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Helga's Folly vs The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection
The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection and Helga's Folly are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection is the choice of most professionals compared to Helga's Folly. The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection comes in at #12 in Sri Lanka with accolades from 3 reviews including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Oyster.
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."
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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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The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection
Afar Magazine
Oyster
Lonely Planet
812 Matara Road, Thalpe, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
From $279 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Afar Magazine
"The immaculate, open concept villas, outdoor infinity showers, and brilliant seafood restaurant push it into a whole other category altogether."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Frangipani Tree is a small beachside boutique with nine suites that have a rustic, yet up-to-date, casual-chic vibe."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"There are nine suites in three houses: all are named after turtle species and have soaring ceilings, private verandas and ocean views. There's a lovely infinity pool and palm-fringed beach."
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