Ah, the Land of Smiles. For fashion at a bargain and street food featured on Netflix, exit at Bangkok. Beach bums and partygoers – you’ll know to get off at Phuket instead, where sand, sun, sea, and sexy beats beckon.
For those who eat, sleep, party, repeat, you probably already have your own favourite beach clubs you frequent. For everyone else new to partying on this isle, here are beach clubs in Phuket to bookmark for your next trip.
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You’re heading to a beach club where you’re going to be spending a lot of time in the sun. Naturally, you’ll want to slap on a strong sunblock to prevent yourself from getting burnt. Also pack swimsuits, shades, and a water bottle if you don’t plan on dropping serious green on cocktails and fresh coconuts. Most beach clubs will refill bottles for free or a small fee.
Beach clubs here accept most credit cards – Visa, Mastercard, and AMEX are your safest bets – but cash is also welcomed, especially if you plan on tipping your server discreetly. On that note, tips are optional and a 10% service charge is included in your final bill.
The best time to visit Phuket is from November to March, when there’s little rain and the air is driest, so you won’t feel the stickiness of Thailand’s infamous humidity. Monsoon season is from June to October, which means less crowds, but you run the risk of being rained out during your trip.
Watch out for cannabis-infused food and drinks, or edibles, on menus. As of May 2024, it’s still legal to consume cannabis in Thailand and there are a number of dining establishments that serve weed desserts to diners. It’s illegal for Singaporeans to consume drugs overseas.
Here’s what the beach clubs in Phuket offer and their prices for entry or the use of a daybed:
| Beach Club | Opening hours | Best for | Price |
| Yona Beach Club | 12pm-8pm, Daily | Floating beach club with 22m infinity pool | Day pass: ฿3,000 (~S$110.43) Pool bed: ฿13,500 for 3 pax (~S$497.01) Sea bed: ฿13,500 for 3 pax (~S$441.79) Cabana: From ฿16,000 for 4 pax (~S$589.05) |
| Catch Beach Club | Sun-Thu 11am-12am | Fri-Sat 11am-1am | Free massages on Sunday | Admission: Free Pool & Beach Sunbed: ฿3,000 (~S$110.41) Daybed & Cabana: ฿4,000 (~S$147.21) |
| Baba Beach Bar | 24 hours, Daily | Kid-friendly with free entrance | Admission: Min. ฿1,500 spend/pax (~S$55.11) Daybed: First come first serve basis |
| Cafe del Mar Phuket | Sat-Thu 12pm-12am | Fri 4pm-12am | World-renowned brand with cigar menu | Admission: Free Beach bar sofa: Min. spend from ฿5,000 for 4 pax (~S$184.03) Beach/pool bed: Min. spend ฿5,000 for 4 pax (~S$184.03) |
| Pine Beach Bar | 8am-12am, Daily | Free fire shows on weekends | Admission: Free Daybed: First come first serve basis |
| Coast Beach Club & Bistro | 11am-11pm, Daily | Private dinners from $185 | Enquire with establishment |
| Kudo Beach Club | 11am-12am, Daily | Free pool entry & lounge area | Admission: Free King Sofa Bed: ฿10,000 (~S$368.10) for up to 6 pax King Cabana: ฿8,000 (~S$294.49) for up to 4 pax |
| Carpe Diem Beach Club | 12pm-12am, Daily | Popular work spot for digital nomads | Admission: Free Beach bed: ฿1,000/pax (~S$36.81) Sun lounger: ฿800/pax (~S$29.45) |
| Xana Beach Club | 11am-10pm, Daily | Stand-up paddle board & kayak | Admission: Free Active Day Pass: ฿950/pax (~S$34.97), inclusive of beach lounger Lounger: From ฿500/pax (~S$18.40) Cabana: ฿5,000 (~S$184.04) |
| Paradise Beach Club | 9am-7pm, Daily | Convenient shuttle bus service to/from Patong Beach | Admission: ฿200/pax (~S$7.35) Beach lounger: Free with admission |
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There are beach clubs and then there’s YONA Beach Club, which isn’t actually a beach club but a party arena on a 1,200sqm floating platform. That’s equivalent to 3 standard basketball courts, or big enough to hold a 22m-long infinity pool to dip your toes in.
Image credit: @yonabeach via Instagram
Since you’re basically in the middle of the ocean, expect 360˚ views of the deep blue around you, no matter where you park your booty for the day. If lounging is all you’re planning to do, you’ve got your choice of sea bed or pool bed for 3 (from ฿12,000/bed, ~S$441.65). For bigger groups, there are shaded cabanas for groups of 4-8 pax (from ฿16,000, ~S$588.86).
But you don’t have to shell out hundreds to soak in the party vibes onboard YONA. Book yourself a day pass and you’ll get to dine at their restaurant. The day pass costs ฿3,000 (~S$110.43), ฿1,500 (~S$55.21) of which goes towards F&B credits to be used here.
Red Snapper Ceviche.
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The menu features a mix of Western and Thai cuisines. Popular choices include the Red Snapper Ceviche (฿490, ~S$18.03), Neapolitan-style pizzas (from ฿850, ~S$31.28), and their new YONA Smash Cheeseburger (฿790, ~$29.08).
Price:
Day pass: ฿3,000 (~S$110.43)
Pool bed: ฿13,500 for 3 pax (~S$497.01)
Sea bed: ฿13,500 for 3 pax (~S$441.79)
Cabana: From ฿16,000 for 4 pax (~S$589.05)
You can’t have a list of beach clubs in Phuket and not include the OG – Catch Beach Club. It pretty much put day drinking and lying around doing nothing on the map. But it’s grown to be so much more than just tanning by the infinity pool.
Image credit: Catch Beach Club
There are events on the daily, like residencies featuring world-renowned DJs, and even BBQ buffets on Friday nights at just ฿2,225/pax (~S$81.92). If the beach club feels too limiting, you can even rent a yacht right from the premises and go island hopping instead.
Image credit: Catch Beach Club
But there are perks to staying on shore, like free massages. Rubbing out sore muscles is not a want but a knead need in Thailand. At Catch Beach Club, you can get an hour-long one at no additional cost when you come on Sundays.
Admission: Free
Pool & Beach Sunbed: ฿3,000 (~S$110.41)
Daybed & Cabana: ฿4,000 (~S$147.21)
Image credit: Baba Beach Club
When loud music and alcohol are a must, it’s not surprising that most beach clubs come slapped with an M18 label out front. But there’s no need to put a damper on your vacation if you can’t find a babysitter.
Your furkids are welcome too.
Image credit: Baba Beach Club
Bring your kiddos along to Baba Beach Bar the next time you just want a lie down in the sun. Youngins under 12 enter for free with every paying adult.
Admission isn’t the only kid-friendly thing here. The menu of child-portioned finger foods and pastas will appease even the fussiest of tots. And if you’re wary of junior taking a dip in the deep blue, there’s a sprawling pool with a shallower end just for them.
Swim-up bar.
Image credit: Baba Beach Club
Just because kids are involved doesn’t mean it’ll stop being a rager for adults. The Beverly Hills-inspired beach club has a swim-up bar serving cocktails and beer from ฿280 (~S$10.31) that you can take with you to the poolside daybeds.
Floaties available on request.
Image credit: @bababeachclub via Instagram
As for couples who want a private escape without FOMO-ing on the party, opt for the Gabana Day Villas going at ฿5,000 (~S$184.03) for 2 pax. Apart from snagging a private daybed and direct access to the beach, you’ll also get a drink, free flow water, and fresh fruits served to you.
If the day barely begins at dusk for you, turn your lounge into a stay by booking a night at the Baba Beach Club Natai just a couple of steps from the pool.
Admission: Min. ฿1,500 spend/pax (~S$55.11)
Daybed: First come first serve basis
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Older ones among us might remember the gentle dum zi dum zi that played across Siloso Beach when Cafe del Mar used to be in Singapore. If you’ve missed that, here’s your chance to relive that nostalgia with the club’s franchise in Phuket.
When DJs aren’t spinning, live music comes on during the day.
Image adapted from: Cafe del Mar Phuket
Just like how it was back in SG, the same synth-heavy house music lives on here, and can be heard in all 4 corners of the huge compound. Size shouldn’t matter, but with loungers by the pool, at the beach, bar, and 2nd-floor balcony, this means there’s rarely a shortage of beds and cabanas.
Image credit: @cafedelmarphuket via Instagram
There’s a minimum spend of at least ฿5,000 (~S$184.03) for a sofa or daybed, but you can split this with 4 other friends. It won’t be difficult to hit this figure though. Cafe del Mar is known for its indulgent menu, which includes freshly shucked oysters, sushi, and burgers, and a long list of alcoholic options.
This place also has its own cigar menu to make you feel like you’re actually in Ibiza, with prices starting at ฿250 (~S$31.10) for a Marlboro Gold.
Admission: Free
Beach bar sofa: Min. spend from ฿5,000 for 4 pax (~S$184.03)
Beach/pool bed: Min. spend ฿5,000 for 4 pax (~S$184.03)
Image credit: @artitaya_numsom via Instagram
Step right up to Pine Beach Bar if you’re looking for dinner and a show, and not just a laze in the sun. Add a little spark to your weekends with their free fire shows from Fridays to Saturdays. As the sun sets, performers light up the night sky with sparklers that spit fire with each twirl they make.
But as you wait for darkness to set in, come early to chope your place on the cabanas or daybeds. These are free for all to use on a first come, first serve basis, and with no minimum spend required.
Image credit: @pine.beachbar via Instagram
They do get snapped up fast, so we reckon staying the night at the InterContinental Phuket Resort, which is attached to this beach club.
Admission: Free
Daybed: First come first serve basis
Think Phuket and Patong Beach with its throngs of beach-goers occupying every empty daybed probably come to mind. If you’d rather party with close friends only, then the quieter Karon Beach and its only beach club would be right up your alley.
Image credit: Coast Beach Club
Karon Beach is known for its stretches of white sand and luxury resorts, like Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, which is where you’ll find Coast Beach Club & Bistro.
You’ll get your usual spread of spun tunes and drinks at this beach club. But it’s the food that guests regularly return to here. Its main feature? Private dinners that will only set you back ฿5,060/pax (~S$186.25).
Beachside BBQ.
Image credit: Coast Beach Club & Bistro
Jio your buddies and be treated to a beachside meal of aperitifs and canapes to start, as well as a choice selection of Italian and Thai dishes from the kitchen. Out on the sand, there awaits a blazing grill for cuts of steak and seafood caught the day of.
Admission: Enquire with establishment
By now, you know the drill with beach clubs – seats must be reserved by spending a minimum amount on food and drinks. Here at Kudo Beach Club though, there’s no need to spend a bomb just to chill by the pool.
Image credit: @kudobeachclub via Instagram
Located along the ever popular Patong Beach, it’s one of the few beach clubs on this stretch that has free entry always, except on certain party nights. And this includes use of the pool, plus any of the deck or lounge chairs you may find around the pool, on the beach or on the terrace.
Image credit: @kudobeachclub via Instagram
Plush seating, like the cabanas and sofas, are the only ones that require a minimum spend of ฿8,000 (~S$293.54) to use. Even then, there are flexibilities on how many people can share one, so feel free to invite the whole gang over.
Image credit: @kudobeachclub via Instagram
There’s still a resident DJ that spins EDM on days that there aren’t any parties. The bulk of the action centres around the console at the swim-up pool bar. Head down early if you want to groove by the pool; it tends to get crowded by mid-afternoon.
Admission: Free
King Sofa Bed: ฿10,000 (~S$368.10) for up to 6 pax
King Cabana: ฿8,000 (~S$294.49) for up to 4 pax
Go straight from client calls to cocktails without moving from your seat at Carpe Diem Beach Club. By day, it’s a hot spot for digital nomads – there are multiple plugs around so your laptops remain charged all day.
Image credit: Carpe Diem Beach Club
But when work doesn’t beckon, it’s a thriving beach club with in-house DJs and live bands playing a mix of lounge and EDM. Choose to chill out on the personal hammocks, made available if you buy lunch or dinner here. Or if you’re here with a friend, daybeds come with a minimum spend of ฿2,000 (~S$77.70) for 2 pax.
Image credit: @carpediembeachclubphuket via Instagram
Like any respectable beach club, you’ll get your usual lineup of tipples here. And if you need a bite, there are a tonne of food options, including vegan and vegetarian that don’t just involve salads.
Admission: Free
Beach bed: ฿1,000/pax (~S$36.81)
Sun lounger: ฿800/pax (~S$29.45)
Image credit: Xana Beach Club
Your usual beach club crowd is likely to spend the afternoon snoozing in the sun like a house cat. But if you’re more of a restless creature, Xana Beach Club might just be the place for you.
Image credit: @xanabeachclub via Instagram
Rather than lounging about on daybeds and poolside deck chairs, this beach club also includes sea sports for those who can’t sit still. Get the Active Day Pass (from ฿950, ~S$34.97), which comes with free use of stand-up paddleboards and kayaks for 40-50 minutes.
Xana Beach Club has Thai-Western fusion on its menu.
Image credit: Xana Beach
You can even use the day pass to access the attached spa for a wind down. There’s also ฿500 (~S$18.40) in F&B credits thrown in to fuel back up after a whole day of water sports.
Image credit: @xanabeachclub via Instagram
Of course, you can still choose to sprawl around the beach club if you so wish. Single loungers start from ฿500/pax (~S$18.40), while larger groups of 10 can book a cabana at ฿5,000 (~S$184.04). These all come with F&B credits equivalent to the price paid, access to the pool, as well as a beach towel and shower use.
Admission: Free
Active Day Pass: ฿950/pax (~S$34.97), inclusive of beach lounger
Lounger: From ฿500/pax (~S$18.40)
Cabana: ฿5,000 (~S$184.04)
Image adapted from: @paradisebeachphuket via Instagram
If you’re someone who stresses on the value of convenience in a foreign country, check out Paradise Beach Club. It has a shuttle bus service with drop-off locations along Patong Beach, so you don’t have to haggle with tuk tuk drivers over the cost of a ride from your resort to the club.
They’ve got the usual thumping music and loungers here if all you want to do is nua. But for the sportier ones among your squad, Paradise Beach Club offers sea sports like paddle boarding, snorkelling, and kayaking at an extra cost.
Image adapted from: @paradisebeachphuket via Instagram
You can even pick up scuba diving if you like. If you’re not sure this is for you, book the free trial dive that comes with all equipment needed, including time with a PADI-certified instructor. Once you’ve got a taste of it, there are PADI courses for beginners and advanced divers looking to familiarise themselves with open water scuba diving as well.
Admission: ฿200/pax (~S$7.35)
Beach lounger: Free with admission
When there’s good food, music, and nothing else on the agenda except working on your tan, you know life’s a peach. There’s no need to fill your itinerary planner with 1,001 activities just to feel like you’ve made the most of your AL.
Chillaxing with no worries might do more to rejuvenate you before you have to head back to your 1,249 unanswered emails.
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Cover image adapted from Baba Beach Club Facebook and @yonabeach via Instagram
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Originally published on 16th August 2022. Last updated by Syairah Sean on 13th May 2024.
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