The resort
Aliya Resort & Spa sits at Audangawa in Sigiriya's wider Cultural Triangle, with views toward Sigiriya and Pidurangala. Its grounds, contemporary accommodation and infinity pool make it a quieter landscape-led base than a hotel at the foot of Lion Rock. The resort's own site highlights its Sri Lankan heritage influences and experiences in the surrounding region. It is a regional base for exploring the ancient sites; allow for a local transfer to the rock and confirm the route for your dates.
The accommodation
Explore the accommodation categories listed by the property. Ask our team to confirm the best fit for your dates and itinerary.
Room
4 guests · 74 m²
A family-friendly choice, the Deluxe Room with Attic is furnished with three beds, one queen-size bed, and two single beds in the attic with a wooden spiral staircase for access. This is the ideal choice for families who want each other’s company as well as privacy.
Garden and Sigiriya Rock
4 guests · 52 m²
A call back to an era with tranquil simplicity. Uncover a spacious establishment for those seeking a peaceful getaway in the ancient city of Sigiriya. With two beds in the interconnecting attic and a queen size bed in the main room, we present you with a spacious and eco-friendly choice for your holiday with family or friends. Every design element of the room is inspired by Sri Lanka’s colourful heritage and culture. The simple yet elegant design of our Deluxe Attic Room makes us stand out amongst the best nature resorts in Sri Lanka. Relax and unwind while enjoying the splendour of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle.
Resort grounds
98 m²
The Wooden Chalet at Aliya Resort and Spa is a 98-square-metre room for three adults with one queen-size bed, hidden in shrub forest at the jungle edge near Sigiriya. The timber rooms follow older Sri Lankan houses, with lounge chairs on the veranda, and the structure is built from discarded shipping pallets.
Alaka is Aliya's broad-ranging restaurant for Asian, Sri Lankan and Western dishes. The hotel describes island spices worked into its menu, making it a useful option when travelling companions want different cuisines at one table. Confirm the latest menu and service hours with the resort.
Migara combines a restaurant and bar for Sri Lankan and international dishes, coffee and cocktails. Aliya says jazz and live music feature on selected days, giving it a more social feel than a quiet dinner venue. Ask the hotel for the current performance schedule and food service times.
Sit down to a meal of Oriental delights in an unmistakably Chinese atmosphere. With a display of Chinese symbolism on the walls and the red Chinese overhang, Makara Restaurant brings you a unique gastronomical adventure to the Land of the Red Dragon. Revel in the elegant and tranquil atmosphere of the restaurant whilst savouring a delicious Chinese meal with exploding flavours. Whether you are a guest at the resort or someone looking for a restaurant in Sigiriya that serves Chinese fusion, Makara Restaurant is the best place where you can satiate all your Chinese food cravings. With a seating area spacious enough for 75 people, our restaurant focuses on quality and taste. We serve an extensive mix of Chinese flavours to suit every preference. Small kiosks and elegant Chinese furnishings are ideal for Chinese-style indoor dining, and there’s an area dedicated to a western-style table layout. The setting is intimate with warm lighting making it the perfect choice for couples looking for a distinctive experience. Featuring the most atmospheric setup, there’s hardly a better place for you to indulge in classic Chinese dishes than Makara. Enjoy an amalgamation of unique flavours in the historic city of Sri Lanka.
Nagula looks across the paddy fields and centres on Sri Lankan cooking, with live preparation that connects the meal to the surrounding agricultural landscape. The hotel also mentions a paddy museum at the venue and recommends reserving ahead; confirm the menu and service hours for your dates.
Makara is Aliya's Chinese fusion dining room, described by the hotel as an intimate evening venue with Chinese-inspired decor and kiosk-style seating. Choose it when you want a different flavour from the resort's Sri Lankan and all-day restaurants; confirm current dinner hours when booking.
Ayurveda & Wellness at Aliya Resort & Spa is the home of AyurVie, where an Ayurvedic doctor advises on the treatment. The menu includes Sarvanga Abhyanga herbal-oil body work, Shiro Abhyanga for the head, Muka Abhyanga facials and Vashpa Sweda herbal steam, and guests can also join meditation and yoga while they stay.
View the Ayurveda & Wellness guideThis garden-to-table cooking session begins by gathering vegetables before a village chef demonstrates Sri Lankan curry-making in a woodfire kitchen. The hotel describes a hands-on lesson followed by lunch; the session may take place at Nagula or sister property Ayurvie, so confirm the location when arranging it.
Meet a potter from a nearby village and watch traditional techniques before trying to shape a piece yourself. Aliya says hotel staff help explain and translate during the session, linking the resort stay with a local craft tradition. Check the potter's availability with the hotel in advance.
Aliya lists a guided village e-bike ride among its Sigiriya experiences. It offers a way to travel through the rural surroundings at a gentler pace while seeing local life and the wider landscape beyond the resort. Ask the team to confirm the current route, guide, equipment and riding conditions.
Aliya's bird and butterfly trails pass flowering plants and fruit trees around the resort's green setting. The hotel says a naturalist can accompany guests and recommends early morning or late afternoon for sightings. Bring comfortable walking shoes and ask which route suits your pace.
An interactive experience involving a visit to the garden followed by a local cooking demonstration.
An evening wildlife excursion led by a professional naturalist to explore the local fauna.
Plan your stay
Ask our team to confirm the best road or rail connection for your Sri Lanka itinerary.
Concierge
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Aliya Resort & Spa is located in Sigiriya. Audangawa, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Aliya Resort & Spa offers: Infinity pool, Kids' pool, Kids club, Outdoor play area, Ayurveda treatments, Yoga sessions.
Aliya Resort & Spa offers 5 accommodation categories, including Deluxe Rooms with Attic, Deluxe Room, Wooden Chalet, Interconnecting Rooms, Suite. Of these, 1 have a private pool.
Aliya Resort & Spa has 5 restaurants and bars, including Alaka Restaurant, Migara Restaurant & Bar, Makara Restaurant, Nagula, Makara. Cuisines span Asian, Sri Lankan and Western, Sri Lankan and international, Chinese, Sri Lankan.
Yes — Aliya Resort & Spa features Ayurveda & Wellness.
