Moyo is the beach club that turned Drymades into an Instagram backdrop — woven canopies, cactus sculptures, rattan loungers, and a Tulum-by-way-of-the-Ionian aesthetic that photographs better than almost anything else on the Albanian Riviera. It's also the venue whose reviews split hardest: people love the setting and the sundown DJ sets, and the same people grumble about service and prices. Both things are true. Here's the honest read on what Moyo actually delivers, and who should bother.
Quick Take
| What it is | Tulum-inspired beach club — loungers & cocktails by day, DJ sets after dark |
| Where | On the ivory pebbles of Drymades beach, Dhermi |
| Vibe | See-and-be-seen; central to Dhermi's beachfront and festival scene |
| Ratings | 3.8★ Google (291 reviews); ~3.1 on dining-focused review sites — mixed |
| Our score | 6.5 / 10 — setting and scene are a 9; service and value drag it down |
| Best for | Golden-hour cocktails, a lounger day, DJ nights, photos |
| Skip if | You're chasing value dining, quiet, or attentive table service |
The Setting Earns the Hype
Credit where it's due: Moyo's design is the best-executed beach club look on this stretch of coast. Thatched and woven canopies filter the sun over pale wood tables, potted palms and cactus pieces break up the terrace, and the whole thing opens straight onto the turquoise water of Drymades. By day it's loungers and cocktails; as the light drops the DJ comes on and it slides into Dhermi's nightlife rotation — the same beach that anchors the summer festival scene.
If your goal is a golden-hour drink somewhere that looks incredible, Moyo delivers exactly that. It's genuinely one of the best beach clubs on Drymades, and the atmosphere at sunset is the reason to come.
Where the Reviews Split
The gap between Moyo's 3.8★ Google score and its lower rating on dining sites is the whole story. The complaints cluster around two things: service (slow or inattentive when it's busy, which in July–August is always) and value (drinks and food priced for the aesthetic, not the plate). Salads, prawns and the odd sushi order get named as the better food picks, but nobody comes to Moyo for a standout meal — you come for the setting and the scene, and the kitchen is a supporting act.
Set expectations accordingly and you won't be disappointed: this is a beach club, priced and paced like one, not a taverna. Treat it as a place to drink, lounge and be seen, and it's worth it. Show up expecting sharp service and honest food prices and you'll write one of those 2-star reviews yourself.
Prices & How the Day Works
Moyo runs the standard beach-club model: sun loungers and umbrellas for rent by the day (often with a minimum spend rather than a flat fee), a cocktail and food menu at club-tier prices, and a shift into DJ sets and drinks after dark. Expect Riviera beach-club pricing — meaningfully above a village taverna — and a minimum-spend or lounger-rental structure in peak season. We're not quoting figures because beach-club rates on Drymades move week to week through the summer; ask about the lounger deal and any minimum spend when you arrive.
Practical notes for 2026: Drymades has ongoing construction in parts of the beachfront, so the immediate surroundings can be less polished than the photos suggest — check current conditions. Parking is the usual Dhermi-in-August scramble; see the Drymades beach guide for access and the Dhermi nightlife guide for how Moyo fits the wider scene.
When to Go
| Time | What you get |
|---|---|
| Midday | Loungers, swims, quieter — easiest to actually get served |
| Golden hour | The signature Moyo experience; arrive before the crowd for a front table |
| After dark (peak summer) | DJ sets, busiest, slowest service — come for the party, not the food |
| Shoulder season | Calmer and cheaper, but the scene (and sometimes the club) winds down |
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Is Moyo Drymades Worth It?
Yes, if you know what it is: a beautifully designed beach club for a sunset cocktail, a lounger day, or a DJ night on the best-looking beach in Dhermi. No, if you want value, quiet, or a serious meal — the service and prices are the weak points every honest review lands on, and they're the reason it's a 6.5 and not an 8. Come for the setting and the scene, keep your expectations of the kitchen modest, and Moyo does exactly the job it's designed for.
Compare it against the rest of the strip in the Dhermi beach clubs guide, or plan the wider trip from the Dhermi travel guide and the Himara travel guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moyo Drymades?
Moyo Drymades is a Tulum-inspired beach club on Drymades beach in Dhermi, on the Albanian Riviera. It offers sun loungers and cocktails by day and DJ sets after dark, and is central to Dhermi's beachfront and festival scene. It holds a mixed 3.8★ Google rating, strong on setting and atmosphere, weaker on service and value.
Is Moyo Drymades expensive?
Yes, by local standards. Moyo prices its drinks, food and loungers at beach-club rates well above a village taverna, and peak-season lounger rental often carries a minimum spend. It's priced for the setting and the scene rather than the plate, so budget accordingly and confirm the lounger deal on arrival.
Is Moyo Drymades worth visiting?
For a sunset cocktail, a lounger day, or a DJ night with the best beach-club setting in Dhermi, yes. For value dining, quiet, or attentive service, no — those are the common complaints. Go for the atmosphere with modest expectations of the food and service, and it delivers what it's designed to.
Where is Moyo Drymades located?
Moyo is on Drymades beach, just north of Dhermi village on the Albanian Riviera, roughly halfway between Vlora and Saranda. It sits directly on the pebble beachfront among Drymades' cluster of beach clubs. Access is via the Drymades beach road down from the main SH8 coastal highway; parking is tight in peak summer.
