The lagoon Villa is an exemplary example of a private villa where large families and groups of friends could stay in a luxurious environment. Being close to the airport and nearby to the busy town and fishing port of Negombo it is an ideal location to be off the beaten track but close to facilities when required.

The villa is well equipped and maintained to the highest standards and the staff are only too willing to oblige with any requests.

One word of advice the road to Negombo is challenging so fully recommend the use of the local tut tuts or buses rather than trying to drive anywhere.

My wife and I stayed for a weekend at the Lagoon Villa in November 2009. It was such a good holiday, being so close the Colombo airport, we didn’t have to travel far before we were in a tropical hideaway. The property is incredibly comfy and luxurious, and its location allowed us to completely relax and unwind.  The Villa is perfectly furnished and I managed to get through two novels whilst sitting on the terrace overlooking the Negombo lagoon with so much birdlife in front of me.

At dinner times, we were presented with fantastic home cooked Sri Lankan dishes of fresh seafood and vegetables.  The staff were very attentive but at the same time left us alone to enjoy the tranquil surroundings in privacy.  With all the modern facilities of Air Conditioning as well as hot, powerful showers in beautifully designed bathrooms and 5* quality beds, we left on the Monday morning feeling a weight of having to return to our hectic urban lives in Delhi.

I happily recommend the Lagoon Villa for any couple wanting to escape for the weekend or for a larger family group that wants to enjoy a relaxed weekend away together in a traditional home rather than in the formalities of a hotel.