Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection

Hotels
Thema Collection
9 (799 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 799 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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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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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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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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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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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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Zoltán family_with_children hu
8
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Bridget couple gb
9
2026-01-31 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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Samy solo_traveller be
8
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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owen couple gb
9
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Liz couple ch
8
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Sam couple es
8
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Hunter solo_traveller us
8
Cons:

Spa was male to male massage only. Some people may be fine but I was uncomfortable with it.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Diana family_with_children nl
8
Indrukwekkend mooi
Pros:

De mooie uitzichten en het immense zwembad

Cons:

De geur in de badkamer en het eetgedeelte mag wat sfeervoller

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Fernando couple us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Sean extended_group us
9
Wonderful staff in a beautiful setting with excellent food
Pros:

We received excellent service from the staff at this beautiful location. Ishan and Sampath were especially attentive to our needs and ensured we had an excellent visit. They took excellent care of us and even took extra effort to provide what we needed when one of our group was sick. The food was excellent, the service was helpful and the setting is beautiful, making it an excellent place to experience the wonderful country. The Sri Lankan food experience here is excellent and an absolute must.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Manrita family_with_children gb
5
very commercialised hotel, avoid if looking for authentic stay.
Pros:

The pool was nice.

Cons:

breakfast didn't have as much choice as I was used to coming from other hotels. The staff experience could have been way better for a 5* hotel. When we first checked in, they 'forgot' to give us a welcome drink. They never told us about the facilities in the resort. We were left to figure this out on our own. They are not forthcoming with information on the facilities and services. This hotel was also very commercialized with large groups of tourists checking in here from coaches etc. If you are looking for a more authentic experience which I was, then avoid this hotel as it is very westernised. I regret coming here and not having gone for a boutique and authentic option. The resort is also very secluded. To use facilites such as the sauna, there are extra charges or you have to have a massage which is absurd for a 5*. This should be included! We also had a few issues with housekeeping staff not cleaning rooms properly, but once I flagged this it was resolved immediately which is good. The AC was not working on 2 of the nights we stayed here out of 5.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Daniel family_with_children dk
10
Fantastisk. +1 nat, please!
Pros:

God og flot pool, område og hovedbygning.

Cons:

Der står "gym" men det er 3 stænger. Til pullups og dips.

Det er bedre end ingenting dog.

2026-01-14 via Nuitee