Anytime Fitness Parksville

Expérience négative: I recently received an email from Anytime Fitness Parksville notifying me that the regional manager decided to raise the prices of my membership, and I’m absolutely disappointed. I’ve been a loyal member for quite some time, and I understand that businesses need to adjust their pricing periodically, but this decision feels poorly handled and inconsiderate. First of all, the price increase was significant, and the reasoning behind it was vague at best. There was no explanation of why this hike was necessary beyond the typical corporate jargon about "improving member experience," which just felt like a thinly veiled attempt to justify raising prices without any real value added. What bothered me even more was the lack of communication and transparency. The regional manager’s outreach seemed more like a generic email blast than a thoughtful, personalized message. There was no acknowledgment of the long-term members or the fact that many of us are facing rising living costs. Instead of providing any genuine reasoning or offering solutions, the message felt impersonal and more about maximizing profits than maintaining customer satisfaction. This price increase has left me questioning my loyalty to Anytime Fitness. I have already found a more affordable gym that values its members and treats them with the respect they deserve. I expect more transparency and a stronger connection with the community, especially when it comes to something as personal as a membership rate increase. Until then, I’m incredibly frustrated with how this situation was handled. It’s not just me — many other members I’ve spoken to feel taken advantage of by these random price increases. There’s a growing sense of frustration among the community, with members questioning the consistency and fairness of these hikes. Some have shared that their rates have increased multiple times without any prior notice or explanation, and it’s starting to feel like they’re being nickel-and-dimed for basic services that should already be included in their membership. At this point, many are questioning whether it’s worth sticking around. It’s hard to continue supporting a gym that doesn’t seem to care about its members’ needs, especially when the only communication we get is about raising prices with no additional benefits to show for it.

Expérience fantastique: I can’t say enough good things about Anytime Fitness Parksville! From the moment you walk in, you notice how impeccably clean and well-maintained the facility is – it’s clear they take pride in providing a welcoming environment. The staff is absolutely fantastic – always friendly, helpful, and eager to answer any questions or offer guidance. The equipment selection is top-notch, with everything from state-of-the-art machines to an impressive variety of free weights, making it easy to customize your workout regardless of your fitness level or goals. The atmosphere is incredibly positive and motivating – everyone, from the staff to fellow members, is supportive and encouraging. It’s the perfect place to crush your fitness goals while feeling part of a great community. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, friendly, and well-equipped gym!

Expérience fantastique: Big, clean, friendly gym with all the equipment I need. Global access to all Anytime gyms works amazingly well when visiting from abroad.

Expérience négative: Membership is $100 a month for a sub par gym with nothing special, would be cheaper to drive to Nanaimo and use a far better gym there for the $20 a month that they cost.

Expérience fantastique: Thank for a clean well equipped gym.

Expérience positive: While the gym had good equipment, the staffed hours are kinda rubbish if you’re just looking for a gym while visiting parksville. Staff was super friendly, kind, and helpful. Gym has decent assortment of equipment

Expérience positive: Love this gym, a tad small tho. Looking forward to their move to bigger space.

Expérience fantastique: I used my membership to go here while visiting for a month, best Anytime Fitness gym I’ve been to. Great set up, lots of equipment, very clean.

Expérience fantastique: Super clean, great equipment, and friendly staff.

Expérience fantastique: Clean gym and very welcoming Thanks for letting me use the facility while here on vacation!

Expérience fantastique: Hands down best gym in town... best I've ever been to... I actually look forward in going, super friendly people that talk to you if you want and leave you alone if your doing your thing. Bike and Stairmaster really high end with virtual biking thru different parts of the world or sudoku, chess, I think you can even get Netflix while you are on them which was the selling feature for me. Love it!

Expérience négative: Overpriced and contractually bound membership program

Expérience positive: My husband and I have been going to this gym for 18 months, it’s clean with new equipment and close to home. Our membership is up in a couple of weeks, we have always paid cash, which equals about $1782 for both, $75 a month, per person.. I went into the office today to inquire about paying cash again, I was told the price has gone up to $1040, $86.60 Per person month… . I inquired about members who are paying biweekly, debit from their accounts, the response was their old price would just role into the new contract or new year. Interesting.. so by paying cash upfront, there is no benefit, actually a deterrent. Some of the equipment needs attention, 1 treadmill has been outa service for approximately 3 weeks, same as the Tv & water fountain, spin bike module’s not working & one missing… My husband & I worked out at Anytime Fitness in Victoria, I actually used to train clients there, we really enjoyed this gym & looked forward to joining Parksville one upon moving here, but I refuse to pay these prices. I’ll really disappointed in this particular Anytime Fitness.‍♀️

Expérience fantastique: This is truly the best anytime fitness I have been to on the island. There is lots of space and a huge variety of equipment for your every need. Does not get too busy according to the time I went, but overall I would definitely recommend joining.

Expérience positive: Facility has become increasingly busy since I signed up. To the point where I can’t use the machinery I’d like to use. This includes going during what would be considered working hours (8-430). Also, it’s taking longer than it should for machines - like the treadmill screen (and TV) - to be repaired. Get more treadmills and scrap a bike or two. There are not enough benches to lift weights available - the ones that are there are in constant use. Would like to see another AF open in the area as this one is overrun. Also, Parksville comes at a premium- Nanaimo has cheaper memberships. I’m forced to use AF as I need options for when we potentially move. I know other local gyms are considerably cheaper - I would consider this to be premium pricing for a facility that doesn’t have a pool or other amenities. On a positive note, the facility is kept incredibly clean. The manager obviously takes pride in maintaining cleanliness of the facility.

Expérience fantastique: Love this gym. New, great prices, nice equipment, and the gym is always super spotless. Lindsey, the manager, is awesome and takes care of all her clients with care. Highly recommend.

Expérience positive: Well laid out gym with excellent equipment and very clean. The friendly staff are awesome. It would have rated as the best gym on the island but for the fact that they are not offering classes anymore. They were extremely popular, and well attended, and loved by many. Perhaps the owners could reconsider and bring the classes back!

Expérience fantastique: I go here every 2nd day for excercise, big place, lots of equipment, will definitely satisfy your workout needs.

Expérience fantastique: Nice Anytime location! I'm a Vancouver resident; dropped in a few days ago for a back session while I was in town. Nice and clean place with a couple machines I hadn't seen before at other Anytime branches. Big thumbs up for that plate-loaded pulldown/incline press machine! Lots of people smiling and working hard in there; obviously a lot of happy members. Bathroom was spotless. Looking forward to dipping in again next time I'm in town. And this is why Anytime membership is not overpriced. Take your fob with you on your travels and there's probably a gym for you nearby. I've been to lots of locations; while a few branches can get busy they're always clean with well maintained equipment. It's a premium experience.

Expérience fantastique: Best gym in town. Have not ever felt more comfortable and relaxed a gym. Very clean , friendly staff, and a good overall environment. You do pay a good amount but it’s worth it. Very happy I found out about it!!

Expérience négative: It's pretty expensive for what you get. At least it's 24/7. This place is a bit strict though which is kinda annoying like bringing a spouse to work out one time to get a phone call that she needs to get her own membership, she did, so they were just wasting my time but either some Karen phoned in to tell on us or they rewatch everything from the night camera footage. I think I'll join fit4less again. And you guys should too, it's alot larger, more than twice as cheap and has way more amenities.

Expérience fantastique: Wonderful staff and new equipment , tanning and private shower rooms

Expérience positive: Great staff and a very clean facility. The cost is a bit high but you get what you pay for.

Expérience fantastique: Super clean and well run facility. Open 24 hours. Safe and secure. Love the morning crew

Expérience fantastique: Visiting from Norway, went here for a drop in session. Have everything you need. Also it was very clean.

Expérience fantastique: I am enjoying this gym. Great equipment, clean, open. I highly recommend Heidi Smith as a trainer!

Expérience fantastique: back again on 4/19/2023 and the staff is cool and welcoming as ever, definitely an excellent gym through and through --- initial from 10 and 4 mo ago below --- clean and welcoming... I drop in a lot since I'm out of town (country technically) and I don't have a membership... but I like it and staff are cool

Expérience fantastique: Best gym in parkville , new equipment, People are friendly.

Expérience fantastique: Nice equipment, friendly staff

Expérience fantastique: My favvvv gym amazing atmosphere and clean equipment

Expérience fantastique: Clean, spacious, new equipment. Very quiet both times I was there. Perfect gym. One complaint- they don't have the sanitizer spray for the showers like any other AT gym I've been to.

Expérience fantastique: Was visiting from the mainland and was blown away by the gym. Large, clean, new and very quiet at night.

Expérience fantastique: Brand new facility with nice clean and fully functioning equipment. Especially nice to hear that they will be introducing new equipment to keep up with demand. Would love to see dedicated flat bench for bench press , not just converted squat racks.

Expérience fantastique: Staff is always friendly , great facility.

Expérience négative: Terrible experience. Harrassed by old lady. Cops called on me for taking my mask down for a second. Targeted by retired locals because they were threatened by the weight I was lifting. Manager failed to call me and discuss my membership, he wouldn't even leave me his name. Wouldn't leave me an email or a message to discuss anything either. Instead banned me from every gym on Vancouver Island. He is a straight up coward.

Expérience fantastique: This gym is hands down one of the nicest you can find in the Parksville/Qualicum area. When I started going to this gym I was overweight and sad, but after a year of Emma's moral support and the pristine quality equipment. I'm only sad now. It is important to remember that like any gym, it does have its flaws. 1. There's only 3 toilets in the building 2. Emma cant be there everyday. If you think these things are tolerable then this is gym is a great choice.

Expérience fantastique: Best gym in Parksville. The staff is friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. All the equipment is new, high quality and properly maintained. And of course one of the best features of Anytime Fitness is the 24 hour accessibility! If you're looking for a place to get fit, Anytime has got you covered!

Expérience fantastique: Great gym. VERY CLEAN!!

Expérience fantastique: Awesome

Expérience fantastique: I go to this gym quite frequently as it has everything I need for a full workout. I constantly see staff members cleaning the equipment and the wifi is fast. This is one of the best Anytime Fitness gyms that I've been to!

Expérience fantastique: I've been to at least 10 different anytimes in the lower mainland and island and the Parksville one is by far my favorite from facilities to equipment and setup. Awesome location!

Expérience fantastique: Great, good equipment, clean and well maintained.

Expérience fantastique: Love that it's open 24 hours, great selection of equipment, friendly staff, very clean

Expérience positive: 24 hrs a day is great. Never an issue except for our 17 yr old son cannot come with us which is painful. They flip flop whether he can join or not depending on who is working that day. Equipment is top notch.

Expérience fantastique: Fantastic Gym! The manager, Lauren, is super kind and helpful. I've been there daily since joining! Highly recommend. <3

Expérience fantastique: Clean facilities, kind staff, and always a great workout!

Expérience fantastique: I have been going to anytime fitness since they opened in parksville, and it has been all around amazing experience. The staff is very welcoming and kind. They have all the equipment you need. During Covid they have gone above and beyond to keep everyone safe. Thank you.

Expérience fantastique: This is my go to gym; the equipment is very clean, the staff are friendly, and there is plenty of space. There are no platforms or bumper plates so it's not the best place for powerlifting but I don't think that's what they're going for. For everyone else I highly recommend anytime fitness Parksville!

Expérience fantastique: Best gym I've ever been to

Expérience fantastique: Best gym in Parksville! Facility and staff are great.

Expérience fantastique: Well run gym with new equipment and sufficient space to avoid being shoulder to shoulder with others

Expérience fantastique: Joined yesterday and did a workout with some friends. Really good vibes and awesome workers. I’m excited to be going to this gym more!!!!!

Expérience fantastique: Started training here just after they opened. The gym is beautiful and brand new. What I appreciate about this anytime, is the feeling of community you receive while expecting a more corporate feel. Lauren is amazing. She listens to every club members needs and caters to each level of fitness. I asked for kettlebells and the next day there were kettlebells. Location wise, it is perfect to anyone in Oceanside looking for a brand new 24hour facility. Highly reccomend this facility to anyone!

Expérience fantastique: Great facility, friendly staff, clean and not crowded.

Expérience fantastique: I just started going here, but I am impressed with the gym. everything is new and clean and the staff is very helpful. Looking forward to reaching my fitness goals here.

Expérience fantastique: Leah Cooper is a fantastic trainer. I highly recommend her services.

Expérience fantastique: Great facility and very friendly staff!

Expérience fantastique: Great gym....very spacious and the equipment is proper commercial grade, well maintained and the gym is kept very clean. The staff is always friendly and helpful

Expérience fantastique: great place to get membership