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A beach club is a beach club is a beach club, right? Not quite. Yona Beach Club has palm trees, cabanas, live DJs, deck chairs, good drinks, tasty food, and a 22-meter infinity pool. About the only thing that’s missing is a sandy beach. But the incongruity of its name can be forgiven when you consider Yona’s uniqueness as a multi-floor, purpose-built floating venue, moored about 1.5 kilometers off the shores of Phuket. And what other beach club can reposition itself to give everyone a perfectly framed sunset?
Getting there doesn’t take much commitment—the speedboat shuttle from Patong Pier to Yona is included in the price of admission. (Departures are currently scheduled until April 21, 2024.) By day, the vibe on board is relaxed, with guests soaking up the sun and splashing around the pool. Those feeling peckish can order from a globe-trotting menu at the breezy restaurant: think fresh sushi rolls, lamb massaman curry, and linguine with vongole. Just to be clear, this is no ordinary beer barge. As night falls, the music goes up as does the energy level, making it more than a match for any land-based discotheque. Brand-new Yona exudes accessible glamour and in its first season afloat is already set to become one of Phuket’s hottest nightlife destinations. —Vincent Vichit-Vadakan
<a href="https://yonabeach.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">yonabeach.com</a> 
+66 2 430 4400 
<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/eMRdCRC8Stom2Bzi8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Patong Pier, Phuket, Thailand</a>

Yona Beach Club

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