Start with the billing complaint, because it's the one that could cost you money after you sign. In a September 2018 1-star, a member lays out two separate grievances. First, the access chip is only handed out by staff, who aren't on site after 18:00, and if you can't collect it in time you pay extra for an entry code. Second, and this is the one to understand: "When you freeze your membership and then decide to cancel it, you have to pay an extra month anyway." That's not a scam, it's a notice period. Gym contracts almost always bill on a cycle with a cancellation window, so a freeze followed by a cancel can still catch one more charge. The reviewer has every right to be annoyed. The better question is what the cancellation terms said when they signed, because that's the part you can check before you join.
What EVO Stabekk actually is
This is a branch of a Norwegian budget gym chain, and the reviews describe a small, no-frills room. A September 2019 4-star keeps it simple: "The gym has nice personnel, there's much space and the place is always clean." Others echo the clean part. So on staff and cleanliness, the floor of opinion is decent.
Where the equipment reviews get specific
The most detailed voice is an August 2017 2-star, and it reads like an inventory audit. This person lists what's missing: no shoulder press, no good weighted rowing machine, no decline bench for abs, no chest press, only one W-shaped bar, no hex bar for deadlifts. Their verdict: "It's poorly equipped and too expensive for what they have (350krs)." An October 2018 4-star lands on a related point from the other direction, noting "too much unused cardio equipment taking up space." Two independent members, a year apart, saw the same imbalance: plenty of cardio, thin on the strength side. That's a pattern, not a one-off gripe.
What the 4.0 average is measuring
A 4.0 across 51 ratings is a genuinely mixed score, and the text explains why. The praise is about cleanliness and staff. The criticism is about equipment depth and contract terms. Both can be true at once. Notice too that the written reviews here run from 2017 to 2020 and then stop, so what you're reading is an older snapshot. I wouldn't assume the machine lineup is identical today, but I also won't invent an update I can't confirm.
What's missing
Only one reviewer quotes a price, the 350 kroner figure from 2017, and that's too old to lean on. No current hours are confirmed in the data. Nobody describes showers or changing rooms. If strength equipment is your priority, call and ask specifically whether they've added a chest press, a proper rowing machine, and a deadlift setup since those 2018 complaints.
Who it's not for
Skip it if you're a strength-focused lifter who needs a full machine circuit and heavy barbell options. And read the freeze-and-cancel terms closely before signing, or you may repeat the September 2018 member's extra-month surprise.
FAQ
Why might I get charged an extra month after cancelling?
A 2018 member hit this after freezing then cancelling. It reflects a standard notice period, so check the cancellation window in your contract.
Is the gym well equipped for strength training?
Two reviewers from 2017 and 2018 say no, citing missing machines and heavy cardio, though their accounts are several years old.
How much does it cost?
The only price mentioned is 350 kroner from a 2017 review, which is too dated to rely on. Confirm current rates directly.