Let me lead with the one review that does real work for you. In February 2018 a member left a single star and a detailed account. Translated from Dutch: "Old-fashioned fitness equipment, musty air, no WiFi. The machines are also very close together. When cancelling my subscription I was almost swindled and would have had to keep paying membership for months, even though I could cancel monthly. With a registered letter and an email from the manager it was resolved. Unfortunately I never received an apology." Everything after "old-fashioned equipment" is the part worth understanding.
The billing complaint, and the mechanism behind it
Here's the boring, legal reality that makes this less mysterious. Gym memberships don't cancel themselves. Most contracts renew automatically and only stop when you follow a specific notice procedure - often in writing, sometimes with a set number of days. When this reviewer believed they could "cancel monthly" but was told they owed several more months, that's a dispute over the cancellation terms they'd signed, not necessarily a scam. The tell is that a registered letter fixed it: that's the paper trail contracts require. Does that mean the member had no right to be angry? Not at all. Being told you owe months you didn't expect is genuinely upsetting. But the useful question shifts from "how could they do this" to "what notice period and cancellation method did I agree to when I signed up?" Ask that before you join, and get the answer in writing.
What this place actually is
Cheap Fit is a 24/7 gym in Hulst, Netherlands, at Paardenmarkt 15, with a 4.2 average across 19 ratings and a website at cheapfit.info. The name sets the expectation: budget access, open around the clock. A October 2018 review, translated from Dutch, sums up the appeal - "Cozy gym, lots of equipment and open 24/7. What more do you want?" Another from November 2019 liked being able to "train freely whenever it suits."
What the average measures
Nineteen ratings is a small sample, so the 4.2 is fragile. There's already one one-star in the visible set, and the rest are top marks. Do the math and you can see how much a single bad experience moves a number this small. The score isn't wrong - it just can't tell you much on its own. The written reviews split cleanly: several short raves about 24/7 convenience, and one long, specific complaint about aging equipment, close spacing, air quality, and that billing dispute.
What's missing
No membership price is stated anywhere, which is a little ironic for a place called Cheap Fit. No staffed hours - the 24/7 model usually means limited or no reception, so ask when someone is actually on site. And there's no response to the equipment-age complaint from 2018, so I can't tell you whether the machines have been updated since.
Who it's not for
If you want a busy, air-conditioned club with wide spacing and the newest machines, the one detailed critique here warns you off. If you want cheap, unattended, round-the-clock access and don't mind older kit packed fairly close, that's exactly what the happy reviews describe.
FAQ
Is Cheap Fit really open 24/7?
Multiple reviews say yes. Just remember that 24/7 access often means unstaffed hours, so confirm when reception is open if you need help signing up.
How do I cancel without being overcharged?
Get the notice period and cancellation method in writing before you join. One member resolved a months-long billing dispute in 2018 only after sending a registered letter.
How much does it cost?
No review or listing field gives a price. Contact the gym through cheapfit.info for current rates.