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title: "Helgas Folly, Kandy: reviews, location & comparison"
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Guesthouse · ★★
# Helgas Folly

Hanthana Place, Kandy, Sri Lanka

6.5 ·  Okay 20 reviews ·  #191 #191 of 206 in Kandy ·  3.5 Location score
## About Helgas Folly

Helgas Folly is a guesthouse in Hanthana Place, Kandy, Sri Lanka. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 20 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.1 km from the centre of Kandy. The nearest airport, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), is 85 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 25

- **Floors:** 3

- **Opened:** 1930

- **Last renovated:** 2013

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 38

70,Rajapihilla Mawatha,kandy [helgasfolly.com](http://helgasfolly.com/)

## How Helgas Folly scores

Better rated than 6% of hotels in Kandy

-   Guest rating **6.5**
-   Location **3.5**
-   Facilities **6.7**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **3.0**
-   Beach access **2.6**
-   Public transport **2.3**

Kandy average

## Amenities

Swimming poolBarAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Sauna

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **3.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **31**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **8**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kandy railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">85 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">191 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kandy</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   National Museum1.1 km
-   International Buddhist Museum1.1 km
-   The Museum of World Buddhism1.1 km
-   Dome Hanthana1.2 km
-   WorldPlay-KCC1.3 km
-   Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage1.3 km

## Helgas Folly: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Helgas Folly. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Effortlessly arrange transportation to and from the airport using the hotel's airport transfer services. Car hire offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Kandy. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with hotel's tours. At the hotel, utilize the on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Helgas Folly with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Helgas Folly. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's bar. During your stay at hotel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. Conclude your holiday experience perfectly by visiting sauna before you depart. Be sure to drop by the pool at hotel at least once during your stay.

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## Questions about Helgas Folly

### How do guests rate Helgas Folly?

Helgas Folly has a guest rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 20 reviews, which is better than 6% of rated hotels in Kandy.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Helgas Folly?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Helgas Folly include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Helgas Folly have a pool?

Yes, Helgas Folly has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Helgas Folly?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Helgas Folly from the airport?

The nearest airport, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), is 85 km away in a straight line.

### Is Helgas Folly close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.3 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Helgas Folly have?

Helgas Folly has 25 rooms on 3 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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