Across the globe, high-end properties are opening luxury beach clubs, where polished service, well-crafted menus, and design-led spaces attract a more sophisticated crowd.
Whether it’s a fresh ceviche served oceanside, sipping sunset cocktails in a trendy hydro bar, or dancing in the sand to mellow DJ beats, these eight new high-end beach clubs reveal the new era of sun, swim, and sand, luxury-style.
Beach House, Bali
Like many beach clubs, Beach House is the perfect spot to soak up some sun and spectacular scenery. Here, you a front-row seat to Canggu’s surf breaks. The all-day social hub for the new Regent Bali Canggu resort has stylish loungers, poolside cabanas and an infinity-edge pool offering a more elevated experience than the area’s party-style clubs.
On the menu, you’ll find Bali breakfast classics and modern mains with a spin on Indonesian coastal flavours. Think tuna tataki, Lombok lobster rolls and a poke bowl with heritage Jatiluwih rice – and it all comes with exceptional service.
LAY Beach Club, Thailand
Pattaya’s newest beachfront escape opened this March, bringing Ibiza vibes and Mediterranean-Asian flavours to the Gulf of Thailand. Adjacent to the new Melía Pattaya, LAY Beach Club is only a 90-minute drive from Bangkok.
The club’s spacious sunbeds, ocean-level pool, and rooftop lounge set a sophisticated scene overlooking Pattaya beach, while the hydro bar – a dedicated cocktail pool with submerged loungers – is a central feature.
LAY Beach Club’s kitchen presents an à la carte menu of shared plates, artisanal sandwiches, fresh seafood mains, and heartier dishes, like paella and pasta. An extensive beverage menu features imaginative twists on classic cocktails.
By day, LAY Beach Club delivers a mellow ambience; by night, the energy ramps up with dance performances, a nightly fire show, and LED visuals accompanying on-trend beats from a rotating lineup of DJs.
The Cove, Sri Lanka
The Cove opened this September at Cape Weligama, a Relais & Châteaux clifftop resort on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. With thatched pavilions, golden sands, and a swimmable bay – rare along this dramatic coastline – it’s a destination for sunny, low-pressure days.
Dining on “coastal fare with a Mexican twist”. Think fresh ceviche, vegan jackfruit tacos, and barbecue chicken quesadillas.
Besides sipping chilled spritzers and signature cocktails in a private cabana, guests can also enjoy pétanque, beach tennis, and swimming and snorkelling in the calm bay.
Isolotto Beach Club, Tuscany
Europe is known for its known for chic, luxurious beach clubs and this one is no exception.
Hidden on Tuscany’s rugged Monte Argentario peninsula, Isolotto Beach Club is the luxury offering from LA ROQQA, a five-star boutique hotel with the first destination beach club on Argentario Island, and has already garnered a reputation for its grown-up scene that’s more private yacht vibes than party time.
Tucked into a rocky cove in Porto Ercole, Isolotto Beach Club’s tan umbrellas and padded loungers line the grassy banks and the peninsula’s only sandy beach.
Two beachside kitchens offer hyper-local fare, from the grilled catch of the day to fresh seafood, raw fish, and traditional Tuscan staples. Enjoy regional wines with a meal or a signature cocktail to the relaxing soundtrack of the Tyrrhenian Sea and chill house music.
Bond Beach Club, Greece
A recent addition to Greece’s beach club scene, One&Only Kéa Island presents Bond Beach. Set in a quiet bay only 45 minutes by speedboat from Athens, Bond has a private marina, allowing passing yachts to “dock and dine”.
Tucked away in Vroskopos Bay, Bond Beach Club appeals with its private beach access, sunbeds, cabanas, and the warm temperatures of the Aegean Sea. Dining takes place under the shade of blue gum trees, with menu items blending local Kéa Island flavours with Japanese classics, like gyoza mushroom pie and yuzu-infused ceviche.
Greek wines, local spirits, and craft cocktails complement the menu. At sunset, the venue switches gears, with themed nights, wine tastings, gastronomy events, and DJ sets livening up the Bond Beach Club experience.
Lucia Summer Club, Spain
Don Carlos Marbella Resort celebrated its A$80 million renovation this July with a pop-up summer club, adding an elevated offering to Marbella’s Golden Mile Beach. Lucia Summer Club offers an on-trend, bold aesthetic with pool and beach zones, mellow DJ sets, and VIP bottle service.
The Cuisine du Soleil-inspired menu includes Mediterranean plates, seasonal salads, and fresh seafood served at the pool deck, daybeds, and dining room.
While temporary this year, the beach club will return as a permanent fixture in 2026 as Lucia Marbella.
Taboo Beach Club, Mexico
In a prime location where the Sea of Cortez meets the Baja desert, Taboo Beach Club hits the sweet spot between sophisticated and bohemian. It’s part of the five-star lifestyle resort, ME Cabo by Melía, set on Médano Beach, considered one of the most swimmable beaches in Los Cabos. The club is opposite El Arco, a towering granite formation and Los Cabos landmark.
Taboo Beach Club presents a serene atmosphere with premium loungers, VIP service, and sun-soaked swims, both at the club’s pool and golden-sand beach. By sunset, the resident DJ elevates the mood to a cocktail-first scene; the club takes their mixology seriously, upgrading timeless favourites with local flavours.
The Taboo Beach Club restaurant offers seafood-forward dishes with a Mediterranean twist. Wood-fired Greek meatballs, braised-rib dolmades, and Ouzo-flambéed fish are some of the menu standouts.
Urban Sugar Beach Club, Fiji
On Wailoaloa Beach near Nadi International Airport, Urban Sugar is Fiji’s newest glossy beach club, bringing European beach club culture to Fiji’s shores. The stylish two-storey building is part of the upscale Crowne Plaza Fiji.
Urban Sugar attracts a dressed-up, party-ready crowd with international DJs, lively musicians, and themed parties.
Inspired by Fijian and tropical dishes, the kitchen serves grilled skewers, wood-fired pizzas, and an abundance of seafood dishes. An extensive drinks list includes champagne, artisanal spirits, and inspired cocktails.
To find out more about the beach clubs, visit Beach House, LAY Beach Club, The Cove, Isolotto Beach Club, Bond Beach Club, Lucia Summer Club, Taboo Beach Club, Urban Sugar Beach Club.
