South Street, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BN
Most hotel gyms are an afterthought: a treadmill, a rack of dumbbells, and a flickering TV. SALT Gymnasium at Woolacombe Bay Hotel is the opposite of that. Part of the hotel’s significant investment in its spa and fitness offering, SALT is a genuinely well-equipped boutique gym that takes training seriously without taking itself too seriously. The equipment is a carefully selected mix from Keiser, Versaclimber and Technogym, all chosen for their scientific credentials, and the overall atmosphere is bright, clean and motivating in the best possible way.
You can use SALT in a few different ways. Solo gym floor sessions give you access to the full range of cardio and resistance equipment at your own pace. SALT Squad classes run daily and cover a range of styles and intensities, with sessions priced accessibly for non-residents at six pounds per class. Personal training with one of the SALT coaches is also available and worth considering if you want a more focused session during your stay. The gym is open from 6:30am to 8pm daily, which makes an early morning workout before the beach perfectly achievable.
SALT Gymnasium is at South Street, Woolacombe, EX34 7BN, which means it is genuinely on your doorstep if you are staying in the village. You can email the team at salt@woolacombe-bay-hotel.co.uk or call the hotel on 01271 870388. Day passes, class bookings and introductory tours can all be arranged through the hotel website.
The fact that you can leave a morning workout and be on one of England’s finest beaches within five minutes is not something most gyms can offer. There are no contracts, no joining fees and no complicated tiers of membership, just straightforward pay-to-train access. The gym overlooks the outdoor terrace and the views over the village are a pleasant backdrop for a morning workout. If you are staying nearby, asking at reception about a gym-only day pass or combined spa and gym package is well worth doing on arrival.
Salt air and exercise go together even better than you might expect.
