Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre

Hong is the worst swimming coach we ever encountered. She basically let my son sit at the side of the pool for the entire time while she is fully assisting one child. The reason being my son “ doesn’t know how to safe entry “ instead of teaching and encouraging, she just said to my son “ I don’t know what are you talking about” and turned away!!! She made it more clear by cheering with the other kid while showing cold face and tone with my son. I try to reason with her after the class and guess what, she got furious and shout at us! With very loud voices and blaming my kid “not knowing how to safe enter the water. “Ain’t we here to learn? Ain’t she here to teach? I have already made a complaint through the office, the minute she knows what I am about to do she talked to the stuff that “my son kicked her and so she didn’t let him in the water”, right before I walk towards the office! How can they let someone like this teach toddlers! Wonder has anyone have similar experiences as us? This is unprofessional n unacceptable

Wonderful centre with every type of community sports facilities like gym, pools, bball, physio and more they even have child care to look after the little ones while you exercise. There is Spa Sauna and Indoor and Outdoor pools with a fun children's area indoors including play equipment and a water slide.

The reception 50 age around women is rude and she said she is work here over 30 years, she said her words is policy.My daughter exercise swimming in the morning before 9am in the WARM EXERCISE AREA. this area NOT writing any tips --ONLY ADULT EXERCISE. the staff told us my kid cannot exercise this area and this is policy. i ask the 50 around lady reception where is the policy ? her answer is ridiculous-- i worked here 30 years

Had a kids' birthday here recently. I'd definitely recommend this as a birthday party option. We paid for the kids' lunches as part of the package, and the pool activities were age appropriate and fun. The kids loved it and the parents who stayed said they'd also consider it for a party. My only complaint is that after the pool activities during lunch, the swim instructors served the food (on platters) to the kids, but kept a stack of it for themselves! I didn't realise we'd be subsidising their lunch too. They didn't offer any to the parents who were there either, just squirreled it away; including, and I'm not exaggerating, a slab of kids pop tops. Next time perhaps see if the kids are done with eating first, and if there's anything left over, offer it to the people who actually paid for it!

A new swimming instructor every week as they can’t hire an experienced instructor who would stay for longer. The management doesn’t care to reply to any concerns that you have. They seem happy as long as they are getting money. You will receive an email every week asking for feedback and nothing would change. Don’t enrol ur kids here for swimming lessons!

We had a wonderful experience in the pool, there are several big pools for kids and adults.

Check out these amenities. Poorly tend to. Lack of cabs services and verýyyyyyy dark car park. Hard for uber and 13 cabs to find. Poor signage at night to exit compound. Dirty and disgustng toilet plus poor designs. Very very noisy with kids have no respect in lap pools s pool splashing, diving and screaming around despite signage warnings.

Busy pool on the weekend that could do with some better lighting. Indoor pool was used predominantly for kids swimming lessons but there weren't many lap-swimmers which is a plus for those looking to swim laps

Great facilities including a central cafe with seating. Good coffee and friendly service. Rewards card with seventh coffee free!

Clean facilities and friendly staff. Enough lockers and shower/bathrooms are there and a little cafe for coffee/snacks, plus spacious parking area. Also, there are several good learning programs/classes. Great place to keep us in good health.