Where to train? Pattaya gyms range from the basic, inexpensive no-fuss type to those featuring the latest fitness equipment in flashy surroundings. Which is best for you? Read on to get the most from your visit.
Sun Fitness Buakao
Address: Moo 12, Soi Buakao, Pattaya, Chonburi 20150
A very good value gym with cheap day passes (and also monthly passes if you are here for the longer term). Treadmills, spinning bikes, free weights and more. Zumba and yoga classes are available too. Can be busy at peak periods.
Prices: currently a day pass costs 120 Baht and a monthly pass costs 900 Baht. Opening hours are currently 7am – midnight weekdays and 9am – midnight weekends. Please confirm prices and opening hours before you visit as they are subject to change.
Coco Fitness
Address: 262 M.10 Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, Pattaya
Telephone: +66 93 383 3817
One of the best all-round Pattaya gyms, located on the 4th floor of the Mike Shopping Mall on Beach Road. Amazing views out over the bay while you train. Weight machines, cardio machines and plenty of free weights in a bright, modern and very spacious gym. Also has yoga, Zumba and general fitness classes, plus sauna and steam rooms.
Fitness 7
Address: 399/9, The Avenue, 1st floor, Moo 10, Pattayasaisiong Rd, Bang Lamung, Chonburi 20150
Telephone: 099 287 5677, 087 908 7664
Another good all-rounder and one of the more popular Pattaya gyms. Located on the first floor of The Avenue Shopping Mall, Fitness 7 offers 2000 square metres of training facilities. Plenty of space with all the usual cardio equipment, weight machines and plenty of free weights and Fitness 7 has it’s own boxing ring too. Day passes available. Open 24 hours.
Rage Fight Academy
Address: Thappraya Road, Soi Norway, 308/43, Moo 10, Nongprue, Chonburi
Telephone: 062 867 8398
A Combat Sport facility and camp focused on Muay Thai, MMA, BJJ and Boxing. All levels from beginner to professional are welcome. A wide range of classes are held throughout the week and private lessons are also possible. If you are looking to train seriously, accomodation is available. Or you can just train on a casual basis if you prefer.
Fairtex Training Centre
Address: 179/185 Thanon Pattaya Nuea Amphoe Bang Lamung, Pattaya, Chonburi
Telephone: +66 86 308 7031
The name Fairtex is legendary in Muay Thai, having produced countless world famous fighters over the years. If you want to train in one of the world’s best Thai Boxing camps, Fairtex in Pattaya is for you. They also offer BJJ and MMA training and welcome people of all abilities including beginners. Not the cheapest but it would be hard to find a higher standard of Muay Thai training.
Muscle Factory Pattaya
Address: Moo 12 Nongprue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi 20150
Telephone: 083 695 9196
Quite likely the largest of all the Pattaya gyms, the Muscle Factory has lots of space to work out, with an excellent selection of weights, fitness machines and other equipment. They also have an impressive variety of classes which include CrossFit, pilates, yoga, spinning, Zumba and aero boxing. Friendly staff and it has pretty much everything you could want. Reasonably priced for what’s on offer too. No air conditioning though so it can get a bit warm.
Before You Book Your Trip
If you are still at the stage of planning your trip to Pattaya and aren’t actually here already, be aware that many of the better hotels in town have their own (often very adequate) gym facilities on site. So you may find it advantageous to check what your shortlist of potential accommodation has to offer before you make a decision on where to book.
This can save you not only the expense of gym fees but also valuable travelling time that be better spent on enjoying your vacation.