Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection

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Thema Collection
9 (907 reviews)
Audangawa, Kimbissa , Sigiriya , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 907 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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Shannyn • family_with_children • au
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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BAMMANNAGE A • solo_traveller • lk
8
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Gokulnath • family_with_children • au
10
Great location; clean and comfortable
Pros:

Friendly team; excellent buffet varieties; great layout of resort and lobby

Cons:

Potential to improve/ display various spice levels on food. …most of them were high spicy on our 2 days

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Lobke • solo_traveller • be
9
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Jones • family_with_children • qa
10
An Unexpected Jungle Oasis
Pros:

Aliya Resort & Spa is an oasis in the middle of the jungle. The grounds are beautiful and the people are even more so. The staff was attentive to our needs and our kids felt comfortable and welcome! Piyasiri knew their drink orders by day 2 of the trip and was so nice to them. Akash the lead naturalist took us on a Safari that my kids LOVED! We saw so many elephants and he timed the trip perfectly. The staff thought ahead and assured we had a nice lunch for the ride. The spa services were amazing as well. Mali my masseuse was professional and amazing. Lastly, huge kudos to Alisha for looking out for us the entire trip! From the moment she knew we’d arrive late for dinner she ensured that we had food waiting for us to checking in throughout the trip to ensure any issues were resolved. I look forward to experiencing this wonderful resort again in future travels

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

המקום עצמו נקי, מטופח עם נוף עוצר נשימה. הצוות אדיב וניכר שחשוב לכולם שחווית השהות שלנו תהיה מצויינת.

Cons:

כלום
היה מושלם

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • family_with_children • au
6
The hotel grounds were lovely, the view, the rooms and facilities were clean, modern and very comfortable. The negatives
Pros:

The property is set on lovely grounds with a view of Sigiriya. The rooms are spread on along pathways. The problem is that these are not well lit and as I found out can be unsafe with national guides allowed to stay on the premises. Having to experience one of these guides being sexually inappropriate was quite uncomfortable and concerning as you would not expect that from a five star hotel.

Cons:

The food was average, the staff were not very helpful in providing information especially about the included paper making factory and pottery experience. I got some vague information from the assistant manager when I asked which was disappointing.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • au
10
Beautiful setting with beautiful views. Our rooms was a fantastic set up for a family of 4. Friendly and helpful staff.
Pros:

Beautiful scenery and pool

Cons:

The buffet dinner was great one night and pretty average the second time, not sure what changed in the kitchen.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Rajanmuthaiya • family_with_children • sg
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Mads • family_with_children • dk
10
Pros:

Fantastisk servjice and place. Great food and a breath taking view

Cons:

More service at the pool 😅

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Mads • family_with_children • dk
10
Pros:

Fantastisk servicer og udsigt

Cons:

Mere service ved pool

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Marta • extended_group • pt
10
Outstanding place!
Pros:

Everything exceeded our expectations. This was our first stay in Sri Lanka, and we couldn't have been welcomed more warmly. The staff made us feel genuinely cared for, always attentive without ever being intrusive. The resort is beautifully maintained, peaceful, and surrounded by nature. A special thank you to Mr. Sampath, who looked after us during almost every meal and always made sure we had our favourite table with the beautiful view of Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rocks. The safari with the resident naturalist was another unforgettable highlight, allowing us to spot several rare species.

Cons:

Nothing to declare

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Marta • extended_group • es
10
Pros:

Un alojamiento muy bonito lo mejor de todo la piscina y las vistas , las habitaciones están limpiar y son agradables camas muy cómodas, añadido el personal super servicial y muy agradable , servicio excepcional

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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De Munter • couple • be
10
Excellent location with amazing view and large infinity pool
Pros:

Good location with an amazing infinity pool. Excellent service and you do not feel that you are just a number. Everyone makes your stay so comfortable.

Cons:

We had a villa with private pool which was excellent. Although dogs were living under the porch and were all the time in the garden which was very disturbing. All the time people were passing behind the garden : a better closed natural fence would be a good solution so that would give the privacy that you are paying for. We had also a lot of internet interruptions, improvements on the WIFI is a need.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Michal • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

מקום יפיפיה
שירות יוצא דופן
חדרים נקיים
מסעדה עם שירות מדהים
מנהלת הקבלה מדהימה

Cons:

כלום
מקום מדהים

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Skander • solo_traveller • de
10
An unforgettable and magical stay in Sigiriya.
Pros:

We had an amazing stay at Aliya Resort & Spa Sigiriya. The resort itself is absolutely beautiful, peaceful, and magical, surrounded by nature, with very well-maintained premises and clean, comfortable rooms.

The service was excellent from the beginning until the end. All the staff were extremely friendly, welcoming, always smiling, and ready to help with anything we needed.

A very special mention goes to Alisha Alexander, who made our stay even more memorable. She was incredibly kind, helpful, understanding, and professional throughout our visit. She arranged the birthday room decorations, the thoughtful gifts, the dinner reservation, the birthday dinner decoration, and the cake. Everything was beautifully prepared and genuinely made me feel special. Her attention to detail and care really stood out, and we are very grateful for everything she did for us.

The breakfast and dinner buffets were excellent, with a wide variety of choices, from Western food to delicious local Sri Lankan dishes. It was also very important and reassuring for us that the food was 100% halal, which made the experience even more comfortable.

During our stay, I had the chance to celebrate my birthday, and the resort helped make it unforgettable. We did the sunrise experience at Pidurangala, which was breathtaking, followed by breakfast by Thalkote Lake, and later an afternoon safari at Minneriya National Park. Our guide, Ranmal, was fantastic,very professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about birds, animals, and wildlife. He answered all our questions and made the experience even better.

The resort also offered me a beautiful birthday gift: a recycled paper elephant made through their local paper recycling cell, which was such a thoughtful and meaningful touch.

In the evening, we had dinner at the Sri Lankan restaurant inside the resort, which I highly recommend booking in advance.

Cons:

Honestly, nothing to say.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Sira • extended_group • au
6
The beds were a little hard for my liking. The Buffett is good for one night but a little repetitive otherwise. The pool
Pros:

The pool and the views

Cons:

Gecko and cockroach in our room

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Mary Meadhbh • couple • ie
8
Pros:

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.

Cons:

While the hotel was generally very good, the food was a bit lacking and the local food served was often too spicy for us and the alternatives weren't as well made. Also, the crocodiles on the property, although seemingly kept in a zone, might be a bit scary for some people. It's definitely a good hotel and I would recommend it for those wanting to tour the cultural triangle.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Ankit • family_with_children • in
9
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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HAKAN • couple • tr
7
it is ok
Pros:

Location and stuff

Cons:

outdated

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee