Spindles Health & Leisure Club Folkestone shows 4.4 from 28 reviews, and its five written reviews, spanning 2018 and 2019, consistently describe a small, budget-friendly hotel leisure facility, with reviewers agreeing on its modest scale while still recommending it for a quick session.
A Detailed, Balanced Account of Scale Versus Value
Robert Lee-Martin's review is the most measured here: "This place is good because it's so quiet and has a sauna. Also very cheap! However really not much to offer. Small gym and a tiny pool which, although quiet, can seem busy if there are more than 3 or 4 people in it. Same with the gym. Very much an add-on to the hotel, but good for just a quick gym and swim if you don't want a big gym." I'd flag that specific 3-or-4-people threshold directly, since it's a concrete, useful benchmark for exactly how little it takes to make this facility feel crowded, rather than a vague description of small size.
A Detailed Account of a Recently Refurbished Sauna
Shay's review adds a specific, dated improvement: "I love it at Spindles, it's unpretentious and has a relaxed environment. The gym is humble but has everything I need. The pool isn't the biggest, but it is nice and warm, and the sauna is recently refurbished. Personally I don't think I could live without it. Oh, and the staff are great." I'd note that refurbishment detail directly, since it's the kind of concrete update that suggests some ongoing investment despite the facility's overall small scale.
Additional Accounts of Pricing and Basic Amenities
R Edwards's review keeps its assessment blunt and specific: "Cheap and cheerful! The small pool is warmer than other local pools. Quite rundown, but that's reflected in the price. Staff are friendly." Philip Kanaar's review offers a similarly compact summary: "Small pool, small sauna and a small gym, good value all the same." Michelle Smith's review adds a more emotive account, describing the club as making you feel like you're on holiday, with great value for money.
What's Missing
No review states exact day-pass or membership pricing beyond general characterizations of it as cheap. Nothing here confirms current opening hours, since none are published on the listing, and every written review here is from 2018 or 2019.
Who It's Not For
Anyone looking for a large, full-scale gym or pool, since every reviewer here specifically and consistently describes the facility as small, with the pool and gym both capable of feeling crowded with just a handful of people. Anyone who needs current, up-to-date confirmation of pricing or hours before visiting, since the listing publishes no hours and every written review predates 2020.
The Harbour, Marine Parade, Folkestone CT20 1TX, UK. The website is britanniahotels.com/hotels/the-grand-burstin-hotel-folkestone/health-leisure.
FAQ
How large is the facility?
Small, according to every reviewer specifically, with the pool and gym both described as compact enough to feel busy with as few as 3 or 4 people present.
Is it good value?
Yes, according to multiple reviewers specifically, who consistently describe it as cheap and good value relative to its modest scale.
Is the sauna up to date?
At least as of one reviewer's account, yes, the sauna had been recently refurbished.
Is this connected to a hotel?
Yes, according to multiple reviewers, who describe it specifically as an add-on facility to the Grand Burstin Hotel rather than a standalone gym.