Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection

Hotels
Thema Collection
9 (893 reviews)
Audangawa, Kimbissa , Sigiriya , lk

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 893 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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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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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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Rajanmuthaiya family_with_children sg
10
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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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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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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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
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Ana_Serra solo_traveller pt
10
A nossa estadia no Aliya - Thema Collection
Pros:

De tudo!

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Linda couple nz
10
The views were incredible and the hotel had a friendly relaxed vibe.
Pros:

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.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Stephanie extended_group gb
9
Beautiful introduction to Sri Lanka
Pros:

Beautiful property and very welcoming team

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Claire family_with_children ie
7
Could be great !
Pros:

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

Cons:

The hotel felt like it just needed a really deep clean! Pool looks fabulous but water is cloudy it’s needs better care again needs a deep clean. General manager needs a good talking to raise standards across the board!

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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TICOUX family_with_children fr
7
AGRÉABLE hotel avec une vue magnifique sur le rocher de Sigiriya
Pros:

L emplacement est parfait et la vue magnifique. Le resort est très agréable et tranquille...beaucoup de verdure et d'animaux. Il est possible de faire d'agréable promenade autour de l'hotel.

Cons:

Le personnel galère un peu lorsque il y a du monde au restaurant. Dommage car le personnel est très agréable...Mauvaise odeur en Provenance de l'arrosage la journée .Manque de propreté au niveau de la piscine . Prix trop élevée pour le type de prestation.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Dan family_with_children au
9
Fantastic place to stay and explore sigiriya and Minneriya with great staff.
Pros:

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

Cons:

Not the easiest process to get into town. Kids club currently being renovated so is closed.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Gizem couple tr
10
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Shailesh Stanny couple ae
10
Great Location, nice property and excellent staff!
Pros:

The property is very nice and has touch of local cultural aspects. There were good food options and lots of activities to explore. The pool was nice and while it was not temperature controlled, they nature did a good job at balancing it. Our host Alisha did a fantastic job at looking after us as our one point of contact for everything. She was pleasant and always there to welcome when she saw us around. Also Desha from F&B did a very good job and was pleasant. Housekeeping ensure cleanliness and rooms were turned down for us to wind the day. Overall we had a very good time and will definitely visit again.

Cons:

F&B Ala Carte service can be improved a little as we found it difficult to find staff to order. Also one particular gentleman at the BAR wasn’t very pleasant and visibly upset when we ordered some snacks to go with our coffee and Tea which they were servicing at the BAR as part of our package. Apart from that, everything was very good so didn’t affect our overall stay.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee