Anytime Fitness Ponsonby

Fantastic experience: This is a really great gym, not too busy and has all the equipment I want, an easy walk from my apartment in Ponsonby.

Fantastic experience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Review for Badal – Anytime Fitness Ponsonby Anytime Fitness Ponsonby is a top-notch gym, and with Badal managing the club it’s become a place people actually enjoy going to. He’s welcoming, always ready to help, and makes the whole vibe of the place friendly. The gym is clean, organised, and feels safe, you can tell Badal really cares about the members and the overall environment. Since he started managing things, the club feels way more inviting and well run than a lot of other gyms I’ve been to. If you’re looking for a gym that’s more than just machines, where the manager actually looks out for people, this is the one. Solid pick and a solid 5-star manager.

Fantastic experience: ⭐️ Badal was very kind and explained everything clearly. His helpful attitude made me decide to join Anytime Fitness. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: This place is just amazing. I go 3 times a week for my workout. The place is always clean, people very respectful. Badal the manager of the place is very kind and welcoming. Always a pleasure to go there

Fantastic experience: Super friendly and helpful staff! They make this place really welcoming and does not feel like an intimidating gym.

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym! Great staff. Really look after you.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend this gym without a doubt. It is perfectly equipped, the atmosphere is always calm, and the cleanliness is impeccable. The staff are very friendly, and I especially want to highlight Badal at reception, who is always attentive and makes everything much easier. My English is not very good, and yet I have never had any problem communicating with him. Without a doubt, an excellent gym.

Negative experience: Believed I had cancelled nearly a year ago due to change of circumstances and poor equipment, never been into the gym and only found out that I had still been paying after my payment failed. After spending close to $1000 having never using the gym surely common sense would have prevailed with either a waving of the final fee or even small compensation from the $1000. However no compromise, no common sense and no customer satisfaction to maintain any sort of positive relationship. Would not recommend joining this gym to anyone.

Fantastic experience: A clean, welcoming gym with outstanding staff and trainers. Huge thanks to Haydn—he’s excellent! Always plenty of space and everything I need.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended! A beautiful, well-located fitness studio. The equipment was all high-quality and functional. Upstairs, there’s an additional area for floor exercises, rowing, cycling, and stretching. Very friendly and helpful staff. Unfortunately, I couldn’t continue my membership due to moving away.

Fantastic experience: Doesn't get too busy and always clean

Fantastic experience: The recent refurbishment is fantastic! The gym looks amazing—fresh, clean, and inviting every time we walk in. Plus, it’s never overcrowded, which makes workouts even more enjoyable. The staff is incredibly friendly and always ready to help. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Nice gym, not busy outside of peak hours. The friendly coach also gave me free tips for my squats.

Negative experience: Rude manager.

Positive experience: Unpretentious gym for locals.

Negative experience: Majority of the staff we’ve dealt with at Anytime in Ponsonby are incredibly rude.

Negative experience: I have been an Anytime Fitness member since a while and with my job I travel a lot so I have been to many AT around Australia and now NZ. This is however by far the worse AT i have been to. I have tried to train this morning at 8am and the heaters were on in the gym. Other members complained aswell. There was no way to turn them off and there are no fans in the gym. And staff does not start before 11am- during the week ! - so my performance was massively impacted by the heaters. This gym is also not really women friendly- simple fact there are no hairdryers or a corner where you can get ready. Also when you come in in the morning the bathrooms are extremely dirty, I dont know when it gets cleaned but if you are someone like me who trains in the morning and expects a nice clean and fresh gym this is not the one to go to. I am very disappointed as I never expected to ever go to an AT and experience this. Next time I would rather visit AT in Auckland city as they are much cleaner, air conditioned and equipped with hairdryers. On my first day here when I asked the manager 1-2 questions he also did not respond in a very friendly way. I dont think he likes people that are not local coming to the gym. My accomodation was around the corner of this AT but probably next time its worth taking the bus to the city for a nicer morning session where you dont have to train in front of heaters and have much nicer and cleaner restrooms. Edit: Dear Ponsbony staff. As much as you would like to paint your overseas guest as “stupid”- Auckland is not the coldest place I visited. I m in wellington atm-‘colder than Auckland and still the gym is nicely airconditioned. Same in Canberra (pls google how cold it can get there)- colder than Auckland , again gym was nicely air conditioned. If your local member requested heaters for the morning that is perfectly fine, I am warning all non-locals because I finished my week in different AT gyms in Auckland, same city, same temperatures and still- no heaters on. And its hard to give feedback in person when staff does not start before 11. Its clear you dont take feedback on board- extremely unprofessional and confirms my review about the gym. Good luck and all the best tho!

Positive experience: It's average, equipment is pretty old and worn compared to their Anytime Fitness', but it's tidy and has plenty of space.

Fantastic experience: Thank you to Marcos for getting my BRO and I signed up today. Was super easy, gave us a tour, good banter, made us feel very comfortable too. Excited to start my journey with Anytime fitness:)!

Fantastic experience: Very welcoming to tourist, options if you just want to go one time. The people are very friendly and help you with what you need. Definitely recommend this gym

Fantastic experience: Amazing trainers and the people who worked there were super friendly!! I was for 1 night in ponsonby and wanted to lift some weights. The trainer was helpfull and also clean gym! Recommend it

Fantastic experience: Awesome GYM, has all the gear I need, close to all the shops on Ponsonby Road & Marcos was amazing signing me up & giving me a tour of the place, thanks bro!

Fantastic experience: Good atmosphere, great trainers

Fantastic experience: Very affordable. Clean and convenient. Rarely too full. Basic but does the job ! Just what I needed!

Negative experience: Not a bad gym, but certainly below the standard I would expect of an Anytime Fitness. Most of the problems are beyond what the staff can control: it's a very small space (especially in the free weights area) and becomes crowded even with very few people present. Be prepared to adapt your workout plans because it's very possible there won't be a bench or the dumbbells you want available, for example (or even room to actually move without encroaching on someone else's space). It's also a bit light on weight machines, and what they have is older than other AFs in the central Auckland area. In that regard, the gym would benefit from an equipment upgrade, just to bring it up to the standard of most AF gyms in Auckland. But again, because of the lack of space the gym will inevitably lack certain machines/equipment that most other gyms have. The upstairs area is more spacious and an excellent, relatively quiet area for doing core exercises and stretches, but given how crowded downstairs is at times, could possibly be more effectively utilised. Only three showers, so if you do plan to shower and change after your workout, there is a possibility you will have to wait and have to hurry so others don't have to wait (especially at peak times). This is a bit of a layout issue and can't really be helped. To the gym's credit, the showers and toilet facilities are excellent (like a nice hotel) and invariably very clean. I will warn potential members, however, that the locks on all three shower/toilet rooms do not lock, and have not for months, which is a security issue. It reflects badly on the manager than this has not been fixed. Overall, an OK/functional gym with a few unavoidable issues because of the space. Would not represent value for money if it was the only AF you planned to work out at. There are others in the CBD which are massively better and offer so much more in terms of equipment, facilities and ambience whether you're a beginner or an experienced gymgoer.

Fantastic experience: Omar is amazing

Positive experience: Great little gym limited equipment, but everyone is friendly and willing to share.

Negative experience: Smelled unclean, looked unclean. I don't know but the lack of natural light in this place makes it feel weird. When you compare this to the Newmarket Anytime, this isn't worth it.

Negative experience: Probably one of the worser Anytime’s unfortunately. The equipment is lacking (no hex bar or 1kg increment dumbbells (1,2,3,4,5kg etc.)for example)), the trainers that are around aren’t particularly friendly or engaging or are often sharing somewhat questionable advice with clients they’re training (until recently there was a poster on the info board suggesting caviar or beef carpaccio as a potential preworkout?!), air con seems to always be leaking, there is little to no vibe or atmosphere when you walk in. Perks are the convenience of location and that it does have parking - could definitely improve with a few tweaks and a bit of investment.

Fantastic experience: Everything you need in a relaxed, low key atmosphere, staff are super kind and helpful. Great that they offer on demand classes upstairs. Really happy to have joined.

Positive experience: One of the smaller Anytimes, it's convenient to my work. My only gripe is the stupidly large bathrooms could be made smaller to allow for a couple more so we are not limited to 2 showers, proves to be a pain in the morning

Positive experience: Just tried this gym for the first time I'm a member of the New Lynn AF as this gym has equipment that New.Lynn doesn't Small has everything you need for a good workout I did notice it does smell inside of sweat the preacher machine is got grime all over the handles it just need a deep clean. But I will be back Thanks

Negative experience: Expensive start up costs... $260 for your first month. not worth it for location and equipment quantity.

Negative experience: Manager made a fat joke within 1 minute of me walking in to join up. Didn't join this gym.

Fantastic experience: 24/7. Friendly staff... My local GYM

Fantastic experience: Just came back from my first visit to Anytime Fitness Ponsonby and wow the staff we so very friendly and really made me feel at home! I'm not a big gym goer but with summer coming I wanted to loose a bit of weight. A few of my friends go to Anytime Fitness Ponsonby and say how great and clean the gym is, so I went to check it out. They were right! As soon as I walked in the door I was greated with a big hello and was immediatley made to feel at home. (Im sure I appeared a bit nervous). The staff showed me around and even got me to do some exercises on the machines. Plus the gym was so clean and tidy I had to ask when they opened and when they told me about 2 years ago I could swear it looked like they just opened! Then the staff even offered me a workout so I can try it out first, however I felt so at home I have decided just to join anyway! Talk about amazing customer service! I'm excited about starting (and shedding those extra pounds) and I will be telling everyone I know how cool of a club Anytime Fitness Ponsonby is!

Fantastic experience: After being a member of Anytime Fitness for many years I find this club a great club to workout in. It's always very clean as I always see staff wiping down equipment when I'm in. The location is great as I flip between Ponsonby and other AF clubs for work. It's never too crowded, the members are rather respectful towards each other and the staff are friendly! Keep up the great work!

Fantastic experience: Enjoy this gym, great location and easy friendly non pushy staff. Great trainers too!

Negative experience: Always has equipment left lying around, things are messy and untidy often see other gym users not wiping their equipment after use. Gym staff always sitting at the computer and not helping to keep the place organized. Disappointed in the lack of management at this gym. Positive, the toilets and change rooms appear to be clean and well maintained.

Positive experience: Clean and well equipped. A hidden gem if you need to stop by for a once off. Chest press is very squeeky and sounds like an angry seagull.

Fantastic experience: Handy & cosy gym. Very compact but with a good balance of equipment, enough to do complete workouts.

Fantastic experience: Good facilities great staff.

Positive experience: Good gym, have seen gym instructors on floor during morning hours like around 5:30 am....and are quite friendly. The crowd is nice and you get to see familiar faces daily. The washrooms are nice and clean. Just one request is that we get access to wifi that would be great.

Fantastic experience: awesome and handy

Fantastic experience: This is a really good Anytime Fitness, not too big that it gets crowded and top quality cardio. Friendly staff always happy to help.

Negative experience: Just not happy with the service.

Positive experience: Small gym but has essentials. Better go in non peak Times

Negative experience: Worst club. They ripped people’s money off. They have a 14 days cancellation fee which the other clubs don’t have.

Positive experience: Adequate for a one off visit but a bit small and limited equipment. Only three showers for the whole gym - I was there at 8.30am and had to queue.

Negative experience: I'm currently disputing a debt brought against me by this gym. I got behind in paying my fees, so fair enough they needed to be paid. I rang up EzyPay (who do fees on behalf of Anytime Fitness) to see how much I still owed (they told me my account was closed - fine by me) and then they gave me the amount I still owed and I paid it with my card over the phone. I heard nothing after that for over 2 months, no email, txt, phone calls etc. Nothing to advise me that I was owing anything. That was until I received an email from Baycorp saying I owed them for an unpaid debt with Anytime Fitness. My attitude is if I owe anything, that's fine but I want to know what exactly this fee is. EzyPay confirmed to me that at least from their side, I'm paid up. The info provided to Baycorp in terms of what I owe is vague at best. So I contacted the gym directly. The manager/owner whoever has done nothing but tell me to go back to Baycorp - they've been unwilling to advise me of what this debt is and why they made no effort to communicate with me (my contact details haven't changed) BEFORE passing it onto Baycorp. This was before Christmas 2019 and this gym has since given up responding to my emails. If you want a gym that think's it's okay to bill you but don't feel the need to tell you about it or feel the need to tell you what it is for then by all means join this gym. SIDE NOTE: I'm now a member of another Anytime Fitness and they're absolutely lovely - this review is about AF Ponsonby, not AF as a whole. Edit 1 - In response to the owner's comment Thank you for your reply and clarification - it's a shame that I had to put this in the public arena just to get a proper response from you. But as per my email sent to you, this will be a matter for the Disputes Tribunal. Many thanks. Edit 2 - In response to the owner editing their comment Thank you for changing your comment as per the privacy laws - but despite this edit, the damage has already been done. And I have screenshots. Many thanks.

Fantastic experience: Missing it

Fantastic experience: Great gym - friendly staff, full range of machines, quality cardio equipment (with Netflix!). Justin was really helpful.

Fantastic experience: Did some training here while travelling, this is a fantastic gym with excellent facilities. The gym staff are also very friendly and helpful.

Fantastic experience: Great gym

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym! I've been a member of the Ponsonby club for over 4 years now and it's a great local gym! Always so clean and the staff and management team are so very friendly and above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Good setup

Fantastic experience: Great friendly place, plenty of space and gear is always in top condition.

Negative experience: It’s not open anytime.

Positive experience: Cramped weights area.

Negative experience: Shit gym shit people. This isnt a gym, its a creche with weights and a palates pulley. And I cancelled you fool!!!

Positive experience: Pretty standard AF. But jeez, it would be nice if they could open a door every once in a while – it's gets a bit stank.

Positive experience: Dave was wonderfully friendly; from his deeply American toothy grin, firm handshake and booming "HI THERE!" to the cleanliness of the equipment, this is a solid, if under-equipped, neat little pocket-sized gym.

Positive experience: Small and the gym showers are not always clean but it’s great cause it’s never really that busy when I go

Fantastic experience: One of the BEST Anytime clubs in Auckland! Always kept clean, the staff are incredible, so VERY friendly and helpful and go out of their way to help everyone. Their security is great also as I always feel safe when I'm at the Ponsonby club! Great trainers too! Highly recommend this professionally run club!

Fantastic experience: Has everything I need and is pretty no fuss. Pretty busy during peak times in weight area but otherwise not so bad.

Fantastic experience: Really good gym!

Positive experience: Good

Positive experience: It's a bit small and mostly machines rather than free weights

Positive experience: Great gym and friendly staff!

Positive experience: Quite a small gym as compared to Les mills and Community centres but has all the equipment needed for training.

Positive experience: Very small but has all you need in a small space, nice and clean too

Positive experience: good gym good equipment great staff downstairs for weights upstairs for space exercise room with programmed workouts only a 4 not 5 just because not very large

Positive experience: The previous location (where seed heritage is now) was a lot better. This new location is more cramped downstairs and feels and looks more dated.. on the bright side the staff are really friendly and super helpful!

Negative experience: Place is small and crowded. Nearly no proper gym equipment or weights, only good if you enjoy running on a treadmill but hope you're the only one cause there aren't even many of them. A regrettable experience :(

Fantastic experience: Great gym! Never overcrowded and nice easy vibe.

Fantastic experience: Difficult to spot from the street. The manager James was friendly and easy going. All in all, a nice club to visit.

Fantastic experience: Great equipment selection and friendly knowledgeable staff.

Fantastic experience: A fully equipped, clean gym that you can access anytime :)

Fantastic experience: Excellent service and a quality gym. Would definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: Great range of weights and really enjoy the hanging boxing bag.

Fantastic experience: Nice boutique gym, great trainers, always find the staff cleaning and gym is always immaculate, the manager James is amazing, very professional and great customer service always.

Fantastic experience: Very impressed with the gym when I joined. It was very clean, well presented and the staff person James who showed me around was very friendly. James made me feel like he really cared about me and my fitness goals, asking me lots of questions to get to know me more. No other gym I looked at did this with me. He even set up me with a personal trainer right after I joined to ensure I get the best results! So glad I joined this club!

Positive experience: Great gym!

Positive experience: Small, not staffed. But plenty of equipment in good condition.

Negative experience: Why they shut the place down? I went to it today and found out it has been demolished.

Positive experience: Small and not well ventilated.

Positive experience: Great gym with really helpful staff, plenty of equipment with the day times being super quiet.

Fantastic experience: Grate little gym, friendly staff and peeps

Fantastic experience: yes my local gym , i go every second day .. love the new location since they moved from thr old place .. couple of months back.

Positive experience: Great gym, clean and tidy with nice staff. Just wish it was a bit bigger on busy nights.

Positive experience: Place is pretty clean and staff are friendly. Sadly the gear is old and needs servicing. For instance the touch screens on the cross trainers, tread mills, and bikes barely work and often you have to press the screens repeatedly to do anything. I've heard rumors of a renovation but it never seems to happen. I also think Wi-Fi would not be too much to ask.

Fantastic experience: I chose to join this gym because it was walking distance from my house in Grey Lynn. Turned out to be a great decision! Although on the smaller side, the gym is always clean and never too busy (at least not when I go at 7am). All the staff are very friendly and my personal trainer, Omar, is awesome.

Negative experience: Went to sign up on a 7 day trail today, and when he tried to sign me up on the spot and i told him not to worry because i was doing an actual trial not just in there to sign up, and had 3 to try out as i wanted to make sure the location and parking etc, was convenient and worked for me. His actual words were, to go and try the other clubs and come back to them, because they would only give me a trial if i was definitely going to sign up at the end of it. They were my first contender, i am now definitely joining Jetts.