The Wave Aquatic & Fitness Center

Whitefish, 1250 Baker Ave Ste 100, Whitefish, MT 59937 | ★ 4.6 (326 Review)

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About the Club

The Wave Aquatic & Fitness Center is the heart of health in Whitefish, MT. Located on Baker Ave, we are a community-focused facility featuring a competition lap pool, an activity pool with a water slide, and comprehensive fitness areas. We offer more than just a workout; we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy our juice bar, relax by the fireplace, or join one of our many group fitness classes. With racquetball courts and a fully equipped gym floor, The Wave is the perfect place for individuals and families to stay active together.

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Reviews

Ezra Evans

★ 5

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Mercy Jacobson

★ 1

Canceled my membership on the 1st and I still got charged for the entire month even though they charge on the 5th of every month.

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David Thompson

★ 5

What an amazing facility, extremely well kept. The equipment is top of the line. Dumbbells go up to 125lbs. All the connection tools are organized very professionally. 5 to 6 squat racks, and a full aerobic exercise layout up stairs. Traveling can be tough to fit in workouts, this was truly a delight and pleasure to visit. Will be my main hit when in the area!!

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Lynda Rowan

★ 5

Best place to do therapy a warm pool hot tub an steam an dry sauna

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Heidi Perry

★ 5

Super nice people and very helpful.

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Heidi Peltier

★ 5

This is an amazing place!! The staff is very attentive and accommodating!! Had a great time there, definitely going back!

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Ashley

★ 3

Cramped, not enough squat racks and only one smith machine and one hip thrust machine. Aside from that, good equipment selection overall and I like the steam room in the locker room!

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Jack Sears

★ 2

Horrible and rude management. Decent gym. They’ll have new staff/trainers everytime you come here. Genuinely horrible management.

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George Miller

★ 5

The wave is an amazing gym / fitness center! I visit family here every year and live in Hawaii and you can’t find a gym like this in Hawaii. For the price you can’t beat it you’ll get less than half of what this place has back in Hawaii for the same price.

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Lindsay Johnson

★ 5

The wave has every amenity you could want and more for such an affordable price. The employees are always friendly and helpful. Every time I visit, I wish I had something like it where I live!

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Marine

★ 5

This facility is the nicest I’ve been in and has something for everyone. A friendly and caring staff welcomes you as you walk in the door. It offers a welcoming small town atmosphere in a beautiful, well appointed space. I love it!

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StoryofmyLife

★ 5

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Adam Smith

★ 1

These guys stole my money. Would not refund a charge that I didn't authorize. Staff is nice, management are money grabbers. Avoid!

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Cecilly Grant

★ 1

I have watched staff be consistently rude to new members who don’t quite know where to go or have a flow yet.

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Jerry Smith

★ 4

They need more life guards for the pools. You can't use the slide at all without one.

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Mary Brasher

★ 5

We were visitors from New Orleans and had.a wonderful time here. It’s amazing! Very clean and spacious. Everyone was very friendly and helpful to newbies. And the instructions are top of the line! Reasonable rates for
Guests & a discount for Seniors!!.
Thanks. Mary B

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Justin Holley

★ 3

The equipment is cluttered. I feel that they should have a membership that does not include the pool. This place could be way better. Especially, if you look at other resort towns and their recreation centers especially given what they charge you'll would be disappointed.

Oh and the locker rooms are from like the 1990s. Furthermore the floor is often dirty in the locker rooms which is is pretty crummy after showering. Very little amenities in the bathroom if you're expecting an upscale experience this is not the place for you although it seems to be marketed that way.

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scott firstenburg

★ 5

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Sam Laurence

★ 5

It’s a great gym with excellent equipment but the hours of operation are frustrating to navigate. They’re closed on holidays and open late on the weekends so it’s hard to build a routine. The weekend hours make no sense to me since they don’t allow one to workout if you work or have children’s activities to attend.

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Mary Connelly

★ 5

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Chris wyrick

★ 3

I started going to The Wave several years ago. My physical therapist suggested I start going to The Wave to use a particular piece of equipment at The Wave to rehabilitate my leg. And it’s something I will need to do for ever. So in their remodeling they completed recently they removed the one piece of equipment I need and it was not replaced. With all of the new equipment not one can replace the one I used for several years. I am not happy losing the old machine. I must say I really don’t care for the new equipment. So I think it’s time to start looking for a new gym.

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Patrick Peel

★ 5

What a fantastic gym. Everything you could possible want - and more! The staff is amazing too - Robert is great. Cheers!

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Maureen Cleary

★ 5

sometimes you just don't want to share how terrific a place is - because you want to keep it all to yourself. But then, that would eliminate all the great people I run into there - overall the best part of an ugly grey winter day is going to the WAVE

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Perry Connell

★ 5

Excellent facility and great friendly staff. We can get short term memberships when we visit so my son can get his swim training laps in. Everyone is courteous when making room for all swimmers around swim teams and the like. Thanks!

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Kimberly Aprile

★ 5

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J Hubes

★ 1

Rude staff, the facilities lack upgrades and proper maintenance. Plenty of better options around. Stay away

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Leonard Catterlin

★ 4

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Alt_brawlstara

★ 1

Not a good place for kids always getting told to go with your parents or brother that has to be 14 I understand in the gym but you can’t do basketball or even racket ball or even sit in the lobby is it that hard to let kids do something so simple?? id recommend going somewhere else if u have kids. Also the prices for this place for like 4 things to do? You I get it all of these people are coming in to town but it can’t be that expensive I mean 6$ for a smothe It’s kinda overpriced but it’s good but the staf don’t need to go walk up to my brother and tell him that I have to be with him 😐 like again not a good place for kids and I’m not going to be rude about it because it’s not there fault because they don’t own the place or make the rules but oh my god I can even let my kid do homework in the lobby and the lobby kinda sucks too it looked like my grandmas house and it’s uncomfortable and people need to stop asking about ages because what if you had a problem with you and you where short you should have to ask them 2 time at tops and not have to explain it every time but not their problem it’s there job but it hurts when you have delayed growth and you get asked it everyday when your there good place and all but come on you can do better for the prices you ask for but it’s good place but I feel like you can do better wave also I will respond to the thing you send

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Morris Jessop

★ 5

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Cora

★ 5

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Ben OConnor

★ 5

This facility is top notch and the staff is fantastic! Rob is awesome and was super welcoming when signing up. Lots of space and very clean.

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Aundrea Eaton

★ 5

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Kalista Tampubolon

★ 5

I really do enjoy this gym. They have a great 4.0 scholarship membership that they really support me with. They really encourage good education along with a healthy body.
The only thing is their prices on the little things, like towels and smoothies, even then it's not bad. I truly enjoy this gym.

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Jonas Magstadt

★ 3

Nice gym, it's just too busy. Recently, they did a nice remodel that looks nice. Still to many people

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Poop Lee

★ 4

When the wave did their expansion in like April they got rid of some really good machines because they did a poor job of how they use up their space. But the machines that me and a lot of people would use were the assisted dip and pull up machine and the other one was a padded fly machine. They have older versions of those machines but they both suck and it makes no sense why they would put the newer ones in storage and keep the old crap ones that are like 30 years old. I asked about this and they said they were donated but come on the old machines had their time and it’s time to get the newer and better machines out of storage and into the gym. And also get a preacher curl machine too

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Dave Trebas

★ 5

An oasis of hygienic and fitness extreme. Free weights, every machine ever made, massive dumb bells, lap pool, therapy pool, kids pool, super clean locker rooms - I don’t want to actually leave this review because this place has amazing rates for a month pass and it is a world class fitness club. Also a nice area for workout drinks and a huge Montana lounge with a fireplace. Did I mention the basketball court, racquetball courts and pickle ball? Or the on-site day care? I’m fixing up my ranch and that is dirty, hard work. My time here at the Wave is the highlight of my day. What an amazing place.

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John Pettey

★ 5

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Sean Sander

★ 1

I have been using the Wave for 14 years. For the last 13 years the Wave has been excellent. The staff and facility are top notch. Recently, I am very sad to say the Wave is on the decline—as indicated by other wave users in previous comments. I believe this is largely due to short sighted decisions made on the behalf of management, especially surrounding the renovations. I recently came in to buy a day pass. I called in beforehand and was told I could buy a monthly pass. I arrived and was told I could not buy a monthly membership until Monday. I was told to go the Rockfish facility.
Unfortunately, this incident is not isolated and for this reason I decided to leave a review.

Within the last year the customer service, headed by Michelle Murphy, has taken a turn for the worse. She can be quite snappy and isn’t looking to help customers, rather sternly enforce the rules. I know the wave is a popular facility but I’d hope they still try to provide good service.

Here are some of the new issues I would like to highlight and recommend changing:
-getting a pass here is a royal pain. You are no able to get day passes and no longer able to get a Monthly pass outside of weekday hours apparently (hope this will end after Renos). The process of getting a monthly pass is a painstaking process. Can this process be improved and expedited?

-no towel service for student memberships (it’s a pain to pay $1 per towel) . Getting towels used to be one of the best perks for members as we could workout and then sauna, hot tub and shower off. This is one example how the leadership is becoming penny wise and pound foolish. That is they are trying to pinch Pennie’s where they can but are losing sight of the big picture ( Wave patrons and quality of service).

-2 hour parking in the facility lot even though some families may want to spend the day at the Wave.

-quality of new staff hires has decreased. The old staff are still excellent and provide excellent service.

Customer care, excellent staff and a state of art facility defined the Wave for and have made it a place patrons feel happy, healthy and connected to their community. I hope Art can take the necessary steps to ensure the Wave is a place that serves the community. I fear that donors will no longer generously endow funds to this facility if some changes are not made.

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Joshua Hodge

★ 1

No day passes and no accommodations. They don’t want your business. They already have too much business. They likely will turn you away and tell you to go to Rockfish gym which will appreciate your business

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kolton Nevins

★ 5

I have been to many gyms around the valley and I can say that the Wave is easily the best all around! The equipment is new and consistently cleaned, the staff is very friendly, and the juice/smoothie bars are amazing! The only thing I could possibly complain about would be how busy it is but I expect nothing less from a community gym with so many different activities. My best advice is to arrive before 5pm. If your looking for an affordable gym membership for you or your family I would highly recommend you give The Wave a shot!

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Kurt Dean

★ 5

It's a great gym! My wife and i have the best personal trainer, Torie. She's great, we love her. Everyone at the gym is very nice, friendly, polite, and professional. We've had a wonderful experience with all the staff and the facility has everything. The nicest gym I've been to. I look forward to going every time. Thank you so much, Torie, for everything you do!

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Mike Vanleuven

★ 5

The Wave is AWESUM. Great equipment super staff and members. Well worth it. If you have silver sneakers you need to joint. They take great care of us. Thanks

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wanda kay rasch

★ 5

Very friendly. Very clean. Very quiet

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Charles Bennett

★ 1

Thank you so much for not taking new members. Because of that I found Peak fitness in Whitefish. They have changed my life for the best not better but best. The attention they give and the workouts and instructions are 1# with a bullet. Amazing I can't say enough good things about Peak fitness. Join Peak today for real results. I have lost 23 pounds in a month thanks to Peak

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sb pluto

★ 4

Would be nice if they had more available hours to work out, but it's decent

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Matt Rider

★ 1

Refusal to sell day or week passes in a resort town where you’re the only gym is pretty hateful stuff.

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Diane Donahue

★ 4

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richard hernandez

★ 2

Been coming here for over 16 years for a weeklong annual trip with some friends. Looked forward to using the gym a day or 2 during the week with day passes. Was told that these were discontinued 2 months ago. Bummer.

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jolie fish

★ 5

My husband and I are retired and fortunate enough to be members here through the Silver Sneakers program. We really enjoy the hot tub and sauna. I am starting a low impact excersise program and The Wave has everything I need to stay fit and relax afterwards!

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Steve Lundberg

★ 5

Really well done gym and wellness place. They have pretty much everything possible that is smaller than a tennis court. The yoga classes are really good.

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John-Michael Garner

★ 5

These 5 STARS are for Sebastián!

I'm here visiting family and needed to get my workouts in.
THE WAVE HAS EVERYTHING you could need.

Sebastián is a class act and I hope management honors him.

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Tom Duncan

★ 4

Friendly folks

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Robert Pirwitz

★ 5

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Max Hartline

★ 1

Gym is terrible.

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Addison Bell

★ 4

I am a swimmer. The wave is a great place to learn to swim and excel in swimming!

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Melissa Rienstra

★ 5

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Kyle Babcock

★ 1

Poor support for young athletes

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Google Voice

★ 5

I want to first respond to the critical review by Jack F; he's essentially saying that I'm upset by the fact that nicer things come at a higher cost. My guess is that Jack might be upset that a Ferrari or Mercedes costs more than a Kia or Hyundai, or that the Ritz Carlton is pricier than a Best Western. I apologize, but I couldn't resist addressing such a ridiculously illogical review. I've visited the Wave a few times, and it's a fantastic place with incredibly friendly staff and great amenities. I'm grateful that the ownership has invested a significant amount of money to create a high-end facility like this. Thank you!

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Charles Major

★ 5

Very nice and clean. The only thing it doesn't have is a track for running. But the people are very nice and the equipment is in really good shape. Everyone is very considerate for the use of the machines

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Mitchell Murphy

★ 5

Amazing facility and top notch service. Great for kids and has equipment for any workout

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heather monaghan

★ 5

Great customer service! Beautiful facility!

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Carol June Lehnerz

★ 5

Very welcoming atmosphere with friendly people at the front desk and within the facility 🥰

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Clay McDaniel

★ 5

Love this place. The gym equipment is top notch. If visiting for a day or months this is a great spot to work out.

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Tony Masone

★ 5

Love this place. One of the best cared for gyms I have ever been to. They have something for everyone

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Jacqueline Smith

★ 5

Beautiful gym! Customer service is great. This facility is very clean and we’ll maintained. Great choices for gym equipment. The lap pool, hot tub and kids pool with the water slide are really nice.

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ian trottier

★ 5

For the price, it is the most comprehensive and cleanest athletic facility Ive ever joined. Similar in regard to the San Francisco Bay Club, without the tennis. The Wave is a superior experience for its overall quality, cleanliness and friendliness of staff

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Jason Rago

★ 5

Very unique experience great staff

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Tiago Pacheco

★ 5

Having been to gyms all over the place, The Wave was a pleasant surprise. While traveling through the area to hike Glacier, my buddy and I were looking for a gym but he was skeptical of this place because it's an "aquatic center" so I convinced him to take a look inside and after seeing their dumbbells that went up to 125lb, he was convinced that it would be a good workout 🤣.
This is a beautiful facility with very friendly staff, great workout equipment and a swimming pool, hot tub and steam room. Definitely coming back here next time we're in the area.

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Jessica Fite

★ 5

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D M

★ 4

This gym has it all! From a fireplace to personal trainers. 3 pools, children's pool, lapp pool, therapy pool.
This gym is 2 levels with an open concept, plenty of machines, spinning classes, therapy in building, juice bars... too much to name.
They also accept Silver Sneakers program.
Recommend 100%

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Stu Simonsen

★ 5

The Wave is the perfect fitness center. Staff is great. Facilities are clean and up to date. Only issue is trying to figure out how to get temporary membership for guests.

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Alex Ochoa

★ 5

My family loves the Wave. The daycare is fantastic, the pool is a blast, the weights are super nice, and there's lots of classes to take!

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Tom Zinser

★ 5

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N A

★ 5

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Melissa Carey

★ 5

It's a fun place to hang out.

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Joe

★ 5

Great service, good pools for the kids, and friendly guests! The smoothies and coffee is good too.

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Ryan Langford

★ 4

The Wave is a nice Fitness Center. Being a fitness center there are more offered which has the downside of making it feel cramped. Parking during common hours is lacking.

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Kelly Miller

★ 5

Beautiful facility and helpful staff!

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Mendee Lipman-McKeehan

★ 5

My favorite place in the valley! Julie, Kolton, Leah, and Anthony are amazing! Nassar, better group of people! Thank you for all that you do!

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Alex Ochoa

★ 5

Love the new equipment and locker room! Very clean.

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don don

★ 4

Nice place.

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Caroline Cecil

★ 1

I came in today with my four grandchildren so they could swim. I have a membership but my grandchildren do not. The woman at the front desk was very rude and told me they no longer allow non- members to swim. I asked about a day pass which I have purchased in the past, the same rude person told me they no longer offer day passes. I get policy's change but she didn't have to be so rude and condescending. She looked straight at my 11 year old grandson and said " I can't let you go in" I have had a membership for over 8 years and have never encountered such a rude person..a representative of The Wave.

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anna shay

★ 1

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Kyle Layman

★ 1

They don’t do day passes for someone visiting out of town, what kind of gym doesn’t allow that. Worthless.

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Michael Graham

★ 5

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William Rockhill

★ 5

Great place to take a dip with the kids!

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Gilbert Esser

★ 5

Love the place. Hot hot showers , clean pool!!!

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DeWitt Fleming

★ 5

Love the wave! Great variety of equipment, classes, activities, and great facilities. Awesome staff too.

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Saundra Alessi

★ 5

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Matthew Torchiana

★ 5

We are lucky in Whitefish to have such an outstanding facility. Always super clean, positively friendly and what a variety of options.

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Raymona Keene

★ 5

I am fortunate enough to have a membership at the Wave through the Silver Sneakers program. I go swimming 3-4 times a week. The facility is very clean, the staff are all super friendly and my health has gotten much better from the use of the pool, hot tub, and steam room. I feel very at home there. Don't forget to hug the help!

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Tara Holloway

★ 5

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Jen Arterbury

★ 5

Great family gym.

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Drake Brechbill

★ 4

It's ok

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Bethany Walker

★ 5

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Willie Klink

★ 5

The wave is an awesome facility for all your workout needs
They do need speed and heavy bags

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Andrew Fraser

★ 5

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Janet Bartmess

★ 5

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Kandice Henson

★ 5

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Jack F

★ 1

The Wave is an oasis for Whitefish retirees and tourists. If you are living in Kalispell, Halfmoon, Columbia Falls or any of the surrounding area, you are not the ideal clientele. However if you have recently moved to the area, this is the place for you!

They like to charge an exorbitant ( by Flathead county income levels) amount just to be able to be ‘initiated’. why this costs almost $200, on top of an extremely high monthly rate, I’m not sure. This is a non profit, but don’t worry Whitefish retirees. They don’t skimp on the frills. There is plenty of art, leather sofas, and random flat screen TV’s to make sure you know where your money is going.

There is state of the art equipment, brand new weight machines. I’m not sure what was wrong with the old ones. They worked fine. However, the new ones count your reps for you. So if you forget to count to 12, the top of the line machine has a digital display.

Forget your water bottle? Don’t worry, The Wave sells them for literally $37 dollars. I’m scared to ask why, but they also have a huge display of designer sunglasses for sale. They are full price, because The Wave doesn’t believe in discounting anything.

When you are retired, you can take advantage of the many fitness classes offered during the work day. But if you get off work after 5:00 pm, sorry. Maybe come take a class during your lunch break.

They didn’t mention this at joining, but towels are an extra $50 fee. Was a pleasant surprise that it wasn’t $100. And since you’ll be asleep by then, The Wave also closes at 8pm on weekends.

There is usually parking available in between the Denali’s, Lincoln’s, and Mercedes with Texas and California plates that are waiting for new registration.

They do not offer a sliding scale of membership cost based on income. The Wave is for the community of Whitefish, particularly those who are staying in AirBnbs and those that own them. If you have to ask, you can’t afford it.

UPDATE TO MANAGER RESPONSE 9/2

Mr. Owner,

Since you did not leave your name, just a response with plenty of excuses, I have updated my original review.

The fees are way out of line. Check the neighboring community gyms, outside the Whitefish Wave bubble. There is a surprising lack of designer displays, overpriced water bottles, and art in their gyms. More importantly, they have fees that are more in line with the average folk’s income.

Other gyms don’t have a pro shop. And for good reason (no one buys there). I guarantee you that your prices for Oakley sunglasses are not lower than Sportsman’s Ski Haus, despite your claims.

Thank you for shouting out my old beat up vehicle. Glad there are other people in similar cars that are stretching their budget to join this non-profit.

The scholarship form seems to be well hidden on the Wave website, so thank you as well for making it public. It also seems to be very rigorous, but I am sure most eligible recipients will not mind waiting the 3 weeks it takes for approval.

As for your comment about us average people spending more money at bars and on cell phones, I can assure you I spend less at the bar than at the Wave. Comparing a cell phone bill to a non-profit ‘gym’ would be like comparing apples to oranges.

Lastly, during the extensive and extravagant remodel, the floors of the racquetball courts and basketball courts have been heavily damaged. They moved metal equipment on the delicate courts and have left them deeply scratched. I hope that our membership fees will cover the repairs, or maybe the water bottle and sunglasses sales will.

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Patrick Danahy

★ 5

Nicest, most well rounded gym I've ever been to

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Kim Vierra

★ 5

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Sid Bhattacharya

★ 5

As a guest user, I found this place clean and the staff were super helpful.

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gary hill

★ 5

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Brian Brenan

★ 5

If you go to the wave you will meet somebody very nice his name is Sean very generous and kind and I'll help you with everything you need to do there at the wave

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Levi Bessette

★ 5

The staff is absolutely incredible, the gym and equipment (new) is second to none. Only qualm is the day pay is rather expensive for the 24 hours it's avaliable and the weekend hours could be earlier. Other than that the smooth bar was magnificent and the locker rooms clean and well maintained.

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Xenia Guido

★ 5

Beautiful club with several rooms for a variety of activities, lots of fresh equipment, clean, friendly staff, lots of parking.

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Jordan Anderson

★ 5

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Austin Bartleson

★ 5

Great gym in whitefish! Before this gym I never had a favorite gym to access, but now this is a favorite of mine!

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Matt Hozza

★ 5

Awesome place!!! Perfect for children and adults! There's something for everyone!!!

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Clint

★ 5

Great staff, clean gym and tons to do! I yanks for always being great!

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Matt Couzens

★ 5

Awesome facility for all interests. Much more than a "gym".

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Denny Dearen

★ 5

Amazing place to work out. Equipments are relatively new and well maintained. Haven’t been to the pool(s) yet but they look clean and huge. Highly recommended.

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Kathleen Duncan

★ 5

Sean O'Connell at The Wave Whitefish helped me so much in enrolling my grandchildren in Summer Swim Classes at The Wave. He was so patient with me in setting up my account. Sean was professional and efficient, together we accomplished my goal of enrolling and paying for both kids!

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Laura Taylor

★ 5

We are long-time members and love this facility. This is a hard working staff that takes pride in where they work and what they do. Sure things come up. Just mention it and that'll address it. They're very receptive to member input. And COVID was tough on gyms for sure, they handled it professionally and compassionately. Great job and thank you!

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Shawn Coggins

★ 5

The Wave makes winters in Montana pleasant

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Milagra Scott

★ 2

We have been members for quite some time now. In the past year however, it has become insanely overcrowded. The influx of members has turned the facility into a total zoo.
We plan to cancel our membership because during the summer the kids pool had feces floating in it.
The pool is always very packed out during open-family swim. The hot tub always has hair floating around in it, the womens changing rooms are pretty gross too. There's toilet paper, tampon wrappers on the floor, wads of hair in the showers and floods of soap on the counters. People dont utilize the lockers and leave their wet towels, shoes & clothes laying everywhere so it makes the changing rooms feel kindof bummy. Especially when you use the bathroom and someone's bra and dirty underwear are hanging over the door. This is a matter of way too many slobby members for the staff to keep up with.
Staff members arent very friendly and come off as lazy. (We have towel service and the girl up front acted like us asking for towels was annoying because she had to put her phone down and reach behind her head to grab them) Kids are generally unsupervised & allowed to dive and jump in the therapeutic pool and use cell phones in the hot tub when there are large signs plastered everywhere that it's not allowed.
It used to be a fairly invigorating and relaxing experience everytime we went, wether it was to utilize the gym, juice bar or swim... but now we drive by, see the parkinglot flooded out and ask ourselves why we still have a membership.

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Isla Bougard Duncan

★ 1

This gym takes advantage that it is the only gym in town!! It is dirty, old, and smelly. The staff there is extremely disrespectful and rude; especially the one who wears make up… she looks like a killer clown. Adding on to my complaints they approach u with an anger in there tone!!! The pool smells like a toilet!! There is so much hair in the pool and out side of it!!! One time I found a dirty dipper filled with number two in the pool.

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Juliane Stern

★ 5

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J Foster

★ 1

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Dan Whiting

★ 5

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Alexa Johnston

★ 5

I’ve gotten lazy about writing reviews but needed to make sure to write one after our experience today & a month ago. The staff here is so friendly and accommodating!! They went above and beyond to take meet our needs. We love the pool options— a large pool for laps, a zero entry walk in pool for toddlers and babies and an amazing 90 degree pool that my baby didn’t want to get out of! The water slide was not operating both times we went, but it requires two lifeguards for it to run and with the staffing shortages everywhere this is pretty understandable.
They have a great big hot tub, but we didn’t visit it this time as little kids aren’t allowed in it.

All the spaces are well lit and clean. My kids used the basketball & racquetball courts (they provide balls & racquets). I wish we were closer so we could get a membership (we are in Kalispell) but we’ll definitely stop in here over the winter. Highly recommend and whoever is managing this place and the staff is doing great— very positive atmosphere.

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Amy Vitala, Ed.D.

★ 5

Was traveling and this was the best $15 I’ve ever spent on the road while passing thru a town… People are great- day pass is 24 hours.

Dry sauna, pool, gym, steam room, WiFi, clean showers. I even got a great coffee and fresh green juice - and then went back another day for a massage from Patti, who was amazing!

Loved this place. Will be back when I’m in town.

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hh65flyer

★ 5

Clean facility. Friendly staff. Great personal trainers.

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tom

★ 5

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jeff daniels

★ 5

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Joy Trottier

★ 5

The Wave has a great look and feel,with lots of options for all ages and fitness levels. Great vibe!

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John Reflection

★ 5

I have to say that it's a nice place and good learning to swim then nice to just soak in the waters let the waters restore.

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gene gemignani

★ 5

I use the wave on a regular basis and have done so for several years. I have never had a bad experience.

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Jason Pogue

★ 1

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Little Kitty

★ 1

They are bullies. I would give them 0 stars if I could. They litterally had a man arrested for not wearing a mask though he had a medical exemption. Disgusting.

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Zakerey Roth

★ 1

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Yvonne Nanasi

★ 5

The Wave management and staff are going the full distance to make being at the facility a safe experience for those of us who are high risk for the virus. I value that commitment to safety for all.

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Michael Catarama

★ 3

No climbing wall, mediocre customer service. Even though as a month-to-month customer I was paying more than the yearly customers I was treated poorly once they reopened from the initial COVID shutdown and not allowed to use the facility. They do keep it clean though.

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Andy Huntsberger

★ 5

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Alex Angstadt

★ 1

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Jeremy Grilley

★ 4

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Meaghan Johnson

★ 3

I have used the wave for my children's swim needs and we like to go swimming for fun too. During the covid time I know things were very different-private lessons were not an option for non members. I have waited a year to finally get put on a list for private lessons to find out that private lessons are only available until 4pm during the week bc the swim team starts at 4pm. There needs to be a better system for private/duet swim lessons. Most people are working and can't make those times work as well as kids being in school. There needs to be an instructor that is paid hourly or has a certain set of hours to accommodate other schedules. My experience is, you get put on a list and then wait until an instructor feels like taking your request. There is a need that is not being met and I am willing to pay the outrageous amount for private lessons, but apparently the wave doesn't want my money.

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Deven Robinson

★ 4

Great facility and diversity of equipment.

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Allyson Sabo

★ 5

The Wave caters to all needs and abilities. No matter what kind of work out you are looking for, you can find it at the Wave. Friendly staff, great instrutors and not crowded.

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Sonja Nordahl

★ 4

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Gary Como

★ 4

The best of everything in one spot for improving your health

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Chyral Berney

★ 5

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Steven Patterson

★ 5

The Wave provides a safe environment for their members to exercise and stay healthy by having a staff and management that has navigated through this difficult and trying time with a high level of care and concern..

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Steve Gordon

★ 5

I love everything about The Wave. It’s my port in the storm, the place I go to stay strong and healthy.

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Spencer Robert

★ 5

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★ 5

The Wave is so accessible (building updated for C19 issues), starting with the drive over there and then finding your level of fitness plan! Hot showers, steam room and pools before to warm up or relax down after. The whole place has good energy. Call ahead to have a staff member tour you around to learn about all there is offered for members and visitors. That's how I got started & am glad I did!

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Lauren Oscilowski

★ 4

Clean facility-love Scott's bootcamps!

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Stephanie Persson

★ 5

Amazing and clean facility! Machines are always in good working order, lots of options for cable machines, and a bunch of racks for weightlifting exercises. I love using the pool, hot tub, and steam/dry saunas too! The locker rooms are always clean when I'm there too.

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Greg Harding

★ 5

The Wave has virtually everything we need in a solid workout gym, exercise and rehab facility with the supporting staff to help accommodate our every need. Even equipped with basketball courts, pools, sauna and hot tub for family fun and relaxation... I love it.

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Doug Rosholt

★ 5

The Wave has good facilities with up to date equipment, clean environment, good hours, and good location.

Facilities include pool, cardio and toning gym, and racquetball courts.
Change rooms have better features than most.
Location is Baker Ave, downtown Whitefish.

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DANIEL COMERFORD

★ 5

Great

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Courtney Deane-Boyle

★ 5

This gym is AMAZING! I just moved here from San Diego and I wish I had been able to find a gem like this there.
The equipment is great and there is a lot of it to choose from, the employees are so friendly, everything is clean, there are a great variety of classes offered, there are multiple pools (!), and it is extremely affordable! I would recommend to anyone and EVERYONE regardless of fitness level or age.

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Yadi Marz

★ 5

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Kaitlin Creekmore

★ 5

I enjoy the wide variety for different types of physical activity to choose from, and within that, more variety on machines and equipment to use.

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david ramsey

★ 5

Love it all around, you pretty much have it all. My favorite is the steam room or just to drop by and take a quick shower if I dont have time for much else. Always something different offered all the time.

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Nelson Schwab

★ 5

The wave has it all, it's clean and friendly environment to get your workout on any way you want it. All the machines, free weights, yoga / pilates / group fitness plus full basketball court, racquetball, squash lap pool, kids pool with waterslide, heated physical therapy pool, dry sauna and steam

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Perry Coon

★ 5

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Ryan Smart

★ 1

Terrible customer service, staff was super unfriendly

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Lamb Lingelser

★ 1

front desk was very impolite and offensive. wont be returning

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Ben Janik

★ 5

Ample parking, reasonable cost, easy access, good location , great variety of aerobic and weight machines. Sauna that can't be beat.Large pools. steam room

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Colin Sellwood

★ 5

I've spent time in a variety of fitness centers up and down the West Coast over the last 30 years, and The Wave is, without doubt, the best of them all. It's large, relatively new, impeccably clean, offers a huge variety of fitness machines, weights, workout options and classes, and is filled with knowledgeable, friendly staff. What's more, it has three heated pools ranging from medium to large, plus a hot tub, dry sauna, steam rooms and showers. It even has a reading area with a fireplace! I encourage you to pay a visit - you won't be disappointed!

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Scott Bortree

★ 5

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Tony Patterson

★ 5

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Allen Secher

★ 5

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Caleb Berd

★ 5

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Kathleen Roth

★ 5

I enjoyed the read

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Jim Tripp

★ 5

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Rhiannon Scott

★ 5

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Lars Allestad

★ 4

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Brittany Williams

★ 5

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Christopher Woywod

★ 5

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Tricia Weimer

★ 5

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Jennifer Hilder

★ 5

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Kyleigh Masters

★ 5

The facilities are top notch and amazing! When trying to find a gym in the area there wasn’t even a question about where to go. From the childcare to the equipment to the locker room, everything is set up for the best experience possible. I can’t say enough good things about the Wave.

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Adele Sink

★ 5

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Jaclyn Felt

★ 5

The facilities are the most extensive, with the most amenities that I've ever experienced at any gym I've joined in the past. I absolutely love the cold pressed juice bar! The parking lot always seems full, yet it never feels like its crowded in the gym. I love the variety of equipment, the programs on the various cardio machines are very enjoyable, running to a virtual setting is much more entertaining rather than just listening to music and staring at the wall. The ski conditioning class is also not crowded, so I feel like my needed are being addressed by Mary, the instructor, and modified movements are given which is a huge help for me.

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Megan Arseneau

★ 1

The front desk staff are always rude. They lack training and are typically very under informed. I’m looking for other options because I’m sick of dealing with the attitude.

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Andy Smith

★ 5

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Larry Rooney

★ 5

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Jason Sanders

★ 5

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Jesse W

★ 5

The staff is amazing with children, so patient, kind and flexible. Would recommend them to anyone i meet and know. Also very cost effective, punch cards are awesome.

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Zak Anderson

★ 5

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Sean O'Connell

★ 5

Friendly staff. Always a clean and friendly environment. The Wave has so much to offer. By far the best fitness center I have ever been in. I highly recommend going to The Wave!

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John Browning

★ 5

Really enjoy having such a first class fitness center in our community.
Friendly staff. Clean environment. Great equipment and mostly, the new sauna!!!

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Jodi Petlin

★ 5

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Paula Wirth

★ 5

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Jack Imig

★ 5

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Charlotte Kostelecky

★ 5

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James Abbott

★ 5

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Mike Holien

★ 5

The Wave is a fantastic facility. They have superb cardio and weight lifting stations. The pool, spa and steam are spectacular. The staff are MOSTLY helpful and kind. Occasionally someone has the snobs or the grumps, but that is most places. They have many many classes with top tier instructors. See Bruce R. He'll get your sweating. The gym is awesome too. If you are looking for a family friendly place to get a workout, this place is it. If your looking for a grungy, dark, serious lifters gym, you may want to keep looking. I mean no chalk? Really? Lol ok.

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Sony Atmadjaja

★ 5

The best recreation center in America. The best one ever is in Kelowna, Canada.

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Thomas Tornow

★ 5

This place is great! Everyone works hard to make sure your workout is the best it can be.

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John Niles

★ 5

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Brad Kasavana

★ 5

Best gym facility in the Flathead Valley. Large, open workout spaces. Three awesome pools. Friendly staff. Clean locker rooms. Great gym!

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Todd Twete

★ 5

For a small town, the quality of the Wave facilities rivals large national chains!

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Jean Davis

★ 4

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Howie Nordström

★ 5

Clean facility. Non-crowded pool. Lots of treadmills. Good hours. Great location.

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S M

★ 4

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