Title: Fabhotel Moonlight Residency 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) # Fabhotel Moonlight Residency Hotel in Mumbai with a 24-hour front desk ## Photo gallery for Fabhotel Moonlight Residency ![Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi - Fabhotel Moonlight Residency (Mumbai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124300000/124293800/124293713/e11fe060.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Staircase - Fabhotel Moonlight Residency (Mumbai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124300000/124293800/124293713/d368668b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Fabhotel Moonlight Residency (Mumbai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124300000/124293800/124293713/adeaa6b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - Fabhotel Moonlight Residency (Mumbai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124300000/124293800/124293713/4b275f78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Daily continental breakfast (INR 300 per person) - Fabhotel Moonlight Residency (Mumbai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124300000/124293800/124293713/6561b2b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Fabhotel Moonlight Residency provides a free daily manager's reception and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk £21 includes taxes & fees 16 Jan - 17 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 15 - Jan 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=124293713&PinnedHotelID=124293713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=124293713&PinnedHotelID=124293713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 16 - Jan 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=124293713&PinnedHotelID=124293713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=124293713&PinnedHotelID=124293713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=124293713&PinnedHotelID=124293713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=124293713&PinnedHotelID=124293713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - 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[Visit our Mumbai travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mumbai.dx6050062) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C19.18614%2C72.79969&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5IHyrAAwE7FommdQkT7zZDx2HzA=) Plot No.G-14, near Shivaji chowk, near, Durga Matha mandir, Sector 12, Kharghar, Mumbai, 410210 ### What's nearby - Aksa Beach \- 6 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Madh Fort \- 9 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Marve Beach \- 10 min drive \- 1.5 miles - NESCO Center \- 38 min drive \- 7.0 miles - Juhu Beach \- 45 min drive \- 8.1 miles ### Getting around - Kandivali West Station - 23 min drive - Borivali Station - 35 min drive - Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) - 58 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Food Hub Momo - ‬5 min drive - ‪Hotel Radhakrishna - ‬4 min drive - ‪Ahmer Kabab Stand - ‬4 min drive - ‪Sagar Resto & Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Shawarma grill - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Fabhotel Moonlight Residency Hotel located in Malad West Fabhotel Moonlight Residency provides a free daily manager's reception and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guest rooms at Fabhotel Moonlight Residency feature perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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Egyptian cotton sheets ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request) - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 28-inch LCD TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Free bottled water ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately INR 300 for adults and from INR 100 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fabhotel Moonlight Residency pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Fabhotel Moonlight Residency? ### How much is parking at Fabhotel Moonlight Residency? ### What time is check-in at Fabhotel Moonlight Residency? ### What time is check-out at Fabhotel Moonlight Residency? ### Where is Fabhotel Moonlight Residency located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ---