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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.
 "Thank you Cyril for making our Christmas holiday fun so smoothly and easy. We loved Sri Lanka and look forward to retuning again. Cyril, your knowledge and service was outstanding and it was so refreshing to have such a very highlevel of service. We will be sure to recomond your service and travel agency to our friends. Please feel free to use us as a reference, you can use my email or phone number to clients." Bruce Larson & family from USA
 "We found Cyril on-line and after checking with lots of other guides we decided he is the one for us, that decision was the best one we did for our trip From the beginning, in our emails, Cyril listen to us and was very helpful, he gave us information and helped us to create the best trip for us.We had 10 days trip, for our honeymoon, to many parts of Sri-Lanka. the country is amazing, green, nice people and good food.Cyril was a great driver and even greater guide, he has so much knowledge and e..." Coral and Oded from Israel
 "Dear Cyril, Sincerest apologies for this delayed email --- reason being that I had been extremely busy with work & travel, since returning from Sri Lanka and just got a breather now, to download our photos and catch up with private matters. Hope this email finds you & family, in the best of health & spirits. Your granddaughter must be keeping you busy and giving you & Mrs. Baddegama immense joy. At this end, we are doing fine. Nikhita is back at school, now in Grade 7 and havi..." Pradeep Kumar Menon - Singapore
 "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 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 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
 "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
 "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
 "We had an excellent and memorable trip and all credits to Cyril. In-depth knowledge about the places, roads and history and culture. From the airport assistance - Food, accommodation provided and the vehicle was excellent. Very matured and patient, We being on safe hands. Thanks for making it a memorable experience for all of us. " Aubry De Souza and group from Dubai
 " 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