Title: The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=54099949&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa Holiday home in Negombo with balcony ## Photo gallery for The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa ![Property grounds - The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa (Ja-Ela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54100000/54100000/54099949/2d80ab4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms - The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa (Ja-Ela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54100000/54100000/54099949/caf09ae5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa (Ja-Ela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54100000/54100000/54099949/a602eb51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa (Ja-Ela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54100000/54100000/54099949/9d9c9e01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms - The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa (Ja-Ela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54100000/54100000/54099949/6e3307c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Solar Crab, a serene villa by the Negombo Lagoon, offers an airy and open space perfect for relaxation. Unwind in the veranda overlooking the garden or take a refreshing dip in the saltwater pool. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space £188 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa The Solar Crab is a beautifully designed open and airy villa by the Negombo Lagoon with three bedrooms and attached bathrooms. The space: The layout of the villa was made for relaxing! sitting on a swing chair in the veranda, overlooking the garden and feeling the cool breeze from the lagoon is nothing short of magical !!! Our salt water pool is perfect for a hot day dip. Let our staff spoil you and give you a relaxing stay. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool ### Food and drink - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97041100/97041027/4897e40e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Solar Crab Negombo - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=97041027&PinnedHotelID=97041027&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32705900/32705886/22f35552.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fishermen Lagoon Villa Negombo - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=7.12059,79.84119&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yrnj%40m%7EhfN%40M%3FQ%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%40O%40O%40O%40MBO%40MBQBMBOBOBMBMDODMBODMDODMFMDMDOFKFMFMFMFMFKFMHMFKHKHMHKHKHKHIHMJIHKJIHKJIJIJKJGJKJGLIJGLIJILGJGLGLGLELGLGLELELGNELCLENELENCLCNELANCNCLANCNALANANANAN%3FLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBL%40NBNBL%40NDLBNBLDNDLDLBNDLFLDLDLFLFLDLFLFJFLFJHLHJFLHJFJJJFJJJHJHHJJHHJJHHLHHHJHJHJHLHJFJHLFLFJFLFLFLFLFJDNDLFLDLDNDLBNDLDNBLBLBNBNBLBP%40LBN%40L%40N%40N%40N%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%3FP%40LAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FNANALAPALANCNALCPCLCNCNCLCLENELCNELELENGLELELGLGLGLGLGLGJGLILGJIJILIJIJIJIHIJKJIJKHIJKHKHKJKFKHKHMHKFMHKFMHKFMFMDMFMFMFMDMDMFODMBMDOBMDODMBOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%3FMBO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAMCO%3FOCMAOCOCMCOCMCOEMEOCMEMCOEMGMEMEMGMGMGMEMGKGMIKGMIKGMIKIKIKGKKKIKIIKKIIKKKIKIIIKIKIKIMIKGKIMGMGKGMGMGMGMGMEMEMGMEOEMEMCOEMEOCMCMCOCOCMCQAMCOAOAMAQAMAO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PPuDqgBJbMduB90mdLIbNVlaA2w=) Ja-Ela, WP #### What's nearby - Muthurajawela Visitor Centre \- 10 min drive \- 4.3 miles - Guruge Nature Park \- 18 min drive \- 8.8 miles - Dutch Fort \- 19 min drive \- 8.2 miles - St.Mary's Church \- 20 min drive \- 8.4 miles - Negombo Fish Market \- 20 min drive \- 8.4 miles #### Getting around - Seeduwa - 9 min drive - Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Chef King - ‬20 min drive - ‪Airport City Family Restaurant - ‬19 min drive - ‪Jadi Jadi Restaurant - ‬22 min drive - ‪Ranka family restaurant - ‬18 min drive - ‪olinia airport hotel - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa? ### Is The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa? ### What time is check-out at The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa? ### Where is The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa located? ## Have a question? 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