Jetts Porirua is on Norrie Street in Porirua City Centre, just north of Wellington. It holds a 4.4 rating from 20 Google reviews. That's a small sample, and one of the reviews in it is stranger than usual.
Someone Reviewed A Gym They've Never Entered
A three-star review from in October 2018 reads, in full: "Never been there it looks pretty good open 24 7 always drove past or park out side the place."
They've never been inside. They drove past and parked outside, and left three stars.
I'm not mocking them. I'm pointing out that with only 20 ratings, one drive-by review is 5% of the total, and it contains no information about the gym at all. That's what a small sample looks like up close, and it's why I'd rather show you the reviews than the average.
It's also the only mention of 24-hour access on this page, from someone who's never been in. Jetts clubs are generally 24-hour operations, but I'm not going to confirm it here on the word of a passer-by, and the listing publishes no hours whatsoever. Check jetts.co.nz/clubs/porirua.
What The People Who Went Inside Say
Three reviews, and they're short.
A member in November 2019: "Easy access, great parking and heaps of machines and space."
Parking and space, which lines up with a suburban centre site. Nobody contradicts it.
Another member in October 2019: "Great family feel. Staff member jacs is amazing. Very comfortable setting regardless if living elsewhere in nz."
That last clause is interesting. It reads like a Jetts member from another town using this club on their existing membership, which is how the chain works. If you're travelling within New Zealand, that's a relevant detail.
And a member of over two years, from in July 2018: "Been there more than 2 years. Recomemded."
Four words and a typo, but two years of attendance says more than the four words do.
What Nobody Says
Here's what strikes me about this record: there's no complaint. Not one. But there's also almost no detail.
Nobody describes the equipment beyond "heaps of machines." Nobody mentions the price, the changing rooms, the cleanliness, whether it gets busy, or what happens if you want to cancel. No classes are mentioned, and Jetts clubs typically don't run them.
So the 4.4 is a mild, friendly signal from a handful of people, and this page can't responsibly tell you much more. If you want a fuller picture, the Jetts site lists the club's own details.
Who's it not for? If you want group classes, a pool or a sauna, a small-format 24-hour club in a suburban centre isn't the model. And if you like a busy floor with training partners, "heaps of space" cuts both ways.
Contact
4 Norrie Street, Porirua City Centre, Porirua 5022. Phone +64 4-212 6638, site jetts.co.nz/clubs/porirua.
FAQ
Is it open 24 hours?
The only reviewer who says so admits they've never been inside, and the listing publishes no hours. Check with the club.
Is there parking?
A member describes easy access and great parking. Another mentions parking outside.
Can I use it on a Jetts membership from another town?
A member's phrasing suggests yes, and that's how the chain generally works, but confirm with the club.
How reliable is the 4.4 rating?
It's from 20 ratings, and one of the four written reviews is from someone who's only driven past. Treat it loosely.