Title: The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 Holiday home in Negombo with an outdoor pool ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54100000/54100000/54099949/2d80ab4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54100000/54100000/54099949/9d9c9e01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54100000/54100000/54099949/caf09ae5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54100000/54100000/54099949/a602eb51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54100000/54100000/54099949/6e3307c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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 £183 includes taxes & fees 11 Oct - 12 Oct ## 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/92000000/91990000/91980500/91980473/24c893f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River side boutique villa - 5 min from the beach! 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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 - St.Mary's Church - 20 min drive - 8.4 miles - Supuwath Arana - 20 min drive - 11.3 miles - Negombo Fish Market - 20 min drive - 8.4 miles - Negombo Beach Park - 26 min drive - 10.6 miles - Negombo Beach - 27 min drive - 11.7 miles ### Getting around - Seeduwa - 9 min drive - Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 29 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Chef King - ‬20 min drive - ‪Nayomi’s Water Front - ‬20 min drive - ‪Jadi Jadi Restaurant - ‬22 min drive - ‪Airport City Family Restaurant - ‬19 min drive - ‪Ranka family restaurant - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa? > As of 10 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa on 11 Oct 2025 start from £182.8, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bouvet-Island-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h54099949.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Solar Crab - Luxury Villa located? > Situated in Negombo, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Muthurajawela Visitor Centre, Guruge Nature Park and Dutch Canal. Muthuraja Wela and Negombo Fish Market are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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