Healthways Recreation Centre

Positive experience: Good place to kill times

Fantastic experience: We had a wonderful family bowling party a couple of days ago. Mark and, I think, Lena at the centre were friendly and helpful. We like the older style computer screen for keeping bowling score. The quieter feel of the bowling alley was comfortable and relaxing. The function room was spacious, clean , modern, and bright.

Fantastic experience: As the oldest Australian bowling alley, this place is next gen!! Stimulating retro feels to modern innovation, Healthways is a fantastic place for all. Led by Mark (1) and his team, it is always an absolute blast and pleasure! It will definitely be up your 'alley' .

Negative experience: Unfortunately, if you are a gym/fitness user this facility has gone backwards. Group classes are cancelled or times changed with no notification to regular users. The website and app timetables aren't kept up to date. The ability to book classes from the app and add them to your calendar is missing for half the classes. There is rarely any one in the gym to help if you are struggling with a machine or technique. The only way to get help is to book a program review every time. The staff on reception can rarely answer questions as they only seem to know about the swim school. This used to be a really good gym, but sadly I would no longer recommend it.

Fantastic experience: After 6 months back at the gym, I am really enjoying the variety of classes available at healthways. TRX is my favourite. Also really appreciate the care and focus on technique provided by the instructors.

Fantastic experience: Bowling is good

Fantastic experience: We came for a bowling birthday party. The bowling alley computers were old-school green screens - really cool for the parents to trip down memory lane. The owner has done a lot rejuvenate this place. A nice blend of old and new.

Fantastic experience: We look forward to our annual cubs outing to bowl at Healthways. The upstairs bowling alley is perfect for a kids party or function and the staff are great. This year we got a special treat, a look behind the scenes at the machinery which is older than me!

Fantastic experience: I have to say that Healthways Rec Centre truly has the BEST and my most favourite tenpin bowling alley in Melbourne! It’s so much fun without being too loud or crazy (no DJ’s or drunk people yelling!!) Mark’s playlist is awesome, and the facility is like stepping back in time. The alley and the equipment is still in great condition, and the old scoring machines mean you get to be so involved and even more interactive with the games. The price is also better value than you can get anywhere else, and you don’t have to pay for shoe hire! On top of all this, the vibes are just simply the best. I will never stop coming here, and I would recommend it to people of all ages!! Keep being awesome <3

Fantastic experience: My eldest has been coming here for swimming lessons for over a year now. When she started, she was afraid of water on her face, now she can swim unassisted! Teachers are passionate and loves children. Her teacher is Charlotte and shes been amazing. My daughter loooves coming to her classes. Clean and nice facility. I like the change room with showers where kids can have shower on their own and there are enough showers that kids dont need to wait for their turn. Receptionists are very friendly and approachable. Cant complain. I highly recommend this place

Fantastic experience: Incredible! Marc was fantastic and passionate about his bowling. Retro score keeping computers are in great condition too. Will definitely be back!

Fantastic experience: I did the Ultra lite weight loss 5 week program. I found it so easy and effective I did another 5 weeks. I have lost weight. I have lost around 42cm all over especially my belly and butt. I am a person who has an underactive thyroid and was not able to lose a kilo and have tried so many so called diets. This program has changed my eating habits and I am still continuing. I did not feel hungry nor did I crave sugar or carbs.It has taken me years to gain this weight but this program has re trained me. Having a consultant( Nina) to see weekly and talk over issues has been a blessing. I would strongly recommend this way of loosing weight to anyone who is struggling. 5 stars ++++

Fantastic experience: A great swim school full of dedicated teachers! They’re all so caring and able to work with the level of each child while being engaging at the same time.

Fantastic experience: Great pool, amazing swim teachers, very nice bowling alley as well. Such an asset for the community

Positive experience: The fun fair event was really well organised. It’s a shame the balloon twisters and face painting finished up 45 mins early though.

Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff and facilities are great

Negative experience: Pretty ordinary "fun day". Some staff seemed very unsure of what to do, seemed disorganised and chaotic. Wording of promotion of fun day misleading. Wouldn't have made time to attend otherwise

Fantastic experience: A fun family activity. Great to see all the services Healthways offers. Staff were all super friendly even though they were crazy busy.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic

Fantastic experience: Nice place. Lots of activities to enjoy!

Fantastic experience: Great day, great people. Lots of fun. Thanks

Positive experience: Great event

Fantastic experience: Put on a great family day. Kids had a ball!

Fantastic experience: Healthways is a wonderful family run centre, fantastic facilities, recently updated, with two amazing pools and gym facilities. Small group sizes in their swim lessons with great instructors also.

Fantastic experience: nice one

Fantastic experience: Great community at health ways

Positive experience: Family friendly centre. My child loves going for swimming lessons here. Great place to relax and have fun with the family.

Fantastic experience: Great day today, excellent networking and opportunity for community involvement and collaboration.

Fantastic experience: The Owner Nina helped Us out today with my kids and I, it was the first time we came here, and I enjoyed it alot. -Farid, Roza, and Barad

Fantastic experience: great experience

Fantastic experience: Great place to take kids to learn how to swim. Awesome teachers and very good culture

Fantastic experience: Fantastic place and would recommend to family and friends

Fantastic experience: Fantastic place and kids come to visit every week.

Fantastic experience: It’s a really clean place My baby loves his teacher she’s very nice and friendly All the staff are amazing

Fantastic experience: Great sport center, professional staff and friendly.

Fantastic experience: We love Healthways. Small classes, friendly staff and every teacher we’ve had has been fabulous!

Positive experience: Good facility! Very friendly instructor

Fantastic experience: Amazing!

Fantastic experience: Great swimming lessons for kids. Been here for a few years. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: That’s awesome place for kids to learn swim

Fantastic experience: Amazing swimming lessons. Nice clean pool

Fantastic experience: Really nice staff and super good environment. Karate classes are fantastic and super fun.

Fantastic experience: Clean change rooms, not a noisy environment, not overly chlorine smell, and friendly staff

Fantastic experience: My daughter has been swimming at Healthways since she was 6 months old and is now 14, still swimming, and loving squad. Small class sizes with wonderful teachers.

Fantastic experience: The teen gym is top notch and my gym coach, Mary. I have made incredible improvements to my strength in the gym. 5/5

Fantastic experience: The teachers are amazing and the pools are very nice and warm! Staff are really friendly!!

Fantastic experience: Love the new state of the art pool at Healthways and the friendly staff.

Fantastic experience: Great range of activities - swimming, dance, fitness, bowling, school holiday program. Friendly helpful staff. Amazing facilities. We love it.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member for about 6 months. The gym has everything I need for a decent workout and they have a great selection of classes too. My son loves the creche, the educators are lovely and consistent! They do everything they can to ensure each child is happy, comfortable and having a good time whilst there. My son has also just started swimming lessons and he loves it. The teachers are great! The weekends are quite busy but we are grateful we can make sessions up during the week. As a first time mum it has been fantastic to be apart of the healthways community and its been so wonderful for our sons development. Thankyou Healthways ❤️☺️

Fantastic experience: Good place for children swimming and join in some school holiday programs

Fantastic experience: An absolute hidden gem. The best ten pin lanes in town.

Fantastic experience: We love the place, all the swimming instructor are very friendly to Kids and all the staff are very supportive.

Fantastic experience: Great coaches, great facilities, nice swimming pool and easy free private parking available, thumbs up!

Fantastic experience: Great facilities, friendly staff, highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: The swim lessons for the primary kids are awesome.

Fantastic experience: My 4yr old son has swimming lessons here (Brianna's lessons) and we couldn't be happier with his progress. He's usually apprehensive with these things however he warmed up to Bri and has shown great progress. Facilities are clean and well maintained with friendly staff.

Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful experience at the Recreation Center. The staff is fantastic, and the facility itself is impressive. I really enjoyed my time there. It’s a great place to unwind and stay active. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: One of the best community gyms I’ve been to. So clean, friendly staff and always happy to help or have a chat. It is a real family venue.

Fantastic experience: Really nice venue great and friendly staff giving me tips on how to improve my bowling tips. Amazing experience would recommend

Fantastic experience: I love coming here for a swim

Fantastic experience: Very good

Fantastic experience: I love this place, the staff have great energy and are really accommodating. The gym is also exceptional as the staff care a lot for the job.

Fantastic experience: Excellent swim centre, fantastic teachers and staff always friendly

Fantastic experience: Great with the kids. My son looks forward to swimming class every week.

Positive experience: Have been with Healthways Mont Albert for about 8years. Great team, swimming classes are kept small. Wonderful staff, and we enjoyed our bowling sessions there as well.

Fantastic experience: Friendly and helpful staff. Beautifully clean water and not too busy

Positive experience: Pool not overcrowded.Good water temperature.Clean newer change room facilities

Fantastic experience: Have been here a few times with my scout group. Lovely staffing team, very helpful with their accommodations. Bowling alley is quite rad and ‘old school’ as someone else said, with machines to input your own scores, definitely adds to the experience of not having technology do everything for you!

Fantastic experience: Healthways Recreation Centre in Mont Albert is a true gem in Melbourne's east. It's not just a sports complex; it's a place where well-being and community come together. Our family absolutely loves it here. The community fun day was really good. The salt-water indoor swimming pools are fantastic, and the swimming lessons are perfect for all ages. The fully equipped gym is top-notch, and the group exercise classes are a great way to stay fit and have fun. The tenpin bowling alley is a hit with the kids, and the school holiday programs are a lifesaver for parents. What sets Healthways apart is its commitment to creating a welcoming, family-friendly environment. The staff is friendly and helpful, making you feel like part of a community. Plus, they have a variety of activities, from karate to dance, and offer fantastic birthday party options. The facilities are well-maintained, and the creche is a bonus for parents who need a bit of "me time." Healthways truly promotes happy, healthy communities. They are open 7 days a week, which is incredibly convenient. We're so glad we found this place. It's more than a recreation centre; it's a place where memories are made, friendships are formed, and well-being is a priority. If you're in Melbourne's east, don't miss out on Healthways. Highly recommended!

Positive experience: Old school

Fantastic experience: Lovely, well equipped local gym. The gym has a cardiovascular room, a fully equipped gym, workout rooms ,a lap pool, and a pool for classes. Ten pin bowling is also available. There are a range of group classes also on the timetable. It also has a great carport and an excellent cafe next door.

Fantastic experience: Very good swimming program, and swimming teachers, polite and patient receptionist team, and nice manager. Place for dancing lesson is also very clean and spacious.

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere and lovely staff! Had a great time playing bowing in a very clean, retro facility

Fantastic experience: Have only tried bowling here. Perfect ambience, lovely people, and a lot of area to celebrate your kids birthday!

Fantastic experience: Best holiday program around. Kids swim and bowl every day. Don't forget to give your kid a couple of $ for lolly tuck shop at 4pm.

Fantastic experience: Teachers there are enthusiastic and passionate about teaching kids how to swim. They let the kids learn at their own pace as each child is different. Maximum 4 students per teacher but offer private one on one classes too. Newly renovated center with 2 pools a gym, child minding and term holiday kids events and a bowling alley upstairs with party room for functions. Plenty of off street parking and a cafe nearby.

Fantastic experience: We went here to go ten pin bowling for my birthday. Absolutely loved it! What a blast from the past. Adored the retro alleys and having to enter your own scores. Kept you much more involved. A smaller and quieter alley that we will definitely visit again.

Positive experience: My family and I enjoy coming to Healthways in Mont Albert. My husband and I appreciate that there is plenty of room at the gym/studio spaces, they offer personalised exercise programs, creche from 0-6y.o., personable staff, all amenities provided, walking distance from home and ample parking. The instructors and professional trainers are excellent. They are professional, knowledgeable, go out of their way to make each person feel welcome/included and very personable. I think they are a big component of creating culture in their classes and take the time to get to know us. We are so lucky to have Jeff, Imke, Rima and Yenny! The swimming instructors that we've had the pleasure dealing with have made swimming (for our child) so much fun and supportive. Thank you Breonna and Theresa! We also appreciate that they try to take on feedback. Looking forward to continuing attending the gym classes and swimming classes.

Negative experience: Such a ridiculous announcement for a community pool: “where possible shower and change at home”. Are you serious?! Maybe we should swim at home as well and only send you $$ for nothing. Consult with marketing manager prior to putting such announcements. Ridiculous!

Fantastic experience: We drive passed about 5 swims schools to come here - for a reason. Great place to learn to swim, our youngest was scared of swimming, 3 lessons in and she’s swimming!

Fantastic experience: A great swim centre for children. Smaller and less noisy. Great teachers. Have been taking our child there for 6 years.

Fantastic experience: Very good.

Positive experience: Wd went 10 pin bowling here and what a blast! The place is the same as it was in the 60s, very basic and old school, but a great time was had by us and we will definitely go back.

Fantastic experience: • 6-8am on three days each week, the Indoor Pool and Health Club are empty. • Exercise before work without sharing machines, barbells, equipment, treadmills, etc.. • Evening exercise classes are half empty - lots of room to move • Great membership price

Fantastic experience: Love it. Mark & Mina are the best.

Fantastic experience: Great place for exercise and swimming.

Fantastic experience: A great place for kid swimming classes. Instructors are wonderful. The bathroom is clean and the design is perfect for kids to shower themselves.

Fantastic experience: Didn’t know this place existed but what a find! Retro ten pin bowling alley which is brilliantly run. Mark was very entertaining and great with my son who hasn’t bowled before. This place even has a pool and gym. Will definitely be back and thanks for the chat Mark.

Negative experience: Not all the teachers are qualified or vaccinated

Fantastic experience: I invited my sister and her two teenagers to catch up in the area as a pre-Christmas meet up. I don't want to see another movie with them, and suddenly I found out Healthway Recreation Centre has ten pin bowling, for a no-fuss price of two games for $24.80 per person, with free shoe hire! It was so good to be bowling in a quiet environment without all the crowd and noise (too distracting). I did very well and the teenagers were so spent by the second game. It is such good value. The place is clean, and we enjoyed some great chats with the Super Friendly and knowledgeable Mr Mark Simcocks, who occasionally coached us and demonstrated his famous backward-bowling (he is blind in one eye), as well as entertained us with his great sense of humour. We were lucky to wear the brand new shoes they purchased just before COVID (don't forget to wear or bring your own socks or sockettes). In one of my photos, with Mr Simcocks behind the counter was a pair of cute little kids shoes: I said that I have small feet and he found the smallest size they have, he was so humourous . Bring your own water and drinks too, but you will probably be too busy to drink that much. Some may not like the old fashioned manual entry scoring system, but that kept our teenagers busy and I really like that. Mr Simcocks showed me the motherboard and explained how he set up the system. It is amazing! My sister and I had a great time, and the kids as well. Truly recommend you give it a go. This is a great place for bowlers who just want to enjoy bowling.

Fantastic experience: Excellent facilities and friendly staff.

Fantastic experience: its a very clean small pool, not big enough for kids everyday fun. mainly for swimming lessons.

Fantastic experience: Many facilities at one place.

Fantastic experience: Reviewing Swimming Pool area, facilities, and lessons for kids: 1. Very clean NEW changing & shower areas 2. Clear Covid safety guidelines and steps displayed at entrance 3. My kids' instructor Sonia was patient and encouraging to both my kids, but extra kudos to her for being understanding of my 4y.old's excitement that made the little one want to splash more than learn. It can be hard to get a place as it fills up quick, but my priority is small number class as well as no distractions, so the bare bones inside pool is ideal for what we wanted the kids to do which is focus on lessons and no be distracted by water play features and other kids running around.

Fantastic experience: Excellent facility

Fantastic experience: Great please for kids swimming lessons

Fantastic experience: Best choice I made during lock down was to join Healthways Recreation Centre's streamed classes. The trainers are amazing and are really supportive of your fitness journey, they’ve helped me lose 15kgs (so far). The workouts are always fun and never the same. Would highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Amazing staff and service. The instructors are all excellent. Highly recommended!

Positive experience: The pool is very small.

Fantastic experience: Excellent swim school for young kids.