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Holmes Place Cascais

Gym Fitness center Spa Massage spa Personal trainer Physical fitness program Physiotherapist Pilates studio Nutritionist Swimming pool

One of the Most Reviewed Gyms in Cascais e Estoril


Address

Av. Marginal 8554, 2754-536 Cascais, Portugal

Website

www.holmesplace.com

Contact

+351 21 482 5700

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (382 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), 10 am to 3 pm, Holiday hours

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Cascais (18) pool (13) equipment (11) staff (10) members (10) para (10) good (9) Holmes (9) machines (8) sauna (8)
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  • 2/5 Angela L. 1 year ago on Google
    Pros: - it exists. It's the only gym in the area - most workers speak English and they are super kind - it's mostly clean - they ask for for feedback on your email. - the classes are good Cons: - not one single window anywhere. Ah, yes, in the bar area. Most of the gym is a cave in the third floor. - it's crowded - therefore sometimes it smells like a zoo. Not really bad, soon one is also sweating and adding to the smell. - 70% of the cardio machines are more than 10 years old, often broken (pictures) - there's only one smith machine, one rack for the barbell for squats, only one rack for bench press - one must be patient - the pool is 17m "long", so not very good for swimming - when you answer honestly for feedback some angry man that only speaks Portuguese calls you shouting in Portuguese asking 'if you have a problem' - (feedback was: bathroom is stinky and sales worker doesn't speak English - they fix the stink in the bathroom) All in all, there is the only gym in the area, so...
    17 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Will W. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice gym. A staff member approached me while doing weights and asked me to remove my hat/cap as against policy? Would love to know the reasoning behind this policy as I’ve never been told that before in a gym....... 🤔
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barry O. 4 years ago on Google
    We are staying in the Hotel Cascais Miragem, and this is the “hotel gym”. Amazing gym facilities, the best gym in a hotel I have ever seen, multiple studios, spinning room, reformer Pilates room, dozens of treadmills/bikes/cardio machines, lots of weights machines, big free weights area. Top class
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Anastasiia Y. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are going to cancel your membership, you will need to pay unreasonable high fees (more than 300€!!!). When I was buying my membership nobody told about this cancellation fee. And after I bought membership, the sales workers said “we can’t help you”, that’s our rules. But shouldn’t they tell that rules before sold membership? Gym is not bad. There are some old machines, but almost it’s okay. But there is one exception. If you are going to swim between 16.00 and 19.00 - there is kids trainings in swimming pool every day!!! so you can’t swim in this period of time. At least when I asked to exempt 1 of 4 swimming line , I was told that during the children's treating it is impossible to swim.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michelle H. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s a nice gym but nowhere near worth the price for what is offered. Wouldn’t go back unless they cut costs 50%
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kirsten Bianca E. 5 months ago on Google
    This is the worst gym I’ve ever seen in Portugal , you would expect the fact that it is Cascais to be one of the better gyms however it is extremely old , the bathrooms are disgusting and stink. The actual gym barely has any equipment ; it has the bare minimum. I have never ever in my life seen a gym that is supposed to be the best in a country have such little equipment !!! If you are moving to cascais and looking for a good gym I would definitely not recommend Holmes place Cascais. An absolute terrible experience. The best thing about the gym is the view by the cafeteria other then that nothing.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kai D. 1 year ago on Google
    After making me sign a contract in portuguese knowing I don't speak the language they are now trying to charge me more than €300 in cancelation fees. Total scam artists.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Alexander Ospischev (. 1 year ago on Google
    it always busy in the gym. The place is just too small for existing amount of members
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sandro V. 2 years ago on Google
    Be very careful when you Buy Day Pass... Maneger will try to rip you off.. Bought day pass for sauna Steam and Jacuzzi... And they're out of service Maneger told me he will give a refund Couple of minutes after offer 50% refund and at the end he told me that ive been informed about the sauna and steam wasn't working... Thieves...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ali D. 1 year ago on Google
    Holmes place for me is more home place. I can spend half of my day inside this amazing place. You can work out, swim and use the sauna and group activities. There’s a perfect cafe where you can have delicious food at a very reasonable price. You can work there with a fascinating view. They also have a spa center, nail service, etc. What a perfect place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 H Z. 5 months ago on Google
    Some of the staff are friendly Day pass was 35 euros Definitely not worth it - sauna was not working Steam room was very small and busy Swimming pool also small and there were classes on all day Jacuzzi is cold Gym equipment is basic Feels like a retirement home, full of old ppl
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Ana B. 9 months ago on Google
    The gym is very nice and complete, they also have very good classes and teachers. The jacuzzi however is not hot enough. Other members of the club agree but even though this has been raised they don’t really do anything about it and say the temperature is however many degrees it should be. The other thing is that the sauna and the showers have such an intense smell of mould that it really puts one off using the facilities. For the price they charge this really is quite unacceptable…
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Raahym R. 1 year ago on Google
    The facilities are outdated, the bathrooms stink. They don't allow you to wear hats inside which is a ridiculous rule. The customer service when you sign up is friendly, but once your a member, they are the worst.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Guido P. 1 year ago on Google
    Top notch quality facilities, super friendly staff, excellent location, and even during rush hours you can still work out in peace. I've tried a bunch of fitness clubs and gym facilities. Thus far there's no better place than Holmes Place. In this case you're even looking at a Platinum Club, of which there are only 2 or 3 in the country. In essence, it's my club of choice!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jess B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great facilities and I believe they take advantage for being the only nice gym in the area. When I joined, mentioned that I might need to pause my membership for work at some stage and was told it was possible. (now they claimed they spoke with the person I signed up with, even though the name they mentioned is not correct, I've never heard of that person and said that I've misheard the conditions, like really? It's my fault? I've been gaslighted before but never by and institution! Lol) Not even 2 months using the gym, had to travel for work for 3 months and asked if I could pause for at least 2 as I do undertand the last minute request and was trying to be reasonable and was told it was not possible and had to tell them in advance (which I did, I gave as much advance as I had had myself). Now I will pay for 3 months I wont use the gym (more time that I have actually used) and "there is nothing they can do" unless is a health issue. This is ridiculous, it's the first gym that I have been that is so unflexible and not understanding. Even the countryside small gym I used to go in Ireland was understanding and they had so much more money to lose than Holmes place. Very interesting that when they want your money they will call you NON STOP. And that is not even all the calls I got of them hunting me for services, nutrition, spa etc. But when a client needs a bit of human understading they are not so nice and welcoming anymore. I'm beyond dissapointed and myself and my husband will look for another place as soon as our unfortunate 1 year contract expires. The photos only show the calls I got from one of their numbers, nevermind when they call you from their own mobile. Never experience such a hunt to try and sell services, but such a lack of empathy when the client needs. Disgraceful. Overpriced. Desperate.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Simulacrum Z. 5 months ago on Google
    Pretty crowded, malfunctioning equipment, stinky bathrooms… unprofessional members loyalty program ( actually there is none)… but it is the only gym in the neighbourhood hence they have such an approach towards the members. Looking forward to having better alternatives
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hugo G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good gym in Cascais (Original) Bom ginásio em Cascais

  • 5/5 Татьяна �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Our favorite swimming pool ? (Original) Наш люЮЮЮюбимый бассейн ?

  • 3/5 Aliona P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) She took her son on a voyage. At first, everything is fine, but then the teacher did not deal with them properly. They left the pool, wrapped him in towels, but this did not help, he was constantly sick, because the cold room was cold, a very sharp temperature drop. I didn't take him to the pool anymore. (Original) Водила сына на плавание. Первое время все хорошо, но потом учитель не занимался им как следует. Выходили с бассейна, закутывала его в полотенца, но это не помогало, он постоянно болел, так как в раздевалке холодно, очень резкий перепад температуры. Больше я его в бассейн не водила.

  • 5/5 cristiane g. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) First class gym, excellent appliances, great teachers ,. nutritionist and staff. Perfect location. (Original) Ginásio de primeira qualidade, excelentes aparelhos, ótimos professores,. nutricionista e funcionários,. localização perfeita.

  • 5/5 Ana C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I like to go there. Very good. (Original) Gostei de andar por lá. Muito bom.

  • 5/5 Nuno A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A gym and a wellness spot overlooking the bay of Cascais (Original) Um ginásio e um local de bem estar com vista para a baía de Cascais

  • 5/5 Van Der Kellen L. 4 years ago on Google
    Platinum service with a smile, well equipped Technogym pro equipment plus Kinesis wave , all the spoils expected from a platinum service establishment with Pilates, indoor laps pool, jacuzzi , Spa, Nails Bar, parking, towels, coffee and snacks bar in a prime position. Top class management , hard working back of house staff and professional well trained PT’s and receptionists .

  • 4/5 Maria S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good but for those who can. But I advise. Spectacular (Original) Muito bom mas para quem pode. Mas aconselho. Espetacular

  • 5/5 nino m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place where every euro is valued, appreciates for luxury experience, is the best that Cascais has to offer in the field. (Original) Lugar onde cada euro é valorizado, se preza por experiência de luxo, é o melhor que Cascais tem a oferecer no ramo.

  • 5/5 Rodrigo L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A family atmosphere, and with educated people, attentive staffers, incredible structure, well located and with a sensational view of the sea make the Holmes place a pleasant and pleasant space to be frequented!  It has modern equipment and has parking for members and non-members! (Original) Um ambiente familiar, e com pessoas educadas, personais treiners atenciosos, estrutura incrível, bem localizado e com uma vista sensacional do mar fazem do Holmes place um espaço agradável e gostoso de ser frequentado! Possui equipamentos modernos e conta com estacionamento para os sócios e não sócios!

  • 5/5 McKenzie M. 5 years ago on Google
    My family and I visited Cascais for 1 month. I signed my 2 big kids up for swim lessons here. They loved it. I loved it! Such a beautiful facility and excellent customer service. We worked a lot with Sofia Ferreira. She was so prompt at getting back with me to make this trip to Cascais successful. Such a wonderful person to work with. If we come back next year we will definitely come back to Holmes place.

  • 5/5 Hussene Ibraimo C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best is impossible (Original) Best is impossíble

  • 4/5 João T. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good gym to take care of shape. (Original) Bom ginásio para cuidar da forma.

  • 5/5 Luiz S. 2 years ago on Google
    The best club I've ever been

  • 5/5 Scott C. 1 year ago on Google
    Very clean and modern club w very friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Louison D. 11 months ago on Google
    Love this place. Between this one and Sintra I go 3-4 times/week and it’s always a pleasure. Location in Cascais is fantastic with excellent view. The vibe is uplifting, and I think it’s the best gym around solely for the energy. So, 5 stars. BUT: it’d be good to fix the smell problems in the men’s changing rooms. The toilets smell in the whole rooms, and the showers often smell like rotten egg (same problem in Sintra). I love this place and brand, but at that price they should do some plumbing job and improve ventilation.

  • 3/5 Daniel R. 10 months ago on Google
    Great location, took my son swimming lessons however although the teacher is fantastic, the indoor pool temperature is inconsistent and my son got sick various times because of this.

  • 5/5 Sophie Licht C. 8 months ago on Google
    It is early days but I am loving the look and feel of it. Great pool, the entrance to the gym feels grand. Right across the beach, you can go for a jog or a walk and go right across to take a shower. All the latest equipment and super cool classes I still need to join but there is a good variety. Overall, it might feel pricy but then again, you are worth the investment and so do I

  • 5/5 Marina C. 6 months ago on Google
    My favorite gym in Cascais! Small but great pool, gym and if you are lucky you can attend a class!

  • 5/5 Valentina B. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing!!!

  • 5/5 Claudio Chalita B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Environment, gym equipment of the first world beautiful people and professionals of high standard (Original) Ambiente ,equipamentos de ginastica de primeiro mundo pessoas bonitas e profissionais de alto padrao

  • 5/5 Daiane A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic the best of cascais. (Original) Fantastico o melhor de cascais.

  • 1/5 David d. 4 years ago on Google
    I’ve paid thousands of Euros to this gym over the many months that I’ve been a member. I enjoy being a member but what frustrates me and will make me look for another gym is their 10 Euro charge for the loss of my membership card. It doesn’t cost 10 euros to replace a card and many gyms now have progressed where you can sign in digitally or with a barcode.

  • 5/5 Isabel V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gym, indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, cafeteria overlooking the sea (Original) Ginásio, piscina interior, jacuzzi, sauna banho turco, cafetaria com vista para o mar

  • 1/5 The K. 3 years ago on Google
    Don't Go! -Lack of cleaning staff during covid19 -Not cleaning the entire machines and equipment during covid19 -Not enough space between people during group class -Not enforcing social distance during group classes -Sofia Ferreira using dubious contract signing and sharing methods -Violation of 14 day cooling-off period -Not informing members of the complaints book - Gonçalo Silva Leitão advises to use the online complaint book on their website after follow up -Online complaint book on website points to the academy page

  • 1/5 paul de a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) very disappointed with the gym We went there this Saturday and to our surprise more disinfectant wipes for the machines. A simple sray (that everyone touches with their hands) and kleenex, not even in a box (in bulk) also affected by everyone. Scandalous in times of covid. It feels like only our money counts and that you have no consideration for your members If you do not have the necessary equipment to protect your members, close the room or run to the pharmacy to buy the necessary, but do not put the life of your members in danger Result: we will not renew our subscription at holmes Ps: I am also writing a letter to the hygiene service and to the general management of Homes (Original) très déçu par la salle de sport Nous y sommes allés ce samedi et à notre grande surprise plus de lingettes désinfectantes pour les machines. Un simple sray (que tout le monde touche avec les mains ) et des kleenex, même pas dans une boite (en vrac) touchés également par tout le monde. Scandaleux en période de covid. On a l'impression que seul notre argent compte et que vous n'avez aucune considération pour vos membres Si n'avez pas le matériel nécessaire pour protéger vos membres, fermez la salle ou courez à la pharmacie acheter le nécessaire, mais ne mettez la vie de vos membres en danger Résultat : nous ne renouvellerons pas notre abonnement chez holmes Ps : j'écris également une lettre au service de l'hygiène et à la direction générale de Homes

  • 1/5 Jean Louis M. 3 years ago on Google
    INADMISSSIBLE basic measures too protect you from covid are not applied here it is a shame to welcome members in a such condition If you want to put your health in danger, go there we will not renew our subscription bad management

  • 4/5 Marcel S. 7 years ago on Google
    Great but expensive

  • 5/5 Luciano V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Can you use the gym without being a guest? (Original) Se puede usar el gimnasio sin ser huésped??

  • 5/5 Pablo J. 6 years ago on Google
    Best

  • 5/5 João A. 7 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, well equipped gym, one of the best views of the Cascais coast in the bar

  • 4/5 Marcelo B. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome gym with great staffs

  • 4/5 Milchen d. 5 years ago on Google
    Convenient, clean, polite staff

  • 5/5 Tim F. 5 years ago on Google
    Best gym in cascais

  • 5/5 Rosa M. 6 years ago on Google
    I started training there 7 years ago. I love it. It's the best

  • 4/5 Eventus B. 5 years ago on Google
    It's good for fitness, the pool is not big, sauna is inside the changing room.

  • 2/5 Giancarlo G. 5 years ago on Google
    The facilities are ok a bit small; very restricted access to the space, you get scolded on just about everything. The staff although friendly they have issues with just about everything that you do. Their only interest is to sell you some kind of a training session. Once you sign an agreement you’re lock for a year; the cancellation fees is hefty. Make sure that you like it and that you can live with their scolding prior signing up.

  • 5/5 vera z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place to exercise (Original) Bom local para se exercitar

  • 5/5 Filipe Martins Mota de O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic team, pleasant atmosphere (Original) Equipa fantástica, ambiente agradável

  • 1/5 Tiago C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Old appliances ... Leg training equipment is missing ... It's not worth the price. (Original) Aparelhos velhos... Faltam aparelhos para treino de pernas... Não vale o preço.

  • 5/5 Paulo S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Holmes Place de Cascais is fabulous! Partner since the beginning. (Original) Holmes Place de Cascais é fabuloso ! Sócio desde início.

  • 4/5 Jéssica R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The gym is excellent, super clean and cozy space. Classes are great and so is the spa and pool. But I think it could have more machines such as leg press 45 or similar to the leg workout. There is only one Smith, who is always occupied by men training arms / chest, which always take a long time, so we have to wait and wait to do squats at Smith. (Original) O ginásio é excelente, super limpo e espaço acolhedor. As aulas são óptimas e o spa e a piscina também. Mas acho que poderiam ter mais máquinas, como Leg press 45º ou similares para o treino de pernas. Só há um Smith, que está sempre ocupada por homens a treinar braços/peito, que demoram sempre imenso tempo, fazendo com que tenhamos que esperar e esperar para realizar agachamentos no Smith.

  • 5/5 Cristina S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great gym, bar, environment, parking (Original) Otimo ginásio, bar, ambiente, estacionamento

  • 5/5 Jhordeym S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best Gym in Cascais (Original) Melhor ginásio em Cascais

  • 5/5 Maria C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I'm from the foundation. It's the best gym in the area (Original) Sou desde a fundação. É o melhor ginásio da zona

  • 3/5 Rui V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great location, just overpriced prices (Original) Excelente localização, apenas peca pelos preços exagerados

  • 4/5 manny p. 4 years ago on Google
    The Zumba and Mixed dance classes by Inês Silva is superb! A 'must attend' among the classes offered.

  • 4/5 Fernando M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good catering (Original) Bom catering

  • 5/5 Lucas M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Because it's beautiful (Original) Pq é lindo

  • 5/5 Florbela D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) God, I was a fan and I will come back! Thanks for the vip treatment, snti me a princess. ? (Original) Divinal, fiquei fã e vou voltar! Obrigado pelo tratamento vip, snti-me uma princesa. ?

  • 5/5 Antonio S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good environment (Original) Bom ambiente

  • 5/5 Pedro O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great place for those who like to take care of their well being (Original) Um ótimo local para quem gosta de cuidar do seu bem estar


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