The Best Beach Clubs In The World

On the west side of the Cycladic island of Kéa, with a glittering outlook over the Aegean, One&Only has opened a glorious all-villa retreat. There are plenty of spots to soak up its endless Cycladic charms, from infinity-pool bar Kaiki to open-fronted Mediterranean restaurant Atria and the Bond Beach Club. Soundtracked by resident DJs, sun-kissed days melt into starlit nights, while a program of culinary events and parties add to the magic of a glorious Greek summer.

Bold, theatrical and unapologetically glamorous, Faena Miami Beach is one of the best beach clubs in the US. Set against a backdrop of Art Deco architecture and Atlantic views, the red loungers and striped parasols are pure visual drama. Expect elevated Latin-inspired cuisine, impeccable service and a soundtrack that shifts from mellow afternoons to vibrant evenings.

Set on the untamed island of Sainte-Marguerite, just off the coast of Cannes, La Guérite is a Riviera classic with sun-drenched style and an in-the-know feel. Once a humble fisherman’s cabin, it now draws a cosmopolitan crowd to its rocky shoreline for long lunches and lively pétanque matches. As the day fades, guests gather on the open-air terrace facing the bay, watching boats bob on the water as the sky turns coral and gold.

Tucked between the Sierra Blanca mountains and Mediterranean Sea, the Marbella Club offers one of Europe’s most refined beach-club experiences. Originally the private residence of a prince, this Andalusian retreat blends old-world elegance with laid-back coastal charm. Set along Marbella’s famed Golden Mile, the Beach Club is framed by white parasols, striped loungers and palms swaying in the breeze. Guests dine poolside on fresh seafood and seasonal Spanish fare, with views stretching across to North Africa on clear days. Timeless and understated, it’s a place where lunch easily turns into a sunset toast.

A sleek fusion of Japanese minimalism and laid-back luxury, Nobu by the Beach is Dubai’s latest contender among the UAE’s best beach clubs. Set within the striking Atlantis The Royal hotel, it offers cabana-lined pools, uninterrupted sea views and Nobu’s signature cuisine with a coastal twist. From lobster tacos to sparkling rosé, every detail is finely tuned.

Overlooking a particularly bright turquoise sweep of the Caribbean, Shellona blends Mediterranean soul with island spirit. The Greek-inspired menu brims with vibrant, sharing-style dishes – from oysters and moules saganaki to tender skewers of lamb and beef. Tucked into a secluded curve of the sand, the vibe is effortlessly relaxed by day, with live music and DJ sets that transition the tempo as the sun slips below the horizon.

The world-famous Nikki Beach boasts buzzy and elegant outposts all around the globe, from Dubai to Ibiza. At Thailand’s Koh Samui Nikki Beach, the brand’s international allure meets a palm-fringed paradise, situated on the island’s sunset-facing beach of Lipa Noi. Serving an extensive fresh menu and shaking up an innovative array of cocktails, day-to-night dining doesn’t get dreamier than this.

While family-friendly is not always a considered characteristic of many beach clubs, The Peligoni Club is the exception to the rule. The members-only beach club, both relaxed and refined, is found on the secluded north side of Zakynthos. A labyrinth of leisure spaces – from feasting tables to sunloungers and a tucked-away spa – cascade down to the Ionian Sea. There truly is something for everyone on the curated program of chef pop-ups, wellness workshops, water sports and live music events, as well as ample activities to delight younger guests.

A recent addition to the glittering, glamorous Bodrum peninsula, The Bodrum Edition’s beach club brings a sleek approach to laid-back luxury, where silky sands meet the Aegean. Whether you’re sinking into a sofa on the elevated terrace, lounging in a VIP cabana around the infinity pool, or reclined on a beach bed at the water’s edge, you will be in a prime position to enjoy the magnificent views, while exclusive parties play host to a thrilling lineup of DJs and entertainers.

On Pampelonne Beach, a 10-minute drive from Hotel Byblos, Byblos Beach Ramatuelle mirrors the hotel’s elegant, seascape design across its restaurant, bar and stretch of sunloungers. In efforts to minimize impact on the environment, the beach has a ‘no plastic’ policy, while the wooden structure of the club can be dismantled at the end of the season to leave the beach in its natural state over winter. In the restaurant, a fresh Mediterranean menu prioritizes seasonal ingredients that are sourced from local market gardens, farms and fisheries.

The island most famously known as a party hotspot, Ibiza is now as celebrated for its laid-back, restorative vibes as its dynamic social scene. And at Six Senses Ibiza, which revels in a prime position on the island’s northern tip, overlooking the spectacular bay of Cala Xarraca, guests get to experience the best of both. The hotel’s The Beach Caves brings together live music, wellness, art, dining and drinking, with an extensive cultural calendar that champions local talent as well as global names, and where day turns into night as DJs soundtrack a dreamy Ibizan sunset.

Uxua Casa’s laid-back beach hangout is the ultimate place to chill. Head to the thatch-roofed bar, housed within an old fishing boat on Coconut Tree Beach, where the owner has restored more abandoned fishing crafts, transforming them into plush daybeds on which to savor the freshest ceviche. The most charming of its private villas is Casa Anderson, which is filled with local crafts and antiques. A stay here comes with daily yoga and capoeira lessons on the sumptuous stretch of silky white sand.

At LUX* Resorts & Hotels’ flagship property in Mauritius, the brand’s signature beach-club concept Beach Rouge has been impeccably designed by Kelly Hoppen and serves up a fresh and locally sourced menu from morning to night. Occupying a tranquil space on the water’s edge, it offers a wonderfully serene spot for swimming, whatever the season. Also good: its name is inspired by the spectacular red tint that illuminates the club at sunset while crowds gather to enjoy the resident DJ.

The boutique sanctum of Maçakizi lies in the bougainvillea-adorned hills that overlook Türkbükü bay on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, to the serene northern side of the Bodrum Peninsula. A chic and ultra-private oasis, where its laid-back aesthetic blends seamlessly into a picture-perfect backdrop, the beach club stands out as a glamorous destination favored by those in the know.

It’s not easy to stand out amidst the Greek island’s cosmopolitan and, admittedly, crowded collection of beach scenes (to which visitors go to be seen). Designed as “a gathering place meant to galvanize the artistic, spiritual and political life of the community”, Scorpios utilizes the natural wonder of the Aegean Sea and Cycladic sun to its great advantage. The aesthetic boasts charming simplicity, centered by the beach and whitewashed stone house. Its offerings to the community of guests include a program of events and daily rituals, and a menu celebrating the very best Mediterranean diet.

Romantic hideaway Palazzo Avino is the only hotel in the cliff-top town of Ravello that can lay claim to its very own beach club, Clubhouse By The Sea. The Clubhouse itself – a walled private villa – has various cantilevered platforms studded with white umbrellas alongside a flower-edged plunge pool. On another terrace, there’s the restaurant with spectacular views over the Amalfi coastline to the towns of Maiori and Vietri. There’s a wood-burning oven for pizzas and fish dishes of the day, but otherwise, it’s as minimalist a beachside haven as you could wish for: no DJs, no special effects, no motorized beach toys – just two ladders to send you plunging into the deep-blue Tyrrhenian Sea.

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