The single most useful review of Sharpe's Gym & Fitness Center in Sioux Falls isn't the praise. It's the complaint, and it comes with a fix you can act on before you ever sign up. Let's start there, because a good gripe often teaches more than a good rave.
The complaint worth reading first
From September 2018, a 2-star review: "Fix your staffed hours listing online. Or make it clear that you can only sign up on a week day." Read that closely. The reviewer isn't saying the gym is bad. They're saying the door was open (this is a 24-hour access gym) but nobody was there to sign them up, because staffed hours and access hours are two different things. That's the boring mechanism behind a lot of small-gym frustration. Round-the-clock member access does not mean round-the-clock staff. If you want to join, do it on a weekday during staffed hours, and you sidestep the exact problem this person hit.
What the gym actually is
Once you get past the front-desk timing, the reviews agree on a clear identity. From January 2018: "Good place if you're looking for a solid no frills serious gym. Great equipment and flexible 24 hour member access are what brought me here." That's the pitch in one sentence: serious, plain, and open around the clock for members.
A May 2018 review adds a nice detail about the people: "Showed up today out of town looking to throw around some weight. Got the hook up from the owner and fellow service member. Appreciate the kindness bro. My guys and I felt like rocky trains there and pushed even harder. Definitely would recommend this to folks wanting to put work in." I like that one because it's specific. A traveler got a day's access from the owner, and the reason was a shared military connection, not a coupon.
Where the voices agree
The word "classic" shows up more than once. An April 2019 review: "Nice gym reasonable prices. Started my lifting back years ago." And a January 2018 line: "Great classic gym atmosphere." So the picture is consistent: reasonable prices, real equipment, an old-school feel, and 24-hour access for members.
The shape of the record
Here's something I noticed. Every surfaced review falls between January 2018 and April 2019. After that, the visible record goes quiet. I won't guess why, but that gap has a familiar shape around the 2019-2020 line, and it means the freshest firsthand account here is several years old. The gym may be exactly the same today, or not. The reviews can't tell you.
What's missing
The rating is 4.4 across 11 reviews, which is a small enough sample that one bad review swings it. No review states an actual membership price, only "reasonable." No current staffed hours are confirmed, and that's the one thing the 2-star review specifically flagged. A call to +1 605-334-9485 clears up both.
Who it's not for
People who want classes, childcare, or a polished chain experience, and anyone who needs a staffed front desk at all hours. This is a no-frills, 24-hour lifting gym.
FAQ
Does Sharpe's Gym have 24-hour access?
Reviews describe flexible 24-hour access for members. Note that staffed hours are separate, so plan to sign up on a weekday during those hours.
How recent are the reviews?
The visible reviews run from January 2018 to April 2019. The newest firsthand account here is several years old, so confirm current details by phone.
What does membership cost?
No review lists a firm price, though several call it reasonable. Contact the gym directly for current rates and staffed hours.