Aliya Resort & Spa is a modern, contemporary style hotel, in the heart of the dry-zone Central Province of Sri Lanka. However, the resort itself is surrounded by lush greenery and is overlooked by the massive Sigiriya Rock, a Unesco heritage site. Aliya in the Sinhala means elephant and is the recurring theme of the resort, represented by a large artwork as you enter the lobby. The hotel is superbly placed for exploring what is known as Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle.
Accommodation at the Aliya Resort comprises of 96 rooms, suites and chalets. The resort’s spacious rooms are comfortably furnished and are set overlooking either the lush gardens or the Sigiriya rock fortress. The attic rooms have an additional room and there are two-bedroom suites with a small kitchenette and a plunge pool, ideal for families travelling with children. All have a simple, minimalist design, private verandas and ensuite bathrooms, some with deep wooden bathtubs.
There are three restaurants at Aliya Resort & Spa, serving multi-cuisines but specialising in traditional Sri Lankan dishes, and a well-stocked bar. Other facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and a Spa with eight treatment rooms. Guests come to stay at Aliya Resort because of its proximity to the Sigiriya rock fortress, a Unesco site. In the surrounds is Minneriya National Park to see elephants and Kaudulla National Park, a birdwatcher’s paradise.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceBanquet FacilitiesBar/PubBusiness CentreConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFamily RoomFitness CentreGames RoomGardenLibraryMeeting/Conference FacilitiesMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolPoolside BarRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSalonSpa/SaunaTennis CourtWi-Fi AvailableYoga Classes/Instruction On SiteStay Aliya Resort & Spa offers 96 rooms, suites and chalets. Rooms are housed in two-storey buildings, are spacious in size and have views of the garden or the Sigiriya rock. The two luxurious suites are secluded and come with two bedrooms, a private plunge pool, a sauna and a home-theatre system. While the 18 rustic wooden chalets, located in the jungle offer an authentic wilderness experience. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms, some with twin vanities and a deep wooden bathtub.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at Aliya Resort & Spa. There are 10 Deluxe Rooms with one double and an attic room with two single beds. There are also two interconnecting wooden chalets to accommodate families with teenagers. There is also a separate children's pool.
Dine There are three restaurants at the Aliya Resort serving traditional Sri Lankan, Chinese and Western cuisine. The spacious and airy, Alaka Restaurant with views over the countryside offers a diverse buffet of Sri Lankan and Western cuisine. Nagula is a speciality restaurant with rustic and simple ambiance and serves Sri Lankan food cooked and served in traditional style. For a change of taste, hit the Makara, the Chinese restaurant. And, there is an all-day Migara coffee shop and bar.
Relax Facilities at the Aliya Resort include the lovely Ayur Vie Spa, offering a range of holistic Ayurvedic treatments. It has an in-house Ayurvedic doctor who can offer advice on treatments and diet. There are complimentary group yoga sessions and a gym with modern equipment. The lovely infinity pool has views of the surrounding landscape and the Sigriya Rock.
Experience Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress located near the town of Dambulla in Central Sri Lanka. Aliya Resort can arrange private tours to include Sigiriya rock fortress that was the royal palace in 477 CE., and now a Unesco site. In the north is Minneriya National Park that attracts a large number of wild elephants on the grass fields. Further north is Kaudulla, one of the most scenic national parks in Sri Lanka and a birdwatcher’s paradise. Also visit Pollonnaruwa, known for its archaeological ruins.
Location Located in Sigiriya, within the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka 153 km from the Colombo International Airport. 169 km from Colombo.
Getting there Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. It takes 4-hours to drive from Colombo and the international airport to Aliya Resort & Spa.
When to go Sri Lanka is a year-round destination with consistently warm temperatures and lots of sunshine. There are two monsoon seasons but they only bring rain to the west and south-west coasts from May to September; and the east coast and northern region between October and February. The rest of the year is sunny and dry. The central hills remain cooler all year and the only months we'd recommend avoiding are October and November when rainfall is less predictable.
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