Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection
Audangawa, Kimbissa
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Why people book this hotel
“This property was one of my favourites for the whole trip , the value for money,…”
“Staff were lovely”
“The pool and the views”
“Fantastic pool”
“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”
“The views make Aliya stand out and really worth the stay”
“Food and drinks are reasonable priced”
“Breakfast was excellent, buffet for dinner not as good”
“The view from the hotel, the room size, friendly staff, infinity pool, buffet br…”
“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
Sira
extended_group
June 23, 2026
“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
Mary Meadhbh
couple
June 20, 2026
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.
HAKAN
couple
June 16, 2026
“it is ok”
Location and stuff
Linda
couple
June 15, 2026
“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.
Stephanie
extended_group
June 14, 2026
“Beautiful introduction to Sri Lanka”
Beautiful property and very welcoming team
Claire
family_with_children
June 13, 2026
“Could be great !”
Has the potential to be a great hotel, room was comfortable and big. Staff were lovely.
Dan
family_with_children
June 2, 2026
“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.
Alenka
couple
May 29, 2026
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.
Jessica
extended_group
May 24, 2026
“Would highly reccomend!”
Beautiful pool, friendly staff, met you at the entrance and provided welcome towels etc.
Yogesh
solo_traveller
May 23, 2026
“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
Amanda
extended_group
May 22, 2026
“Beautiful resort in Sigiriya”
Beautiful resort, friendly staff, excellent facilities, great pool
Emily
couple
May 14, 2026
“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 :)
Daria
extended_group
May 13, 2026
“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:)
Hiran
extended_group
May 10, 2026
The view from the hotel, the room size, friendly staff, infinity pool, buffet breakfast.
Fiona
solo_traveller
May 7, 2026
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.
Michael
couple
May 7, 2026
“Great views of sigiriya”
Beautifully designed and lots of amenities. Great views of sigiriya from the pool and restaurant. Beautiful large rooms.
Kudret
solo_traveller
May 5, 2026
Amazing views,pool,garden
André
couple
April 30, 2026
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 :)
André
couple
April 30, 2026
“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 :)
Fiona
couple
April 22, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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