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Helga's Folly vs Aditya
Both properties are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Aditya is the choice of most writers compared to Helga's Folly. Aditya is ranked #1 in Sri Lanka with approval from 4 sources like Oyster, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Helga's Folly
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
70 Rajaphilla Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka
From $100 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine
"The reality of the place has already exceeded the vision I hold of it in my imagination."
Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A handsome mansion built in the 1930s, run by the eccentric Helga De Silva, the property is now a faded but incredible Alice-in-Wonderland-meets-Hammer-Horror bohemian ghost ride experience."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This hotel/art gallery/surrealist dream has to be the most extraordinary hotel in Sri Lanka. Indeed, the Stereophonics famously wrote the song 'Madame Helga' about the owner."
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Aditya
Jetsetter
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
719/1 Galle Road, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
From $278 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter
"The idea here is to relax and be pampered, as the staff will gladly provide you with anything from a spa booking to a fresh beach towel."
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Oyster
Luxury
"12 huge suites with polished concrete floors, imported Indo-Asian antique furniture, private plunge pools, top-shelf snacks and drinks, ocean or garden views, and outdoor lounge space."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Long-standing ethnic-chic boutique hotel located between Hikkaduwa and Galle with 16 exceptionally spacious suites, a spa and crowd-pleasing cuisine."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This sublime place is crammed with statues of Hindu gods, tropical flowers and masses of high-quality antiques."
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