Malaybalay Badminton Center is on Villanueva Street in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. It holds a 4.1 rating from 20 Google reviews.
It's badminton courts, not a gym. And there's a second name you should know: a reviewer in March 2017 notes it's "also known as Belyca Badminton Court," which is worth trying if you're searching Maps and coming up short.
What It Actually Is
The two most recent reviews are also the most honest, and both give three stars.
A visitor in May 2023: "No frills badminton courts in Malaybalay conveniently located in the center of town. Not the best, but gives you the cardio workout you need."
A visitor in March 2017: "Functional badminton courts but the ceiling is in disrepair."
No frills. Functional. Not the best. A ceiling in disrepair.
That 2017 ceiling comment is nine years old, so it's either been fixed or it hasn't, and I can't tell you which. But it's the only structural detail anyone offers, and if you're playing under it, it's worth a glance upward.
I like both those reviews. Neither is angry, neither oversells. "Gives you the cardio workout you need" is exactly what a no-frills court in a small city should promise.
More Than Badminton
Two reviewers mention other things happening in the building.
A visitor in July 2022: "Great place to play badminton and basketball. Friendly people all around."
A visitor in July 2022: "Great place to exercise and school for ballet, badminton..."
Basketball, and a ballet school. That makes it a multi-use hall rather than a dedicated badminton venue, which changes what you might find when you turn up. Court availability at a place hosting ballet classes and basketball is not a given.
Nobody says how many courts there are, whether you book, or what an hour costs.
The Enthusiast
A visitor in November 2019: "Want to make some sweat and be fit? Are you a Badminton player? Go to this place."
That's the entire five-star review. Twenty ratings, five written reviews, and the positive ones say the least.
Notice the split: the two three-star reviews contain all the actual information, while the three five-stars contain almost none. That's a common pattern and it's worth internalising. The people who liked something enough to rate it highly often can't tell you why. The mildly disappointed tell you exactly what's wrong.
Hours
09:00 to 22:00, every day of the week.
Seven days, thirteen hours a day. That's genuinely convenient, and it's the same every day, which is rare enough to be worth noting.
I'd still verify. The record's newest review is from May 2023, over three years old, and the hours may have moved with it.
Who It's Not For
Anyone wanting a gym. There are no weights, no machines and no fitness equipment described by anyone.
Anyone wanting a polished venue. Two reviewers have told you plainly it's basic.
Malaybalay Square, Magsaysay Street corner, 8700 Villanueva St, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Phone +63 935 027 5077, and there's a Facebook page.
FAQ
Is this a gym?
No. It's badminton courts, with basketball and a ballet school also mentioned by reviewers.
Is it also called something else?
Yes. A reviewer says it's also known as Belyca Badminton Court.
What are the opening hours?
09:00 to 22:00, every day, according to the listing. The record is three years old, so confirm.
What condition is it in?
A reviewer in 2017 said the ceiling was in disrepair; a visitor in 2023 called it no frills and "not the best" while still recommending it for a workout.