About this property
Overlooking the Dunumadallawa Forest, in Kandy, HELGASFOLLY Anti Hotel Residence features free Wi-Fi in public areas. Rooms are decorated with a typical Sri Lankan style. With a balcony, the air-conditioned rooms come with a sofa. Each has a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy regional dishes, which are prepared daily. They are made with organic produce. The Buddhist temple of Sri Dalada Maligawa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a 7-minute drive from the HELGASFOLLY Anti Hotel Residence. Free private parking is available on site.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Christine
Australia“The entire place is incredible and definitely worthy of staying there.” - Alison
United Kingdom“Breakfast was great and the food generally was very good” - Caroline United Kingdom“Like about the place? I LOVED the place. That said Helgasfolly is not to everyone’s taste, so don’t book to stay here, if you are ‘a 5 star all inclusive generic luxury hotel you can find anywhere type of person’. This hotel is unique. There is...”
- Tiffany United Kingdom“Helga’s is just not to be missed, simple as that. Truly bonkers, joyous decor with art filling literally every inch of walls and ceiling. The food is fabulous, a small menu that is done extremely well. Soothing songs of a bygone era fill the air,...”
- Elsebeth
Denmark“First of all : Helga's Folly is not like any hotel we have ever come across, and we have traveled a lot. We came for a cup of coffee and a look round 5 years ago, and swore we would stay there, and it didn't disappoint. The staff was courteious,...” - Jenny United Kingdom“Very eccentric and like nothing you have ever stayed in”
- Theo
Netherlands“a lot of love and creativity put in this anti-hotel for many years. History of a gone-by hippy era.” - Dave United Kingdom“Location, art, history, ambience, list of famous guests. Meeting Helga’s daughter and grandchildren. Having an unexpected and delightful phone chat with Madam Helga before I left.”
- James United Kingdom“Our favourite accomodation in Sri Lanka, and quite possibly the world. If you have to opportunity to stay at Helga's while in Kandy you should grab it with both hands. It's's a place so steeped in history and imagination you'll feel lucky to have...”
- Brigitte Australia“As said in other reviews - Helga’s is an extraordinary experience. If you are prepared for this then you will enjoy it. Look past the layers of dust to the layers of history and you will appreciate this place for what it once was. I wish I had...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
