Helga's Folly

Property class: 3

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A garden, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Helga's Folly. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kandy is home to Helga's Folly. Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Nilambe Meditation Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre and New Ranweli Spice Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Asgiriya Stadium or Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Visit our Kandy travel guide
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70,Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy

What's nearby

  • A white colonial-style building with a red roof on a lake, surrounded by lush greenery and small floating gardens.
    Kandy Lake
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A historic white building with a red roof and a crowd of people in front.
    Temple of the Tooth
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wales Park
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Royal Palace of Kandy
    5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station
    14 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    171 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hideout Lounge
    13 min walk
  • KFC
    7 min drive
  • Senani Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Soul Food
    6 min drive
  • Hela Bojun Hala
    6 min drive

About this property

Helga's Folly

  • Property highlights
  • Take advantage of a garden, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Helga's Folly. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
    • Newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Helga's Folly feature perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
    • Balconies, free infant beds, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 per person
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Room
  • Green Room
  • Nut Cracker Suite
  • Red Room

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1965

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 12 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Helga's Folly have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Helga's Folly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Helga's Folly?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Helga's Folly?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Helga's Folly provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Helga's Folly located?

Situated in Kandy, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kandy Lake, Lakeside Adventist Hospital, and Malwathu Maha Viharaya. Kandy Viewpoint and Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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