February 13, 2026
The relax pool club Phuket experience at Soho Pool Club is a full poolside day by the water at Boat Lagoon Marina, Koh Kaew. Swim in the open-air pool, eat Thai and Western dishes from Chef Ai’s kitchen, recover in the Clearlight infrared sauna and Bison ice bath, then watch live sport upstairs in The Clubhouse. It is one venue for relaxing, eating, recovering and connecting. Open daily 8 AM – 10 PM, kitchen 11 AM – 10 PM.
If you are picturing just a swimming pool, think again. Soho was built by owners Andrea and Paul Chappell as Phuket’s Social House — a place to unwind, connect and enjoy island life rather than simply cool off. The bright blue water, the waterfront views and the unhurried, laid-back atmosphere set the tone the moment you arrive, and the day tends to stretch far longer than you first planned. Below is what an ultimate poolside day at Soho Pool Club actually looks like, from the first dip to sunset drinks.
Set in Boat Lagoon Marina on Koh Kaew, Soho Pool Club has become one of the island’s most-loved social pool spots — and an easy answer when travellers ask where to spend a relaxed day in Phuket away from the busy beach strips. The setting does a lot of the work: a breezy outdoor pool area framed by greenery, comfortable sun loungers, and a calm, laid-back vibe that welcomes travellers and locals alike. Whether you arrive solo, as a couple or with a group of friends, there is plenty of room to swim, socialise and soak up the marina atmosphere.
What makes the difference here is that the pool is never just for swimming. It is the social heart of the venue — a place where people gather to share good food, cold drinks and easy conversation between dips. The kitchen, led by Chef Ai, runs a menu that mixes Thai classics with international favourites, so you can graze on snacks and small plates without ever leaving your lounger. You can browse the full line-up on the Soho restaurant page or open the Soho Menu 2026 before you visit. From the best-selling Khao Soi Gai to the Australian-Wagyu Soho Smash Burger, the food is built for long, sun-soaked afternoons by the water rather than a quick bite and out.
Soho is not on a beach — it sits marina-side at Boat Lagoon — but the easy, unhurried feel is often compared to a relaxed beach club. Picture laid-back lounge chairs, warm sunshine, easy-going music and a refreshing drink always within reach. The whole atmosphere is set up so guests can switch off from everyday stress and simply enjoy the moment, with the marina breeze and the boats on the water keeping everything calm and slow-paced.
Drinks are a big part of why the day stretches on. Cocktails, mocktails, chilled wines and freshly blended smoothies are served from morning right through the evening, so it is easy to stay refreshed without having to move once you have settled in. Order a signature cocktail like The Soho Club — a house blend of white, dark and coconut rum with fresh coconut water — or keep it light with a fruit smoothie or a watermelon mojito mocktail. Because everything comes to you poolside, the rhythm of the day stays exactly as relaxed as you want it to be.
One thing that sets this pool club apart is Soho Wellness, an on-site recovery space designed to complement your pool day rather than replace it. Here you will find a 5-person Clearlight Infrared Sauna, Bison Ice Baths for a cold plunge, and a tranquil lounge area with herbal tea and infused mineral water to help you recharge body and mind after hours in the sun. The infrared sauna supports circulation, gentle detoxification and stress relief, while the ice bath is known for easing muscle soreness, sharpening mental clarity and helping the body bounce back — a simple “detox, reset, energize” rhythm that pairs naturally with a long, lazy day by the water.
The classic approach is contrast therapy: a short sauna session, a quick rinse, a minute or two in the ice bath, then rest in the lounge before repeating. Wellness day passes are available through the booking widget on the wellness page, so you can fold a sauna-and-plunge session into your visit whenever you fancy a break from the pool.
The fun does not stop at the water’s edge either. Upstairs, The Clubhouse is Soho’s social sports lounge, where live matches play across two large screens and friends gather for drinks and laughs. Beer and wine are poured at the upstairs bar, signature cocktails are mixed downstairs and delivered to your seat, and the relaxed, watch-party feel makes it an easy place to round off an afternoon. Between the pool, the wellness space and the sports lounge, Soho is as much a place to connect as it is a place to cool off.
Here is what you can look forward to when you spend a poolside day at Soho:
And because everything sits in one complex, you can stack experiences without changing location. Beside the pool you can recover at Soho Wellness, upstairs you can catch a game at The Clubhouse, and inside the same building SIMPRO Academy offers a next-generation racing and flight simulation centre kitted out with force-feedback wheels, a MOZA joystick and a Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog — a shot of adrenaline if you want a change of pace from the loungers.
To get the most out of a relaxed pool day, plan to arrive in the late morning or early afternoon. That timing lets you settle in for lunch by the pool, lounge through the warm part of the day, and stay on for sunset drinks as the marina light softens. Pack the easy essentials too — sunscreen, sunglasses and a good book are all you really need for a perfect chill day.
A few practical notes help the day run smoothly. There is free on-site parking at Boat Lagoon Marina with plenty of space, so arriving by car is simple. Walk-in dining does not require a reservation, but booking ahead is recommended for larger groups, celebrations and event days — you can do that through the Soho contact page or on +66 81 787 7702. And whether you are on holiday with friends, marking a special occasion, or simply after a relaxed, beach-club-style break by the marina, Soho’s social pool club experience has something easy and memorable for everyone.
Late morning or early afternoon is ideal. You can relax by the pool and enjoy the calm marina atmosphere before the venue becomes livelier in the evening, then stay on for sunset drinks. Soho is open daily 8 AM – 10 PM, with the kitchen serving 11 AM – 10 PM.
Yes. Soho Pool Club at Boat Lagoon Marina, Koh Kaew, is suitable for families. The venue is designed for guests to relax, eat, swim and spend time together in a welcoming, social setting, and the kitchen has a dedicated kids’ menu.
No. There is no entrance fee to visit Soho Pool Club — you are welcome to come in and enjoy the pool, food, drinks and marina atmosphere. The Soho Wellness facilities, such as the infrared sauna and ice baths, are booked separately via day pass on the wellness page.
Yes. Soho hosts private events and celebrations, from birthdays and anniversaries to corporate gatherings. You can choose a lively poolside party or the air-conditioned Andaman Dining Room for something more intimate. Enquire through the contact page or on +66 81 787 7702.
Chef Ai’s kitchen serves a mix of Thai classics and international dishes — from the best-selling Khao Soi Gai and the Australian-Wagyu Soho Smash Burger to fresh salads, snacks and the communal Moo Krata Thai BBQ. Drinks span signature cocktails, mocktails, smoothies, chilled wines and ice-cold beers. See the full Soho Menu 2026 for details.
Plenty. You can recover in the Clearlight infrared sauna and Bison ice baths at Soho Wellness, watch live sport on two big screens upstairs in The Clubhouse, or try the racing and flight simulators at SIMPRO Academy inside the same complex. Soho is built so a single visit can shift from a quiet swim to a lively evening without leaving the marina.
Soho Pool Club is at 23 Boat Lagoon Marina, Soho Pool Club, Moo 2, Koh Kaeo, Ampur Mueang, Phuket 83000, Thailand — on the waterfront at Boat Lagoon Marina in the Koh Kaew area. There is free on-site parking with plenty of space, so arriving by car is easy.
Phuket has no shortage of places to swim, eat and relax, but few bring all of it together in one calm, marina-side spot. At Soho Pool Club, a lazy poolside morning flows into a long social afternoon and an easy evening by the water, with food, wellness and live sport all a few steps away. You might arrive for a quick dip, but the unhurried pace tends to keep you for the whole day.
That is what makes the relax pool club Phuket experience here feel different — a poolside day at Boat Lagoon Marina, Koh Kaew, where you set the rhythm and the marina does the rest. Open daily 8 AM – 10 PM. Make a reservation on +66 81 787 7702 or at sohophuket.com, and come spend your ultimate poolside day with us.
Paul Chappell is the co-owner of Soho Pool Club at Boat Lagoon Marina, Koh Kaew, which he runs alongside his wife Andrea as part of Phuket’s Simba Group. Hands-on operators, the Chappells built Soho as Phuket’s Social House — a marina-side venue where dining, poolside relaxation, wellness, live sport and simulator racing come together in one place. You can reach the team on +66 81 787 7702 or at info@simbaseatrips.com.
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