Tamaki Recreation Centre shows 4.5/5 from 47 reviews, and its four written reviews, all from 2018 and 2019, describe an affordable community indoor sports facility, with one reviewer specifically flagging a cleanliness concern worth weighing against the general praise.
A Detailed Account of Affordable Access and Good People
Michael Jenkins's review is the most complete here: "Great facility. Cheap prices and good people." I'd flag that cheap-prices claim directly, since it's echoed independently by the specific complaint below, giving it more weight than a single opinion would carry.
An Additional Account of Indoor Sports Variety
A reviewer using the handle caglisto describes a specific use case: "Great for indoor sports such as Futsal and basketball." I'd note that naming both futsal and basketball directly, since it confirms this is a multi-purpose indoor sports venue rather than a single-activity facility.
An Account Naming a Specific Event Hosted at the Centre
A reviewer whose name did not transliterate cleanly into this listing's data describes a specific event: "Chinese Taichi competition held there." I'd treat that event detail directly, since it's a specific, verifiable use of the space beyond routine sports and gym access.
A Cleanliness Concern Worth Weighing Against the Praise
Juniuz's review is more measured: "Nice place, toilets and changing room aren't that clean though." I'd flag that specific complaint directly, since it's the one concrete concern on this otherwise positive listing, and it's worth knowing about even at a 4-star rating.
What's Missing
No review states specific membership or day-pass pricing beyond the general "cheap" characterization. Nothing here confirms whether the cleanliness concern Juniuz described has since been addressed, since every written review here dates to 2018 and 2019, and only 4 of the listing's 47 total reviews carry any written text at all.
Who It's Not For
Anyone who needs pristine changing-room and toilet conditions guaranteed, since at least one reviewer specifically flags this as a weak point. Anyone who needs current pricing confirmed, since no review states a specific figure beyond general affordability.
60 Elstree Avenue, Glen Innes, Auckland 1072, New Zealand. The website is tamakirecreation.co.nz, and the phone number is +64 9-521 6438.
FAQ
Is this a gym?
Yes, a community recreation and indoor sports centre, according to every reviewer, hosting activities including futsal, basketball, and taichi.
Is it affordable?
Yes, according to multiple reviewers independently, who describe it as cheap and good value.
Are toilets and changing rooms clean?
This is disputed. At least one reviewer specifically describes them as not that clean, even while rating the overall facility positively.
What kinds of activities happen there?
Futsal and basketball are named directly by one reviewer, and a taichi competition by another, indicating a multi-purpose indoor sports venue.