Zouk at Haad Yao Bayview Resort, Koh Phangan

Haad Yao Bayview Resort runs a single weekly Zouk social on Tuesdays inside a hilltop beachfront hotel rather than a club, the setting is what sets it apart: hillside bungalows with private balconies overlooking Haad Yao Bay, three pools and a pool-side beach bar a one-minute walk from the sand. The resort lists a private beach, spa and open-air restaurant; expect cleared space around the pool or beach-bar for dancing rather than a sprung wooden floor.

Because this is a resort event, the crowd is small and guest-heavy, visiting travellers and hotel regulars, with occasional local teachers or DJs. There's no dedicated dance studio on the website, so bring flexible shoes and be ready for barefoot or sand-on-floor moments; organisers post updates on the property's Facebook page. If you need city-level socials, plan transport: the hotel is about 15 minutes from Thongsala and 30 minutes from Haad Rin.