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Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection

Hotel

Audangawa, Kimbissa

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
13 mentions

This property was one of my favourites for the whole trip , the value for money,…

Staff were lovely

Pool
12 mentions

The pool and the views

Fantastic pool

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

Absolutely lovely room and big bathroom, fantastic pool and views of Sigriya roc…

Has the potential to be a great hotel, room was comfortable and big

Good value
4 mentions

The views make Aliya stand out and really worth the stay

Food and drinks are reasonable priced

Breakfast available
4 mentions

Breakfast was excellent, buffet for dinner not as good

The view from the hotel, the room size, friendly staff, infinity pool, buffet br…

Great location
3 mentions

Location and stuff

Excellent location and very professional service

Overview

Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection is set amidst lush tropical foliage. Situated just opposite Sigiriya Rock, the resort boasts an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and 4 dining options. Free Wi-Fi access is available in this property. The accommodation is located a 35-minute drive from Dambulla. It is a 1-hour drive away from Minneriya National Park and a 3.5-hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport. Colombo City is 4 hours away by car. Aliya Resort’s 96 rooms all come fitted with stylish interiors, a wardrobe and a sofa seating area. The spacious en suite bathrooms feature a stand-alone bathtub and free bath amenities. Tea/coffee making facilities are provided as well. At Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection, guests can enjoy a few games of badminton or relax with traditional massages. A 24-hour reception can arrange for barbeques and airport shuttle services at a surcharge. Other facilities include meeting rooms and dry-cleaning services. Guests can choose from 4 restaurants including Makara Restuarant, a contemporary Chinese restaurant and Alaka Restaurant, which serves Sri Lankan meals throughout the day. Guests can also enjoy refreshing cocktails with soothing jazz music at Migara Bar.

Traveller reviews

S

Sira

extended_group

June 23, 2026

6

The beds were a little hard for my liking. The Buffett is good for one night but a little repetitive otherwise. The pool

The pool and the views

M

Mary Meadhbh

couple

June 20, 2026

8

Absolutely lovely room and big bathroom, fantastic pool and views of Sigriya rock are unparalleled. The views make Aliya stand out and really worth the stay. Great for car transfers and tours around the area, really well located.

H

HAKAN

couple

June 16, 2026

7

it is ok

Location and stuff

L

Linda

couple

June 15, 2026

10

The views were incredible and the hotel had a friendly relaxed vibe.

This property was one of my favourites for the whole trip , the value for money, very friendly staff and hotel layout and grounds were fantastic. Incredible doing yoga up on a platform overlooking rice paddies. The gym was great.

S

Stephanie

extended_group

June 14, 2026

9

Beautiful introduction to Sri Lanka

Beautiful property and very welcoming team

C

Claire

family_with_children

June 13, 2026

7

Could be great !

Has the potential to be a great hotel, room was comfortable and big. Staff were lovely.

D

Dan

family_with_children

June 2, 2026

9

Fantastic place to stay and explore sigiriya and Minneriya with great staff.

Amazing staff, Alisha was fantastic and assisted with everything we required. Fantastic pool. Kids loved the recycled paper and pottery making activities.

A

Alenka

couple

May 29, 2026

9

Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was excellent, buffet for dinner not as good. We did try the Dragon restaurant- which was excellent but under utilized due to lack of tourists- the menu was limited but very good- they essentially opened it for us and one other group. Yoga was great with Manuli. Perfect way to start the day.

J

Jessica

extended_group

May 24, 2026

9

Would highly reccomend!

Beautiful pool, friendly staff, met you at the entrance and provided welcome towels etc.

Y

Yogesh

solo_traveller

May 23, 2026

10

Excellent location in jungles of srilanka

Excellent location and very professional service. Very good hand-wash 👍 very good ambience and interiors of room. Bathroom was also good

A

Amanda

extended_group

May 22, 2026

10

Beautiful resort in Sigiriya

Beautiful resort, friendly staff, excellent facilities, great pool

E

Emily

couple

May 14, 2026

10

Amazing, tranquil retreat

Staff are so welcoming, happy and helpful, they made the beautiful atmosphere throughout the hotel. Views are exceptional. Food is delicious, the best buffet we’ve had, everything such high quality. The pool is out of this world, you can spend days and days there relaxing. Theme throughout the hotel is remarkable. Yoga classes are a lovely touch. Toiletries are really good. Food and drinks are reasonable priced. Would recommend, and will visit again :)

D

Daria

extended_group

May 13, 2026

10

A great stay

The place is really amazing, with a beautiful view of the Lion rock from the pool area. The pool is really nice too and it’s great to jump in after a long day. Alisha was extremely helpful with everything, she helped me organise a birthday surprise for my friend and was always there to support us with little things :) She really made our stay super easy and comfortable:)

H

Hiran

extended_group

May 10, 2026

9

The view from the hotel, the room size, friendly staff, infinity pool, buffet breakfast.

F

Fiona

solo_traveller

May 7, 2026

10

Absolutely loved my time at Aliya Resort. Everything was fantastic – from the beautiful surroundings to the comfortable rooms and great service. A special shout-out to Shashi, who was incredibly helpful throughout our stay. On top of being efficient and attentive, Shashi has an infectious smile that just brightens your day. Genuinely made me feel welcome and well taken care of. Highly recommend this resort, and hope to be back soon! Charging bay for electric tuk tuk rental available at this property.

M

Michael

couple

May 7, 2026

9

Great views of sigiriya

Beautifully designed and lots of amenities. Great views of sigiriya from the pool and restaurant. Beautiful large rooms.

K

Kudret

solo_traveller

May 5, 2026

10

Amazing views,pool,garden

A

André

couple

April 30, 2026

10

This hotel is surrounded by nature (you can spot some squirrels, monkeys and peacocks), it has a very calm atmosphere, beautiful large rooms, clean and comfortable, very good amenities (huge pool, well equipped gym etc), amazing breakfast and an incredibly kind staff who will welcome you with a big smile and be ready to assist you with anything anytime. We definitely recommend doing the elephant safari with Mr. Akash! We did it and although we had some concerns about how ethic it would be, it was an amazing experience and we were very pleased with the respectful way he approached the animals, always giving them space and waiting for them to come close by themselves, never chasing them and avoiding the places where there were other jeeps already. He is clearly very passionate about his job and showed an incredible knowledge about wild life which made us feel very safe at all times and also added a lot to the experience with interesting information. Amazing places are nothing special without an amazing staff, so I would like to highlight the kindness of everyone working at this hotel :)

A

André

couple

April 30, 2026

10

Beautiful hotel with an amazing pool view to lion’s rock

This hotel is surrounded by nature (you can spot some squirrels, monkeys and peacocks), it has a very calm atmosphere, beautiful large rooms, clean and comfortable, very good amenities (huge pool, well equipped gym etc), amazing breakfast and an incredibly kind staff who will welcome you with a big smile and be ready to assist you with anything anytime. We definitely recommend doing the elephant safari with Mr. Akash! We did it and although we had some concerns about how ethic it would be, it was an amazing experience and we were very pleased with the respectful way he approached the animals, always giving them space and waiting for them to come close by themselves, never chasing them and avoiding the places where there were other jeeps already. He is clearly very passionate about his job and showed an incredible knowledge about wild life which made us feel very safe at all times and also added a lot to the experience with interesting information. Amazing places are nothing special without an amazing staff, so I would like to highlight the kindness of everyone working at this hotel :)

F

Fiona

couple

April 22, 2026

10

It was a special spot and yoga and sound bath with Manuli was very special. The staff couldn’t do enough for us. I have severe allergies and the chef personally walked me through the buffet. Far exceeded expectations and short tuc tuc to climb the rock. Sunrise was worth it

Facilities

Activities

Sauna, Fitness centre, Games room, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Children's playground, Billiards, Table tennis, Karaoke, Darts, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Entertainment staff, Nightclub/DJ, Kids' club, Evening entertainment, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Manicure, Pedicure, Body treatments, Body scrub, Body wrap, Spa facilities, Steam room, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Foot bath, Spa/wellness packages, Massage chair, Fitness, Yoga classes, Fitness classes, Personal trainer, Badminton equipment, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast)

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options, Coffee house on site

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered

General

WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Chapel/shrine, Lift, Soundproof rooms, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Safety deposit box, Minimarket on site

Internet

WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area

Parking

Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool, Infinity pool, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Kids' pool, Swimming pool

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Carbon monoxide detector, 24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby

Services

Shuttle service, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Car hire, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Currency exchange, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Concierge service, Daily housekeeping, Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge)

Transport

Public transport tickets

Deluxe Attic Family Room Including cup of tea/coffee overlooking Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock, a hands-on pottery making experience with paper recycling factory tour.

This family room features a electric kettle, air conditioning and minibar.

Max 4 guests 74 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Room Including cup of tea/coffee overlooking Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock, a hands-on pottery making experience. with paper recycling factory tour

This elegant air-conditioned room comes with tea/coffee making facilities, a sofa seating area and a spacious bathroom with a stand-alone bathtub.

Max 3 guests 52 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Suite with Private Pool Including cup of tea/coffee overlooking Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock, a hands-on pottery making experience with paper recycling factory tour

This suite has a seating area, private pool and electric kettle.

Max 4 guests 142 1 bedroom 2 bathrooms

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 11:00 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printChildren below 12 years are not allowed in the Tent Room Category. Please note that children aged 12 years and above are considered as adults as per the property guidelines. Two children between the age of 6 and 12 will also be considered as one adult.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:09 PM

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Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection - 5 Star Hotel in Sigiriya