Equinox San MateoSan Mateo, CA (2024)

Equinox San Mateo Near Me

Equinox San Mateo in San Mateo

Overpriced and incompetent staff.

Signed up and immediately had buyers remorse. The gym is just as packed as any other gym in San Mateo at about 4x the price.

You are given a 5 day period to opt out of service once service agreement is signed which I did. 20 days later I am still waiting for a refund(they are supposed to refund in 10). Management is completely useless and incompetent, unable to do basic things like follow up, return phone calls, or respond to emails.

If you like to save money and want a good gym, check out crunch.

If you like to spend money and want a good gym, sign up at crunch and throw the $100 dollars you saved in the trash.

Disclaimer: I am not employed by, or paid by, Equinox, but I am a happy member, so if you are looking for a Rage review, keep scrolling.

TL;DR - You get what you pay for

Equinox is a gym that tends to be mired in controversy, both because it is in fact the most expensive gym, and also because their ads are super weird. Seriously, tandem breast feeding is super cool, and white haired phantom-esque models are somewhat interesting, but really?

Facilities: In a single word: Perfect.

The locker rooms are clean, lit in a flattering light, and rarely very crowded. Both Men and Women's locker room have a steam room (heavenly after a heavy workout). All of the Showers are private, tastefully tiled, and stocked with Kiehl's soaps (Oh So Good). The club supplies Shave Soap, Razors, cotton swabs, and mouthwash. Personally, I always shower and get ready at Equinox, instead of at home, because the Club is so nice, and you emerge feeling strong!

Upstairs: Consists of an average-size studio for Yoga, and other classes, the Spa, and the outdoor deck and pool. The Yoga studio is stocked with everything you would need for classes: mats, straps, blocks, blankets, bolsters, small weights, etc. Spa: No clue, (I'm a typical dude, and don't Spa much). Pool: The deck and pool area are fairly compact, (Half length pool maybe?), but actually a nice place to hang out during the summer, especially given the two small shades.

Downstairs: The goods.

The downstairs consists of a split main floor, with cardio equipment on one side, and free-weights and cable machines on the other. Surrounding this floor is the cycling room, another studio for cardio-muscle classes, the weight machines (in the corner next to the Cardio equipment), and the trainer stretch room.
The weight floor essentially has 4 of everything, a wall of free weights, 5 bench press racks, a center cable machine with 8 places, 4-5 adjustable and fixed benches for free weights, a smith machine, and 2 squat racks. The center of the weight area is an open floor for TRX strap exercises, and typically where people do dead lifts, and other olympic style power lifts.
The cardio side has a row of stationary bikes, a row of elliptical style machines, 3 rowing machines, a row of treadmills, and a row of stair steppers. There is also a spattering of interesting cardio equipment such as climbers, "Road" runners, etc. Adjacent to the cardio area is a soft mat stretch area, and opposite the soft mat is the classic weight machines (most full motion).

Every piece of equipment, space, etc is always clean, and in perfect working order. If a door breaks, it will be fixed by the time your workout is done, I've never seen a machine out of order, and even during the busiest of times, the locker rooms, and equipment are clean (as in, make grandma proud clean).

The facilities are great, but where equinox really shines is their class selection.
Each day there are typically 20ish classes a day, consisting, on average, of 3 Yoga Classes, 3 Spin classes, several running classes, and the rest being cardio, cardio-muscular, pilates etc. All of the classes are top notch, and the instructors are professionals. They really excel at spin and Yoga classes. A special shoutout belongs to Dana Sweeney who is hands down the best Yoga instructor I have ever encountered!
This is where the real value is, seeing as paying for classes at other gym's or facilities adds up to far more than your Equinox membership, especially if you go several times a week.
Trust me on this, you will find your fit, your class, and your workout at Equinox.
The other shining star at Equinox is the trainers, who are all consummate professionals, and can really take you to your next level of fitness, or help you achieve your goals.

Equinox is the perfect example of "You get what you pay for", and at Equinox you get a lot!
If you are serious about improving yourself, Equinox is the answer.
If you want a cheap gym that is always dirty, and easy to convince yourself to skip, go to 24 hour fitness.
And above all else: GET OUT AND LIFT!

Overpriced and incompetent staff.

Signed up and immediately had buyers remorse. The gym is just as packed as any other gym in San Mateo at about 4x the price.

You are given a 5 day period to opt out of service once service agreement is signed which I did. 20 days later I am still waiting for a refund(they are supposed to refund in 10). Management is completely useless and incompetent, unable to do basic things like follow up, return phone calls, or respond to emails.

If you like to save money and want a good gym, check out crunch.

If you like to spend money and want a good gym, sign up at crunch and throw the $100 dollars you saved in the trash.

Overpriced and incompetent staff.

Signed up and immediately had buyers remorse. The gym is just as packed as any other gym in San Mateo at about 4x the price.

You are given a 5 day period to opt out of service once service agreement is signed which I did. 20 days later I am still waiting for a refund(they are supposed to refund in 10). Management is completely useless and incompetent, unable to do basic things like follow up, return phone calls, or respond to emails.

If you like to save money and want a good gym, check out crunch.

If you like to spend money and want a good gym, sign up at crunch and throw the $100 dollars you saved in the trash.

Disclaimer: I am not employed by, or paid by, Equinox, but I am a happy member, so if you are looking for a Rage review, keep scrolling.

TL;DR - You get what you pay for

Equinox is a gym that tends to be mired in controversy, both because it is in fact the most expensive gym, and also because their ads are super weird. Seriously, tandem breast feeding is super cool, and white haired phantom-esque models are somewhat interesting, but really?

Facilities: In a single word: Perfect.

The locker rooms are clean, lit in a flattering light, and rarely very crowded. Both Men and Women's locker room have a steam room (heavenly after a heavy workout). All of the Showers are private, tastefully tiled, and stocked with Kiehl's soaps (Oh So Good). The club supplies Shave Soap, Razors, cotton swabs, and mouthwash. Personally, I always shower and get ready at Equinox, instead of at home, because the Club is so nice, and you emerge feeling strong!

Upstairs: Consists of an average-size studio for Yoga, and other classes, the Spa, and the outdoor deck and pool. The Yoga studio is stocked with everything you would need for classes: mats, straps, blocks, blankets, bolsters, small weights, etc. Spa: No clue, (I'm a typical dude, and don't Spa much). Pool: The deck and pool area are fairly compact, (Half length pool maybe?), but actually a nice place to hang out during the summer, especially given the two small shades.

Downstairs: The goods.

The downstairs consists of a split main floor, with cardio equipment on one side, and free-weights and cable machines on the other. Surrounding this floor is the cycling room, another studio for cardio-muscle classes, the weight machines (in the corner next to the Cardio equipment), and the trainer stretch room.
The weight floor essentially has 4 of everything, a wall of free weights, 5 bench press racks, a center cable machine with 8 places, 4-5 adjustable and fixed benches for free weights, a smith machine, and 2 squat racks. The center of the weight area is an open floor for TRX strap exercises, and typically where people do dead lifts, and other olympic style power lifts.
The cardio side has a row of stationary bikes, a row of elliptical style machines, 3 rowing machines, a row of treadmills, and a row of stair steppers. There is also a spattering of interesting cardio equipment such as climbers, "Road" runners, etc. Adjacent to the cardio area is a soft mat stretch area, and opposite the soft mat is the classic weight machines (most full motion).

Every piece of equipment, space, etc is always clean, and in perfect working order. If a door breaks, it will be fixed by the time your workout is done, I've never seen a machine out of order, and even during the busiest of times, the locker rooms, and equipment are clean (as in, make grandma proud clean).

The facilities are great, but where equinox really shines is their class selection.
Each day there are typically 20ish classes a day, consisting, on average, of 3 Yoga Classes, 3 Spin classes, several running classes, and the rest being cardio, cardio-muscular, pilates etc. All of the classes are top notch, and the instructors are professionals. They really excel at spin and Yoga classes. A special shoutout belongs to Dana Sweeney who is hands down the best Yoga instructor I have ever encountered!
This is where the real value is, seeing as paying for classes at other gym's or facilities adds up to far more than your Equinox membership, especially if you go several times a week.
Trust me on this, you will find your fit, your class, and your workout at Equinox.
The other shining star at Equinox is the trainers, who are all consummate professionals, and can really take you to your next level of fitness, or help you achieve your goals.

Equinox is the perfect example of "You get what you pay for", and at Equinox you get a lot!
If you are serious about improving yourself, Equinox is the answer.
If you want a cheap gym that is always dirty, and easy to convince yourself to skip, go to 24 hour fitness.
And above all else: GET OUT AND LIFT!

Disclaimer: I am not employed by, or paid by, Equinox, but I am a happy member, so if you are looking for a Rage review, keep scrolling.

TL;DR - You get what you pay for

Equinox is a gym that tends to be mired in controversy, both because it is in fact the most expensive gym, and also because their ads are super weird. Seriously, tandem breast feeding is super cool, and white haired phantom-esque models are somewhat interesting, but really?

Facilities: In a single word: Perfect.

The locker rooms are clean, lit in a flattering light, and rarely very crowded. Both Men and Women's locker room have a steam room (heavenly after a heavy workout). All of the Showers are private, tastefully tiled, and stocked with Kiehl's soaps (Oh So Good). The club supplies Shave Soap, Razors, cotton swabs, and mouthwash. Personally, I always shower and get ready at Equinox, instead of at home, because the Club is so nice, and you emerge feeling strong!

Upstairs: Consists of an average-size studio for Yoga, and other classes, the Spa, and the outdoor deck and pool. The Yoga studio is stocked with everything you would need for classes: mats, straps, blocks, blankets, bolsters, small weights, etc. Spa: No clue, (I'm a typical dude, and don't Spa much). Pool: The deck and pool area are fairly compact, (Half length pool maybe?), but actually a nice place to hang out during the summer, especially given the two small shades.

Downstairs: The goods.

The downstairs consists of a split main floor, with cardio equipment on one side, and free-weights and cable machines on the other. Surrounding this floor is the cycling room, another studio for cardio-muscle classes, the weight machines (in the corner next to the Cardio equipment), and the trainer stretch room.
The weight floor essentially has 4 of everything, a wall of free weights, 5 bench press racks, a center cable machine with 8 places, 4-5 adjustable and fixed benches for free weights, a smith machine, and 2 squat racks. The center of the weight area is an open floor for TRX strap exercises, and typically where people do dead lifts, and other olympic style power lifts.
The cardio side has a row of stationary bikes, a row of elliptical style machines, 3 rowing machines, a row of treadmills, and a row of stair steppers. There is also a spattering of interesting cardio equipment such as climbers, "Road" runners, etc. Adjacent to the cardio area is a soft mat stretch area, and opposite the soft mat is the classic weight machines (most full motion).

Every piece of equipment, space, etc is always clean, and in perfect working order. If a door breaks, it will be fixed by the time your workout is done, I've never seen a machine out of order, and even during the busiest of times, the locker rooms, and equipment are clean (as in, make grandma proud clean).

The facilities are great, but where equinox really shines is their class selection.
Each day there are typically 20ish classes a day, consisting, on average, of 3 Yoga Classes, 3 Spin classes, several running classes, and the rest being cardio, cardio-muscular, pilates etc. All of the classes are top notch, and the instructors are professionals. They really excel at spin and Yoga classes. A special shoutout belongs to Dana Sweeney who is hands down the best Yoga instructor I have ever encountered!
This is where the real value is, seeing as paying for classes at other gym's or facilities adds up to far more than your Equinox membership, especially if you go several times a week.
Trust me on this, you will find your fit, your class, and your workout at Equinox.
The other shining star at Equinox is the trainers, who are all consummate professionals, and can really take you to your next level of fitness, or help you achieve your goals.

Equinox is the perfect example of "You get what you pay for", and at Equinox you get a lot!
If you are serious about improving yourself, Equinox is the answer.
If you want a cheap gym that is always dirty, and easy to convince yourself to skip, go to 24 hour fitness.
And above all else: GET OUT AND LIFT!