Kingfisher Club Waterford, part of the Waterford Regional Sports Centre, shows 4.3 from 310 reviews, and its five written reviews describe a genuinely full-service leisure center - gym, pool, spa, cafe, and creche all in one location - with one specific, recurring complaint about shower and toilet cleanliness.
A Detailed Overview of the Full Range of Facilities
Catherine Kiely's review captures the breadth of what's on offer: "Opens early to accommodate people going to work. It also has a spa attached and a little coffee/food bar and creche next door." That combination - early hours for commuters, plus a spa, food, and on-site childcare - suggests a facility designed around fitting into a busy working parent's schedule specifically.
A Balanced Account, With a Specific Cleanliness Concern
Gulp of Life's review is otherwise positive but raises a concrete issue: "Very good sport club. New equipment, tidy gym. Very attentive staff. Would advise them to keep clean their shower rooms and toilets, because sometimes it is a bit messy there." I'd flag that as a specific, actionable complaint - worth knowing about directly if shower and restroom cleanliness matters heavily to your gym experience, since it stands in contrast to the otherwise strong equipment and staff praise.
Enthusiastic, Broad Confirmation
Gillian Nicholson's review keeps things simple and positive: "Excellent leisure centre, so much to choose from. Gym, pool, exercise classes to suit everyone. Happy days." Patrick Myles's review adds a brief, consistent confirmation: "For fitness and swimming and lots more, good place to go." Bren K's review closes the batch similarly: "Great place for a swim or a workout and fantastic staff."
What's Missing
No review states membership or day-pass pricing. Nothing confirms whether the shower and toilet cleanliness issue Gulp of Life described reflects an ongoing pattern or a specific bad day. The most recent written review is from August 2017, nearly nine years old now.
Who It's Not For
Anyone particularly sensitive to shower or restroom cleanliness - at least one reviewer specifically flags this as inconsistent, even while praising the rest of the facility. Anyone who needs current information, since the written record stops in 2017. I'd confirm current conditions directly before assuming either the praise or the complaint still holds.
Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Tramore Rd, Kilbarry, Waterford, X91 AX54, Ireland. The phone number is +353 51 850 300, and the website is waterford.kingfisherclub.com.
FAQ
What facilities does this leisure center have?
Reviewers describe a gym, swimming pool, exercise classes, a spa, a coffee and food bar, and an adjacent creche.
Are the showers and toilets clean?
Not always, according to at least one reviewer specifically, who otherwise praises the gym highly but flags this as an area needing more consistent attention.
Does it open early?
Yes, according to at least one reviewer specifically, who notes it accommodates people heading to work.
Is there childcare available?
Yes - a creche is located next door, according to one reviewer specifically.