OMG love this pool. Can’t believe it’s in the middle of Covent Garden! So random! The water temperature was balmy, the deep end was super nice and deep which I find is quite rare in london pools. It’s buried deep in a residential area but that makes it a quite unique swimming experience. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Showers were so clean and changing rooms so warm!! Great experience overall! Thank you.

Swim every morning here. Great outdoor pool (that opens at 7am weekdays, indoor pool at 6:30am), good mix of users and a friendly atmosphere. Good hot showers in the changing rooms - you can control the temperature and the water keeps flowing, great if you are heading to work in the morning post swim and need a decent shower. And lots of lockers to keep belonging safe (remember a 20p). Sun terrace now open for summer. Note: outdoors is 27m

I've been swimming and using the gym at Oasis for years, and in that time it has only got better. It is amazing to swim outdoors in central London and the pool is great. The gym is big with lots of equipment and never gets too busy. There is an amazing poolside sauna outdoors that you don't have to pay extra for. There's always a group of friendly regulars in there chatting. The place is kept clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. Better gyms are the best in London, worth joining.

Really love that it is an outdoor pool in London but the pool water itself is really grubby and after googling why this happens to pools, it suggests its because there isn't enough chlorine/ filter system not working properly and makes me feel quite icky the thought of swimming in unclean water! Would be great if this could be maintained better!

The facilities are a bit old and could do with a clean. The gym's male changing room is absolutely filthy, with overflowing loos, white stuff all over the walls, and bits of dirt and hair under the benches and corner. The gym floor upstairs could do with a mop too as I don't think it's ever been cleaned. I've been coming to this gym for over a year and it's always like this and it's only getting dirtier. However, the gym is good with lots of equipment and never too busy which is amazing for a central London gym. Top tip- avoid the swimming changing room at all costs as it is well known as a cruising area for older men 😬

Decent pool bit on the small side, they should really have a chilled lane, more rules than prison. Children under 11 can only swim weekends 10.30am til 1.30pm but age 11 and over can stay. You no longer get a wristband to pop in and out. I'll be going to Brockwell from now on, more kid friendly, more female friendly, and far less rules. No smoking, yet vapers can vape away. Found the staff to be unhelpful some rude even. Not the place for me!!

The outdoor pool is a gem and amazing to have this in Covent Garden HOWEVER the pool is very dirty, a black sediment washing backwards and forwards in the deep part of the pool and pieces of black matter floating in the water. The tiles are dirty with black sediment in the grout. The sauna - which I hoped to use - was not working and the indoor pool closed completely for repair. On the plus side the changing rooms are clean but I found the locker situation frustrating, you buy a token to use but if you open your locker - to get your shower gel etc - the token has been swallowed up and you are unable to lock the locker again.

Great pool! Definitely a 'community centre' type pool. Run down in terms of decor but my overall experience was great. Very friendly staff who were helpful in facilitating my first trip there. There are ourdoor changing facilities for the outdoor pool when you first arrive that are cubicles with a space to leave your bag in full view of the rest of the pool (I felt safe). After I swam, I used the indoor changing facilities where I found the showers and space fairly clean. There are hairdryers and straighteners for when you're getting ready as well as a costume spin dryer for use for free. Good size lanes outside with a fast lane, medium and 2 slow lanes. Very deep at one end (3.5M) and a 27.5M pool outside. Defintely going back, would avoid lunchtime (1230 - 1300) as it was busier when I left the pool.

Run down 😥 this place used to be so good! Wish I could take the one star away

50 minutes for 7.20 was a bargain. Pool was clean (enough), lane was not crowded at 8:20 AM. Staff was friendly and helpful to a 1st time visitor. Soap dispensers in showers were out of soap, so bring your own. Easy to download the app and add a credit card and make a reservation. Swimmers were courteous in shared lanes. Suits, caps, and goggles available for purchase. What a gem.

The state of neglect of this place is beyond belief. There is mould in floors and ceilings, stains everywhere you look. Changing rooms are despicable. BETTER seems to not have invested a penny in maintenance in a long time, and it shows. It is a real shame as the location is superb, the outdoor heated pool offers a lovely swim and the staff at the gates and by the pool side are helpful. The booking system via de app and website is also good. BETTER just needs to invest some of their earnings in updating this well attended and popular place!

It is a shame because it is well located, the most important problem I see is that there is no hygiene, people go into the pool with long hair and without a hat, I have had to get out of the pool more than once because there was hair and black particles floating that I don't know what they are. In general everything is a bit old, it does need a renovation and also for people to be a little cleaner and respect hygiene standards.

Health and safety issue!! Don't use the showers! The ceiling tiles are not made for showers - you'll have dirty, mouldy water dripping on you from the tiles and lights. Such a shame as it's a great pool, and I would use it daily, but won't be going until it's fixed.

I only go to play squash here. They have 3 courts, which have been recently completely repainted and walls redone. So this is currently one of the best squash facilities in central London. Having 3 courts ensures pretty good availability almost always ensuring your desired time can be booked. The changing rooms are pretty dirty though, and so are the toiler facilities. Everything is always very wet and slippery. There are 2 pools at this gym, and lots of water everywhere from guests going back and forth. The entry has been redone last year as well, with brand new gates and the staff here are very nice and welcoming, as opposed to some other Better gym I also frequent.

Came as a one off during a London visit. Having to sign up and get the app etc to book a bit of a faff but I appreciate that's the world now 🙄 seemed understaffed and reception queue 4-5 deep until another staff member arrived. Changing rooms grand, outdoor pool good temp and nicely situated amid housing; sadly the deep end in need of a clean, bottom discoloration ++ with algae. An enjoyable swim nonetheless.

Carry a few 20p coins and a bag so that you don't have to open the locker multiple times. Having to do that is super inconvenient and just unacceptable at this day and age by the way. The changing rooms have a lot of space and are decently clean but the pools have loads of trash at the bottom. Not at all busy on a Sunday afteroon. The biggest redeeming quality is the hot 6-7 person sauna but I heard they're adding an additional charge for it so not sure if it's going to be worth it anymore.

Love it Really nice staff at the centre! Very nice outdoor heated pool in the courtyard, cosily nestled within the buildings around. It makes swimming under the sky a real bliss. Great to sneak in and out the sauna by the pool A real tonic, it has become a personal, weekly must-go treat

Has an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool. The outdoor pool is heated. Great for s swim come rain shine sleet or snow. Has a large and varied clientele from all ages but a considerately highly disproportionate members of the LGBT+ community which makes it feel very inclusive and modernised

Good facilities, nice outdoor pool, easy to use booking system. This is one of the most money grabbing 'not for profit' organisations I have come across. 'No joining fee' but £37.50 gym induction, and charge a cancellation fee even if you give 30 days notice. They charge for lockers per use, so if you use it multiple times on one visit you get charged for several times. So if you gym, shower, swim, then shower again that is 4 charges. They charge for classes such as HIIT even if you are on a 'classes included' membership.

I like this pool. The outside pool is generally quite warm and nice to swim in. The staff are all really friendly, especially Farrah on the front desk and Maria who keeps the changing rooms clean. I've never been to the gym part so can't comment on that. The lockers take a non-returnable token, which you get from the machine for 30p (luckily it takes contactless!). There are a variety on Locket sizes, including nice big ones for big kit bags. Be aware that at the time of writing the indoor pool is still closed.

My favourite pool in central London. I love the heated outdoor pool all year round, and there are lots of regulars here. Staff are friendly too.

This used to be the closest thing I’d get to a holiday in the hot summers of 2012/13 when I was working locally. Lovely sun terrace which they’ve upgraded with astroturf. However, much like the mid town area post covid, it doesn’t look like the centre’s had any other investment since then, which is understandable if a shame. Pool was grubby. Changing rooms Tim down but functional. Prices have gone up though, like everywhere else, but definitely looking a little worse for wear. And like all “better” centres, the fun police are on hand to stop anything other than functional swimming.

Like most of the Better pools, don't expect luxury, but you do get something unique. An open air, outdoor pool in Central London! The 27.5m pool is usually quite busy but everyone is friendly. Also there's a shallow end and a 3.5m deep end so you do need to be a fairly confident swimmer

I love this pool. Yes it's seen better days and bit tatty around the edges. But there's something magical about swimming out in the open in inner London!

Lovely outdoor pool. Sauna outside just get hot and swim. 20p lockers. Showers non cubicaled , downside. Changing area busy. Fantastic on a summer's day. Best to book in advance.

"This swimming pool is top-notch! The facilities are clean and well-maintained, and the lifeguards are attentive and professional. The pool itself is a great size, with plenty of space for lap swimming or casual swimming. There's also a separate kids' area, which is perfect for families with young children. The locker rooms are spacious and well-stocked with showers and lockers. Overall, this swimming pool is a great place to work out or relax, and I would highly recommend it to anyone in the area." 🏊‍♂️💦

Gym was windowless and sad. Not worth the £43 per month unless you want to swim outside. As a student, much better to join the YMCA near TCR station where you can get a student contract at about £22 for 9 months. The Gym in Bloomsbury is also cheaper at £28.99 per month with 50% off for the first three months. Or pure gym on TCR for £36.99 per month. This really is not worth the extra money.

Decent fitness center and warm outdoor pool. However, it’s not very clean and has not been done up in over 8 years. I used to work out here in 2014 and thought it was quite good, however it definitely needs a touch up.

An amazing place. The chances of a sensibly priced outside pool in the middle of Central London would appear to be nil. But here it is. Quite deep and naturally busy on a fine day so better for swimming than lazing. Just unexpected and excellent.

Pretty much lives up to it's name. The outdoor pool is a real gem and the recent(ish) addition of a poolside sauna adds a very special/ sociable dimension. To round off the blisfull experience, you can always wander into the nearby 'Phoenix Gardens' with a cup of coffee from Monmouth. With that said, there's room for improvement which won't incur much cost/effort. 1)changing room floors aren't cleaned at frequent intervals. 2)pointless notices outside requesting people to not make too much noise because of neighbours and yet nothing to persuade people to shower before swimming (yuk!). Please can the lifeguards monitor this as it's truly disgusting!

Amazing find in the middle of London! Quiet, shaded pool with a sun deck for over 16s. Friendly staff and good sized facilities. They keep capacity controls on it during Covid so it’s not too crowded. Booking was limited but I was lucky to get a spot for a hot day. Will absolutely be back in the summer!

Competitive prices, nice outdoor sauna. All the staff were very kind. The building itself a bit bleak / brutalist but this could be someone’s vibe

Day trip to London. Walked in unannounced. Bought a ticket at the door. Enjoyed an outdoor swim in the heated pool. Changing rooms clean and functional. Hair drier, hot showers, lockers (needed a 20 p coin) all working. Really happy to see the costume spinner😀

2 pools inside the city center. Booking system is also very usefull. And the yearly subscription is reasonably priced. HOWEVER the infrastructure is old, moldy, dusty, and the pool (especially outside) is usually not clean. Some of the showers arnt working anymore for months, toilets are smelly.

Great outdoor swimming pool in the center of London. Also a bit of a sun trap in the summer.

Fantastic to have a decent swimming pool in Central London; rather, 2 pools as there's indoor and outdoor.

After checking the website this morning and looking forward to trying Oasis out as I want to get back into swimming, I turned up today and disappointingly it was closed. Several people were outside wondering why the shutters were down. One person who had a years membership with Oasis wasn't even informed and there is nothing on the website, infact you can still buy a membership online for Oasis?? Through frustration and speaking to others I searched for a nearby pool and found Marshal St Leisure Centre and Spa, a great place which saved my day.