Cabanas Beach Club

Cabanas Beach Club sits directly on Chaweng Beach at Marasca Samui, moving from laid-back pool and beach time during the day into music, cocktails and a livelier social scene as the afternoon develops. Guests can grab a lounger, book a private cabana, swim in the beachfront pool or settle in at the beach bar, with entertainment starting around midday and continuing into the night.

Food works differently here. Instead of one large beach-club menu, Cabanas has seven individual food stations covering different styles of casual dining. Pizza by Via Emilia handles the wood-fired pizzas, Raw serves salads, sushi and sashimi, Two Hands Tacos brings the Mexican fix, STIX specialises in grilled satay, and House of Pad Thai takes care of the Thai classic. Crisp & Co. covers the fried comfort food, while Sundae is there for ice cream and desserts.

The beach bar keeps cocktails flowing throughout the day, while guest DJs, live performers and regular music events gradually change the pace after lunch. There's enough happening to make Cabanas a destination in its own right rather than simply the restaurant and pool attached to Marasca.

Private cabanas and selected seating areas can be reserved in advance, which is worth considering for a full day at the beach club or one of the busier events. Cabanas is open daily from 7:00 AM until midnight.