Pattaya

Pattaya Massage Directory: Every Listed Venue by Area and Type

This page is the directory for Pattaya: every massage venue we list in the city on one page, with its type, its area, its published opening price and a map. It currently holds 23 active listings: 10 happy-ending oil-massage shops, 6 soapy parlors and 7 nuru rooms. The guides rank and explain; this page lists. Use it when you want to see the whole field and choose for yourself, or to go from a street or a massage type straight to the venues on it.

Pattaya is a beach town about 150 kilometers southeast of Bangkok, and its adult massage scene is built around international visitors rather than local Thai custom. Venues are openly signposted, and most of the listings here state that foreigners are welcome.

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Three Types, Three Directories

Pattaya sells three kinds of adult massage, and each has its own directory page listing only that type.

• Happy-ending oil massage (10 shops). A private-room oil or Thai massage at an ordinary-looking shop, with extras on top. It is the cheapest and most numerous type, and the most spread out: Pattaya Central, Soi Buakhao, LK Metro, Walking Street, the 3rd Road and Jomtien all have at least one. Browse happy ending massage in Pattaya.
• Soapy massage (6 parlors). A lineup (the fishbowl, at most parlors), then a bath and a soapy body-to-body wash in a private room of a purpose-built parlor. All but one sit on the Second Road and South Pattaya axis; the exception is off Soi Buakhao. Browse soapy massage in Pattaya.
• Nuru massage (7 rooms). Skin-to-skin body-to-body on a mat with seaweed gel, in small private-room shops. They cluster in Pattaya Central and along the 3rd Road, with one on Soi Lengkee. Browse nuru and body-to-body massage in Pattaya.

Pattaya Massage Prices Compared

These are the opening rates published by the Pattaya venues in this directory, not general market estimates:

• Happy-ending oil massage: ฿300–2,000 to start, typically around ฿1,000; the highest published rate is ฿4,500
• Soapy massage: ฿1,800–3,500 to start, typically around ฿2,000; premium tiers run to ฿8,000
• Nuru massage: ฿2,000–3,000 to start, typically around ฿2,500; longer or premium sessions run to ฿6,000
• Ordinary Thai massage (not listed in this directory): roughly ฿200–400 for two hours

Those bands are read across all 23 active listings, and they move when a venue changes its menu. Each venue card below shows its own starting price.

Pattaya's prices also move with the tourist season more than Bangkok's do. During peak months (November through February), prices at popular venues creep up, and during low season (May through September), you can often negotiate 10–15% below listed prices at mid-range venues.

Pattaya by Area: Where the Listed Venues Are

Venues cluster far more tightly than Pattaya's sprawl suggests: 12 of the 23 are in Pattaya Central, on and around Second Road. Each area below links to its own page, and where an area has more than one type of venue, straight to the venues of each type.

Walking Street, at the southern end of Beach Road, is pedestrianised after 6 PM and busiest after dark. Soi Buakhao, running parallel to Second Road further inland, is the long-stay and budget-minded strip, with standalone shops rather than bar-attached ones. Jomtien, south of Pattaya proper, is quieter and draws an older, more settled crowd. Three areas have their own long-form guides: the Walking Street massage guide, the Soi Buakhao massage guide (which also covers LK Metro) and the Jomtien massage guide.

Not in the directory: Naklua, North Pattaya and Pratumnak have no listed venue, and neither does Soi 6, which is known mainly for its beer bars. If you are staying in one of them, start with Pattaya Central, which holds most of the listings.

What the Counts on This Page Include

Every venue count in this guide is read from the listings each time the site is built, so the text, the venue cards and the three type directories always agree. Only active listings are counted. Pure Pattaya, a Central Pattaya nuru listing, is under review and is left out of every count and list on this page. Where a listing was compiled from the operator's own published information rather than a visit, its venue page says so at the top. Our how-we-verify page sets out the standard behind every listing.

Getting Around Pattaya

Pattaya has no BTS or MRT — the city is too small to need one. Getting around is simpler and cheaper than Bangkok, but less structured.

• Baht buses (songthaew): The backbone of Pattaya transportation. These converted pickup trucks run continuous loops along Beach Road and Second Road for 10 baht per person. Just hop on, press the buzzer when you want to stop, and pay when you get off. For destinations off the main loop, you can negotiate a fare — usually 50–100 baht.
• Motorbike taxis: Available on most corners, identified by their orange or colored vests. 20–80 baht for short trips. Useful for getting from Second Road to Soi Buakhao or other off-route locations.
• Grab taxi: Works in Pattaya and is the most reliable option for trips to Jomtien, Naklua, or anywhere outside the central loop. Fares are generally 60–150 baht within the city.
• Rented motorbike: Many visitors rent motorbikes for 200–300 baht per day. This gives you complete flexibility but comes with risk — Pattaya traffic is chaotic, and accidents involving tourists on rented bikes are common. Only recommended if you have riding experience.
• Walking: The central area from Soi 6 to Walking Street is walkable in about 25 minutes along Beach Road. If your hotel is in this zone, you may not need transport at all.

Getting to Pattaya from Bangkok is straightforward: buses leave from Ekkamai Eastern Bus Terminal every 30 minutes (about 2–2.5 hours, 120 baht), or you can take a Grab from Bangkok for roughly 1,500–2,000 baht. From Suvarnabhumi Airport, direct buses and shared vans run throughout the day.

Best Times to Visit Massage Venues in Pattaya

Pattaya's schedule skews later than Bangkok's, driven by the tourist lifestyle of late nights and late mornings.

• Afternoon (2–5 PM): The quietest window. Many tourists are still at the beach or sleeping off the previous night. This is the best time for unhurried selection and attentive service.
• Early evening (6–8 PM): Venues start filling up as the sun sets and the nightlife begins. Good balance between selection and availability.
• Late evening (9 PM–midnight): Peak hours, especially on Walking Street. Popular venues have queues. Friday and Saturday are busiest.
• Late night (midnight–3 AM): The after-party crowd. Some venues stay open late, but staff selection narrows. Walking Street venues are the most likely to still be operating.

Seasonal timing matters in Pattaya more than in Bangkok. During high season (November through February), the city is packed and popular venues may turn away walk-ins on weekend nights. During low season (May through September), you will have your pick even at peak hours, and prices soften.

Safety Tips for Massage in Pattaya

Pattaya has a reputation that is partly deserved and partly outdated. The city has cleaned up significantly in recent years, but some common-sense precautions still apply.

• Agree on everything upfront. Pattaya venues are generally transparent about pricing, but the beer-bar-with-massage model on Soi 6 can lead to misunderstandings about what is included. Ask directly, confirm the price, and do not assume anything based on what happened at a different venue.
• Watch your drinks. This applies more to the bar scene than to massage parlors, but it bears mentioning. Stick to sealed bottles and do not leave drinks unattended in unfamiliar venues.
• Avoid street touts. Just like Bangkok, people on the street offering to take you to "the best massage" are earning a commission that gets added to your price. Use Thai Nuru listings or walk into established venues yourself.
• Use lockers. Quality venues provide them. Do not bring more cash than you need for the session, and leave your passport at the hotel safe.
• Be cautious with rented motorbikes. The most common way tourists get hurt in Pattaya is motorbike accidents, not anything related to massage venues. If you rent, wear a helmet, drive sober, and remember that Thai traffic drives on the left.
• Know the bar fine system. In beer-bar areas, taking a staff member out of the venue typically involves a "bar fine" payment to the bar in addition to whatever you agree on with the individual. Make sure you understand both costs before proceeding.

Frequently Asked Questions About Massage in Pattaya