Aliya Resort & Spa, near the Ancient City of Sigiriya, appeals to families and adventure seekers. Guests enjoy four on-site restaurants, yoga classes, ecotours, and a poolside bar. Visitors love how the property blends natural surroundings with upscale amenities.
Located in Avudangawa, Aliya Resort & Spa is in the entertainment district and on a lake. Pidurangala Rock and Ancient City of Sigiriya are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dambulla Cave Temple. Nuwara Wewa is another place to visit that comes recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like rock climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Avudangawa travel guide
Luxury family-friendly resort near Pidurangala Rock
Located close to Ancient City of Sigiriya, Aliya Resort & Spa provides a nightclub, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Indulge in a facial, Ayurvedic treatments, and reflexology at Ayurvie, the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include ecotours. In addition to shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this resort include:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
Free self parking and valet parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and an indoor tennis court
RV/bus/truck parking, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
Room features
All 96 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
Memory foam beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Free valet parking on site
RV/bus/truck parking on site
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
4 bars/lounges
4 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Alaka
Makara
Migara
Nagula
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Ecotours
Fitness classes
Free bicycle rentals
Free children's club
Full-service spa
Health club
Indoor tennis court
Nightclub
Outdoor pool
Playground
Sauna
Shopping
Steam room
Yoga classes
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Free children's club
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Separate bedroom
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Conference center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
In a national park
In the mountains
On a lake
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
6 treatment rooms
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Deep-tissue massages
Detox wraps
Facials
Hot tub
Manicures/pedicures
Reflexology
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room
Swedish massages
Thai massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with digital channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 120
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 60 (from 5 to 11 years old)
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 120
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 60 (from 5 to 11 years old)
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Aliya Resort Sigiriya
Aliya Resort
Aliya Sigiriya
Aliya Resort Dambulla
Aliya Dambulla
Aliya Resort Spa
Aliya Resort Spa
Aliya Resort & Spa Resort
Aliya Resort & Spa Avudangawa
Aliya Resort & Spa Resort Avudangawa
Frequently asked questions
Does Aliya Resort & Spa have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is Aliya Resort & Spa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Aliya Resort & Spa?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Aliya Resort & Spa?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Aliya Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 150 per vehicle applies.
Where is Aliya Resort & Spa located?
This family-friendly Avudangawa resort is located near the airport, 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Pidurangala Rock, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Ancient City of Sigiriya and Dambulla Cave Temple.
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Aliya Resort & Spa Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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We enjoyed our time at Aliya. The pool was lovely. Only downside is that the staff were nice, but not as welcoming as the other resorts we stayed at in Sri Lanka
Amazing beautiful room with a private pool. Staff were so accommodating and wonderful! There were beautiful peacocks everywhere and the location was ideal to see all the things we wanted to see in the area. There was a restaurant with buffet and a la carte options that were delicious. It was very helpful to have a good food option each night on site when we returned from our day’s adventures. Overall, would highly recommend this hotel.
This hotel lived up to the great ratings it has received...and then some. Every employee we encountered was warm and friendly. The breakfast buffet was outstanding, the rooms lovely. Best was all the elephant themed art work throughout the property. It was like walking in a modern art museum!
Amazing resort. Wonderfully laid out, with large walking tracks, huge green area nestled with unusual flora and fauna. Rooms are in spread out villas. Attentive staff. Great breakfast. It really felt like one is living inside a manicured forest!
Loved everything about this property, its location looking at Pidurangala and Sigiriya Rock was stunning. Plenty of food options.
Staff were super helpful and couldn’t do enough to please, constantly checking that everything was okay. They would arrange Tuktuk, private drivers and even check train travel for us. Would definitely stay here again
Waiting on their staff at check in and check out was far too long. They need to revise their system. Too many people doing nothing but waiting for the ONE person who could do it. The place itself is incredibly beautiful -- really. Great pool and great view.
A comfortable hotel with a clear view of Sigiriya rock. Great service, good a la carte food. Lighting in the room is a little dim. Accessing the soap and shampoo dispensers is dufficult. Therefore can't give a 5 star eating to this hotel.
Disappointed in hotel facilities, limited space to relax outside of the room when it’s raining, also had rodent droppings in our room and kept awake by noise of either rodent or lizard behind our bed in one of the wooden chalets. The rooms were also damp inside. Place seems to designed for the short stay big tour groups. Spa was a highlight authentic Ayurvedic spa. Would not stay for more than 1 or 2 nights if visiting Sigiriya
Warren
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
steven
2024/3/27
The hotel is eco friendly with a great view of Sigiya mountain. Pool is to die for with enough chairs for the size of the hotel. Lots of grounds to walk in seeing the many monkeys and wildlife!
Staff were friendly but could not converse well in English.
The service was extremely slow around the pool and in the dining area. Quality of food was poor compared to other hotels we have stayed in. In fact we visited the Heritage hotel for dinner one night which was far superior to what we had at this hotel. It’s a pity as the hotel itself is lovely.
A lovely hotel close to Sigiriya rock. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was large, comfortable and clean.
We went to the Sri Lankan restaurant and this was a nice experience that was more like you had gone to someone’s house for dinner. No menu, but the chef was a local lady who came around with the wait staff to serve you. Lots of food that was all very tasty.
When we arrived the hotel didn’t have my hooking despite me having a booking reference and the booking being made three months prior. They took ages to sort it out.
The manager was obsequious to my partner and ignored me completely.
The hotel is lovely but was spoiled by a large group of cyclists staying who were disruptive and noisy in the beautiful hotel.
Der Eingangsbereich mit Lobby und Restaurant sowie der Pool bieten eine einmahlige Aussicht auf den Fels und den Urwald.
Die Bungalows sind schön eingerichtet und verfügen über jegliche Annehmlichkeiten ausser aussicht. Denn sie stehen im Wald. Unser Bungalow oder besser gesagt die Klimaanlage war modrig.
Bij aankomst in de kamer waren er 2 gekko´s op de muren. Het opgeroepen personeel heeft deze snel verwijderd.
De huisjes kunnen nogal verwijderd liggen van het hoofdgebouw, en noodzaken dus een zekere afstand na het diner waarbij niet steeds voldoende verlichting aanwezig was. Bij regen is dit evenmin een voordeel.
Ruim aanbod bij bufetten. Fantastisch zicht op Sigiriya Rock.