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24 Hour Fitness
Your 24/7 fitness destination in Oakland with pools, saunas, and diverse workout options.
2.2(5 reviews)
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Your 24/7 fitness destination in Oakland with pools, saunas, and diverse workout options.
24 Hour Fitness in Oakland offers a comprehensive fitness experience with a large workout area, swimming pool, sauna, and yoga studio. Open 24/7, it caters to all fitness levels with a variety of equipment and amenities. While some reviews note maintenance and cleanliness challenges, the gym provides essential services for those seeking flexible, around-the-clock access to fitness facilities in the local community.
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Round-the-clock access to workout equipment and facilities for flexible fitness schedules.
A pool area for swimming laps, aquatic exercises, and relaxation.
Sauna and spa features to aid in recovery and relaxation post-workout.
Dedicated space for yoga classes and stretching sessions.
Extensive range of cardio machines and strength training equipment for varied workouts.
Scheduled classes including yoga and other fitness programs for community engagement.
After three years at 24hr Fitness, I've finally reached the point where I can no longer tolerate the ongoing issues. The gym itself is large, with a wide variety of equipment, but the experience has been consistently disappointing for several reasons: Broken Equipment: Nearly half of the gym’s equipment has been out of order for a long time. Some machines even have signs warning against use, yet there’s no apparent effort to repair or replace them. Unprofessional Staff: The staff has consistently been rude and unhelpful. They rarely acknowledge your presence, and the turnover rate is high—new staff come and go quickly, with their attitude often changing from friendly to indifferent after just a short time. Cleanliness Issues: The gym is often dirty, and members routinely train without shirts, leaving equipment uncleaned after use. This lack of basic hygiene is a persistent problem. Uncontrolled Environment: On numerous occasions, I've smelled marijuana throughout the gym. There appears to be no enforcement of policies regarding who can use the facility, and it seems some members feel comfortable working out while under the influence. This list is by no means exhaustive, but I’ve reached the end of my patience. I'm tired of waiting for things to improve, so I've made the decision to leave.
I came to 24 Hour Fitness in Oakland back in February. It's truly a 24 hour gym. I enjoyed the large workout room and the pool area. I always visit this gym whenever I am in town.
So this place is a good example of what happens when the company doesn't support the location. I'll first say this: the gym is fine. Lots of equipment, lots of space. The biggest issue is if something breaks down then it will be a while before it's repaired. Also the plumbing and water issues this building constantly has are so bizarre. The El Cerrito gym is much smaller yet has more employees at all times and recently was renovated with new machines and other equipment. This gym is much larger, has less employees, and the machines are rarely fixed in a timely manner. Today I was unable to even work out because the gym was closed because the building had no water. You'd think since 24 has its own app they would, idk, send out at an alert to members of the gym that it's closed. Instead, the app blasts you with products and coaching that isn't really valuable. They recently closed down the downtown Oakland location so this gym is all that people in Oakland and the surrounding area have unless they want to drive to El Cerrito or San Leandro. I think it's funny that 24 keeps raising it's prices but doesn't improve it's services or gyms much. Maybe they wouldn't have to declare bankruptcy all the time if they put more money into their gyms and less money in the pockets of their executives.
24 hour fitness is not open at 5:55 AM, with members standing outside waiting to get in. In addition to this, the club stays dirty it’s never clean regularly. 24 hour fitness needs to do better in Oakland. They’re dedicated people who work out in this city who need a club they can depend on without having to travel miles away from their homes. Very disappointing.
Update August 2025 : 24 never reached out. They dont care. Water fountain still leaks. Mirrors still broken. Weights still missing. I even reached out to support on the 24 website with no response. Half of cardio machines still broken without posted signs. In summary two word to describe this location: INDEFERENCE motivated by GREED. This facility will never improve. 24 should be ashamed to have this location represent its brand. Half of all cardio are broken, staff can even be bothered to put a piece of paper sayings it's broken. All the lighter weights have been stolen. The mirror is cracked and as been duct taped back together for years. The staff just talk to each other all day at the front counter. People easily just sneak in without a membership. It is clear the franchise owner does not care for this facility but only making profit, by not making necessary repairs. The water fountain is now broken. Video included, no wet floor sign. OSHA would probably have a field day at this location. 24 can't even be bothered to put in a new nice water bottle water fountain. Honestly have not once seen anyone working here with any capacity of authority as a supervisor or manger. I think this location is run by minimum wage associates from open till close, with no supervision. The hardest working person here is the guy that walks around with the vacuum. On several occasions have asked for management to address the 3 same individuals who blast their music so loud from their boom box in their duffle bag. I am always told there is no member of management on site they will be there tomorrow. Their solution was to write no loud music in marker on the mirrors. Despite this message being present, there is no one on site to enforce compliance. Put simply this location has inspired me to invest my money in converting my garage into a personal gym. This facility needs a remodel, and new management that cares about the equipment and maintaining the peace for all patrons. Instead the owner has chosen complacency out of fear of addressing the bad behavior of 3 guest at the expense of ALL other patrons. Annual membership costs at least $200, revoking the memberships of 3 people who are in clear violation of the rules, and have no care for the well being of other patrons would not effect the bottom line of profit for this facility. The membership fees at this location are being funneled into someone pocket. I'm just not sure if it goes to management in the form of bonuses, directly to the franchise owner, or to the share holders. One thing is clear, membership fees are not being put towards maintaining this facility. If you look at previous bad reviews 24 reaches out stating they are striving to do better, but nothing ever changes. This trend goes back for years. The only thing keeping this gym going is there is no local alternative and no one wants to speak up for getting what they pay for with their gym membership. If 24 employs internal auditors they need to come to this location. The reality is it is probably cheaper for 24 to offer refunds to people who complain, than actually fix the problem. This facility will never improve. In summary two word to describe this location: INDEFERENCE motivated by GREED.
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