Best Gyms Malta

Best Gyms Malta - Pembroke is one of the Pembroke fitness centres in the Best Gyms Malta network, the largest and fastest-growing gym franchise in the country. Pembroke sits on the north-east coast between St Julian's and Bugibba, so the gym is easy to reach for people staying in the northern resorts as well as local residents. Pembroke is also close to the St Julian's hotel area covered in our guide to where to stay in Malta, which makes a morning workout simple to fit around a holiday.

The group's pitch is simple: one membership, many gyms. If you buy the All Access Membership you can train at any of its locations across the island, which suits visitors on a longer stay and UK residents splitting time between towns. On VisitMalta.co.uk it is listed with other gyms in Malta.

The Best Gyms Malta network

The business was started by Antoine Micallef, a former bodybuilder, international IFBB judge and Vice President of IFBB Malta, who opened his first gym in 2015 with the aim of making fitness accessible to everyone. The network has since grown to a flagship club at Tal-Qroqq and gyms in Pembroke, Birkirkara, Mosta, Kirkop, Sliema, Marsa, Birżebbuġa and other towns, with more in the pipeline.

Facilities described across the group include free weights, strength pin machines, cardio areas, functional and spinning areas, showers, lockers and free wifi. Gyms are open to people aged 14 and over, you need to bring your own towel, and staff give gym guidance to every member. Details differ between sites, so ask about the equipment at Pembroke before you join.

The stated mission is to offer good fitness facilities with a personal touch, in a welcoming environment where beginners and experienced athletes can both progress. The aim is for every member to get the same standard of experience at whichever gym they visit. Beyond training, the gyms sell basics such as deodorant at every location, which is handy if you come straight from work or from sightseeing. For ideas on what to do on rest days, see our guide to things to do in Malta.

Classes and personal training

Group classes include functional training, HIIT and spinning, and there is a Pembroke slot among the booking options. Fitness classes cost €10 for members and €12.50 for guests. Spinning costs €13 for members and €16 for guests, and sessions often book out, so reserve early.

Personal training is available at Pembroke, at a centrally located gym. Certified trainers write customised plans around your goals, fitness level and lifestyle, aiming at weight loss, toned muscle, improved focus and more energy. Bookings can be made online or at the front desk of the gym.

Memberships and prices

Prices printed for the network's flagship gyms, which belong to the same All Access scheme, give a good idea of cost. A single membership is €79 for one month, €215 for three months, €330 for six months and €495 for a year. Shorter passes cost €35 for a week, €59 for two weeks and €10 for a single session. Couples sharing an address pay €955 for a year, and students pay €75 for a month or €9.50 for a session.

Check the current price for Pembroke itself when you enquire, since offers and local rates change. A free trial pass is also advertised for newcomers, which lets you try a gym before paying.

Getting in touch

If you are planning a longer stay, our digital nomad guide to Malta and relocation guide explain how to settle in. Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page to ask about hours, passes or classes at Pembroke, and we will pass your message to Best Gyms Malta, which will reply to you directly.