Bannatyne Reviews 

I have been a member of Bannatyne Health Club & Spa Banbury for 19 years, and I can honestly say that one of the main reasons I've stayed with the gym for so long is because of the incredible instructors.

As members, I think we sometimes forget just how much work, dedication, training and preparation goes into teaching the classes we enjoy each week. The instructors consistently bring energy, professionalism, encouragement and expertise to every session, making each class both enjoyable and motivating.

Over the years, I have attended countless classes and have always been impressed by the commitment they show, not only in delivering excellent workouts but also in creating a friendly and welcoming environment for everyone. We truly have the best instructors, and their passion for what they do shines through every day.

I simply wanted to take the opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you to all of the instructors for your hard work, dedication and enthusiasm. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and you are genuinely appreciated by so many of us.

Thank you for helping to make Bannatyne Banbury such a fantastic place to be for the last 19 years!

A very grateful member. 😊 Jenet Jackson

I came in for a treatment last week to the Mansfield spa as I wanted a change. Me and my partner had two lovely women called libbie and Katie. From the first seconds of the treatment we felt comfortable and relaxed. The way they spoke to us was very welcoming and we felt like this was a Luxury experience already. I had libbie and my partner had Katie. Libbie’s pressure during the massage was very very good and just how I wanted it. My partner had said the same about Katie. They kept asking both of us how the pressure was and if they needed anywhere focusing on which I thought was very thoughtful and we appreciated it. Honestly, this was probably the best massage and massage experience we have ever had and we will 100% be coming back to Libbie and Katie, as I feel they made the experience feel like I didn’t pay enough!

If management see this please let them know how polite and caring they made us feel, I don’t believe it should go unnoticed.

Thank you ladies, and thank you bannatyne.

I booked a facial with Stacey-Ann at the Bristol branch. Not only was the facial extremely relaxing. I woke up the next day with a completely clear and fresh face. Stacy was also very informative about my skin and advised me on proper skin care routine that would suit my skin type. She sat with me after to look through some products together. I have already booked another session for when I get back from Holliday specifically with her as she made me feel very comfortable and was just a very genuine, friendly and professionally skilled practitioner.

Staff are so nice and helpful,
However the Building in Perth requires a refurbishment as looking really tired now.
Upstairs is still great but pool area not so great and now not worth the membership fee sadly.
Cheers.

Quick earner is a scam
Joined Bannatynes Coulby Newham 4 months ago and staff were friendly. I explained that I didn’t want an annual membership as contemplated moving in the near future. Was advised that I could join on a 3 month contract which is 20% more than the annual
I was advised that after 3 months I could end the contract or revert to the annual contract. I chose to end the contract after 3 months as I had moved address nearly 200 miles away
Soon after the contract expired they called asking for an extra month, when I chose ignore this they then called and said I would have to pay the £41.99 plus an admin fee of £25.00 otherwise they would pass on to debt collection agency
Strange for such a big company resorting to threatening old age pensioner!!!!
The debt collection agency have called me , texted me and messaged me saying they are passing the file onto a solicitors and the fee will increase by another £77 if their threat does not work
I have paid Bannatynes the money in good faith and they will receive no more
I am not answering any communication from ArcEurope(sect collection) or any solicitor so they have had their lot.
I have a poor credit rating so wouldn’t be looking for any credit anytime soon
I fear Bannatynes Coulby Newham are struggling for memberships as the standard of the gym and facilities fall far short of other gyms in the area
Please look at your booking T & Cs and amend them to sort your scamming ways out

Helpful and friendly staff, clean and tidy facilities.

I have been a member at Bannatyne Grove Park for almost a year. I raised a formal complaint with both customer service and the general manager about aggressive member behaviour and equipment being reserved daily. Management took over a month to reply, dismissed my account as a matter of “personal perception,” and then informed me that since no other members had raised similar complaints, mine essentially didn’t count. Still haven’t confirmed our membership cancellation. I am currently paying £70/month for a gym I no longer use. Avoid, particularly if you are considering an annual subscription.

Friendly welcoming staff. Clean environment and an ingenious locker system. I feel very relaxed coming here. Spot on.

Very helpful and tailored introductory coaching session. My coach Alessandra suggested some really good options for what I wanted to achieve in terms of strength building. The facilities available are really good too.

The showers and changing room facilities are very old and dated.

Very friendly and helpful staff on first visit - made joining and getting to understand all the facilities at the club very easy.

Great place to workout gym is kitted out ,everything you need,spa area is brilliant everything from cold bath, sauna , jacuzzi and swimming pool , I’ve been to a few different gym but nothing like this place , well recommended, staff are friendly also

I've been a member of the Broadstairs facility for the last three years. I have put up with the frothy hot tub, the cold swimming pools, pissy showers, the sauna door not closing, the ageing gym equipment and last of all, the locker that never works in the disabled/family changing room. Ahmed has been picking on my neurodiverse son. For what reason, I do not know. My son reported straight away. He was told to write an email and then they can respond. The manager Niki is supporting her employee and has done nothing to Ahmed or the two individuals who also picked on my son after the this incident. I took my son to the gym after this, as he was frightened of having another encounter with Ahmed. Unfortunately we did encounter Ahmed and the smug smile on his face made me raise my voice to him and ask him why he thought it was okay to say he didn't care about my sons Autism. After a bit of back and forth, we left. Ahmed went and directly made a complaint about us. the legal department, namely a Matthew Brown has said he has looked at all the evidence, such as CCTV footage and other members and staff accounts of the incident. He has decided we were abusive towards Ahmed, and we are barred from every Bannatyne in the country. Matthew Brown refuses to release the CCTV footage on any statements. He was not interested with the previous incidents involving my my son. He was not interested when I ask for help from Stak Life, who offered them guidance on how to deal with the Neurodiverse community. Bannatyne has been very dismissive of us, and I'm truly disgusted that they care so little about their members. Including the three of us and my daughter and her partner means you are losing £420 a month in subscriptions. I heard 300 members left last month, so the rats are leaving this smelly, sinking ship. I sent an email to Duncan Bannatyne as he seems to have taken hold of the reins again. no reply as yet.

If you have neurodiverse friend or family member, don't leave them alone with Ahmed about. He needs to realize that he cant just approach people and tell them you cant be disabled because you have legs. Ahmed and the other two members have shattered my son's world with a few misplaced comments and a smugness that is grating. Shame on you. There is enough hate in the world, lets try spreading some love and honesty instead.
Same again in the review. They don't tell you that they have refused to talk to me.

****And now they want to take this review down***

If you are looking for a gym with broken, neglected equipment, a spa area that is only functional half the time, and consistent issues with hot water and air conditioning, then this is the place for you.
​Beyond the failing facilities, the customer service is among the worst I have ever experienced. My concerns are consistently ignored, and the lack of basic maintenance is completely unacceptable for a membership of this price. Save your time and money and go elsewhere.

I would like to say how much I enjoyed my recent visit to Bannatyne in Hitchin (Fairfield). I LOVED my massage with Sarah and it was one of the top 3 I have EVER had. The location def has that extra WOW factor compared to other branches and I felt positively relaxed and at peace when I left that day!! I will be back! Thanks :)

My wife and I have been members at Bannatyne Grove Park for almost a year. My wife was approached aggressively by another member and filed a formal complaint — three weeks later, still no response from the club or customer services.

This wasn’t a one-off. There is a persistent culture of territorial and disrespectful behaviour: equipment reserved with bags, changing cubicles blocked to exclude others. Management are never present in the mornings and ignore emails.

£70 a month to feel unwelcome. We’ve both requested to cancel. Avoid.

Bought 2x 20min facial massages for my wife and her auntie with lunch and Prosecco via wowcher to be used at the Chingford centre. They called up because they were running 2mins late due to traffic. They were told for every minute they were to be late that it would come off their massage! They arrived 2 minutes late, waited to be seen at reception for 10mins, so when they got to their massages it was only 10mins long! The massage was terrible and rushed and the customer service was shocking. The staff were so rude that my wife and auntie didn't even stay to have their lunch. Awful customer service!

When my husband and I signed up we mentioned we like to try for three months only. Earlier on the third month I told them 3 times we do not want to continue, the front line staff three times said there are no sales staff around. Today at the start of the fourth month I noticed the direct debit is still going on, I dashed over to talk to them and they said the direct debit will stop for August only! I think this is very unfair to us! We do not recommend this club as they are inhuman!

Fantastic spin classes, great motivational instructors, especially Ed, Shane & Dion...amazing 👏 👏 👏

Our home gym, Rotherham is so clean, friendly staff and so helpful, simply can't beat it. Also having the ability to use gyms all over the country is very good, so far we have used 5 other gyms whilst away from home.