Porky's Gym & Fitness Studio: tidy old school workouts with cheap passes but guests report owner rudeness, towel fees and unsafe gym gear
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Porky’s Gym & Fitness Studio — a compact, budget-friendly gym with sharply divided guest impressions
Overall rating: 3.6/5 from 100 reviews. Guest reports split between high marks for cleanliness, equipment variety and low-cost passes, and serious complaints about owner conduct and equipment maintenance. Below I lay out what visitors actually experienced, the contradictions that matter, and practical steps if you plan to visit.
What guests consistently praise
- Cleanliness and tidy layout noted by multiple visitors who called the facility well maintained.
- Basic but adequate equipment for a full workout; one guest specifically said there is enough gear even for women with different workout needs.
- Climate control and air movement are present according to some guests who mentioned fans and air conditioning being installed.
- Budget-friendly day, weekly and monthly passes: reported daily rates between 150 and 200 THB, weekly 600–700 THB, and monthly 1,200–1,500 THB with better rates for longer terms.
What guests explicitly warn about
- Owner interaction is polarizing: one guest described being refused entry on a return visit and called the owner unpleasant, while other guests described staff positively.
- Equipment maintenance concerns surfaced in at least one report that machines appear unserviced, with stiff components and bent bars that were described as dangerous.
- Small but important facility rules and nuisances: towel is mandatory and a towel costs 10 THB if you do not bring one; shirts are required while training; the pull-up bar was reported as slippery by a visitor.
Contradictions worth paying attention to
Some reviewers report functioning air conditioning and good staff; another reported the owner unwilling to turn on the AC at 32 degrees and later denied access. Equipment condition is likewise mixed: several guests praise cleanliness and functioning equipment while one guest flagged bent bars and potentially unsafe machines. These opposing accounts suggest experience can vary by visit, likely influenced by staff attitude that appears inconsistent.
Operating hours, accessibility and payment details you should know
- Hours: Monday–Saturday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
- Accessibility: facility does not provide wheelchair accessible parking or a wheelchair accessible entrance.
- Payment: the listing indicates the gym is not cash-only, so expect some non-cash payment methods to be accepted. Exact payment types were not specified in reviews.
Actionable tips for visitors
- Bring a towel and wear a shirt to avoid the 10 THB towel fee and to comply with house rules.
- Plan to pay about 150–200 THB for a day pass but ask on arrival for weekly or monthly discounts if you stay several days.
- On arrival, visually inspect bars and machines before heavy lifts; test the pull-up bar cautiously because a reviewer called it slippery.
- If climate control matters to you, check the AC in person and be prepared that staff or ownership may refuse requests in some instances according to at least one report.
- Do not expect full accessibility for wheelchair users; choose an alternative if accessible entry or parking is required.
- If nearby accommodation is a priority, remember one guest used the gym because of proximity to their hotel despite dissatisfaction; evaluate travel tradeoffs versus other local gyms.
Who should consider Porky’s and who should look elsewhere
- Good fit: budget-minded travelers or locals who need a basic, tidy gym with a variety of equipment and flexible short-term rates.
- Not a good fit: visitors requiring guaranteed equipment maintenance, those who need accessible facilities, or anyone who prefers consistent customer service without risk of confrontational ownership behavior.
Bottom line
Porky’s Gym & Fitness Studio delivers low-cost, clean workout space with mixed reliability in service and maintenance. If you value price and proximity and are willing to inspect equipment and confirm conditions on arrival, it can be a functional choice. If you need guaranteed service standards or accessibility, consider other nearby gyms.
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