Freyberg Pool and Fitness Centre — Attraction in North Island

This review is only about the sauna. Staff and management obviously have some maintenance and cleaning problem with the sauna facility , as they BANNED WATER BOTTLES (plastic and glass) in the sauna citing "the water from your drink bottle may splash on the wood, damaging the wood".

The manufacturing process of the sauna officially classes it as a "wet area" and according to google AI, "the wood used in saunas is specifically chosen for its water resistance and ability to withstand the humid environment."

Having no water bottles in the sauna obviously leads to serious hydration issues - but the staff and management would rather not have to clean or maintain the sauna - hence the restrictive and unhealthy policy of no bottled drinking water .

I guess the next step for the Freyberg Pool & Fitness Centre ( to reduce cleaning & maintenance of the sauna even further) , is to claim elevated CO2 levels in the sauna is bad for the sauna wood, so as well as you are not allowed to drink water in the sauna, you will also have to hold...

Don't waste your time I went there sometime last year I'm basically on a working holiday i lived in Wellington at the time I went in to just have a friendly chat regarding prices and if there was any free gym sessions to try it out the response from the instructor and what I could see a man in the office upstairs dark hair both of them were disgracefully very unfriendly no! this is for locals only didn't even give me chance to have a chat etc regarding prices. myself I used to work in the ymca gym in the uk as a fitness instructor within a hugh facility for 3/4 years so I know the ins and outs Of a high class leisure centre and as customer retention goes the first impression is also the best and your should be encouraging people to come into your centre not turning them away just because I'm from the uk?? I was disgusted and infuriated so I just walked out so my advice people save your money and go to a less judgemental Place with more welcoming helpful staff i will keep every one I know well away from your...

. (01/2018) A well-equipped fitness centre which includes swimming pool, spa / hot tub, sauna, gym / exercise section and shower, of course. Conveniently located over Oriental Bay and can be easily spotted on the roadside. Well maintained and regularly cleaned / operated to maintain the hygiene. Energetic ambiance. Staff and service experience may vary depending on your interaction with different staff personnel. This place can get very busy in evenings, weekends and holidays. There is also a cafe alongside for quick feed. This is a community centre and discounted rates are available for most of the sections. The membership rates are even better. Beautiful views around of harbour. Good place for quick relaxing sessions. Spacious parking area. Wheelchair parking is available. Public restrooms are available and the change rooms are...