普吉岛Patong泰浴

Patong is the beach side of soapy massage in Phuket, and the choice is small: only a handful of venues, all of them dedicated soapy places with jacuzzi rooms. They are spread across the town rather than grouped together, with one on Nanai Road, one on Soi Sansabai and one listed simply as Patong, so open each venue page for directions before setting off.

Afternoon start, late finish

Every venue here opens at one in the afternoon. Closing varies: one finishes at half past midnight, one at one in the morning and one stays open until three, which makes it the late option for anyone coming on from the bars. Most also serve drinks, and one can host private parties.

What reviewers report

Reviews of Patong's soapy venues lean critical. The most common complaint, raised at more than one venue, is session time: reviewers describe paying for an hour or seventy-five minutes and finishing far sooner, with one saying reception backed up the staff when they complained. Another visitor calls the staff intimidating and unfriendly toward a first-time tourist, and another found the quality poor despite good ratings. On the positive side, one reviewer appreciated a clear briefing on the services before choosing.

The practical advice from all of this: settle the length of the session at the desk, check the time when you go in, and keep your expectations measured. Phuket Town on the east side of the island has a larger selection of soapy venues in Phuket.