The College of San Mateo Athletic Center offers expansive fitness facilities within the Health and Wellness Building in San Mateo, CA. The center features a large gym, numerous exercise machines, and multiple pools, including a 50m pool. The friendly and welcoming staff, coupled with reasonable student pricing, make it particularly appealing. Members enjoy well-organized swimming lessons, high-quality personal trainers, and comprehensive group fitness classes. The facility is noted for its cleanliness and disability-friendly amenities.
However, the center has received criticism for its limited operating hours, inconsistent pool availability, and some issues with billing and membership fees. Despite these drawbacks, many members find the overall experience and the community atmosphere to be highly positive.
Pros:
- Clean and well-maintained facilities.
- Friendly, welcoming staff.
- Reasonable prices, especially for students.
- Comprehensive group fitness classes.
- High-quality personal trainers.
- Good range of equipment and machines.
- Large, clean swimming pools.
- Organized children's swimming lessons.
- Disability-accessible amenities.
- Beautiful views and community atmosphere.
Cons:
- Limited operating hours.
- Inconsistent pool availability.
- Some billing and membership fee issues.
Location / Contact
- Address: Health and Wellness Building 5, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd Building 5, San Mateo, CA 94402, United States
- Phone:+1 650-378-7373
- Email:[email protected]
- Website:comfit.smccd.edu
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Reviews (20)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.5-star.
This business has 20 reviews.
The address is: Health and Wellness Building 5, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd Building 5, San Mateo, CA 94402, United States .
The contact number is +1 650-378-7373
This service is listed under Gym .
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Ken Kendall
4 years ago
The best club in the bay area! There is always a lane open sideways during the week! Very clean pool & warm pool, not the olympic, 25 yards, great for injury recovery & cold days. Outside swimming is a dream! Has pools & excellent programs daily & weight room.
Amelia Murphy
4 years ago
I love the facility to work out and prices are reasonable. we have a membership. my kids loved it, sometime the pool is close without a previous notice and my kids don't like coming there then the pool is close. The parking lot should be for paying members only, or at least have signs and a reserved section for paying members.The gym staff are very good and friendly. it is a very good place for work out.
Scott
5 years ago
Very nice fitness facilities.
Katie McCoy
5 years ago
They have nice facilities and friendly staff. Their locker room has plenty of lockers, sinks, and showers. They also have a disability-accessible shower. They have lots of equipment, both machines and otherwise. I got a significant discount because I was a student at San Mateo community college.
Marco Leone
6 years ago
This is a very large community pool with many lanes. It is a little old but well maintained. It is home to one of the largest Masters swim clubs in the Bay Area. Overall a good place to swim.
ValerieWT
6 years ago
Took my Mother to sign up. I left completely depressed that there is not nor never shall be a facility like that in Castro Valley. Sparkling clean! Unbelievably 8nviting pools. Membership Coordinator, Barbara Jones was an impressive model in customer service, knowledge and personality. At least my Mom can enjoy it!
Martin Shewen
6 years ago
Great 50m pool (note: It’s not always configured as 50m, sometimes 25m - see the timetable on their website), large gym with lots of equipment & machines, friendly & helpful staff. …
Paola Lancellotti
7 years ago
This place is amazing. My children participate in the the Summer Swim team and it is great. They get a great work out and have no pressure of being on a full time swim team. The practice time is after the summer camps so they can attend camps and then go to swimming practice. They can also attend the practice all week or skip as needed. The coaches are very experienced. I recommend it to all children.My daughter also attended the Babysitting class and found it very comprehensive and fun.
Jim AHl
8 years ago
Great gym with a wide variety of clients from top class athletes to people recovering from serious spinal problems. I'm a 67 year old member recovering from knee replacement, back issues & old injuries. My trainer John N is fantastic. Equipment first class & two nice pools.
Demetrius Madrigal
10 years ago
This review is for the San Mateo Athletic Club, this listing came up when I ran a search for the location. The pools are decent, but there are significantly better options available. The real problem is their underhanded membership …