A nice small gym packed with lots of equipment. Every type that I required was there and available. The mens steam room was very small and could accommodate about 11 people. But only 3 seats are safe from the hot jet of steam that occasionally shoots out. If you happen to be in the line of fire, make sure you move before the steam shoots out. The sauna is also small and can accommodate about 6 people. The shower stalls are very close to each other and I think there could be lots of unintentional touching when busy. In summary, I like this gym a lot as it has lots of equipment. It is an nice older gym but too small. I went during its quiet time and I could view all parts of the exercise areas from almost all angle. My opinion and based on other reviews, I believe that it would be uncomfortably busy during peak period. The staff is freindly but not attentive to clients. Needs a bit of work here.

It is really just so-so, considering the price and hype. The basic things are there, but there is really no attention to detail. Not all the equipment is placed adequate distances from other equipment, eg the exercise bicycles. There are problems with the access cards - there have been many promises to correct this, but after a number of months, still nothing. Issues that have been dealt with crop up again a few weeks later - a bit like talking to the wall. Problems with the website are continually ignored. Lots of personal trainers - great if you need one, a pain when they block equipment while they direct their clients. Not to say that any other gyms are better. But for one which promotes itself as being top of the heap, it is really quite a disappointment.

My usual visit times are between 17:00 and 19:00 what would generally be peak time and theres never a long endless entry queue. I go to group sessions and theres always space in most classes so not necessary to book before hand. If you're a pilates fan, their have reformer pilates and 12 beds which is sufficient compared to other VA gyms. In house Kauai, which is lovely. For the avid runner, theres never a queue for treadmills. A pool for water babies.. otherwise, a clean facility all round. Plenty of parking space, thank goodness! They dont have a generator though, which I think is poor business practice for such an establishment.

I am a member here and definitely enjoy my time spent here ...they seem to be doing better now as they have fixed the broken machines etc...we struggled with so many broken machines and they took for ever to repair them...they are such a busy gym so at peak hours in the morning and afternoon the gym is exceptionally busy so we had to either wait 45 to 50 min to get a machine and it was very frustrating and the staff didnt seem to care at all..u never even got a sorry for the inconvenience or a smile so we started going to sunninghill and the other branches..but now they seem to be doing better so let's hope it will stay that way...

I'm not a gym person typically, but I really enjoy coming here. It has nice friendly atmosphere, to my humble opinion gym has lots of equipment for anyone's needs, pool is big and clean always. I like that there are all kind of people -from teenage boys, youth and up to elderly, who are so active:) I am using services of personal trainer Pascal and he really turns my gym sessions into my happy hours, which I'm actually looking forward to (never imagined I'll be excited to go to gym:))) , he gives me just the right exercises for me to challenge myself, become stronger and healthier but not to be exhausted. I do recommend this gym.

Great large format gym . It's a pit that the equipment is old and needs an upgrade. The change rooms and back areas needs a serious upgrade and space is tight. The Sauna & Steam rooms are still not in operation. When I queried, they told me that they are waiting on government to approve their request. Only then can they switch it back on. I am not convinced. Gym fees are expensive and we are paying full premiums, but however we only have half the service. I think virgin active needs to half our premiums as well.

Very average gym, I’ve been coming here for years and it seems to have just deteriorated over time. No generator during loadshedding, so the gym completely shuts down and closes at certain times. The Hygiene is poor in the steam rooms, always like a rest room. The sauna has remained “out of action” for over a month. It feels like they do everything they can to push members away. Parking is great and the spot is convenient otherwise I wouldn’t recommend this location, nobody cares here

This gym covers it all. The equipment for each body area is available in abundance. Special classes for pilates and cardio. I think they are renovating their squash courts at the moment. Swimming pool is right at the entrance and give a very nice ambiance. You can opt to have a locker on request. Also a nice Kauai bar with healthy food and drink options. Only downside is there are no women only areas which I personally would have felt more comfortable with.

I was disappointed with the lack of professionalism and hospitality at the front desk. I had to fill a form out but just to get into the gym to have a look. And because I didn't want to fill out the form, I was made to sit on the couch at the entrance and wait for a sales guy. We discussed membership fees on this couch which I found to be unprofessional. Can't you allow people to get a feel of the gym without being so demanding on them.

Not enough benchpress machines ! Plus private courses uses the boxing-light weights room and 1/3 of the swimming line ! A swimming course litterally told me to get out of the water to make the course... I understand there are private courses, but why taking 2 of the 6 lines, and use a whole room for a few people to do yoga ? I find this very disrespectful... However, the people are nice and the machines are relatively good quality

Overall, the facilities are good. Comparatively, competitors at nearby locations are offering more at better membership prices. The club is in need of an overall upgrade, some sections have been upgraded. The lack of back up power during load shedding is a problem, however, management advises that there is a plan to address this in the near future. There is a need for more competitive and flexible monthly fees for travellers.

Good location, some good classes but no barre, no thereband class, hygiene ok. I regret they don't care about their clients demands despite they give them the chance to write them and post in a box. Expensive cost if you want to try. Staff not really flexible. Very often pool in maintenance. Correct but not the best gym around regarding the price a the environment. And you must know that there is no generator!!

Worst virgin active I've ever been to, the staff and ladies who gym here is very unfriendly, if you want to ask something to one of the staff members, they act assif you are interrupting their conversations. Why can't they disclose over the phone if they found the thing you've left here maybe, now i had to drive half an hour just so they can say sorry, we don't have it. Really a bad vibe in this virgin active.

Have been a member for over 10 years and completely agree with the other reviews. Great location but in desperate need of a refurbishment. Giving it a fresher more clean look especially the change rooms. Cubicles are too small (bathrooms) and also given our water crisis I do think they as a company could implement 2 min showers by people paying for it. I have seen people spend 20 mins in the shower...

The club has been renovated to give it a more fresher and modden look and feel, from the change rooms to the facilities ot definitely feels a lot more modern than before, it is big enough and yet does not feel as cramped as it previously did, I would now more than ever before reccomend this club, they have also renovated the squash courts and they look great.

Subscribed a membership in October 2022 for 800 rands/months...they take 1600 per month and the person who made me sign the contract does not respond since more than a month. They also promised 2 months free if I subscribe in October, but guess what? I pay every month...very dissapointed by this attitude with the members...

The sales team tried to scam me into paying a 3 month premium membership fee of 600 after which they'll only activate my vitality benefit under the pretense that they're doing me some sort of favour. Virgin Active Morningside sets a bad example for the Virgin Active brand with its unscrupulous business practices.

It’s a lovely club to get your workout and it’s accessible from main roads in and out of the Sandton area. The only downside to the gym at peak hours, it’s overly crowded making it impossible to follow a full workout. You will have to wait for machines and equipment which is not great when you have limited time.

Just wanted to thank Thato, Lynne and the rest of the crew for taking such good care of my 18 year old daughter after realising she was unwell yesterday. Thank you for all the follow up calls checking up on her, it's wonderful to train at a gym that is not only professional, but compassionate and caring too.

Not the worst Virgin Active but definitely could do with a revamp. It's a small gym for the number of people that frequent there. Even during the day, it gets busy and you can't find machines. Ideally they should expand or open another Virgin in the area to take off the pressure on this gym.

Dated and aging gym however it is not too busy and some steps have been taken to modernise. The equipment needs attention on any given day at least 3 treadmills are not in operation. All that being said, its not too busy and the people that work and gym there are friendly.

I tried with this gym I really did but unfortunately it let me down there hasn’t been power there for the past week and no sms was sent warning people , instructor’s are late for classes. The general running of the gym is not good wouldn’t recommend

The layout may have changed, but the variety of equipment has remained the same for years. Staff are not vigilant in the weights section, so gym bags are left on the floor for you to trip over, and equipment is piled up with other people's weights.

Apparently weights are electric cause they close the club completely during loadshedding now? Pool is mostly closed for some inexplicable reason. Staff are indifferent. Good parking tho. I'd stick to the other clubs, like Sandton cbd rather.

When it comes to a gym, sometimes simplicity is key. And that's exactly what you'll find at here— an all-inclusive fitness facility that provides everything you need to break a sweat and build those muscles. But let me assure you, there's

A lot of improvement needed . . . Friendly greetings would be appreciated as well as communication when systems are down. It's an obstacle course to find equipment in studio storage rooms. There are, however, some great instructors!

Needs renovations The place is old and crambling. Last time I was there,a lot of machines weren't functioning. There was power outage and we stayed in the dark for a good 30mn. My experience was ruined. It definitely needs a revamp

Place has a run down feeling. Some equipment wasn't working. Something is is just a little off with this gym. I travel to many VA gyms across SA and this was amongst the least impressive. Going to Sandton Gym instead this morning.

Ended up transferring my membership to Sandton cbd even though I live right next door to this gym. Very old equipment and the air con didn't work at the time - combine this with an indoor heated pool and you're gyming in a sauna.

The Gym is decent but their personal trainer Billy completely makes up for it. I have lost 5kg in 3 weeks and am feeling amazing. Billy is attentive, fully understanding of our personal needs and super fun. 10 stars for Billy!

Very conveniently located in the heart of Morningside and near Sandton CBD. The equipment is good but can do with some upgrades.It is a popular gym and extremely busy during peak times. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

This is a very nice gym. I like the way they divided the floor into exercise blocks. Also all the equipment is right there for you to use, you aren't looking around to search for things. Very well organized in my opinion.

The manager really lets this place down! She has lack of customer care and offers no solutions to clients. Terrible. I go to this gym for 2 awesome instructors, my personal trsiner and that its 2 minutes from work.

please update your times. if the gym closes at 8pm i dont expect to be told that I cannot use the facility because of cleaning. either clean after hours or update the closing times to 7.45. unacceptable and rude.

Equipment too close to each other, can smell the "neighbour" and had to wipe off his sweat of me. No abolition facilities for 6 weeks, while refurbishing - unbelievable! Logistics? No place to wash hands even.

Convenient location. Pool water never warm enough. No more zumba classes or other attractive activities. Most disturbing when cleaning the walls takes place during class... Same applies to changing rooms

Get ur body in shape with virgin active. You will get all the equipments that are required for ur training. They have a separate squash room, Yoga room, separate cardio section and a swimming pool.

The gym has everything you need. Even a steam room that's not unisex, I just feel that's there's not a lot of space and things are kinda squashed together. The females bathroom is quite good.

Staff are generally friendly and helpful, however, the facilities are tired. Looking at the external environment there is little evidence of a management team that cares. Weeds, broken walls.

The club is peaceful and well-managed. The class instructors are quite good and welcoming to new members. The queues under lockdown level 3 are bad though if you do not book sessions online.

Pair of Weights always hard to find by Weight section. Especialy 6's. Staff not monitoring. Some of the reception staff very unfriendly. Gym has no back up power for cardio equipment.

This is a great gym with everything you need, including a healthy Kauai restaurant and spacious seating area. The only thing lacking is the tight parking, and there is no yoga studio.

It's a decent sized gym, it's not big but has all the necessary amenities- pool, yoga/spinning/pilates etc studios, steam/sauna, Kauai- the good stuff. The service is good as well.

This gym its boring poor usage of the space around it to expand because the interior is so small Everything is togetherthere is no space between the machines inside …

Rated one due to staff member EVERJOYS arrogance and unwelcoming attitude early in the morning no member will ever want to walk into a gym to find her there at the front desk.

Some of the equipment needs to be upgraded. Would be good if the wifi signal was available across the whole gym. Nice big pool. Parking can be an issue during peak times.

Need some better equipment and to be informed if classes are cancelled. Got there at 7 for a class to be told it's cancelled. Nobody takes responsibility if you complain.

The gym is old. Machines are ancient. Very cramped. No space. Not enough equipment. Locker room is old and needs urgent updating. One of the worst gyms in the country.

Surprised a brand of this size can’t invest in a generator instead of shutting down the whole gym when there’s a power cut At a minimum all we need are lights! …

So frustrating waiting months for my card to work. No one gives a damn. Among other reasons, literally running my contract down to choose another gym brand!

Worst Virgin Active branch in the Jhb North region. It’s unfortunate because it’s closest to me, but I choose to drive to Grayston or Bryanston most days.

The refurbishments were much needed and now I would say this club is up to standard, and in pretty good form.. Hoping that it is maintained well though.

Great club with just the right amount of equipment...most corporate individuals utilize the morningside gym,get ready for some good connections.

The club is decently furnished and has a lot of equipment, but everything is way too tightly packed. The aircon also needs major improvement.

In Sep 2016 my car was broken into and my laptop stolen out my boot in the parking lot. I reported it at reception and heard nothing further.

Pretty meh considering similarly priced gyms across Johannesburg. Perfect location but equipment and restrooms desperately need an upgrade.

I don't understand how come they don't have power back up. Their fees are very high.. Disappointed... Even small gyms have power back up

Active Academy Swim School is the best in Johannesburg. Great for children and adults. Learn to swim and squad training for Athletes.

I was greated by very friendly staff. The gym does feel like it needs a bit of "TLC". In the middle of the day parking was good.

Nice sized gym. Kauai on site is amazing. Wish there was a generator to keep the cardio equipment running during load shedding.

It's quite small and has old equipment. Best time to workout, after work, is between 3pm - 4:30pm there after it gets stacked.

Best staff, most friendly and welcoming. This gym is great if you on the go and in the Sandton area. Parking and easy access.

Compared to other gyms, fewer classes and the quality of some classes is not that great. Gym looking good after the upgrade.

Friendly staff, ample parking, looks tired inside and equipment is pretty much old! Compared to Sandton CBD Virgin Active

the ceilings are a little lower than in the other VA gyms so it seems smaller, nice gym with great selection of classes

Located in best place in terms of accessibility. Too much crowded on Monday better you start ur gym day from Tuesday.

Love the space, new equipment, clean facility, friendly staff, steam room and sauna, work, and the gym is kept well.

Gym facilities are deteriorating steadily,no more squash courts,no more Height , weight and blood pressure machine.

Treadmills and step equipment now have 30min max time, and as with all gyms there will be queues at peak periods

Love this club! Homely and well maintained. Many weight have been lifted and so will many more in the future!

Ran a debit order despite the contract being cancelled. Don't ever make the mistake of signing up with them

My favourite Virgin Active! The best instructors, the friendliest staff too! Live the energy of this gym!

Clean neat. Well maintained.. excellent equipment. Wonderful facilities. Especially sunset roof top yoga.

Awesome gym. Instructors are very friendly, good facilities and even have a kids area for minimal price.

Feels dated when compared to the newer gym's. Doesn't feel as well maintained and clean as it should be.

Sad how the gym is deteriorating. The staff is friendly, but it seem to have extremely poor management.

Great facilities and some of the friendliest staff I have come about in the VA realm. Well done guys.

My va club of choice.. it's the closest one and I feel most comfortable here . The classes are great

Looking a tad sad nowadays and the music is not everyone's taste. I wonder if this is known …

Nice Virgin Active - still old though but it has a great variety of weights. Clean. Friendly staff

Old cardio equipment. A fan to cool the gym area. Blows strong right in your face. Dirty toilets.

They have everything, can be very busy at certain times but overall a very nice place to workout.

What an awesome gym with plentiful ample free parking and there is a security guard at the exit

Been training here for years. Just had a bit of an update done to it so it feels fresh and new

Friendly staff, but in serious / dire need for an upgrade! Treadmills are barely in one piece!

Best gym in SA. Friendly vibe, not too full, not to over the top and very well maintained.

Not the best gym out there but equipment is clean and it's never crazy in how busy it is.

Excellent gym... love the hot yoga classes Wish there were classes that started at 6am..

Great gym, friendly staff, love the classes and they have the pilates reformers ❤

Very good. Miss some of the pre Covid instructors. Debbie @ Pilates is great.

Very beautiful gym Spacious and full of variety Definitely worth going to

Great service...and clean gym...would give it 9/10. Great work …

The water in the pool is very cold. Can someone do something about that?

Excellent workout spot, clean facilities, lots of parking, good access

Very good good gym with great personal trainers. South African cele

It's okay, could to better both on service and internal look setup

Our regular Gym for many years . Clean and well maintained.

Awesome place to work out, gets very busy during peak hours

They need your card to exit the gym doesnt make any sense.

Not too crowded during peak hours and Sufficient Machines