Helga's Folly

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with 4 restaurants and 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool
Desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Exterior detail
Exterior
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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70,Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy
  • Place, Kandy Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wales Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Temple of the Tooth
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kandy

At Helga's Folly you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Kandy Lake and Lakeside Adventist Hospital. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include 4 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Red Room, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Kandy hotel include Malwathu Maha Viharaya and Kandy Viewpoint.

What's nearby

  • Kandy Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wales Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Temple of the Tooth - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Palace of Kandy - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • National Hospital Kandy - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Balaji Dosai - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪World Of Spice - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hideout Lounge - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Empire Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café Secret Alley - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Helga's Folly

Art Deco hotel with 4 restaurants and 24-hour front desk
There are 4 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Helga's Folly. Free self parking is available.
  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • Built in 1965
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Bar or lounge
Helga's Folly offers 15 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. This Kandy hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 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 cot
  • 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 cot

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Helga's Folly

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 12 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Helga's Folly?

Yep, Helga's Folly has a free self car park.

Does Helga's Folly have a pool?

Helga's Folly has an outdoor pool.

What makes Helga's Folly a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Helga's Folly.

Is Helga's Folly family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a picnic area, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Helga's Folly is a hit with families.

Does Helga's Folly serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is served daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Helga's Folly?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Helga's Folly?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 4 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Helga's Folly?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Helga's Folly?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.