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Aliya Health Massage

Aliya Health Massage is a small, no-frills Thai massage shop tucked into the busy grid of sois behind Central Festival, in the Nong Prue part of Central Pattaya. It sits about 230 metres from the Central mall and a hundred metres or so from Won Market, surrounded by the kind of shophouse massage places that line every side street in this part of town — but it has built a steady local following through friendly service and consistently firm, well-taught massage. This is a walk-in neighbourhood shop, not a spa: expect a tiled or curtained-off room with a row of mats and reclining chairs, cool air-con, and Thai therapists who do proper deep-tissue work rather than a gentle rub. The core menu is what you would expect — traditional Thai massage, oil and aromatherapy massage, foot reflexology, and back-neck-shoulder sessions — all at standard Pattaya street prices, a fraction of what a hotel spa charges. It is the sort of place you drop into after a day walking the malls or a long flight, pay a couple of hundred baht, and walk out loosened up. No booking needed most of the time; just turn up. There are a few Aliya-branded shops in the area under the same name, so check you are at the branch you mean if you are meeting someone.

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About

Aliya Health Massage is a small neighbourhood Thai massage shop in the tangle of sois behind Central Festival, in the Nong Prue part of Central Pattaya. It is one of dozens of shophouse massage places in this pocket of town — but a friendly, reliable one that regulars come back to. Think firm, properly taught Thai massage and cheap street prices, not spa candles and cucumber water.

What to expect

A simple air-conditioned room with mats and reclining foot-massage chairs, curtained for a bit of privacy, and Thai therapists who know how to work out the knots. The menu is the classic Thai-shop line-up: traditional Thai massage (clothed, on a mat, with plenty of stretching and thumb-pressure work), oil and aromatherapy massage, foot reflexology, and back-neck-shoulder sessions for anyone who has been hunched over a phone or a long-haul seat. Say if you want it firmer or gentler — Thai therapists here tend to go strong by default.

Prices

Standard for the area: around 200–300 baht an hour for Thai or foot massage, a little more for oil and aromatherapy. Ninety-minute and two-hour sessions are the best value if you have time. It is a fraction of hotel-spa pricing, which is the whole point of a soi shop like this.

Details

  • Area: Nong Prue / Central Pattaya, behind Central Festival
  • Address: 217/13 Moo 9, Nong Prue — near Won Market and the Sunbeam Hotel
  • Hours: Not officially posted; shops on this soi typically run from late morning until around midnight — confirm via Facebook
  • Booking: Walk-in; message the Facebook page for groups or a set time
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Good to know

There are a few Aliya-branded shops in this area under the same name (you may see “Aliya 1”, “Aliya 4” and so on), so if you are meeting someone, agree on the exact branch first. As with any independent massage shop, hours and prices can change — a quick check before you set out saves a wasted walk.

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  1. Aliya Health Massage — Mapcarta / OpenStreetMap listing · accessed
  2. Aliya Massage — Facebook page · accessed
  3. OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · access date not recorded

Frequently asked questions

How much does a massage at Aliya Health Massage cost?

Expect standard Pattaya street-massage prices: roughly 200–300 baht an hour for traditional Thai or foot massage, and a little more (around 350–450 baht) for oil or aromatherapy sessions. Longer 90-minute and two-hour packages cost proportionally less per hour. Prices change and vary by therapist — confirm the rate before you start.

Do I need to book, or can I just walk in?

It is a walk-in shop, so you can usually just turn up and be seen straight away. At busy times — late afternoon and early evening — you might wait a few minutes for a free therapist. If you want a specific time or a group of several people, a quick message via the Facebook page helps.

Is Aliya Health Massage a proper, non-sexual massage shop?

Yes — it is a straightforward therapeutic Thai massage shop of the kind found on every soi in this area, offering Thai, oil, foot and back-and-shoulder massage. It is a health-and-relaxation business, not part of Pattaya's adult scene.

Where exactly is Aliya Health Massage and how do I get there?

It is in the Nong Prue sois behind Central Festival, about 230 metres from the mall and near Won Market and the Sunbeam Hotel. From Beach Road or Second Road it is a short walk or a one-stop baht-bus hop; a Grab or Bolt will drop you at the door. Google or OpenStreetMap will pin it (node 11209514102).

What kinds of massage does Aliya offer?

The usual Thai-shop line-up: traditional Thai massage (stretching and pressure-point work, done clothed on a mat), oil and aromatherapy massage, foot reflexology, and targeted back, neck and shoulder sessions. Ask for firmer or lighter pressure — the therapists adjust.

Location

217/13 Moo 9, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi 20150 — off Pattaya Second Road, a short walk behind Central Festival (Central Pattaya)

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