Chaweng Beach Road massage shops

They run all along Chaweng Beach Road, in Chaweng on Samui's east coast. Chaweng is the island's busiest beach and nightlife center, so the shops are within walking distance of most hotels, bars and the beach. You will pass several on any walk along the road.

The note simply says massage shops all along the road, so the range runs from traditional Thai shops to ones that offer extras. Traditional shops look the part, with open fronts, foot chairs and a price board. Extras shops tend to have tinted windows, dim lighting and staff calling from the doorway.

Look at the shop front. Traditional shops have open fronts, uniformed staff and a clear list of services. Extras shops have dim lighting, tinted windows and vague price lists. Never ask for extras at a traditional shop, because it embarrasses the staff and can get you thrown out.

Yes. Masseuses rely on tips for much of their income, so give yours straight to her and not to the counter. In an extras shop the tip doubles as the price of the extra, agreed with her in the room before anything begins. Nothing should be left at the desk.

Nearby are Way2 club, Moby Dick Irish Pub & Guesthouse, the Soi Green Mango beer bars, The Green Mango Club, Ark Bar Beach Club and Chica loca. So bars, clubs and a beach bar are all close, which makes a massage easy to fit in before or after a night out.

Not usually, as most shops take walk-ins and you can choose on the spot. Booking helps if you want a particular masseuse or a busy evening slot, and many shops take bookings through LINE. Opening hours vary from shop to shop, so check on the day.

Look into a few shops first, ask what the service includes and settle any extra beforehand. Keep valuables in your hotel safe and tip her directly. If you only want a plain Thai massage, pick an open-fronted shop with a clear price board.

Chaweng Beach Road massage shops are spread along the road, easy to dip into at any point. Soi Green Mango is the party soi, with beer bars and clubs packed into one lane. Have a massage first, then head to the soi when you want a drink.