HOTWORX - Gulf Shores AL

HOTWORX - Gulf Shores AL

🔆 Infrared Sauna

📍 160 Cotton Creek Dr Suite 275, Gulf Shores, Alabama, 36542

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⭐ 4.2 (20 reviews) View on Google

What Visitors Say

What Visitors Liked

✓ infrared heat therapy✓ clean sauna facilities✓ 24/7 access✓ friendly and helpful staff✓ welcoming atmosphere✓ monthly challenges and events✓ free trial session✓ flexible membership options

What Visitors Noted

• hidden membership fees• required 3-month minimum• mandatory $85 equipment purchase⚠ mixed feedback on cancellation process• unreliable booking system⚠ mixed feedback on staff responsiveness

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Cold Plunge & Sauna

This gym is centered on private infrared sauna rooms where virtually instructed workouts take place. The application of infrared heat therapy is a primary feature, with gym members, including those with joint concerns or arthritis, reporting noticeable relief and feeling better after just one session. The sauna environments are consistently noted for being clean. The core experience involves sessions within these heated environments, accommodating up to three people per private sauna.

Pricing

The gym offers various membership options, from day passes to monthly memberships, and provides a free trial session during staffed hours. Some members report a required 3-month minimum commitment for certain memberships and mention a mandatory purchase of a specific yoga mat and towel, priced at $85. The cancellation process has received mixed feedback, with some members experiencing a straightforward 30-day notice policy and others reporting billing issues after cancellation.

Staff

Specific staff members, including Chris, the General Manager, and Kylie, are highlighted by gym members as being amazing, genuinely kind, welcoming, patient, and professional, offering detailed explanations without sales pressure. Cam and his team are also noted as always friendly and helpful. However, there is mixed feedback on staff responsiveness, with one member reporting unacknowledged messages regarding a refund after cancellation.

Atmosphere

The facility maintains a welcoming atmosphere and is open 24/7, providing significant flexibility for members. It is described as a place where members can meet others in the community through hosted events. The gym is consistently reported as being clean.

What Reviewers Love

  • The infrared heat therapy provides noticeable relief, especially for those with joint pain or arthritis.
  • The facility is praised for being clean and offering 24/7 access.
  • Staff members Chris and Kylie are frequently highlighted as being exceptionally friendly and helpful.

Amenities

Private infrared sauna roomsVirtually instructed workoutsYoga matsTowels

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a free trial available?

Yes, the gym offers one free session, which must be scheduled during staffed hours.

What is the membership commitment?

Some memberships require a 3-month minimum commitment, with a 30-day notice required for cancellation.

Are there any required additional purchases?

Some members report a requirement to purchase a specific yoga mat and towel bundle for $85 to use the saunas.