Aliya Resort & Spa  

Lakefront resort in Avudangawa, Sigiriya — a family-friendly base for exploring the rock country. About 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Pidurangala Rock, 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from the Ancient City of Sigiriya and roughly 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Dambulla Cave Temple. Bandaranaike Intl. Airport is about 147 km away.

Ninety-six air-conditioned rooms feature memory-foam beds, premium bedding, minibars and LED/flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer deep-soak tubs and rainfall showerheads, plus bathrobes and slippers in many rooms. The resort sits on a lake and pairs tidy, contemporary interiors with local touches for a relaxed stay.

Full-service spa with massages, facials and body treatments, plus indoor and outdoor pools and a fitness club. Sauna, steam room, massage room, nightclub and karaoke keep things lively. Sports options include badminton and table tennis; there are picnic and BBQ areas, concierge service, babysitting (surcharge), shuttle (surcharge) and property-wide complimentary Wi‑Fi. Wake up to lake-breeze mornings.

Business center, conference center and meeting rooms for events. 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning/laundry and free valet parking. Roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge.

Four on-site restaurants — including Alaka — serve international dishes and regional flavors. Poolside bar, four bars/lounges and a coffee shop offer snacks and drinks. 24-hour room service is available and a buffet breakfast is offered daily (fee).