Waves Leisure Centre - Highett (VIC)

4 /5 Something Idk: Pool is amazing. Sauna is always pleasant to go to, however some of the staff members are incredibly rude. I was at Waves for the holidays and saw the big inflatable at the waves pool. I couldnt get up and the lifeguard instead of helping, encouraging or even just doing nothing she just made fun of me with her other life guard friends. Ive been going regularly and it doesnt seem like they work there anymore, but the fact those people even got to work there for a second is sad. Great place, foods pretty nice and some of the staff there are actually nice and dont make fun of my weight. I go here with my friends and have a good time. I recommend but if you are a parent with a child make sure youre also watching them.

1 /5 Mark Smitts: I have been a long time patron of Waves, but the recent, inexplicable decision to cut the number of male showers by nearly half is absolutely unacceptable and has ruined the experience. Before this change, the male changing room had a manageable number of showers. Now, with the number reduced drastically, there are constantly long queues. This is causing genuine friction and arguments between patrons who are rightly frustrated, tired, and just want to clean up and go home. The atmosphere is genuinely hostile sometimes, all because of poor facilities management. What makes this decision worse is that the female changing rooms have retained their 10 showers. Cutting the male facilities down while keeping the female facilities fully operational feels discriminatory and poorly planned. It sends a clear message that the comfort and convenience of male patrons is considered secondary. Patrons pay good money so expect basic, functional amenities. Until Waves restores the male shower capacity to its original number, or at least provides an equitable solution, I cannot recommend this centre. The current situation is an embarrassment and the management team should feel ashamed.

5 /5 Von Lyn Selina “Selz”: Love this place such friendly people & enjoy sparking up conversations in the sauna to help me get the through the time easily. I enjoy saunas as they are so good for you but is hard to stay in the necessary time needed to cleanse when it’s quiet. Great place to meet here too… so welcoming for someone from out of town. So clean & friendly vibe makes it more comfortable as a woman going there solo

3 /5 Joshua Grabert: The level up system is full on messed up i spent 1 entire year on level 7 during this painful year i see people leveling up on their 2nd ever level 7 session even though they dont meet any of the requirements. the wave pool is full of kids who have no sense of surroundings so every 2 seconds you are getting bowled over by some 7 year old. the shallow end of the 50m pool is full of hair and old band aids. the lifeguards scream at you for jumping in while right next to me some kid is doing an insane back flip. the family change rooms are disgusting the floors have dump on them and people are bringing infants in when they can use the opposite gender change rooms until the are 6yo. the change rooms are full of the opposite gender over the age of 6. the little kids always think your stuff is theirs and take some stuff and their parents do not care. the rec lanes are full of people swimming laps even with the signs saying not to. the classes are weird my level 8 class had 7 people in it and i was in the deep 50m area and the step can only fit about 4 people so half the class is clinging to the lane rope and half the time the classes are set in slowest to fastest so if you are slow swimmer there are like 50 kids on you tail and it is way worse on your back making the lesson feel like torture and there is always that 1 kid who thinks its a competition. the teachers dont tell you about what side you need to swim on so when doing backstroke you crash into your whole class and they blame it on you because you were swimming on the right side of the lane.

2 /5 Evgeny Luginin: I have been a regular visitor to your center for several years and have always appreciated the facilities and services provided. However, I would like to bring to your attention a recurring issue that continues to impact the quality of the sauna experience. Each time I visit the sauna, it is often disturbed by loud conversations and debates among other guests. While I understand that socializing is natural, the sauna is intended to be a quiet space for rest and relaxation. Many people, including myself, come specifically to unwind and enjoy some peaceful, silent time — something we pay for and truly value. I’ve noticed that stickers have recently been placed reminding guests to respect time limits in the sauna, which is a great initiative. I kindly suggest that a similar approach be taken to promote quiet behavior and silence in the sauna area. A clear notice asking guests to remain silent would be a helpful and respectful way to maintain the tranquil atmosphere that a sauna is supposed to provide. Those who wish to have conversations can always do so in other areas of the facility that are more appropriate for talking. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I truly hope that this small change can be implemented to help all guests enjoy a more relaxing experience.