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Virgin Active Gym Beacon Bay

Gym Fitness center Wellness center

One of the Most Reviewed Gyms in East London


Address

Bonza Bay Rd, Beacon Bay Crossing, East London, 5205, South Africa

Website

www.virginactive.co.za

Contact

+27 43 748 1629

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (321 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 6 am to 7 pm
  • Monday: 5 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 5 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 5 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 5 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 6 am to 7 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (15) friendly (13) pool (9) machines (9) clean (8) Great (8) manager (7) Virgin (7) good (7) equipment (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Raymond M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice gym to train at, with wide open areas. Very clean I must say. The only thing that needs attention is that the dumbells in the lower weight category needs extras as they are pretty limited on a busy day
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 d c. 3 years ago on Google
    Disasterous poorly run badly maintained no professionals anywhere to be found and their passion seems to be reminding everybody that they can kick you out if they like..... Not a business destined to last too long.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sharon De W. 2 years ago on Google
    It's very annoying to get to gym and there are no treadmills available because half are blocked off. It's not necessary to block two off next to each other. Whole rows of equipment downstairs can't be used. It's totally unnecessary to block 4 bikes in a row. The only elliptical trainer of its kind and some treadmills are blocked off because of 'the roof'. For heavens sake move the dammed things then. There's plenty of space upstairs to space the treadmills but they'd rather block them off. We pay a lot of money for the gym and expect to be able to use the equipment 😡
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Calsey-Anne P. 3 years ago on Google
    The pool was low for over 2 months and during that time it was closed for maintenance and when it was opened again there was no changes made. Machines aren’t maintained - The seated row machine grip hurts your hands as the grip is completely worn. During load shedding the gym is kept open but is not safe as there are no lights and no air-con, this causes condensation which leads to slippery floors and slippery machines resulting to possible injuries. Disappointed with the gym as I am paying a premium rate for non premium quality.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Michael M. 3 years ago on Google
    Terrible. The machinery is in tatters and there seems to be no help from the current manager. Paying a premium price for a sub-par gym is entirely unreasonable.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christel 6 months ago on Google
    Everything at the Beacon Bay Virgin Active Gym is well maintained and managed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carl M. 4 years ago on Google
    You are greeted with the most beautiful of smiles at 5am, the vibiest of personalities through the day. Great way to start the day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Leopold K. 4 years ago on Google
    Get very irritated about some personal trainers who block more than one machine with a client because they are alternating between more than one machine. This should be forbidden especially if there's only one type of certain machines.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dylan Dylan D. 4 years ago on Google
    Machines could use some upgrades but it's clean and breezy especially during off peak times.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ross C. 5 years ago on Google
    Very small weight section with small selection of weight machines but has everything you need if you are comfortable using weights. Cardio section is good, however the machines need upgrading as they are old and don't always work properly. Pool is great, one of the cleanest I've been in and I applaud the maintenance staff for this! Shower area is good but I find the frosted glass a bit awkward. Otherwise a beautiful gym
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Time Taken M. 2 years ago on Google
    Incompetent manager, the rules state that a mask needent cover your mouth and nose when vigorous training or activity is being conducted, however the "so called manager had the audacity to tell use to put our masks on while on a 5th set of leg press. My wife (who just stood up off the machine for not more than a minute was catching her breath at a heart rate of over 140bpm when the manager abruptly and rudely insisted and argued she place it over her nose an mouth. Rather than being motivated to continue training she just felt like going home because of the rude, incompetent manager. ) Its quite frankly embaressing that such a person is in charge of a health and fitness center, when good public relations and knowledge of the rules is surely some of the requirements. Other members also complained about the manager telling them to wear masks while vigourously lifting heavy weights. Resting for a few seconds during a training set still constitutes vigorous exercise as oxygen is needed to replenish the exhausted bloodstream. Besides the fact, No one can argue that not wearing a mask during a period of resting between sets is more "dangerous" than a full actual set of any particular exercise without a mask. Get a new manager or train the one you have. Awaiting your response
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jumbe K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great facilities with very friendly staff. A special thank you to Pam for showing great initiative to make us feel at home at this gym.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maxine S. 2 years ago on Google
    A great gym with a Kauai inside. Plenty of free safe parking available.

  • 4/5 Sipho S. 3 years ago on Google
    My gym partners I would recommend

  • 4/5 Thabisa N. 2 years ago on Google
    The reception team is welcoming, the gym is well equipped and the fitness team is very helpful.

  • 5/5 Siposethu M. 2 years ago on Google
    I enjoy the smoothies that they make 😋.

  • 4/5 Edward S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very premium gym,offer a lot of machines and a variety of classes.

  • 5/5 Patrick J. 3 years ago on Google
    Best

  • 5/5 Gary A. 3 years ago on Google
    Upmarket gym

  • 4/5 Lugo B. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Ntanda B. 3 years ago on Google
    Neat and spacious

  • 4/5 Lelethu N. 4 years ago on Google
    👌👍

  • 5/5 Sarika C. 4 years ago on Google
    My second home, so clean n staff very friendly

  • 5/5 The Hub with Vuyo M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great time there💓

  • 5/5 ian p. 2 years ago on Google
    I dig the staff.... friendly and welcoming, just the way a host should be...

  • 5/5 jenni s. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff are always friendly and helpful. I need to be helped out of the pool and Vuyi is always extremely helpful as she gets me out of the pool. I can recommend Virgin Active, Beacon Bay to anyone.

  • 5/5 MK S. 2 years ago on Google
    I visited the gymn excellent reception services Aviwe and Co stand out.

  • 5/5 Charmy D. 2 years ago on Google
    Clean , tidy excellent Aqua class and a lovely Cafe ☕for afterwards

  • 5/5 Bruce A. 1 year ago on Google
    Nelspruit is better though... Lol

  • 5/5 Silesh M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, professional friendly staff

  • 4/5 Mahomed S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice gym, good location and complex. Unfortunately there was load shedding during my visit, but they were still open (no power for machines but weights and non-powered machines were sufficient for me) which is great. Friendly staff and very neat and clean. Big pool too.

  • 4/5 Kristine 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice gym, clean, tidy, not too full. Doesn’t have power during loadshedding, so plugged in equipment is out of use, but free weights and resistance machines, as well as pool are all operational and available. Offers daily passes

  • 5/5 Thobela S. 1 year ago on Google
    Few Icg bikes that work well, equipment is aging. Great watt bikes.

  • 3/5 Kevin 1 year ago on Google
    Good service, however it would be nice if they fixed the generator

  • 5/5 Hannelie V. 1 year ago on Google
    I forgot my phone twice in the change room. When I got to reception Aview Mabuya kept it for me. And at another occasion she kept my earrings for me too. She is really honest and friendly I am very greatful for her honesty and friendliness.

  • 3/5 Pierre C. 6 months ago on Google
    Smoothies at Kauai can use some upgrades, Nut Milk not at all on par. Very clean and pleasant Virgin Active. Avoid the other one in EL.

  • 5/5 Ron Snapper - PartMasters Pty L. 8 months ago on Google
    Clean gym at excellent location. Nice warm pool.

  • 2/5 Lucille Van J. 6 months ago on Google
    Pool can be much better when I compare it with Bloemfontein.

  • 5/5 Alicia N. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic gym

  • 1/5 Anton P. 3 years ago on Google
    Virgin active keep on taking money from my account. We are in lockdown 3. I have comorbidities. I have explained this to them. They keep on taking money. I have written and canceled the contracts but they keep on and on and on..... I now hate virgin active and will never sign up with them again. Horrible.

  • 5/5 Mampietyanta Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Best customer service ever.

  • 3/5 Eduard v.d. W. 3 years ago on Google
    Covid protocols are very good. Sadly equipment still old and half broken. Treadmills in dire need of upgrade, as the touch screens are malfunctioning.

  • 5/5 Yolani G. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best clubs. The staff is very friendly. I enjoyed my workouts here.

  • 5/5 Busisiwe J. 3 years ago on Google
    A place to go if you are serious about gym

  • 4/5 masikhonzane n. 5 years ago on Google
    Virgin active is great for all your fitness needs. They have free workout classes and yoga, an indoor swimming pool and all the right machinery to work on your body. What I don't really like about virgin active is the fact that they don't have special prices for students and your gym sessions are limited.

  • 5/5 Maria Bukelwa M. 4 years ago on Google
    Love the atmosphere, staff are very friendly Instructors are very accommodating to new members

  • 5/5 Jacqui Mary Stoter H. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent gym adhering to all the Covid rules. Gym classes and instructors are awesome.

  • 5/5 Dena-Jo C. 3 years ago on Google
    Greg did my Vitality Physical Assessment and right from entering the Gym I was greeted by 2 friendly ladies that assisted me with all the paperwork etc as I had never been there. Greg was so helpful and kind and knowledgeable about what I need to focus on, I will definitely be back for Bio appointments in the new year as was suggested.

  • 4/5 Siyanda L. 3 years ago on Google
    The staff is awesome, good attitude.

  • 5/5 Imade E. 3 years ago on Google
    Social distancing protocols are observed. Safe to exercise

  • 3/5 Abel I. 3 years ago on Google
    Reception service not 2 friendly.

  • 3/5 Khabo M. 3 years ago on Google
    kindly

  • 5/5 Cordelia K. 3 years ago on Google
    Top of the range...

  • 5/5 Amelia A. 4 years ago on Google
    Lots of parking, security guards in the parking lot. Gym staff were friendly.

  • 5/5 Mluleki B. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff n good service

  • 5/5 Kyle W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great!

  • 3/5 Chwayitisa B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nothing exciting

  • 5/5 Sisanda S. 4 years ago on Google
    Where bodies are made

  • 4/5 Kalla van der n. 4 years ago on Google
    Only 4 star because some of the staff don't have manners

  • 5/5 Matthew G. 4 years ago on Google
    Always clean. Always get a friendly greeting and so much option!

  • 5/5 DEBBIE S. 4 years ago on Google
    Love going to gym at Virgin Active Beacon Bay... So much to do and choose from...Just love it..

  • 5/5 Denzil O. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Experience

  • 5/5 Nimesh M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to start your day.

  • 5/5 Michelle J. 4 years ago on Google
    To me one of the best facilities. Clean. Well maintained, friendly service.

  • 5/5 Tully T. 4 years ago on Google
    The gym equipment is up standard and the facility in itself is clean and user-friendly.

  • 3/5 Thandokazi F. 4 years ago on Google
    Product knowledge is still a problem

  • 5/5 Andrew T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great pool, excellent facilities and hands down the friendliest staff of any Virgin Active in SA!

  • 3/5 TENDAI T. 3 years ago on Google
    Low water level in swimming pool. Quality of toilet paper very very poor.

  • 1/5 Anthony I. 4 years ago on Google
    Most of the machines dont work very well and the floor is collapsing near the drinking fountain


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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