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Aliya Resort & Spa – Sigiriya
Aliya Resort & Spa is a beautiful luxury nature resort located in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, surrounded by lush tropical forests and peaceful countryside. The name “Aliya”, meaning elephant in Sinhala, reflects the resort’s connection with Sri Lanka’s wildlife and natural heritage. Designed with a blend of modern comfort and traditional Sri Lankan influences, the resort offers guests a relaxing stay in harmony with nature.
Location & Surroundings
The resort is situated in Audangawa, near Sigiriya, in an ideal location for exploring the ancient wonders of the Cultural Triangle. It offers a wonderful setting with views towards the famous Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress and the surrounding landscape. The peaceful jungle environment gives guests a feeling of staying close to nature while still enjoying high-quality hotel facilities.
From Aliya Resort, guests can easily visit some of Sri Lanka’s most important attractions, including:
The location makes it an excellent base for cultural experiences, wildlife excursions and nature activities.
Accommodation & Rooms
Aliya Resort offers spacious and comfortable accommodation designed to provide privacy, relaxation and a connection with the natural surroundings. The resort has a combination of elegantly designed rooms, suites and unique wooden chalet-style accommodation.
The rooms feature:
The wooden chalets provide a special experience, allowing guests to enjoy the atmosphere of a tropical retreat while having all modern comforts.
Dining Experience
Aliya Resort offers a variety of dining options to suit international travelers. Guests can enjoy Sri Lankan specialties, Asian cuisine and international dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients.
The restaurants provide pleasant settings, including options for enjoying meals while surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of the resort. The bars offer refreshing beverages and a relaxing place to unwind after a day of sightseeing.
Facilities & Services
The resort provides a wide range of facilities to make guests’ stay comfortable and memorable:
Guests can also enjoy activities such as cycling, nature walks, yoga and cultural experiences, making the resort suitable for couples, families and small groups.
Overall Experience
Aliya Resort & Spa offers a perfect combination of luxury, nature and Sri Lankan hospitality. Its peaceful jungle surroundings, excellent location near Sigiriya and comfortable accommodation make it one of the preferred choices for travelers exploring Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle.
It is especially suitable for guests who wish to experience the beauty of Sri Lanka’s ancient heritage while enjoying the comfort and services of a high-quality resort.
 "11th April 2014 01 week tour around Sri Lanka A fantastic week was had by all with Cyril, exploring Kandy, Nuwaraeliya and Bentota. Your meaningful insights & excellent explanations of the Sri Lanka’s culture, nature and traditions were invaluable. Your smile and charm helped is feel related and comfortable. Not getting stressed once. With your guidance & tips, the holiday flew by with only one problem: it was very short! Your comprehensive list of talents ranges from findin..." Ian Price and family from UK
 "Dear Cyril, Thanks for taking care of the Dr.Sethukavalar and his wife very well. They were indeed very happy for all the care you have shown during your tour. They were very impressed of your patience and kindness. I look forward to see you soon and maintain this good relationship we have developed in a short period of time. We will not hesitate a second to recommend you to all our friends who would like to visit Sri Lanka. Taking this opportunity of wishing you all the best. Thanks fo..." HARIDAS KANDASAMY
 "Dear Cyril, We would like to thank youthat you have arrange ourholiday which we have enjoyed so much, that we can call them the best holiday we have ever had. You are avery helpful guide- because you know about your beautiful country very much. We also appriciate your advices that you gave us during our two weeks long journey and your perfect trip arrangement we have enjoyed every single day. All the best to you and your family. Hope to see you again. Martha & Jarda 08 No..." Martha & Jaroslav Jirout
 " Our Tour in Sri Lanka Traveling through the beautiful Sri Lanka has been great. Cyril warmly welcomed us at the airport and drove us with his always clean car in every part of the country. He provided daily information about the history and the different sites of Sri Lanka. Also, he taught us a lot about Sri Lankan culture, starting from food, traditions, animals and nature, and suggested authentic and less known places we c..." FILIPPO MASI FROM ITALY
 " Dear Cyril We spent a wonderful week with you. We were so pleased to have to visited your beautiful country and we will recommend you for all of our relatives and to friends. It has been a pleasure to spend these days with you, we will never forget nice smile on your face all the time. Thank you and if one day you would like to visit Switzerland we will be raedy take you around snowy mountans! All the best, Franz family" Dr. David franz from Swiss
 "We came for a wedding and then embarked on an amazing holiday. Cyril show us magnificent sights and scenery of Sri Lanka. To do the country just we need to return with more time. Many of the sites we visited just made us want to know more about them, even though Cyril was a fountain of knowledge. We have thoroughly enjoyed spending time with Cyril and his excellent company, and it was so nice to go home a guardian angel looking after us. He is consistently courteous & good humored and now fe..." Andy Powell UK
 "Hello, We had 2 weeks exploring Sri Lanka and for most of that time Cyril drove for usto various towns, sites of interest. Cyril wsa a very pleasant chauffeur. Always prompt and greeted us with a smile. He was well informed about the sites we visited and pointed out many interesting historical buildings en-route. We had a great 2 weeks in Sri Lanka and Cyril's plesant and helpful nature contributed to this briliant holiday. Thank Cyril Sara and Steve from Birmingham, England" Sara and Steve
 "Cyril was an excellent guide and gave us a very good insight into the history and cultures of Sri Lanka. He was always polite, helpful and prompt. His driving was always calm and controlled - unlike some of the other vehicles we saw!!! We would recommend him to others traveling to Sri Lanka. WH - UK - January 2011" Wilson Harland
 "I want to thank Mr. Cyril for this 17 days long tour. He is an excellent chauffeur guide, always on time with a car more than the clean. He knows all the places in the Island and organized very well. Most of all, he is very kind person, always with a smile and ready to help. I want to reccommond him to all my friends. Ria Deleu Belgium Travel period 25 Jan 2020 - 10 Feb 2020 ( 17 days)" Mrs. Ria Deleu from Belgium
 "We are glad to meet Cyril. He is very kind and patient, very professional in his work. He have lot of knowledge about history of the places and the things that happened in Sri Lanka. He knows all the roads and places very well. Very friendly and stand on time. The tour he recommended us and places were excellent. He replied immediately for mails which we send. He was flexible when we asked him to stop in different places and to change our program. He speaks very good English and explanations..." Ruty Ben Haim from Isarel