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.
Solo travellers particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a one-person stay.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 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,...”
- 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...”
- Barton
Laos“The smiling greeting from all the sraff. The amazing nostalgic atmosphere created by Madame Helga” - Natacha United Kingdom“Comfortable, unique and warm hospitality. We were fortunate enough to be staying at the same time as Helga's daughter, Selina. She is a delight and told us lots of interesting stories about the history of their family and the property. Later in...”
Dominika Australia“Not for the ordinary..the walls can talk. They tell all the tales of what has been and what might come..good times, bad times, love, heartache, friendship and loneliness. It is a work of art and if you don't get it you never will. There are no...”- Maryclare United Kingdom“We visited in the quiet season, and the hotel opened just for the two of us, so we had the entire place to ourselves. It was one of the most surreal and enchanting experiences imaginable. The service was exceptional, as was the food. There is a...”
- Lara
United States“We heard about Helga’s from a previous guest and were enthralled with the art work as well as the story of the property. It is a whimsical world at Helga’s - I wish I could hear the walls talk with all of the stories that have taken place...”
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.
