The short answer
Full Moon Restaurant & Bar: what visitors should know first
Pick it for a sunset drink or dinner at the quieter southern end, and ask there about boat trips. Confirm what it offers now, as older guides disagree on menu and prices.
Useful facts
Full Moon Restaurant & Bar facts at a glance
- Location
- South end of Bogmalo Beach, next to Bogmallo Beach Resort
- Dining style
- Beach restaurant and bar
- Price signal
- Slightly above the simplest shacks, per guides
- Signature order
- Try: grilled fish or prawns, as a shared plate
- Good for
- Sunset, a quieter table, asking about boat trips
- Season note
- Older listings disagree on details; check it is open
Why it matters
Why Full Moon Restaurant & Bar is worth your time
The southern end of Bogmalo is where the resort, the sea-facing tables and the trips to the islands cluster, so a restaurant here works as a small hub for a day. Even if you only come for a drink, you get the calm end of the beach and a view of the bay that the village centre does not offer.
It also fills a practical gap for visitors who do not want to arrange boat trips through an agent: the local boatmen and restaurants are the usual route. Information on specific listings changes quickly and some sources are old, so confirm what is current on the day and keep expectations modest on formality and prices.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
The quieter end
The southern end has fewer shacks and a calmer feel than the middle of the beach.
- 02
Boat-trip enquiries
Guides say island and dolphin trips can be booked here. Ask for fare, duration and safety gear.
- 03
Sunset table
A late-afternoon table here faces the bay as the light drops.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Walk to the southern end of Bogmalo Beach, next to Bogmallo Beach Resort, and look for the Full Moon. This end is quieter than the middle of the beach, and a table here suits a sunset drink or an early dinner. Guides describe it as somewhat more upmarket than the simpler shacks, with food spoken of well and friendly service.
Older guides, including Wikivoyage's Bogmalo entry, say boat trips to the islands off the coast and for dolphin spotting can be booked through the restaurant. Treat this as a lead rather than a promise: ask whether trips run that day, how long they take, what the fare is, and whether life jackets are provided. Do not go out in rough seas or in the monsoon, when sea activities are prohibited.
It is also easy to combine with the resort next door: you can swim in the morning, walk the length of the beach for lunch at the north end, and return here for sunset.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm it is open and what it serves
- Ask for boat-trip fares and duration before agreeing
- Avoid sea trips in rough weather or the monsoon
- Carry a light layer for the evening breeze
- Reserve for dinner in the peak season
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- South end of Bogmalo Beach, next to Bogmallo Beach Resort
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours
- Best time
- Late afternoon into sunset, November to March
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Short, level walk from the resort end of the beach, with proper seating. The southern end is calmer than the middle, but evening music or breezes can make it noisy or cool, so bring a layer.
- Tickets and access
- No entry fee. Boat trips, if offered, are priced and run by the boatmen, so ask for the fare and duration before you agree. Check it is open before you visit.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Full Moon Restaurant & Bar
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Short, level walk from the resort end of the beach, with proper seating. The southern end is calmer than the middle, but evening music or breezes can make it noisy or cool, so bring a layer.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Can I book a boat trip here?
Older guides say so, but do not assume it. Ask the restaurant whether trips run now, and agree the fare and duration.
Is the southern end quieter?
Guides describe the south end, near the resort, as calmer than the middle of the beach, though sunset can be busy.
Is it open in the monsoon?
Unlikely. Sea activities are prohibited in the monsoon and most beach businesses close.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
