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Best beach clubs in Koh Samui

Koh Samui is Thailand's second largest island, located east of the mainland in the Gulf of Thailand. Thanks to a tropical climate, coral reefs and sandy beaches, it is a very popular tourist destination, and also an amazing spot for beach clubs.

Last updated: 2019-08-28
Ark Bar Beach Club in Koh Samui
Ark Bar Beach Club in Koh Samui
Ark Bar Beach Club in Koh Samui
Ark Bar Beach Club in Koh Samui
Ark Bar Beach Club in Koh Samui
Ark Bar Beach Club in Koh Samui
Ark Bar Beach Club in Koh Samui
Ark Bar Beach Club in Koh Samui
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Ark Bar Beach Club

Chaweng Beach

Mon - Sun: 07.00 - 02.00

Minimum spend

The largest beach club on Koh Samui, known for being a one-stop party destination. Enjoy daily live DJs, three restaurants, several bars, swimming pools and large a beach party two nights a week.

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    Set right on the famous and vibrant Chaweng Beach, ARKbar Beach Club is the largest one i Koh Samui. The beach club to the ARKbar Beach Resort, known for being a one-stop party destination that (almost) never sleeps.

    Here you find two beachfront restaurants, three bars, three swimming pools with two swim-up bars, all tied together in never-ending fun. International DJ’s start playing house music from 2pm daily around the Party Pool, and two nights a week (Wednesday and Friday), the beach turns into a dancefloor with huge crowds and sky-high atmosphere.

    Such a large place, the possibilities at ARKbar Beach Club is almost endless. Hit the restaurant, where you find a menu ranging from local dishes with spicy and non spicy options to a bunch of international favorites. Served all day and night. From the bar(s) you can order just about any drink you like, from fruit shakes to beer towers and refreshing cocktails in a cup or in a bucket.

    Visits at the ARKbar Beach Club restaurants and bars are free, and prices on food and drinks are very reasonable. On Beach Party-days there is also a free BBQ-buffet if you purchase drinks. To use sunbeds on the beach or by the pool you should however expect a minimum spend, on on special themed events also a fee between 5 000-10 000THB (VIP-tables, including quite a lot of drinks).

    If you don't want to fully join the big party, ARKbar Beach Club also offers more laid-back entertainment, like pool tables and screening of live sports. Or you just grab a table on the beach and enjoy the fantastic views over the ocean.

      Features

    • Moderate
    • Yes
    • Card / Cash
    • Local / International
    • Full bar
    • Live DJs
    • Yes
    • Yes

Nikki Beach Club in Koh Samui
Nikki Beach Club in Koh Samui
Nikki Beach Club in Koh Samui
Nikki Beach Club in Koh Samui
Nikki Beach Club in Koh Samui
Nikki Beach Club in Koh Samui
Nikki Beach Club in Koh Samui
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Nikki Beach Koh Samui

Lipa Noi Beach

Mon - Sun: 11.00 - 23.00

4.000-11.000THB

Both a resort & spa and a fantastic beach club, offering a beautiful swimming pool, lush surroundings, global cuisine, funky beats and an amazing sunset.

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    Set on the pristine Lipa Noi Beach on the west coast of Koh Samui, Nikki Beach offers both a fantastic Resort & Spaand a fabulous and exclusive beach club. Enjoy lush surroundings, global cuisine, funky beats and an amazing sunset.

    Modern yet naturally beautiful in decoration, Nikki Beach Club is surrounded by palm trees. A large, wooden-decked terrace with a fantastic swimming pool and comfy sun loungers leads out to an amazing beach and Balinese beds.

    Prices for the use of sunbeds vary a bit depending on season and event, but expect about 4000THB for a single and around 11 000THB for a cabana. This includes a welcome drink and a bottle of bubbles.

    In the Nikki Beach restaurant you can enjoy a global menu with dishes representative of all the countries Nikki Beach is located in around the world. From healthful salads and innovative sushi rolls (including the famous Nikki Beach Sushi & Ceviche Boat) to freshly caught seafood and meats.

    The drinks menu includes a grand selection of wines, champagnes, spirits and liqueurs, along with well-made and refreshing cocktails and both local and international beer.

    Luxurious and sophisticated, yet with a fun and relaxing atmosphere, Nikki Beach host regualar events (like the 'Amazing Sunday Brunch') and is often visited by live DJs playing chill-out tunes. Visit for a full day of energetic relaxation, or stop by at night for fine cocktails to an amazing sunset.

      Features

    • Expensive
    • Yes
    • Card / Cash
    • Global
    • Full bar
    • Live DJs
    • Yes
    • Yes

Beach Republic Beach Club in Koh Samui
Beach Republic Beach Club in Koh Samui
Beach Republic Beach Club in Koh Samui
Beach Republic Beach Club in Koh Samui
Beach Republic Beach Club in Koh Samui
Beach Republic Beach Club in Koh Samui
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Beach Republic

Lipa Noi Beach

Mon - Sun: 08.00 - 23.00

1000THB

The fantastic Beach republic is home to The Ocean Club, a chill-out beach club with infinity edge swimming pools, all-day dining and great, relaxing vibes.

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    Set on Lama Beach, the fantastic Beach Republic offers a luxurious 4-star accommodation. But not only, as it is also home to The Ocean Club, a chill-out beach club with infinity edge swimming pools and fantastic views over the ocean.

    Free for guests staying at Beach Republic, while non-guests also can visit for a fee of 1000THB (towels included). Then you can enjoy relaxing hours in the super large sun beds and private cabanas, all to the easy ambient grooves of guest DJ’s and live performers.

    The stylish Beach Republic restaurant offers all day, ocean-front dining, with both a Tapas menu and fine Mediterranean and Thai cuisine. There is also Poolside Rations menu if you want to have some bites at your sun lounger. To go with the food there is an extensive drinks menu including fresh juices and shakes, refreshing cocktails and an impressive selection of wines.

    Open daily and always worth a visit, Sunday's are the special day at Beach Republic. 'Sunday Sessions – featuring The Ultimate Sunday Brunch Club' has almost become an island institution. Offering a great brunch from 11.30 - 15.30 and DJs until sundown, this is almost a 'must-try' on Koh Samui. Reservations are highly recommended.

      Features

    • Expensive
    • Yes
    • Card / Cash
    • Thai / Mediterranean
    • Full bar
    • Chill-out / Live DJs
    • Yes
    • Yes

Elephant Beach Club in Koh Samui
Elephant Beach Club in Koh Samui
Elephant Beach Club in Koh Samui
Elephant Beach Club in Koh Samui
Elephant Beach Club in Koh Samui
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Elephant Beach Club

Chaweng Beach

Mon - Sun: 10.00 - 01.30

Minimum spend

Day-to-night venue, located on the vibrant Chaweng Beach. Come for lively pool and beach parties, days of relaxing or chic and classy beachside nights with fire shows, deep jazz and smooth r'n'b music.

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    Located on the vibrant Chaweng Beach, the Elephant Beach Club is a day-to-night venue that attracts a young and fun-loving crowd. Here you find both sun beds and lounge style seating areas for relaxing, combined with lively pool and beach parties, including hip-hop and RnB tunes from well-known DJs.

    In the middle of the beach club there is cool swimming pool, surrounded by comfy sun loungers. Continue a few steps down to the white sandy beach and you find more loungers and sofas.

    During daytime you can just chill in one of the loungers, enjoying one of the 50 unique cocktails or a bottle of sparkling, all to some deep vocal house music. Or if it is pool party day, maybe move your hips in the water.

    By night the beach club turns into a chic and classy beachside venue. The sunbeds are decorated with large, purple pillows (a lot at Elephants Beach Club is about purple), and you can enjoy fire shows, deep jazz and smooth r'n'b music late into the night.

    There is also an all day restaurant where you can order from menu mixing European cuisine with Thai classics. Ranging from burgers, salads and seafood plater to pad thai and massaman chicken.

      Features

    • Moderate
    • Yes
    • Card / Cash
    • Thai / Mediterranean
    • Full bar
    • Live DJs
    • Yes
    • Yes

CoCo Rum Beach Club in Koh Samui
CoCo Rum Beach Club in Koh Samui
CoCo Rum Beach Club in Koh Samui
CoCo Rum Beach Club in Koh Samui
CoCo Rum Beach Club in Koh Samui
CoCo Rum Beach Club in Koh Samui
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CoCo Rum

Laem Yai

Mon - Sun: 10.00 - 00.00

N/A

A chic poolside lounge with decadent cocktails, CoCoRum emphasizes artisanal spirits and is home to Asia's only rum vault.

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    A true hidden oasis in the north west part of Koh Samui. CoCoRum is set on the edge of a 50-metre-long infinity lap pool at the amazing Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui's private beach, offering stunning views of the ocean and the lush green tropical hillside.

    Beautiful, luxurious and natural in setting, there are comfy lounge sofas and sunbeds both by the pool and on the pristine beach. There are also all-day dining spots, by night set up as lovely poolside dinners.

    CoCo Rum is open daily to all, from 10am to midnight, and it is the perfect location for mixing refreshing dips with fantastic cocktails. With an emphasis on fine artisanal spirits and fresh local ingredients, each drink served here is handcrafted and presented with elegant and playful touches.

    While all cocktails are great, the thing that really makes the CoCo Rum Bar stand out is the Rum Vault. A first in Asia, the vault boasts a collection of over a 100 rums and offers an opportunity to taste flights of signature cane spirits.

    Along with the drinks (also including fresh-pressed tropical juices, beers and a few fine wines), there is a lunch menu of poolside bites and a dinner menu with some very tasty and refreshing Latin tapas.

    Sophisticated, luxurious and relaxing in atmosphere, and with a top-class service, CoCoRum is well worth a visit. Both for long hours chilling in a lounger and sipping fantastic cocktails, as well as for a romantic dinner, taking in the fantastic environment and beautiful views.

      Features

    • Expensive
    • Yes
    • Card / Cash
    • Latin / Thai
    • Full bar
    • Low key
    • Yes
    • Yes

Coast Beach Club & Bistro in Koh Samui
Coast Beach Club & Bistro in Koh Samui
Coast Beach Club & Bistro in Koh Samui
Coast Beach Club & Bistro in Koh Samui
Coast Beach Club & Bistro in Koh Samui
Coast Beach Club & Bistro in Koh Samui
Coast Beach Club & Bistro in Koh Samui
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Coast Beach Club & Bistro

Chaweng Beach

Mon - Sun: 12.00 - 23.00

Free

Note that Coast Beach Club & Bistro Samui will be closed for renovation from June 1st 2019.

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    Coast Beach Club & Bistro brings a slice of sophisticated beach culture to Chaweng Beach. This all-day destination offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor dining experiences, all in a chic and relaxed beach vibe.

    Set right on the widest part of the white sand Chaweng Beach, Coast belongs to the award-winning Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui. Here you find both comfy lounge chairs, day beds and dining tables where you can dip your feets in the sand and enjoy great drinks and food.

    The food served is a fusion of Mediterranean dishes mixed with Thai ingredients and seasonal touches. There is also a beachside grill where you can enjoy both seafood and meats grilled to perfection.

    Combined with a drink menu ranging from well-made cocktails, international and local beers and more refreshing smoothies and juices, COAST is a great spot for a long and relaxing lunch, a fine and sophisticated dinner. Or just some relaxing drinks in between.

    Urban and stylish in setting and atmosphere, there is usually some chill-out tunes from live DJs adding to the vibe.

      Features

    • Expensive
    • No
    • Card / Cash
    • Thai / Mediterranean
    • Full bar
    • Chill-out
    • No
    • Yes

WooBar at W Koh Samui
WooBar at W Koh Samui
WooBar at W Koh Samui
WooBar at W Koh Samui
WooBar at W Koh Samui
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WooBar at W Koh Samui

Mae Nam

Mon - Sun: 11.00 - 00.00

Free

Iconic cocktail lounge, with equally iconic views over the ocean. Enjoy fantastic cocktails, live DJs, and while you are not right on the beach, the feeling of being in the ocean.

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    Not set right on the beach, but sitting in one of the floating pods up at WooBar, you feel like you are in the ocean. Located at the fantastic W Koh Samui on the northern shore of the island, this is truly an iconic bar with an iconic view.

    Open daily from 11am to midnight, this venue is elegant, ultra-stylish and chic in setting, and also comes with a fantastic 270-degree view over the ocean and surrounding hillside.

    By day you can chill in the sun, sipping on fantastic and creative cocktails made the highly skilled mixologist and nibble on small bites. As evening comes the atmosphere turns more vibrant, with live DJs playing smooth tunes daily from 6pm to 11pm. There are also themed nights, like '50/50' on Wednesdays (where you play the bartender for payment of the drink) and 'Bubble Trouble' every Saturday (ladies get a glass of bubbles, two hours of free flow bubbles is THB1.300).

    Come enjoy exclusive, VIP-vibes with amazing cocktails, a fun atmosphere and breathtaking ocean views.

      Features

    • Expensive
    • No
    • Card / Cash
    • Bar bites
    • Full bar
    • Live DJs
    • No
    • Yes

Cha Cha Moon Beach Club in Koh Samui
Cha Cha Moon Beach Club in Koh Samui
Cha Cha Moon Beach Club in Koh Samui
Cha Cha Moon Beach Club in Koh Samui
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Cha Cha Moon Beach Club

Chaweng Beach

Sun - Fri: 15.00 - 03.00
Sat: 21.00 - 03.00

Free

A vibrant night time and multi-level venue set over different areas. Heaven for lovers of house and techno music, or anyone looking for beachside fun.

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    Set on Chaweng Beach, Cha Cha Moon Beach Club is a night time destination for music lovers (especially lovers of House and Techno music) and anyone looking for beachside fun.

    This large and multi-level venue is set into different areas, with a more relaxing cocktail bar, an outdoor deck eith couches and beds, a vibrant dancefloor with live DJs, and even a swimming pool.

    Come enjoy the best sound system on the island, world-renowned DJs and dance the night away.

      Features

    • Moderate
    • Yes
    • Card / Cash
    • Bar bites
    • Full bar
    • Live DJs
    • Yes
    • N/A

About Koh Samui


LANGUAGE

Thai

CURRENCY

Thai Baht (THB)

BEST TIME TO VISIT

January to April

Koh Samui is Thailand's second-largest island, located east of mainland Thailand. The island has its own airport, and can also be reached by ferry from Surat Thani (approx. 2 hours). The climate is tropical monsoon, meaning it is warm and humid just about all year round. So the beach clubs are always available, but Januray to April are the months with least rainfall (October and November are the ones with most rain).

Ever growing as a tourist destination, Koh Samui has gone from beeing a hot-spot for backpackers to more and more luxurious resorts. Even though it is the second largest island, it is not that big and you can visit seperate coastlines in one day. Many beach clubs can be found of the famous Chaweng Beach on the east coast, but there are beaches all around the island offering fantastic beach clubs.

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