Title: The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa ## 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) ![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) ![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) ![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. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space £179 includes taxes & fees 9 Mar - 10 Mar ## 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 ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10490000/10484300/10484262/56acd822.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sentido Heritance Negombo Negombo - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 536 reviews £139 includes taxes & fees 22 Mar - 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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 Negombo is home to this holiday home. Dutch Fort and Angurukaramulla Temple are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Negombo Beach and Muthurajawela Visitor Centre. Guruge Nature Park and Henerathgoda Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. [Visit our Negombo travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Negombo.dx602897) [View more Holiday homes in Negombo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Negombo-Private-Holiday-Homes.d602897-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 Canal 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 - KFC 12 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? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### ashwin g. 17 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Awesome Property! Wonderful Service! I will go back again!! ##### ashwin g. 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