Carpe Diem Beach Club - Phuket
A Bangtao beach club you can actually afford, best hit an hour before the sun drops.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 11:00–00:00
- Price
- $$$$
- Mid-range
Carry Your Passport or a Copy
Clubs and some bars check IDs strictly, especially in Bangkok's Thonglor, RCA, and Sukhumvit areas. A photo of your passport info page on your phone usually works, but carrying a laminated photocopy is safer.
Details
- Address
- 99, 1 Bangtao Beach Road, Tambon Choeng Thale, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand
- Phone
- 065 058 5388
- Website
- www.carpediemphuket.com
Full opening hours
Phuket after dark
Something to book for the evening in Phuket.
Why go, and how to do it well
Beach clubs on this coast have a habit of charging resort prices for a sunlounger and a mediocre cocktail. This one sits in the mid-range bracket instead, which is why it gets my vote for a Bangtao sundowner when you don't want the bill to define the evening.
It's right on the sand on Bangtao Beach Road, and that's the whole appeal, with the sea in front of you, a drink in hand, no pretense about it. Doors open at 11am daily and it runs through to midnight, so you can make it a lazy afternoon or just turn up late and stay for the music. The crowd shifts as the night goes on, and it handles both moods well enough. If you're staying at one of the Bangtao or Laguna resorts, it's an easy walk or a short ride, and there's plenty else nearby to build an evening around.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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99, 1 Bangtao Beach Road, Tambon Choeng Thale, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Nightlife & Bars
Know the Closing Times
Legal closing time is 2 AM for most venues, though enforcement varies. In Bangkok's designated entertainment zones (RCA, Silom Soi 2/4, Khao San), some clubs stay open until 4 AM. Islands tend to be more relaxed about hours.
Buy Bucket Drinks Cautiously
Island bucket drinks (mixed spirits in a small bucket) are cheap and fun but notoriously strong and inconsistent. Stick to one, stay hydrated, and never leave your drink unattended at beach parties.
Arrange Your Ride Home
Use Grab (ride-hailing app) to get home safely — taxis outside nightlife areas late at night often refuse meters. Set up the app before going out, and keep your phone charged.
Carpe Diem Beach Club - Phuket: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carpe Diem Beach Club - Phuket worth visiting?
Carpe Diem Beach Club - Phuket holds a 4.8★ rating from 2,718 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated nightlife & bars in Phuket.
What are the opening hours of Carpe Diem Beach Club - Phuket?
Carpe Diem Beach Club - Phuket is typically open 11:00-00:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
How expensive is Carpe Diem Beach Club - Phuket?
Carpe Diem Beach Club - Phuket is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other nightlife & bars in Phuket.
When is the best time to visit Carpe Diem Beach Club - Phuket?
The best months to visit Phuket are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: June – September (rough seas).
Where is Carpe Diem Beach Club - Phuket located?
Carpe Diem Beach Club - Phuket is at 99, 1 Bangtao Beach Road, Tambon Choeng Thale, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).
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