11 Best Beach Clubs in Koh Samui

SEEN Beach Club Samui is a swanky, retro-themed venue on Chaweng Beach, just south of Koh Samui International Airport. There are plenty of colourful cushioned seats spread across chequered floors, as well as a Cali-style metallic trailer next to a swim-up cocktail bar. It's enough to make you think you’re back in the rocking ‘50s in Koh Samui.

The beach club’s piece de resistance is its infinity pool, which rolls right out to meet Chaweng Beach. You can enjoy an extensive food menu of chilled oysters, sushi, and pizza, along with your choice of cocktails, champagnes, top-shelf spirits and wines. Pool parties often take place at SEEN Beach Club Samui, which gets packed with well-dressed locals and travellers until late.

ARKbar Beach Club at Ark Bar Beach Resort is great for those looking for a lively and festive holiday in Koh Samui. Occupying a 150-metre-wide beachfront location in Chaweng, this establishment features all the facilities required to spend a great time right on the beach.

ARKbar Beach Club hosts energetic beach parties every night, featuring live music, DJs, and fireworks. The restaurants’ menu includes 26 pages of Thai and international dishes, finger food, and no less than 60 cocktails.

Nikki Beach Koh Samui humbly describes itself as the “sexiest place on Earth”. Located in Lipa Noi, on the western coast of Samui, this trendy beach club offers expansive buffets, live performances, beach barbecues, and film screenings.

Thanks to its festive atmosphere, top-notch catering, and deliciously potent cocktails, Nikki Beach Koh Samui is a fashionable venue that has all you need for a memorable day (and night) on a cool tropical beachfront.

Beach Republic is an elegant and stylish beachfront venue in the northern part of Lamai. The resort-owned restaurant has indoor and outdoor areas set on a swimming pool deck, with direct access to the beach. Food-wise, expect modern Thai and international dishes. 

Special events take place every day, including live music by talented artists and DJs. Beach Republic also hosts a great choice of entertainment options, such as an escape room, a fine whisky and cigar lounge, and Sunday brunches. 

Cabanas Samui is a chic casual beach club on the northern end of Chaweng Beach. This day-and-night Samui beach club is the flagship venue of Marasca Samui boutique resort. The beachfront space has chilled vibes throughout the afternoon, with most people chilling on cabanas, enjoying speciality food stations, or splashing about in the pool.

Come evening, you can expect DJs playing lounge house, with live music performances, and mingling with guests at the stylish bar. You can find Cabanas Samui beach club at the far north of Chaweng, a short drive from Bophut beach and Samui airport.

Elephant Beach Club Koh Samui is situated on Chaweng Beach, between the renowned ARKbar and Cha Cha Moon. It’s a popular place for having a great time and attracts a young and fun-loving crowd. You can expect a lively playlist of hip-hop and RnB tunes, pool and beach parties, as well as high-quality food and drinks. 

No Stress Beach Bar & Restaurant is, as the name suggests, a relaxing place to chill out on Lamai Beach. With sun loungers, umbrellas, and a great selection of food and beverages, it has all you need for a relaxing day on the beach. Use of sun loungers, towels, and Wi-Fi is free, though you should order at least a drink or 2 while you're here.

Baobab is a quaint beachfront restaurant on Lamai Beach, just south of Ammatara Pura Pool Villas. It's run by a Franco-Thai couple, featuring a beach club atmosphere, rustic yet comfortable setting, and friendly staff. Food-wise, you can enjoy a great choice of delicious Thai, French and western dishes. 

Zenzibar Beach Bar is a cool restaurant right on Maenam Beach, between Ampha Place Hotel and Sensimar Resort. A great place for a laidback lunch or dinner with your toes in the sand, this family-run restaurant serves a great choice of traditional Thai dishes, international favourites, and grilled seafood.

Zenzibar is a sundowner spot renowned for the quality of its cocktails. The north-facing restaurant offers great views of Koh Phangan.