Waverley Oaks Athletic Club in Waltham

I joined in December 2022, it was a good overall experience until recent price increase. Sorry, it's getting too expensive. I didn't attend any classes and wasn't really looking to do so, but it seems that every member is paying for having those classes available. I wish there was an option to exclude class attendance just like one can exclude use of pool and not pay extra $20. Same for the classes. If I don't use them why charge me 95$ per mo ? It used to be cheaper, but with a recent price increase...I don't know, I am considering just dropping that membership and just use another gym.

Use to love this gym, but now seems like it is time to go. Too much price increase over a 3 year span. Start off by saying I have the VIP wellness tenant membership since I work in the complex. Watched that price go from $75 a month in 2022 to now $95 a month in 2025. There was an increase in 2023 to $85 a month with an explanation being increased energy and operational cost. Funny how now they decide to swap out the light fixtures to more efficient LED lights from traditional in 2025 something that should have been done years ago. Not to mention the building isn't new by any means it is a retrofitted building with old piping and utilities. Water bubblers and bottle fillers routinely don't work because clearly no one knows that you need to clear the filters out of them. That's why the bottle fillers don't flow properly. When it went to $95 a month in April 2025 there was not an explanation just an added benefit of being able to take classes and group sessions. Well what if a member doesn't want to take classes or group sessions, some of us just want a gym that we can go lift some weights and do some cardio after work at. Eventually these increases are going to lose the club a lot of membership. Waverly is starting to go closer and closer to Lifetime Fitness cost and the facility is a joke in comparison. April 2025 will be my last month there, I had great workouts there but sadly the upper management has decided to leave out a large portion of gym-goers and cater to those wanting to participate in classes at the expense of everyone else. I will add that the staff there is excellent and hard working. I constantly see cleaning and when equipment is broken it is fixed or replaced in a timely matter.

Really nice, solid gym with recent upgrades. Has gotten crowded in 2025. Did they overdo the membership in January? Hope it will calm down. Has gotten harder to find free equipment lately.

Great gym, probably the best I have ever been to! My only feedback is it seems like there is not enough cardio equipment - which you would think is insane of me to say if you have been here given they have an entire floor dedicated to cardio BUT this is the ONLY gym I have ever been to that during peak hours you cannot get on a treadmill or a stair master or any of the other cardio equipment. Its sort of a bummer having to sit around and wait for people to finish up but it is what it is and thats what I get for coming later in the day! This is a very clean gym, well maintained, friendly staff, great equipment, and very fair pricing for what they have to offer! :) I would love to see a few more treadmills and or stairmasters if they could make it work but other than that I highly suggest this gym!!

Great open and clean space. Staff embody a "friendly neighborhood gym" attitude. All equipment up to date and services/changes communicated very well. Long hours also a big perk. 10/10

Really glad I joined Waverley Oaks. I enjoy Zumba dancing classes, water aerobics, lap swimming, and a variety of other classes. Good equipment also. I enjoy getting fit amongst motivated people of all ages and sizes.

Fantastic gym with a spacious layout and an impressive selection of machines and equipment to suit all my workout needs. The yoga classes are top-notch, offering a great balance of relaxation and challenge. I especially love the sauna and steam room, which are perfect for unwinding after a workout. The locker rooms are always clean and well-maintained, and the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful—special shoutout to the manager, Adam, for going above and beyond to ensure a great experience. The only downside is that you sometimes have to wait for the StairMasters during busy after-work hours. Overall, highly recommend this gym!

I’ve lived in this area for a long time and never knew this gem was around. This is high class, clean, professional and one of the best facilities around. I do think it is very expensive as the price is getting close to luxury outlets like Equinox, Life Time etc. They are nowhere near as big and fancy as those, so I’d like to see more affordable options and even a pool only access membership. In either case, I do like it and worth my guest membership from time to time.