Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection

Hotels
Thema Collection
9 (817 reviews)
Audangawa, Kimbissa , Sigiriya , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Clubhouse
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Beautiful natural surroundings
Clean and spacious rooms
Delicious food
Cons:
Poor bedding comfort
Guide and driver accommodation issue

Categories

Cleanliness
9.14
The cleanliness of hotel was very good.
Service
9.61
The service was truly exceptional, with friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.15
Good location with a beautiful view.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms were large and well maintained.
Amenities
8.63
Great gym and nature walk, but some amenities were average.
Value for Money
8.59
Good value considering the amenities and service.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Buffet offered a variety of delicious choices.
Overall Experience
9.11
Overall, a wonderful experience with excellent service and beautiful surroundings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:02

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection offers 96 stylish rooms with modern amenities, including spacious en suite bathrooms and complimentary bath products.

Recreational Facilities
Guests can unwind by the outdoor swimming pool, stay active at the fitness centre, or enjoy a game of badminton. Traditional massages are also available for relaxation.

Dining Experiences
Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at the resort's 4 dining venues, from contemporary Chinese cuisine at Makara Restaurant to authentic Sri Lankan dishes at Alaka Restaurant. End your day with cocktails and live jazz music at Migara Bar.

Experience luxury and comfort at Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Children 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 817 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.14
Service: 9.61
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 9.11
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CAROLE couple fr
10
Parfait
Pros:

La magnifique piscine avec une vue incroyable. Les buffets sont très bons. Bonne literie. Un personnel très professionnel et charmant.

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Katherine couple gb
8
Lovely staff & pool!
Pros:

Pool is incredible, staff are wonderful, guest room is nice.

Cons:

Communal areas are a little dated & the food isn’t great

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Lucie couple gb
8
Beautiful views, helpful and friendly staff and a tranquil setting
Pros:

The pool area and the views are stunning! Very friendly and lovely staff. Nice setting and the spa is very good. Alisha in the guest services team was absolutely fantastic, so helpful and attentive. Sorted out our excursions and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was enjoyable.

Cons:

A bit far away from Sigiriya, especially coming back at night. The pool bar/restaurant was limited and service a little slow.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Lorena couple ch
9
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Alex couple au
9
Wonderful resort
Pros:

The pool is the centrepiece of the hotel and is absolutely beautiful with great views of Lion's rock and pool bar service available all day. The rooms are comfortable, clean and spacious.

The staff were all very helpful throughout our stay, but I must give a special mention to Shashi! She was incredibly helpful to me from before we arrived in arranging a surprise proposal for my partner. She arranged floral room decorations, candles, champagne and a cake and everything was executed perfectly! Thank you Shashi for making our stay so great!

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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tiam86 family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

We were lucky enough to stay in a suite and it was huge. The kids loved the outside space. The breakfast buffet was great, loads of choice. We didn't have the dinner buffet but the al a carte menu was good. The night trail guided walk was great.

Cons:

There was a bit of a mix up in the beginning about whether the kids were allowed in the infinity pool and we were made to feel a bit unwelcome there on our first day. I spoke to reception and they cleared up the matter quickly and the kids had a great time in the pool for the rest of our stay.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Matt couple gb
10
Amazing pool and friendly staff!
Pros:

Amazing pool and breakfast and dinner options

Cons:

Not close to any shops but the hotel has everything onsite

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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JULIE extended_group au
10
A fantastic place to stay while exploring Sigiriya area.
Pros:

Loved the lush setting, the pool and the staff. Easy access to elephant reserves and Sigiriya Lion Rock.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
10
The hotel and staff exceeded our expectations and it was hard to tear ourselves away.
Pros:

It was a total surprise to be greeted with such an amazing vista from reception and it continued to amaze us throughout our stay. The pool was fabulous and such a haven of peace and tranquility while the complimentary activities such as pottery making, elephant paining and yoga were much appreciated.

Cons:

Nothing other than quite weak coffee at breakfast.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Claire & Nigel couple gb
10
The staff were wonderful and made our stay very enjoyable. We would love to return.
Pros:

A lovely location with beautiful views looking out to Sigiriya Rock.
The rooms were clean and a nice size and the food was delicious.
We enjoyed the infinity swimming pool with the outstanding views that stretched for miles.

Cons:

Leaving

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
E
enrico couple sg
10
Relaxing and luxurious stay
Pros:

The cabin room is incredible. You have this feeling of being in the wild while in reality you are surrounded by comfort. The entrance is as well scenic particularly if you arrive at night. Unfortunately we had just one night so we could not have the time for the spa or the rest of facilities. The pool is well designed to compensate the few beds.
We tried the Sri Lanka restaurant. We recommend it but not late booking since you could risk got finished before you can do a second round.

Cons:

If I have to find something, the common area with the bar and breakfast restaurant is not at the level, I believe they could upgrade the space a bit keeping the same line of the rest of the resort. The cappuccino machine was also broken however the staff is good so they compensate with smiles and service.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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rebecca couple gb
8
Beautiful setting and beautiful hotel.
Pros:

Location and view

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Hadi family_with_children fr
8
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Shona couple gb
8
Outstandingly beautiful setting with 5 * premises, but 3* management.
Pros:

Pool itself is amazing/ massive and the view is outstanding/magical. Usually a good rice and curry selection. Rooms are very spacious with amenities and fresh fruit basket. Very friendly staff in spa and reception, very helpful
Organising transport to Sigiriya. Spa treatments very relaxing and reasonably priced! Grounds are beautifully kept. Signature cocktails are delicious!

Cons:

Not enough space for people to sit and enjoy the view. Especially at dinner time since dinner buffet doesn’t open till 7.30pm so everyone is like hungry sitting ducks, but if you are not sat say before 6.30pm there is no other space for guests to be other than their room? It’s a shame/ lack of utilisation of space. Same with pool area, could even put some more tables down below for people to sit. The Sri Lankan restaurant, nice service and atmosphere but very overpriced, and was too
Much food for just two people (& we are
Big Eaters) Can only hope it didn’t go to waste , not sure how well t’s working as a concept/ could be advertised more to offer an alternative to buffet. Rooms are very comfortable however unfortunately we had a bottom room
Near the start of the entrance so felt like we just couldn’t have our blinds up or everyone could see in. Thus, was quite dark. Also occasionally slow service with drinks both in buffet breakfast / dinner and at pool. The hotel has so
Much potential to really reach 5 * , but at times felt like 3* . Compared to other hotels I’ve stayed in Sri Lanka For the same price it didn’t quite have the same feeling of luxury/ seamless service/ use of facilities . Would definitely stay again though (mostly for the view alone)! I’m only being so critical because of the higher price.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Tomasz family_with_children pl
9
Bardzo dobry hotel z wyjątkową kuchnią
Pros:

Bardzo dobre śniadanie i kolacje

Cons:

N/a

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Jürg couple ch
8
Grundsätzlich schön, aber …
Pros:

Ruhige Lage, grosszügiger Lobbybereich, superschöner Poolbereich, grösstenteils sehr nette Mitarbeitende, ideal gelegen für den Besuch verschiedener Sehenswürdigkeiten

Cons:

Dunkle Zimmer, Restaurant ist ein Massenbetrieb - Kantinenfeeling kommt auf. Irgendwie ist der Funke nicht übergesprungen …

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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ROBERT family_with_children gb
9
Great Hotel, great staff. location amazing
Pros:

Great location and hotel staff were very helpful.. great place to stay with amazing views.
Wildlife all around. Hotel arranged the Elephant Safari which was fantastic!

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Seema couple gb
7
Overall it was pretty good
Pros:

The lobby and swimming pool

Cons:

Location, too far to walk to the Center

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Didier family_with_children be
7
De grandes attentes, une lourde déception
Pros:

L’emplacement à côté de l’entrée du parc.
Personnel courtois et pro

Cons:

Nous avions réservé le chalet océan, mais malheureusement la vue sur la mer est totalement obstruée par des arbres, ce qui est très décevant au vu de l’appellation et du prix.

Le safari proposé est facturé près du double du tarif habituel, sans réelle plus-value en contrepartie.
L’accès à la plage et au lac est fortement limité, voire déconseillé pour des raisons de sécurité liées à la faune sauvage, ce qui restreint fortement l’expérience sur place.

Compte tenu du niveau de prix pratiqué, l’ensemble devrait être irréprochable, ce qui n’est malheureusement pas le cas.
La piscine est clairement à rénover : carrelage endommagé et affaissé par endroits, transats vétustes et à remplacer.
La salle de bain est vieillissante et mériterait une rénovation complète.

Les prix affichés à la carte n’incluent pas les charges de 30 %, ce qui augmente fortement la note finale.
Le buffet est proposé à 40 € par personne, un tarif excessif et comparable à des restaurants haut de gamme européens, sans que la prestation ne soit à la hauteur.
L’espace bar extérieur est très limité (seulement trois tables), les apéritifs sont particulièrement chers et peu intéressants.

Nous avions de grandes attentes et nous réjouissions de ce séjour, mais il s’agit malheureusement de la plus grosse déception de nos vacances, et paradoxalement le plus onéreux. 😩

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Zoltán family_with_children hu
8
2026-01-31 via Nuitee