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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.
 "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
 "We had a fantastic holiday in Sri Lanka, thanks Cyril Tours, Our driver, Amiila, was brilliant and nothing was too much trouble for him. The places we visited were really interesting and we saw some lovely scenery.I would definitely recommend your company to other people. Emma - UK 2010 December " Emma Patterson
 "We highly appreciated Cyril as our chauffeur guide. We can easily speak with him about any subject. We learnt a lot about Sri Lanka' s culture, history and way of life. He arrange everything we asked. In the airport on arrval his welcome is marvelous. His English language is superb and very clear. His knowledge and expanation about the sites are unique. More than the all he is very friendly and punctual. We will recommend him all the people who willing to come to Sri Lanka." COMBE MARTIAL AND WILD EMMANUEL FROM FRANCE
 "We would like to say thank you very much Mr. Cyril for the excellent 7 night tour of Sri Lanka you provided us. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Sri Lanka and the itinerary you arranged. The four hotels (Earls Regency, Amaya Lake, Heritance Kandalama and the Colombo Hilton) were excellent and thoroughly deserved their 5 stars. Your driving skills was excellent. Also very friendly, calm, helpful, and courteous and always prompts. Sri Lanka is a lovely country and the people were very friendly. ..." Suresh and Prashanth
 " Hi Cyril We have had a fabulous holiday driven and guided by Cyril from CYRIL TOURS. Hotel recommendations were perfect and knowledge supertb. We would happy to introduce CYRIL TOURS to our frieinds and relatives. Thank you for the photos you are taken and send to us, they are a great reminder of our amazing experience in Sri Lanka. We had a truly memorable time and we are grateful to you for all your knowledge and guidance throughout our trip, it would not have been..." Mr. Richard & Mrs. Bridget Simson and family from
 "Dear Cyril, Here are some photos for you as we promised, and also little gift to you. Here is some photos of elephant boy which we were took on elephant ride. Please give to them when you go to Habarana again. We are very grateful to you for your services that you have done to make our holiday in this beautiful country. Still we are thinking over our nice trip with you. It was fantastic, really! Here in Holland, life is normal again. Greeting for your wife and daughter too. George and Cala ..." George and Cala
 "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
 "We had a great time on last 10 days in on our honeymoon in beautiful Sri Lanka. Thank you very much for the stories, the explanations, driving, tips, care and always with a smile. Big thanks for you Cyril. We had an amazing honeymoon in this beautiful island! and you are the best guide and friend that we could have here!!! We will sure tell our friends and family about the trip and you!!! We will stay in touch and may be one day meet you again. Oded & Carol Israel 10 Oct 2014" Naim & Coral Fisher from Israel
 "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, Thank you for truly amazing oneweek tour your beautiful country.We have seen so many amazing sites in such a short space of time. From Sigiriya to beautiful temples, Scenic tea gardens of Nuwaraeliya the colonial land ark hotel Mount Lavinia. We have seen so much more. You have made this an utterly memorable holiday with your expert knowledge, amazing, facinating stories, patience, careful+safe drivingand your unforgetable smile. We will cetainly recommonding your tours to all of fr..." Sara Kitson - UK