Aliya Resort & Spa

We are extremely satisfied with our stay at Aliya Resort & Spa. The pool area is absolutely beautiful, with very comfortable sun loungers that make it easy to relax for hours. The view from the pool is stunning and truly special, the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy the surroundings. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming throughout our stay, always attentive and helpful. We were traveling with our 5-year-old child, and the staff were wonderful with him, making him feel welcome and well taken care of throughout our stay. The breakfast was excellent with a great variety of fresh and delicious options. The spa department was outstanding, truly relaxing and professional. We also had a wonderful culinary experience enjoying the Sri Lankan cuisine, which was both authentic and incredibly flavorful. Highly recommended. We would love to come back!

We took two wonderful tours led by in-house naturalists, Akash and Ranmal. Each was impeccably patient, thoughtful, attentive and generous with their time. They were well informed and skilled at offering information at the right time and at the right level. They were passionate about the exceptional environment in which they live and work. Their expertise allowed them to respond with enthusiasm to sightings even of birds, reptiles, mammals and butterflies that were completely unexpected. Memories of the extraordinary elephants, remarkable buildings and glorious scenery to which they introduced us will stay with us for a very long time to come.

Beautiful hotel in Sigiriya, view over the Lion Rock from the pool which is gorgeous as well, hotel is well located close to Dambulla temple, Minneriya Park for elephant watching,… Good experiences at the restaurant with the buffet at night, lunch and cocktails were fine too. Hotel staff is kind and helpful. Room (two floors) was comfortable and clean, a bathtub and shower room were both available. Not a big deal but the kid’s club needs a serious cleaning and upgrade (does not match the hotel standing at all). Positive note not well enough advertized: the free pottery experience for kids at the next-door hotel (walking distance)

We recently stayed at Aliya Resort & Spa, and it was truly one of the best hotel experiences we have had in Sri Lanka. From the spacious and beautifully designed suite to the peaceful surroundings with birds and peacocks, everything felt magical. The infinity pool with the stunning Sigiriya view was unforgettable, and our daughter absolutely loved the baby pool and pottery experience. The international buffet had a wide variety of delicious food, and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We also loved the unique experiences inside the hotel, including the natural and cultural museums and the paper recycling factory visit. Enjoying evening tea while looking at Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock was simply breathtaking. Highly recommended for families and anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable stay.

We were so well looked after at Aliya, they went above and beyond for us and our young son. They managed to arrange us an upgrade to a plunge pool room that allowed our son a nap before a late checkout. The pool is amazing and there’s so much to see in the grounds and the animal museum too. The gym instructor was really friendly and all the staff were great. I enjoyed a lovely massage too. The perfect place to stay if you’re spending time in Sigiriya!

The views are amazing with beautiful gardens and a huge swimming pool. All the staff looked amazingly well, and always with a genuine smile. Big call out to Reshani who had come over from a sister hotel (Amba Yaalu) to support the team. She was exceptional and gave us such amazing service we felt like royalty! We also loved the morning & evening yoga classes with a wonderful teacher, the classes were a real bonus. If you get the chance, take an e bike nature tour with Akash (he showed us so many birds and animals). Even though we stayed for 6 nights we could have stayed longer as so much to see & do in that area.

We have been to Aliya Resort & Spa many a times right from the inception! and the more we have been visiting, the more the property has improved in many ways from the room maintenance and must stress on the food! starting from welcome to the room and the food has been amazing overall. We would personally like to thank and highlight the services of the front office Staff, Ms. Alisha who can create magical moments for every Guest she truly is an asset to Thema! The way she handles a Guest with her smile and the bubbly herself would allow her to handle even an irate client smoothly! It’s not only our visit this time but Alisha had been always supportive and most of all accommodative to all our requests handling them all meticulously. Even in the past in whatever she could and she had always exceeded our expectations to all our Guests satisfaction. she never says no to anything, her utmost dedication, service and the smile she carries every single time will make a difference to any Guest to Thema! I reiterate She surely is an asset to Aliya Resort. The F&B has improved immensely from the last time we were at the hotel, Executive Chef Chaturanga creates magic with food, the food has been simply amazing with so many varieties to select from the spread of buffet, must say he has been very friendly and outgoing with the Guests. Generally we don’t quite see an Executive Chef during lunch or dinner all the time, but Chef Chaturanga had always been around most of the time and finally as we have always been latecomers for dinner, he always stood until we finished our meal to have the buffet dismantled, it’s a very kind gesture he extended which we rarely come across by the E Chef himself looking into the nitty-gritties. Said all the above we like to extend our utmost thanks to GM Mr. Kasun who runs the show, all changes we believe and is evident has been his hard work bringing the property to such a standard. He has been personally checking on us, and we had a very easy approach any time even through his mighty responsibility he carries! We only wish none but the best for him and his team Thema at Aliya. Finally without fail we need to mention the below. Sasindu from the front who as we got to know had joined Thema not too long had been a very friendly guy and helped us check in quick and fast. Prassanna (PRASA) as read on his name tag from the restaurant had been supper energetic taking care of us while meals. Further Ranjan, housekeeping Supervisor who also had been a long timer at Aliya had been super supportive. Sukitha from the Finance who we know quite long had been super nice & supportive to all our requirements in the past and present, was happy to see her again! Lastly the Uncle, sorry we can’t recall his name who collected our bags, If we are correct he has been there at Aliya right from the start and also a super nice man. It’s so nice of him to come to the room and reminding us to check and take all the valuables phones/notebooks/locker items etc. Am sure he does the same to all Guests he serves. Once again, we have missed out on so many names we can’t recall and the Aliya team has been super amazing!! We wish once again wish GM Mr. Kasun and his team all the very best and to Aliya!!!

An Exceptional Stay in Sigiriya We had the absolute pleasure of spending three wonderful nights at Aliya Resort & Spa in a Deluxe Attic Room, and every moment was truly delightful. From the very beginning, we were exceptionally well looked after and made to feel genuinely valued as guests. The hospitality was warm, graceful, and effortlessly professional.