Centurian Sauna — Local services in Waitematā

What a waste of time and money, and faeces on the floor 🤮🤮🤮...

The expensive entry price (even without purchasing 'poppers' that the guy at the counter tried to up-sell me with, which is kind of pushy and somewhat unethical considering the legal grey-area that they fall within in this country) was not justified by the disappointing experience that lay within.

I get the feeling that this establishment is mostly frequented by regulars comprised of Asians and older Pakeha gentlemen who can afford the entry price, which is fine, but no-doubt a younger, more diverse clientele is excluded because of the cost.

The tired, old facilities inside the establishment are just as dated and underwhelming as I remember them from my last visit years ago, with only a modest number of guys, most of whom perpetually walk around in circles throughout the place, without actually hooking up.

And the '(chocolate) icing on the cake' was one of the hook-up rooms that I entered had a big pile of faeces on the floor (obviously someone hadn't douched). Revolting. Was glad to leave the place at that point.

I'd suggest cruising Western Springs park at night instead; it's free and there's a more diverse...

If this is New Zealand’s, largest and busiest sauna… oh man are you fooled. If I wanted to sit down on couches and watch television, I would have stayed at the hotel, or at home to do so. Biggest? No. Busiest? Well if 5-9pm on weekday with the same 12 walking around, looking at each other or just sitting around watching tv is busy… I wanted to sit in the hot tub, but it’s just a hot soaking bath as there is no bubbles to make it into a spa, hot tub. Place was pretty clean, yes. But with hardly anyone there, or using any of the rooms, it was easy to keep clean, especially when there is only one employee there at a time. Because they do not go and clean the rooms until an hour before closing. Too many pushy asian feminine guys there. No means no, but not to them. I would like to say there is a Wide age of the spectrum for customers , but no. Young Asian or older granddad. This was my sixth time there, the first after Covid. Maybe Covid has scared...

Nice and clean place, old fashion Style . Nice decoration. Sadly when I went it was 2 h before closing and not many people there, also when I asked on the entry busy or not and got told 20 people and it was less then 10. Maybe a discount ticket for late visitier would be an option. The front stuff was friendly but would be nice to get asked if you been there before and explain a bit the venue, specially if you are a oversea visitor. As the maze and upstairs is dark and got some steps, which you can easy slip or fall. Also a idear would be having some slippers for the guest as the shower area and the area in fron the jacuzzi and steam room can be wet and slippery . Plus point was that the staff helped to call a taxi and get me safe back. I’m sure I will give it another visit to a different day and time, to give it...