
Verified traveler (8/5): Comfortable hotel - A comfortable hotel with a clear view of Sigiriya rock. Great service, good a la carte food. Lighting in the room is a little dim. Accessing the soap and shampoo dispensers is dufficult. Therefore can't give a 5 star eating to this hotel.
Satheesh (10/5): - Excellent stay
Helen (10/5): - Loved everything about this property, its location looking at Pidurangala and Sigiriya Rock was stunning. Plenty of food options. Staff were super helpful and couldn’t do enough to please, constantly checking that everything was okay. They would arrange Tuktuk, private drivers and even check train travel for us. Would definitely stay here again
Lissette (10/5): - Hotel was very nice and well appointed. Staff was super courteous. Food was good but could use a little more variety. Overall very nice place
Verified traveler (10/5): - Lovely staff, fantastic pool with great views of Sigiriya rock, nice gym, and wonderful breakfast.
Verified traveler (10/5): - When you first walk up the steps to reception, the view just blows you away. Wonderful outlook onto Sigirya Rock with the infinity pool in the foreground. Our chalet room was large, cool and comfortable. The grounds were lovely, as was the pool and the spa. The food was mainly buffet and excellent. The staff were awesome. Very thrilled with our stay.
Corazon (8/5): Wonderful service and great views! - We stayed here with my family for 3 nights and the service was wonderful! Rooms were spacious and clean, the bed was very comfortable. Also not many bugs and critters considering where its located. The food both choices were great and the buffet has plenty of choices to please everyone. Highly recommend it and the location is also perfect.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Amazing hotel in beautiful spot with great facilities, food and rooms. Would definately stay again.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Exquisite property; beautiful lobby with incredible views; the grounds are elegantly maintained per the natural environment. Rooms are large & comfy with great bathrooms. The oversized pool with views of surrounding area is magnificent; at night there are twinkling lights in pool floor which makes for magical swimming. We were there on full moon which was incredibly romantic. Food in restaurant is top notch. Look forward to returning for a longer stay! Thank you
Verified traveler (6/5): - The view and surrounding environment was very nice. Food was good. Staff were friendly. The room had issues with plumbing
Pavel (10/5): Highly recommended - Excelent hotel, well kept, amazing views from a beautiful pool
Devraj (8/5): excellent resort in middle of thick bush lands - Excellent resort in middle of thick bush lands . Rooms are spacious and service is good.The resort should offer guests water at the reception.
Frances (10/5): Incredible experience - An incredible hotel. You might book, like me, due to the location and the view of Sigirya, however you will not want to leave this hotel. Fabulous staff (Roshan at guest relations was particularly fabulous), and great facilities. The pool is amazing. To be able to swim in a such a huge pool and also have the view is a great experience. I stayed I one of the wooden bungalows, built out of recycled wooden packing containers. It was wonderful. Even the art was recycled, but in the nicest style! The internet was the only slight let down.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Great place to stay
Verified traveler (10/5): Great hotel near Sigiriya - This was our first stop in Sri Lanka and we stayed for 3 nights. Very nice hotel with one of the most amazing pools ever! Food is great, the rooms are spacious and you really get the feeling of being in Sri Lanka. Very good value for the money.
Verified traveler (10/5): - I enjoyed the yoga class. The instructor Anura was good.
Massimo (10/5): Great base for rest after sightseeing - A beautifully designed resort, great pool, superb room and delicious Srilankan dining
Verified traveler (10/5): Superb, fabulous amazing! - Amazing resort
Verified traveler (10/5): - Badminton was good fun! Tree planting signage and labelling was very interesting and engaging. But the most amazing part was the Sri Lankan food. The Hoppers were phenomenal and the potato curry at breakfast sublime!
ABINGE (10/5): Wonderful place to relax - I love love love this place❤️
Verified traveler (10/5): - A real surprise. Fantastic resort great facilities and friendly well. Trained staff. Wonderful stay, we should have been here longer.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Our original plan was to stay 2 nights at this property but we were so satisfied that we had to change our plan and extended our stay to spend total 4 nights straight at Aliya! Facility, service, food…everything was above our expectations. Will try other hotels operated by the same company for sure.
Verified traveler (10/5): Beautiful - This place is outstanding. I wish we spent more time here and used it as a base to see places like Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla and of course Sigiria. The resort is beautiful, rooms very spacious and well designed. Restaurants are good, however breakfast is badly organised. I would recommend Aliya to anyone looking to travel around this part of Sri Lanka.
M (8/5): - Positives: - Views and settings are stunning - Great swimming pool - Staff is super friendly - Rooms are lovely and big Negatives: - Service overall at bar and restaurant is slow (especially at Chinese restaurant where it took 1 1/2 hour to be served!) - Food expensive and of average quality - Not enough loungers in the shade at the swimming pool
John (10/5): - Fantastic resort with wonderful view over the pool of Sigiriya.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Paradise! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, pool fab, wooden cabin very nice and comfortable, could not fault this place
Verified traveler (10/5): - Amazing hotel, great food, friendly staff. Highly recommended
Campbell (10/5): Amazing hotel and Amazing Value - Aliya was our favourite hotel we stayed at throughout our trip. Absolutely amazing view of sigirya from the terrace and pool. The approach to the hotel way stunning as well as the room itself. Big focus on locally grown food which was great to see. Absolute must stay! Amazing value for the best hotel we stayed at.
ARUN (10/5): Amazing stay - This is an amazing resort. Wish we had more days here. the rooms are very beautifully done with a lot of though to the environment. The grounds are great for wandering around and the facilities are great too.
Alison (10/5): - We stayed in one of the wood bungalows, comfy bed very clean good aircon; shower a little tired but more than adequate. Fantastic swimming pool, lovely staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and a good base for visiting the “Cultural Triangle”
Flora (10/5): Amazing place, view, room and breakfast - Amazing place and very good price/quality. The breakfast is amazing.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Hotel has many stairs but just one lift and that was out of order The Sri Lanka restaraunt was exceptionally expensive for what it was a tourist trap Otherwise the location and facilities were excellent Breakfast was very good
Verified traveler (10/5): A Beautiful View - A beautiful view overlooking the pool at Sigiriya from the reception. Great service and comfortable rooms
Kool (8/5): - For Sigiriya surroundings it's among the better hotel facilities. Clean and spacious. Great views of the rock and awesome pool. Service requests that we made to reception and house keeping were slow and required reminders or follow-up.
Masa (10/5): - One of the best hotel I have ever stayed. Great view from lobby and pool. Comfortable and very wide room for family stay. Lots of green and birds. Food is great. Quite friendly staffs.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Everything was amazing! It was a real adventure. I felt like staying in the jungle.
Verified traveler (4/5): - Upon arrival I was shocked to learn that my airport transfer was not included in my hotel booking. I was ONLY searching hotels that offered airport transfers included in the booking, so I lost GBP 100 due to this hidden charge. Then I checked into a damp hut where squirrels got in and hid behind cabinets chewing and scratching. I requested a room change and finally was able to rest when I was upgraded. Therefore, beware poor value for money and hidden extra charges that cost as much as my booking for one night only.
Verified traveler (6/5): - Fairly soulless hotel. Very disappointing experience. Not the standard I thought I was getting. It’s definitely a hotel for families. The room was a decent size but very unappealing. Very basic. Nothing to give it any character. On the plus side most of the staff were very happy and helpful. We particularly liked our server the night we ate in the Sri Lankan restaurant and the Head Chef was very good and listened to all we had to say. I wouldn’t go back but I’m sure it’s a great place for families with children.
Verified traveler (10/5): - This place was a perfect getaway! The stuff were super nice and helpful. Facilities on point and the buffet food one of the best I have had! They even have yoga in the mornings, which was a perfect start for the day. I can warmly recommend to everyone! And the spa was a piece of heaven as well. Sounds like they paid for me to write this, but no. I’m just one really happy customer. Good value for the money!
Kiran (10/5): - Nice hotel, spacious rooms, amazing pool and view, great breakfast!
Verified traveler (8/5): - Lovely setting with great views and a very nice pool
Stephanie (10/5): - We stayed here for one night, the room and facilities are amazing, nice pool overlooking the sunset and the mountains. Hotel staff is friendly and helpful. We also tried the spa but it was so-so, more rubbing than actually massaging (just not to our liking despite letting the masseuse know our preference), nothing bad but just a FYI if you are looking for a tension release type of massage this is not what they offer. Food was also just so-so. Want to try the Sri Lankan restaurant but reservations had to be made prior to 4pm so we did the buffet instead. There was a sign up saying that there’s disco and kareoke for the day but both were actually closed. Overall very pleased with our stay and will come back for sure.
Jonny (10/5): - Amazing welcome views on arrival, refreshing beverage looking out to the splendid vista of Sigiriya, great food and friendly service. Highly recommended.
Jessica (8/5): - Good location near Sigiriya lion rock and can view from hotel. Good breakfast spread but the floor at the bar and breakfast area very slippery floor. Management should do something about the floor before any causality happen!!! Poor customers services. Waited long for staff to come and help to bring our luggage upon check-in and check out. Wasn't brief about restaurant opening time...when asked they told us buffet served at 7.30pm and sent us to go to the Chinese restaurant at the basement!!!! Luckily, Chinese food was good and we had the whole restaurant to ourselves. Cook and serving staff were friendly. But resturant deco is so outdated. Room is dim, should have at least light bulb with daylights instead all warm light. Insect flying in the room.
Nigel (10/5): Sigyria Rocks - Very good service and breakfast clean rooms .friendly, great value and great for local sightseeing. Wonderful pool by day and night.
Stephen (10/5): Amazing! - One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in!
Samitha (10/5): - First of all I would say this is one of a best hotel in habarana. Actually I booked only one night there. Once I arrived to the hotel, first thing I felt I should stay here at least two days. The first impression was amazing. We were Wormley welcomed by the front desk and offered us welcome drinks and cold towels. I should definitely mention about the welcome drink. Because it was very unique and for the first time I experienced something like that. While we are checking hotel GM Mr Wohara came and welcomed us, actually I would like to appreciate his attitude because may hotel managers use to stay in the office and they never speak to any guests who are arriving or saying the hotel. Specially Mr Wohara gave us a free room upgrade as well. Actually I was never expected that. The room is well maintained, comfortable and got peaceful surrounding. Main thing that we saw the hotel is well maintained. Even every nook and corner is very cleaned. I should mention about Mr deen from front desk. He escorted us to the room. While that he gave a perfect introduction about the hotel facilities and he explained about the room very nicely. He was very friendly. For the dinner we came to the Chinese restaurant. Food was delicious. Service also good. The person how served us was very friendly and after having meal he asked about our comment about the food. Breakfast also so delicious.
Lakmal (10/5): - Really nice place
Verified traveler (10/5): - We loved our stay in this resort. The rooms are spacious and clean. The pool is amazing and it comes with a view. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Verified traveler (10/5): Lovely hotel - Lovely hotel, stayed in a wooden chalet which was beautiful ! Would 100% recommend one of these to ale your stay even better ! Only little thing that they could have improved was the bar staff were quite slow and messed up our bill a few times. Other than that the hotel was excellent
Mohsin (8/5): Honeymooners - Us honeymooners thought the staff to be very welcoming and helpful. Arranged room earlier than our check in time. Room and bathroom was nice, spacious and clean. Great toiletries selection. No iron and expensive laundry service. Great selection of buffet food at the main restaraunt but same everyday during our 5 day stay. Would be better if there was a different selection each day. They have a chinese restaurant which had nice food. Overall i would give this hotel a 7.5/10
Dr.shantha (10/5): - Amazing
Fahad (10/5): - I have travelled around the world, but I must say our stay at Aliya was the most memorable one. From food to hospitality no one can beat that. They even took care of our chauffeur as well.
thomas (8/5): - Upon entering this hotel you are blown away by the view! Stunning setting and wonderful infinity pool to enjoy it from. Bedrooms were diving, we LOVED all of the elephant themed art and decor! Service from staff, as was in every where we went in Sri Lanka, second to none. Only downside was in the afternoons when the bar got a little busy it took around 30 mins to receive your order. Unfortunately there was digging work going on during our stay, I get it has to be done at some point, however the noise did disrupt the peace of the poolside view. I would not recommend the spa - rooms were not comfortable and could hear the man in the next room honking up flem the whole time - not a relaxing experience. Oh and you need to book around 2 months in advance to get a table in the onsite Sri Lankan restaurant which meant we had to settle for the mediocre Chinese one on the first night (I think mainly there for the Chinese tourists) and the main restaurant on the second night. Final annoyance (not really the fault of the hotel) it was FULL of families with loads of kids, ranging all ages. Pool got very busy and shrieky at times as did the bar and restaurant.
Ruud (10/5): Great scenery - Beautiful resort, although on the expensive side. The view over the Lion rock is magnificent, even from the pool! Garden is lovely
Rani (10/5): - Our stay at the Aliya Resort and Spa was fantastic from beginning to end. The staff has been amazing! The food spectacular. We’ve been provided with superior service with the friendliest of smiles. Danushka and staff went out of their way to ensure every need was met. Sandanoli and Samal (?) provided exquisite Ayurvedic spa treatments. The BEST we’ve ever experienced! Forever grateful. Aloha, Joshua and Rani
kay (8/5): If a swimming pool is high on your agenda - If a pool is high on your agenda then this is it! Must be one of the best,suspended high overlooking the rock and jungle,50 mtrs long,just superb. Its a resort spread over 26 acres ,rather long distances to lobby,pool and dining rooms. The rooms are very pleasing,large and clean with balcony.Bathroom is very clean and all amenities work Breakfast is more than anyone could ask for,catering to all nationalities. Great hotel and value for money.
Verified traveler (10/5): The Aliya is fantastic in a great location - The Aliya Resort and Spa is a fantastic hotel, with views to the Sigiriya rock fort from the lobby and swimming pool. Great location for exploring this area of Sri Lanka.
Verified traveler (8/5): - It is a beautiful resort,I highly recommend. I stayed in one of the rooms which were lovely and modern. However some friends traveling with me stayed in the wooden chalets , these were a lot less modern and more rustic. So pick your preference
Gary (10/5): Magnificent view - The infinity pool looking towards Sirigiya is priceless. Good value for money. Child friendly.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Loved it especially the pool was way above our expectations
Nancy (10/5): Best view of Lion Rock in Newly Opened Resort - Beautiful resort, amazing pool, great service. Very upscale and yet super friendly. They even made us a little breakfast to go one morning because we left before the restaurant opened. The view from the pool is spot on Lion Rock. This is a new property and in great shape. Their philosophy of staying green is evident in the whole resort. They support the surrounding village as well bringing in staff and helping with infrastrucure. We even played badminton in their indoor court which was fun.
Todd (10/5): Great time at Aliya - Fantastic property and well maintained. Food and staff were excellent. Wifi speed and connection was phenomenal. Only issue was the comforter bedding was a little heavy and there was no under sheet provided. We would definitely stay there again!
Charlotte (10/5): Beautiful Hotel - Lovely experience staying here, wish we could have stayed longer!
Vijai (10/5): - One of the best resort hotels in Sigiriya
Verified traveler (10/5): Peaceful retreat with an amazing view - We loved our stay at Aliya! The grounds are very beautiful and peaceful. The buffet was really wonderful, especially the hoppers! The pool has a great view of the rock and has tiny lights in it that come on in the evening. Loved it!
Verified traveler (10/5): - Good stay with family, exclusive services from staff. Food a bit expensive but worthy to try
Shona (10/5): Beautiful pool and views - Hotel pool and reception area was beautiful- the pools is a good size and has amazing views to Sigiriya Rock. Room was large and well- appointed. Only downside is the distance from other local restaurants- but the ones in the hotel are fine, if not the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka.
Mani (10/5): Excellent hotel close to Sigiriya - One of the best infinity pools you will find. Staff is extremely friendly. Food was great. Plenty of stuff to do in the hotel, whether it's roaming around the hotel grounds or enjoying their indoor badminton courts, disco room or karaoke.
Ekaterina (10/5): Great hotel - Wooden chalet was excellent! Spa was good. Great hotel.
Sharon (10/5): - The hotel is beautiful. Food is good, ecxept the chinese restaurant that we did not like. The pool is spacious with amazing view. Very peaceful and quiet.
Verified traveler (8/5): Beautiful but checkin takes too long. - The check in should have taken 15 min. as there were plenty of people available to do it. However, their process of coming to you as you wait in the lobby stretched this out to 45 min. before I was in my room with my bag. There was little insulation between floors, and the noise from the upper level was crystal clear in my room. Other than these items, the hotel was beautiful and the staff was friendly and pleasant.
Oscar (10/5): Wonderful stay - Wonderful accommodations and food.
Verified traveler (8/5): Nice large open area and room - Nice hotel a little impersonal. Staff don’t look happy
Alison (10/5): An exquisite hotel - This hotel is truly gorgeous. it is luxurious, refined, environmentally sustainable and it has an infinity pool which is truly beautiful with views to Lion rock. It is surrounded by lush greenery and offers a range of comfortable accommodation ranging from rooms to timber chalets nestled in the forest to glamping tents. All facilities are beautifully designed. Of course being a resort somewhat away from the village the prices of food and transport are a little higher but for a couple of days of luxury it is worth it. The hotel has won an award for sustainability and I was even taken on a morning bird watching excursion by the resident naturalist. Altogether an unforgettable stay at an amazingly cheap price.
Ted (10/5): Far exceeded our expectations - This has to be the most luxurious hotel that I have ever stayed in. If I had know how lovely it was I would have planned to stay a few more nights. I was sad to leave.
Chandra (10/5): - An amazing place nestled in nature setting that gives a truly memorable experience for a family.
Verified traveler (10/5): - We had a great stay at the Aliya and would recommend it ro our friends and family. The only regret we had was forgetting to bring our swimming costumes to enjoy the wonderfully located infinity pool!
simon (4/5): Great pool, poor service - As this is a great base for a number of sites and attractions you may want to enquire or get some information. Forget email, they won’t respond. You may have more luck by phone. The rooms are fine but there are loads of small deficiencies like broken window blinds which they won’t fix. And be prepared for a really steap food and bar bill at the end of your stay; eating in the ‘international’ buffet restaurant keeps prices in check but it’s fairly rank and boring food. The spa and pool area are very good.
Verified traveler (10/5): - The pool is incredible...what a view even in the rain.
Verified traveler (10/5): The infinity pool is a dream! - This is by far the best hotel we stayed at in Sri Lanka, well worth the extra expense when backpacking for a treat. The pool is amazing and the views of Sirigiya Rock are stunning. The staff are very kind and helpful and make you feel very comfortable. Rooms lovely, clean and luxurious. The food is outstanding, the breakfast and dinner buffets were to die for. Recommend the pancakes and waffles at breakfast and the green coconut sweets at dinner!
Megan (10/5): - Amazing hotel, pool was great and staff lovely. Food was great and rooms very clean and spacious
sebastian (4/5): It's not wow - To many monkeys lot of aunts breakfast not a great lot of fly
Verified traveler (10/5): - Nice hotel near Sigiriya and Dambulla area, family room was a little distant to the lobby. The food is extremely good and cocktails are superb.
stacy (10/5): Stunning hotel in great setting - It's was all perfect, the style the settings so picturesque, but for me I have an online business, an everyday there were problems with wifi I seen many people complaining about same problem apparently it was being upgraded. They did try there hardest though. Great hotel though.