Best beach clubs in Phuket: 12 real day passes, prices and how to choose

Phuket has 12 real, currently operating beach clubs selling day passes in 2026, ranging from a ฿500 pool session at a laid back Bang Tao lounge to a ฿36,000 cabana on a floating pontoon reached by boat. The best beach clubs in Phuket cover very different moods: some are quiet pool days with a sunset drink, others are full daytime parties with DJs and dance floors, and they are spread across the whole west coast from Bang Tao down to Kata Noi, plus one that floats offshore entirely. If you only try one, make it Yona Floating Beach Club, the world's first floating beach club and the single most talked about day out on the island right now. Below is what every one of these 12 clubs actually costs, what the price includes, and how to pick the right one for your day. For the wider Phuket nightlife scene beyond beach clubs, see our Phuket nightlife listings.

Yona Floating Beach Club: the one to try first

Yona is a genuinely floating beach club moored offshore, reached by a shuttle boat rather than a beach entrance, which is exactly what makes it the standout pick on this list. The Day Pass bundles the round trip boat transfer from the departure marina, a welcome drink, a towel for the day, and access to a 22 metre infinity pool, restaurant and bar, priced from ฿4,000 (a Ladies Pass runs ฿2,000). Seating upgrades range from a Pool Sofa for two at ฿10,000 up to a Medium Cabana for six at ฿36,000.

The morning session (9:30 to 14:00) is family friendly with a minimum age of four, while the afternoon session (14:00 to 21:30) is 20 and over and leans into a livelier party atmosphere. Dress code is smart casual, and the club's own guidance rules out tank tops, sports jerseys, sweatpants, sarongs and elephant pants, so pack accordingly. Because Yona genuinely cannot be reached on foot, book ahead and confirm your shuttle boat time before you plan the rest of your day around it. Read the full Yona Floating Beach Club listing for the complete price breakdown and booking details.

Catch Beach Club: Phuket's original beach club

Catch Beach Club on Bang Tao Beach is the island's pioneering beach club and still one of its busiest, running a Daily Day Pass from 11:00 to 18:00. Pricing runs from a ฿4,000 Pool Sunbed up to ฿6,000 for a first row DJ Daybed, with Poolside Sala, Chill Cabana and Seaview Daybed tiers all sitting at ฿5,000. Every tier is a minimum charge fully redeemable as food and drink credit, so you are not paying an entry fee on top of your bar bill, you are prepaying it.

The price includes pool access with umbrella cover, two towels per guest, changing rooms with outdoor showers, and dedicated beach service. Catch is the benchmark for a classic, high energy Bang Tao beach club day, and its long-running reputation means weekends and DJ dates book out fastest. See the full Catch Beach Club listing for current tiers and how to reserve.

Xana Beach Club: budget friendly Bang Tao pool day

Xana Beach Club sits inside the Angsana Laguna resort on Bang Tao Beach and is the most affordable of the big Bang Tao names, with day use running 10:00 to 18:00. A single beach sun lounger starts at ฿950, a beach sofa for two is ฿3,500, pool front and pool sofa loungers sit at ฿4,500, and a 10 person cabana tops the range at ฿8,000. As with most of the clubs on this list, the seating price comes back as a food and beverage credit, plus you get pool access, a beach towel and shower facilities.

Xana is a genuinely good entry point if you want the beach club pool, service and atmosphere without Catch's premium pricing, and it works well for a couple or small group who just want a relaxed day rather than a big night out. Full details are on the Xana Beach Club listing.

Cafe Del Mar Phuket: Kamala's sunset lounge scene

Cafe Del Mar Phuket brings the international beach lounge brand to Kamala Beach, with day use from 11:00 and pool access (18 and over) until 20:00. A restaurant table starts at ฿1,000 per person, a Beach Bed and Sofa for up to eight is ฿10,000, an Oasis Pool Bed and Sofa is ฿12,000, and Club Room VIP tables run ฿15,000 to ฿30,000. Most of the bed or table price comes back as a food and beverage credit.

Cafe Del Mar's sunset DJ sessions, and fire shows on Friday through Sunday, make this the pick if you want west facing sunset views paired with a genuine lounge brand's production values rather than a purely local beach club. It suits couples and groups who want a slightly more polished evening lead in. Read the Cafe Del Mar Phuket listing for the full tier list.

Barra Cuda and FUGA: Patong's party beach clubs

Patong Beach has two beach clubs built around a genuine day into night party format rather than a quiet pool day, and both use a minimum spend model with a strict 20 and over policy.

Barra Cuda Beach Club

Barra Cuda bills itself as Thailand's first pool dancefloor and runs from midday until 1am. A table at its La Riviera restaurant is a ฿1,000 minimum spend, a High Table for four is ฿4,000, and beds and lounges climb through ฿7,000 to ฿12,000 for a VIP Premium Pool Deck. Every minimum spend is fully redeemable as food and drink, and the club applies a 20 and over entry age plus a gender ratio policy for mixed or female led groups.

FUGA Beach Club

FUGA sits on North Patong Bay and runs a similar minimum spend structure from 8am to just before midnight, with reserved seating from 5pm to 9pm. Sunbeds and poolside beach tables start from ฿2,000, terrace sofas run ฿8,000 to ฿9,000 depending on whether they face the pool or the ocean, and a beachfront daybed for up to six is ฿10,000. FUGA's programme leans into DJs, dancers and fire shows after sunset, so this and Barra Cuda are the two to choose between if a big night out is the goal rather than a relaxed pool day.

Fira Beach Club: Karon's clifftop sunset spot

Fira Beach Club sits on the Khok Tanod headland above Karon, and its Your Day at FIRA pass is 16 and over with pool and towel access until 19:30. Pricing spans the widest range on this list, from a ฿1,000 Single Sun Bed up to ฿25,000 for a 10 person Party Cabana or Sunset Lounge, with day beds, sofas and cabanas filling in the middle tiers. Every tier includes a food and drink credit at Fira that scales with the tier price, plus access to the venue's DOXA rooftop bar and Kipo Steakhouse.

Fira's clifftop position gives it some of the most reliable sunset views on the west coast, and the wide tier spread means it works equally well for a solo sunbed or a full group cabana booking. See the Fira Beach Club listing for every tier and current pricing.

Tann and NORA: Karon and Bang Tao all day lounges

Two smaller, more relaxed clubs round out the mid range picks, each with a single straightforward day pass rather than a long tier list.

Tann Beach Club

Tann sits on Karon Beach and its Day Pass runs ฿1,500 per person from 11:00 to 16:00, with the full amount redeemable as food and drink credit. The price includes pool access, a DJ from 1pm, a towel, and sofa area seating, and the wider club stays open daily until 11pm if you want to extend the day into the evening.

NORA Beach Club

NORA is on Bang Tao Beach and sells a Day Pass from ฿1,200, open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays) between 11:00 and 21:00. It includes a sunbed and umbrella on the beach, access to the pool and a sunken lounge seating area, and daily DJ sunset sessions, all backed by a full food and drink credit for the pass amount. NORA is a good pick if you want a Bang Tao beach club with a slightly more low key, design led atmosphere than Catch or Xana.

Selina, The Shore and The Lazy Coconut: relaxed and family friendly picks

Not every beach club day needs to be a party. Three clubs on this list are built for a calmer, more affordable day out.

• Selina Beach Club (Rawai). A single ฿800 Day Pass at Selina Serenity Rawai covers pool and beach access, pet friendly grounds and Wi-Fi, with the whole fee returned as food and drink credit, running 10:00 to 22:30 with breakfast from 7am.
• The Shore Beach Club (Kata Noi). Part of the Katathani Collection of Resorts, this is priced per couple rather than per person: a Sunbed Package is ฿3,000, a Daybed Package ฿4,000, and a Cabana Package ฿5,000, each covering an infinity edge pool, Kata Noi beach access and a matching food and beverage credit.
• The Lazy Coconut (Bang Tao). The most affordable option on this list, with a Bar and Lounge Pass from ฿500 for an adult and ฿300 for a child, plus beach sunbeds from ฿1,500 and Jungle, Beach or Pool Cocoon cabanas for two from ฿3,000. It is one of the few clubs here genuinely built around family friendly cabana seating rather than an adults only policy.

How much does a beach club day pass cost in Phuket?

A Phuket beach club day pass costs anywhere from ฿500 at the most affordable end (The Lazy Coconut's Bar and Lounge Pass) to ฿36,000 for a top tier group cabana at Yona Floating Beach Club, with most single sunbed or entry level tiers sitting between ฿800 and ฿2,000 per person. Almost every club on this list uses a minimum spend or credit model rather than a flat entry fee: the amount you pay for your sunbed, sofa or table comes back to you as food and drink credit, so the headline price is really a prepayment, not a cover charge.

Group seating (sofas, day beds, cabanas) scales up fast, from around ฿3,000 to ฿4,000 for two people up to ฿20,000 to ฿36,000 for larger groups at the premium end, so a single sunbed or the smallest tier is almost always the better value choice for one or two people who just want pool and beach access without extra F and B budget to spend.

Which part of Phuket has the most beach clubs?

Bang Tao Beach is Phuket's beach club heartland, home to four of the 12 clubs on this list: Catch, Xana, NORA and The Lazy Coconut all sit within a short distance of each other, making it the easiest area to compare a few clubs in one afternoon. Browse the full Bang Tao Beach listings if you are staying nearby.

Patong is the second cluster, with Barra Cuda and FUGA both built around a party first format rather than a quiet pool day; see the Patong Beach listings for the wider area. Karon holds Fira and Tann, Kamala has Cafe Del Mar, Rawai has Selina, Kata Noi has The Shore Beach Club, and Yona sits apart from all of them, moored offshore and reached only by boat.

How to choose the right Phuket beach club for you

The right beach club depends on your budget, your group, and whether you want a relaxed pool day or a full party atmosphere. If budget matters most, The Lazy Coconut, Selina and Xana all offer real day passes under ฿1,000. If you want the single most memorable experience on the island, Yona's floating pool and boat transfer are worth the higher starting price. If a big daytime party with DJs is the goal, Catch, Barra Cuda and FUGA are built for exactly that. If you would rather a calmer, more scenic afternoon, Fira's clifftop sunsets, NORA's sunken lounge or Tann's relaxed sofas fit better.

Age policies, dress code and booking tips

Most Phuket beach clubs run a smart casual dress code, and several explicitly rule out tank tops, sports jerseys, sweatpants and beach cover-ups like sarongs at entry, so pack a change of clothes if you are coming straight from the beach. Age policies vary by venue and sometimes by session: Barra Cuda and FUGA are effectively adults only with a 20 and over policy, Fira and Cafe Del Mar's pool sit at 16 and 18 respectively, and Yona splits its own day into a family friendly morning and a 20 and over afternoon. Family focused days out are easiest at The Lazy Coconut, Xana, NORA, Tann, Selina or Catch, all of which welcome all ages.

Book ahead wherever possible, especially for Catch, Fira and Yona at weekends, since prime daybeds and cabanas sell out first and Yona's shuttle boat schedule needs to be confirmed regardless of how quiet the day looks. Renting your own transport makes getting between clubs and back to your hotel far easier; see our guide to renting a scooter in Phuket if you plan to beach club hop across more than one area in a trip.

Frequently asked questions

Which beach club is best in Phuket?

There is no single best club for everyone. Yona Floating Beach Club is the most unique experience on the island, Catch Beach Club is the long-running benchmark for a classic Bang Tao day, and Fira Beach Club has some of the best clifftop sunset views. The right choice depends on your budget and whether you want a party or a relaxed pool day.

How much does a beach club day pass cost in Phuket?

Prices start around ฿500 to ฿1,000 for a single sunbed or entry level tier and rise to ฿20,000 or more for large group cabanas. Most clubs return the day pass price as food and drink credit, so you are prepaying your bar tab rather than paying a separate entry fee.

Is a beach club day pass fully redeemable as food and drink credit?

At most Phuket beach clubs, yes. Catch, Xana, Cafe Del Mar, Barra Cuda, Tann, NORA and Selina all confirm the day pass or minimum spend amount comes back as food and drink credit, so the price is a prepayment rather than a cover charge.

What is the age policy at Phuket beach clubs?

It varies by venue. Barra Cuda and FUGA apply a 20 and over policy, Fira is 16 and over, Cafe Del Mar's pool is 18 and over, and Yona splits into a family friendly morning session and a 20 and over afternoon. Most other clubs on this list welcome all ages.

Which Phuket beach club is best for families with young children?

The Lazy Coconut, Xana, NORA, Tann, Selina and Catch all welcome families, and Yona's morning session (from 9:30 to 14:00) is family friendly with a minimum age of four before it switches to an adults focused afternoon.

How do you book a beach club day pass in Phuket?

Each club takes bookings through its own website or booking platform, several of which use the SevenRooms reservation system. Booking ahead is strongly recommended for Catch, Fira and Yona, especially on weekends, since prime seating sells out.

What is Yona Floating Beach Club and how do you get there?

Yona is a beach club built on a floating platform moored offshore, reached only by a shuttle boat included in the Day Pass price. The pass covers the round trip boat transfer, a welcome drink, a towel and access to a 22 metre infinity pool, restaurant and bar.

Which beach club has the best sunset views?

Fira Beach Club's clifftop position on the Karon headland and Cafe Del Mar Phuket's west facing Kamala Beach setting both deliver reliable sunset views, with Cafe Del Mar adding fire shows on Friday through Sunday evenings.

Do you need to book in advance, and which clubs sell out?

Yes, particularly at Catch Beach Club, Fira Beach Club and Yona Floating Beach Club, where premium daybeds, cabanas and Yona's shuttle boat slots fill up fastest on weekends and around DJ event dates.

What's the difference between a beach club day pass and a hotel day pass?

A beach club day pass is sold by a standalone venue focused on pool, beach, food and drink and often DJs or entertainment, usually with a minimum spend model. A hotel day pass instead buys access to a specific resort's own pool and facilities. See our guide to Phuket hotel day passes if a resort pool day suits you better than a dedicated beach club.

Related guides

Sources

1. Catch Beach Club
2. Xana Beach Club
3. Cafe Del Mar Phuket
4. Yona Floating Beach Club
5. Fira Beach Club
6. Barra Cuda Beach Club
7. FUGA Beach Club
8. NORA Beach Club
9. Tann Beach Club
10. Selina Hotels Phuket
11. The Shore Beach Club
12. The Lazy Coconut

About this guide

This guide is researched and fact-checked by the Thailand Stuff editorial team against each beach club's own official pricing and booking pages, current as of 2026. We live in and cover Phuket, and we review our guides regularly to keep prices, hours and policies current since beach club tiers and promotions do change.