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Aliya Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury resort with 4 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Gym

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Audangawa, Kimbissa, Avudangawa, 21120
  • Place, Habarana Cultural Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Ancient City of Sigiriya
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Pidurangala Rock
    ‪21 min drive‬

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  • 1055 sq ft
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  • 797 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
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  • 1528 sq ft
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About the neighborhood

Avudangawa

Aliya Resort & Spa places you 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Pidurangala Rock and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Ancient City of Sigiriya. This 5-star resort has 96 rooms and welcomes guests with 4 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.
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What's nearby

  • Habarana Cultural Center - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - 16 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Minneriya National Park - 17 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Sigiriya Museum - 20 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Pidurangala Rock - 21 min drive - 6.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Hut Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mom’s Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lion’s Choice - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪RastaRant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Barista - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Aliya Resort & Spa

Luxury resort with 4 restaurants and a full-service spa
At Aliya Resort & Spa, guests enjoy a full-service spa, a nightclub, and an outdoor pool. Free valet and self parking are available—or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 150 per vehicle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury resort include a children's pool, a gym, and a sauna.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries, and memory foam beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Minibars, coffee makers, and ceiling fans are also standard.
An indoor tennis court, a health club, and complimentary bicycles are featured at the resort. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Ayurvie has 6 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Alaka
  • Makara
  • Migara
  • Nagula

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 120
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 60 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 120
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 60 (from 5 to 11 years old)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-1 AM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Aliya Resort Sigiriya
Aliya Resort
Aliya Sigiriya
Aliya Resort Dambulla
Aliya Dambulla
Aliya Resort Spa
Aliya Resort Spa
Aliya Resort & Spa Resort
Aliya Resort & Spa Avudangawa
Aliya Resort & Spa Resort Avudangawa

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of Aliya Resort & Spa?

This resort is located in Avudangawa within a short 4-minute walk of Habarana Cultural Center. You'll also find Pidurangala Rock and Ancient City of Sigiriya nearby.

Is there parking available at Aliya Resort & Spa?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the resort. RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Aliya Resort & Spa?

Ayurvie is the resort's spa and services include Swedish massages, deep-tissue massages, Ayurvedic treatments, and reflexology.

Does Aliya Resort & Spa feature a casino on the premises?

No, Aliya Resort & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Aliya Resort & Spa?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Aliya Resort & Spa a good place to stay for couples?

This lakeside resort offers many amenities for couples such as an outdoor pool and a poolside bar with some guestrooms featuring private plunge pools.

Does Aliya Resort & Spa have a hot tub?

Yes, this resort has a spa tub.

Does Aliya Resort & Spa feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Aliya Resort & Spa has 4 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Aliya Resort & Spa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Aliya Resort & Spa.

Are there connecting rooms at Aliya Resort & Spa?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this resort for your group or family vacation.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Aliya Resort & Spa?

Yes, some guestrooms at Aliya Resort & Spa offer a balcony and may feature garden views.

Does Aliya Resort & Spa have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Aliya Resort & Spa if that's in your vacation plans.

Aliya Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 264 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

joan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing

6/10 Okay

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrian

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shantal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service with fantastic staff. Clean, beautiful architecture & landscaping. Loved all the walkable areas !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

karni, Ramat Hasharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magical hotel with stunning view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Warren

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

GERSON

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views and pool. Restaurant was good with an All La Carte option which was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As usual the hotel and staff were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

steven

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sridhar S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satheesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, fantastic pool with great views of Sigiriya rock, nice gym, and wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020