Bayswater Waves

This review applies only to the health club section. The gym is reasonably well equipped, and it’s rare that it’s so busy that you can’t use what you want. Membership prices are reasonable — $ 47 per month direct debit for local residents on a 12 month membership term. This price doesn’t include classes or pool access. Membership will also get you access to the gym at The Rise in Maylands through a forthcoming reciprocal arrangement.

Bayswater is nice, but for a one day pass it is $ 15. I paid $ 15 to work-​out for an hour… not sure why I didn’t throw that money towards something exciting like pilates rather than an elliptical machine. What I can’t get over is 8:30 a.m. on a Tuesday and this place was super packed. From the looks of it, it appeared services are provided to the elderly (check-​ups, routines, etc.), which is nice. However, several machines became seats, where individuals just popped a squat to watch others work-​out.
Most machines were fine, but there are a few that could use an upgrade. I don’t understand how the 2^nd floor has become the unclaimed «Man’s Floor». I’m all for segregated spaces, as long as we both have our own area.

The kids absolutely love this place! There are loads of swimming pools here and one actually simulates waves a the beach. They activate it every now and then and the kids are all of a sudden swimming at the beach. It is wonderful to hear the squeals of delight when it comes on and to see kids appearing from the woodwork to jump and splash with their mates. The pools inside are all heated whilst the pool outside is not however that is for the serious swimmer, no splashing around in here. The best time to come for laps is around 3.00pm as all the school swimming lessons have finished and the kiddies have left or are just about to leave. You cant get a decent swim in the indoor pools though as there are a load of OAPs (old age pensioners) walking in the fast lane.
The kids swimming lessons are fantastic here. Both my sons have completed lessons here and we love Jane– she is by far the best swimming coach we have had. She is fun, loud and a lovely person. Our kids just love their lessons with Jane and she always makes you feel welcome.