Unlike in other parts of the country, brothels are illegal in South Australia. This hasn’t stopped prostitutes from operating unofficial bordellos in Adelaide, but it’s a murky business.
Some brothels have been running for more than 30 years whilst other newer venues have opened in light of the active reform campaigns to decriminalise sex work in SA.
As it is, the current stock of ‘bordellos’ in the city where you can get a full service are operating under the familiar ‘grey area’ of tolerance — enter one at your own risk.
In this guide, we take a look at the closest thing you will find to a licensed brothel, including establishments that operate as erotic massage parlours.
We’ll also examine the current legal status of these venues. 🙈
Do Adelaide Brothels Exist In 2024?
Yes – but you’re not going to find lavish, licensed five-star venues like those in Sydney and Melbourne. The law does not permit them in SA.
Given the legal status of brothels in Adelaide, not many venues will openly advertise full service. And if they do, we suggest you stay away from them!
Whilst you will not find brothels advertised publicly, they do of course exist.
In cases where full service is not available, Adelaide punters rely on massage shops, AMPs and other adult establishments instead.
The Legal Status of Brothels in South Australia
For a while, we had hope that SA would amend the existing laws to allow a regulated and safer sex trade.
The Statutes Amendment (Decriminalisation of Sex Work) Bill 2018 was a significant piece of legislation introduced in South Australia aimed at decriminalizing sex work in the state.
The bill sought to amend various statutes to remove criminal penalties associated with sex work, effectively decriminalizing the profession and providing better protections for sex workers.
Sounds like a good idea, right?
Here’s a summary of what happened to the bill:
- Introduction and Progress: The bill was introduced in the South Australian Parliament in 2018. It aimed to decriminalize sex work by amending existing laws that criminalized activities related to sex work. The legislation was part of a broader movement in various Australian states and territories to adopt a more progressive approach to sex work, recognizing the need for better protection and rights for sex workers — something we strongly believe in here at Red Light Australia.
- Legislative Journey: The bill underwent debate in both houses of the South Australian Parliament. It was introduced in the Legislative Council (the upper house) and passed there in November 2019 after several amendments. The bill then moved to the House of Assembly (the lower house) for further consideration. That’s where the smooth sailing ended.
- Outcome: Despite being passed by the Legislative Council, the Statutes Amendment (Decriminalisation of Sex Work) Bill 2018 faced challenges in the House of Assembly. The bill was ultimately defeated in the lower house in December 2019. This meant that the proposed decriminalization of sex work did not proceed.
- What Next?: Since the defeat of the 2018 bill, there have been continued efforts and discussions around the decriminalization of sex work in South Australia. More recently we’ve seen a push towards a Nordic model, but there are major issues that would affect both sex workers and their clients.
In other words: don’t expect to see official Adelaide brothels popping up anytime soon.
Adelaide Brothel Alternatives?
The venues listed below are not brothels as such, but the closest legal thing to them we could find: erotic massage parlours (we’ve got a separate piece on them here).
Do any of them offer full service? Depends which reviews you believe in.
To our knowledge, there are no known ‘official’ brothels in Adelaide. Nor is there a regulated red light district. Venues that do buck the trend by marketing themselves as brothels are likely to get shut down fast, and for obvious reasons, we can’t list them.
Blue Room Babes
82 Fullarton Road, Norwood, Adelaide
Phone: 08 8363 1563
https://blueroommassage.com.au/
Blue Room Babes is a popular bordello alternative. It’s an erotic massage parlour offering adult massage therapy; one that recently moved to a new location over on Fullarton Road in Norwood.
There are over 45 Adelaide beauties listed on their roster page with most having photos and a brief bio available to view. You can also check the site for the availability via the roster but it is recommended that you call ahead to double check that your chosen hostess is available.
A standard booking is currently advertised at $250.
- Open every day: 9.30am to Midnight
Eden
11 Fullarton Rd, Kent Town SA 5067
Phone: 08 8363 2090
https://www.edenmassage.com.au
Another erotic massage parlour on Fullarton, Eden is a popular massage and relaxation centre where you can indulge in a luxury spa bath with their fine selection of local girls.
The premises are well maintained and reasonably modern, offering several fantasy rooms, a seven seater spa plus private meeting area.
There are 19 girls registered on the Eden website as offering adult services in their Adelaide salon although the roster details are not regularly updated. No faces are shown (for obvious reasons), but there’s some nice photo sets to capture your imagination.
A 60 minute session is currently priced at $280 for singles, or $560 for adventurous couples. The full luxury spa experience is an additional $50.
Eden is open daily from 10.00am to 2.00am.
The Erotic Massage Parlour
207 Currie St, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: 0434 342 909
A well-known erotic massage parlour, listed as temporarily closed but with an active website. The site has a large “For Sale” banner along the top, so we’re guessing there’s either a change of ownership coming soon or the parlour is closing down.
Note that The Erotic specifically states not to expect any full service from their masseuses. Erotic massage and adult relaxation only.
Gorgeous Girls (Closed)
14 Crittenden Rd, Findon SA 5023
Formerly known as iKandy, Gorgeous Girls has been run by the same owner for the last 30 years and is 100% female owned and operated.
Update: As far as we are aware it is now closed.
Lourdes Massage & Relaxation Services
16 Halifax St, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: 08 8212 5800
https://www.lourdesadelaide.com.au
Lourdes is an erotic massage parlour with happy ending written all over it.
Services are not guaranteed, and they do not explicitly advertise sex on their website. Still, this is a popular adult venue in the heart of the CBD with a big reputation.
The premises include a seven seater spa with private suites and a lot of full-length mirrors. Massage rooms are well maintained and comfortable with all the basic essentials you would expect including showers.
Lourdes has 56 ladies working for them on a roster basis with a choice of around 4-8 women depending on the day and time you visit. There is a mix of ages, sizes and backgrounds and if you are after someone specific it is best to call ahead and enquire about a booking.
The website has photos of some masseuses, along with an updated schedule of who is working each particular shift. Prices start at $280 for an hour. The luxury spa experience is an extra $50.
Lourdes is open 24 hours over the weekend. On Monday to Thursday, it operates from 10am to 4am.
Purrfections
225 Henley Beach Rd, Torrensville SA
https://adelaidepurrfections.com
Email: purrfections225@gmail.com
Purrfections is based out of Torrensville in South Australia and markets itself as one of South Australia’s top rated massage parlours.
They have a variety of beauties described on their site, from a milk chocolate skinned French-Polynesian stunner, to an Aussie cougar, to exotic dancers providing “the most sensual of experiences”.
The roster seems to be a mix of Aussie and international girls, but mostly Aussies.
The website includes some small profiles with teaser photos and descriptions, but it also states that the list may not be representative of the ladies available when you visit. In other words, call ahead or send an email to confirm who’s available when. You can also follow their Twitter/X account (@AUPurrfections), which appears to be updated more frequently than the website above.
This venue has discreet off-street parking and bathroom facilities for visitors to freshen up on-site; something the ladies will appreciate always if it’s been a long day!
Rates currently start at $130 for 20 minutes, or $230 for 1 hour.
Purrfections is open as follows:
- Sunday to Thursday: 10.00am to 2.00am
- Friday and Saturday: 10.00am to 6.00am
Stephie’s Erotic Full Body Massage
Kensington Rd, Norwood SA 5067
Phone: 08 8333 2102
Another erotic massage parlour, Stephie’s offers an intimate adult experience in Adelaide’s inner eastern suburbs. Erotic Full Body Massage is the main course on the menu here.
Services include a shower or sponge bath and an erotic body rub with happy ending. Extras are all negotiable with the masseuse of your choosing.
Speaking of which, we found 17 girls listed on the Stephie’s roster page. Each has a sexy portfolio shot and a brief description of their vital attributes. Unfortunately they don’t appear to have a schedule, so you won’t be able to tell who is working (and when) without calling or email ahead.
Stephie’s a small salon but the rooms are well maintained and comfortably appointed with AC, mood lighting and music plus shower facilities on site.
Opening hours at Stephie’s are as follows:
- Monday to Saturday: 10am to 10pm
- Sunday: Closed
Looking For Something Different?
Adelaide has plenty of adult entertainment options to choose from, including escort services, strip clubs, swinger venues and more. You can read our guides for each and find exactly what you’re looking for.
Want to enjoy some action without leaving the house/hotel? There are several online ‘sex show’ options that might tickle your fancy…
Sites like Chaturbate and Bonga Cams allow you to pay for private cam shows for a fraction of the price of a GFE/PSE. Worth checking out!
Let us know your thoughts on the state of Adelaide’s adult industry.
We hope we can one day update this page with some official bordellos and licensed venues. Sadly, the door remains closed for now!
Im in town for a few days and am looking for some fun xx