Phuket doesn’t exactly suffer from a shortage of beach clubs. They sprout along the Andaman like coconut palms, each promising cocktails at sunset and another chance to look glamorous in swimwear. And yet, every so often, one rises above the rest. Enter RAVA Beach Club at Bang Tao Beach, a new contender that doesn’t just flirt with beachfront indulgence, it turns the whole shoreline into theatre.
Think of it as Thailand’s newest phenomenon, the kind that leaves you wondering why it hasn’t always been this way. RAVA is not simply about lounging in a cabana with a mojito (though it does that exquisitely). It’s about creating an atmosphere, a feeling, the memory that lingers well beyond check-out.
Not Just Bigger – Smarter
RAVA’s resident DJ spins golden beats as Phuket nights ignite with energy.
It’s the longest beach club in Thailand, stretching an eye-widening 180 metres across Bang Tao’s honey-gold sands and occupying 3,500 square metres of space. But that’s not the headline. What makes RAVA hum is how that space is used: to connect you to the sea, to the sunset, to your family, to your friends, and maybe, if you’re lucky, back to yourself.
By day, watersports, wellness rituals, and chilled beats give the space its heartbeat. By dusk, the infinity pools reflect those cinematic Phuket sunsets in liquid technicolour. And when night falls? RAVA doesn’t whisper, it roars. Fire dancers twirl, DJs spin, champagne flows, and the tide keeps rhythm as if in cahoots with the house set.
Three Worlds, One Beach
RAVA has wisely divided itself into three zones, each with its own personality, because let’s face it, no two visitors are alike.
Young & Fun
Cocktails, conversation, and coastal charm define RAVA’s unforgettable Phuket afternoons.
This is RAVA in full voice: three infinity pools, 180 seats under the sun, cabanas, live DJs, and fire shows. You can swim, sip, sway, and suddenly be swept into a party you didn’t plan on joining. The pools start as sanctuaries of serenity and end up as dance floors under the stars.
Master Grill
Dining here isn’t a polite transaction between waiter and table; it’s a spectacle. Chefs tame fire while dry-aged cuts and fresh seafood hit the grill. The menu dances with the seasons: tiger prawns in the rains, sea crab in summer, grouper when the year winds down. And then there’s the legendary Pura Vida Sunday Brunch, a free-flow Veuve Clicquot affair at THB 6,900 per person. Pricey? Certainly. Worth it? Ask anyone who’s staggered away blissfully full, a little tipsy, and already planning their return.
Wine lovers, take note: RAVA’s wine dispenser lets you tour the globe by the glass. You can have Burgundy at brunch, Barossa with dinner, and maybe a Napa red to close the night.
Master Grill delights with fire-kissed seafood and seasonal flavours at RAVA.
Prestige
Here’s where exclusivity takes the stage. Reserved for Banyan Group Residence owners, Prestige offers air-conditioned dining rooms, private infinity pools, and curated soundscapes designed not for frenzy, but for calm. It’s RAVA whispering rather than shouting — intimate dinners, uninterrupted sea views, and an audio backdrop so subtle you may not notice it until it disappears.
A Venue for Moments That Matter
Birthdays, anniversaries, or boardroom-to-beach corporate retreats, RAVA thrives on tailoring special occasions. With five VIP rooms (ten seats each, ocean-facing, and all interlinkable), the possibilities stretch from intimate to grand.
Imagine sunset cocktails drifting into private beachfront dinners, each detail choreographed by a team that understands hospitality as performance. At RAVA, events aren’t just organised; they’re staged.
Why RAVA Feels Different
Flames and rhythm collide as RAVA ignites Phuket nights with fiery spectacle.
Plenty of clubs have infinity pools and playlists. What RAVA offers is mood. The thoughtfulness of a menu that shifts with the tides. The confidence of a space that knows when to pulse and when to pause. The music that isn’t just background, but narrative.
As one guest told me, eyes still on the horizon: “It’s not what you do here. It’s how you feel when you leave.”
That, dear reader, is the elusive secret every beach club claims and few deliver.
Getting There
Phuket is a breeze to reach. Thai Airways flies direct from Bangkok, and once you land, it’s just a 20-minute transfer from the airport to RAVA. Situated within the Banyan Tree Phuket at Laguna Phuket, the club is as accessible as it is exclusive.
RAVA is open daily from 10 am until midnight and is not merely for business; it’s for transformation.
For reservations: Call +66 (0)76 372 456
For more information: www.ravabeachclub.com.
Curtain Down, Spotlight On
Phuket’s beach scene has always been a parade, but RAVA Beach Club has just marched to the front. It doesn’t imitate; it innovates. It doesn’t shout louder; it sings truer.
So yes, you’ll come for the infinity pools and the champagne. But you’ll leave with something rarer: a story worth telling, a sunset worth remembering, and perhaps, a lingering desire to return before the tide changes.
Because once RAVA gets under your skin, the ordinary won’t do anymore.
By Supaporn Pholrach
BIO:
Supaporn Pholrach has never been content to watch from the wings. From her early years selling airtime when advertising meant handshakes and deadlines scribbled on paper, she’s been right in the thick of the action. With a Bachelor’s in General Management and a Diploma in Marketing, she married training with tenacity, quickly earning a reputation as a professional who gets results without losing her humanity.
Fifteen years at Bangkok Shuho proved her stamina in a business where many burn out. Now, as Sales Manager with Global Travel Media, she steers tourism brands through the noise with a steady hand, a touch of humour and the kind of personal warmth clients remember. Supaporn doesn’t simply close deals; she builds connections in the old-fashioned way with trust, loyalty, and heart. Little wonder she has become a quiet anchor in a restless industry.
