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.
A Social Pool Club Phuket Destination With Style
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.
A Relaxed, Beach-Club-Style Ambience by the Marina
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.
Wellness, Recovery and Fun
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.
What to Expect at Soho Pool Club Phuket
Here is what you can look forward to when you spend a poolside day at Soho:
- A picturesque outdoor pool framed by greenery, perfect for lounging and swimming at your own pace.
- Food and drinks from Chef Ai’s kitchen, spanning Thai favourites, international dishes and signature cocktails, served from 11 AM to 10 PM.
- Soho Wellness recovery, with the Clearlight infrared sauna, Bison ice baths and a calm lounge for rest and rejuvenation.
- Vibrant social spaces, including The Clubhouse sports lounge with two big screens and comfortable seating.
- Scenic Boat Lagoon Marina views that make every visit feel like a mini escape from the everyday.
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.
Tips for Making the Most of Your Visit
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.
A Place Where the Day Belongs to You
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.
