Virgin Active remains one of the most popular gym chains in Cape Town, with over 25 clubs across the city and surrounds. From basic single-club access to luxury Collection clubs with ice baths and Reformer Pilates, the options suit every budget and lifestyle.
In 2025, prices increased significantly for many members – in some cases by up to 50% – but big savings are still available through Discovery Vitality, Momentum Multiply, student deals and longer contracts.
Prices differ by club, contract length and access type. Urban and premium Cape Town clubs (Claremont, Constantia, Foreshore, Silo) cost more than suburban ones (N1 City, Sunningdale, Tygervalley).
Virgin Active Membership Types
Virgin Active South Africa offers three main adult membership categories:
- Club – Access to one specific club only (full or off-peak hours).
- Premier – Access to all standard Virgin Active clubs nationwide (excludes Collection clubs).
- Collection – Access to the five luxury Collection clubs + all standard clubs + international clubs in UK, Australia, Italy, Singapore and Thailand.
Additional options include off-peak access, student/youth rates, kids Club-V and family add-ons.
Cape Town Virgin Active Prices 2025
Virgin Active Cape Town membership prices in 2025 range from R500 (off-peak single club) to R1 400+ for full Club/Premier access and R3 400+ for Collection.
➔ Biggest savings via Discovery Vitality (up to 75% off) or 24-month contracts.
Claremont, Constantia, Foreshore, and Silo are the most expensive clubs, N1 City and Sunningdale offer the lowest rates.
| Club | Type | Monthly Price (12-month) |
|---|---|---|
| N1 City | Club Off-Peak | R500 |
| N1 City | Club Full Access | R690 |
| N1 City | Premier Select | R790 |
| Sunningdale | Club Off-Peak | R610 |
| Sunningdale | Premier | R1 570 |
| Cape Town Foreshore | Club Off-Peak | R1 070 |
| Cape Town Foreshore | Club Full Access | R1 370 |
| Claremont | Club Full Access | R1 400 |
| Constantia / Steenberg / Century City | Premier / Club | R1 400 – R1 700 |
| Silo District (V&A Waterfront) | Collection | R3 400 – R4 200 |
★ Standard Club full-access prices in Cape Town now mostly range between R690 and R1 400 per month.
★ Premier access (all standard clubs in SA) sits around R1 570 – R1 800 in Cape Town.
★ Collection membership at the Silo or other premium Cape Town venues is R3 400+ per month.
Off-Peak vs Peak Access
Off-peak memberships (usually weekdays 8 am – 4 pm + weekends) save R400 – R700 per month. Perfect for shift workers, stay-at-home parents or retirees.
Kids, Youth and Student Prices 2025
- Club-V (6 weeks – 13 years): from R155 per month
- Youth Premier (14–23 years, proof of study required): R450 (14–17) or R950 (18–23) per month
- Kids under 14 on Club-V often pay no joining fee.
Joining Fees and Activation Costs
Standard joining fee is R399 – R999 depending on the tier, but it is frequently reduced or completely waived in promotions (especially January, May, November campaigns and for Vitality/Momentum members).
★ Current November 2025 offer: R699 activation with up to 75% off monthly fees for qualifying medical-aid partners.
How to Get the Cheapest Virgin Active Membership in Cape Town
The biggest savings come from medical-aid partnerships:
- Discovery Vitality → up to 75% off (many members pay R300 – R600 instead of R1 400+)
- Momentum Multiply → up to 40% off + zero activation fee
- Student deals → R450 – R950 for nationwide Premier access
- 24-month contracts → usually R100 – R300 cheaper per month than 12-month
- Corporate partnerships → often available through employers
You can also get discounts from your local clubs. They usually offer 25-40% discounts quite frequently. The best way it to follow your desired club on social media to stay updated or you can just manually open that club on google map.
Does Virgin Active Give Pensioners Discount?
Price Increases
Many long-standing members saw increases of 25–50% in 2025. Examples reported:
- Milpark (JHB) R240 → R345
- Wembley Square (Cape Town) R633 → R830
- Various single-club contracts R340 → R620
The increases hit older discounted or legacy contracts hardest. New joiners in late 2025 generally pay the rates shown above.
Is Virgin Active Cape Town Still Worth It in 2025?
If you use Discovery Vitality or Momentum Multiply and go regularly, yes – you can easily pay under R700 for Premier access to every standard club in the country.
Without medical-aid discounts, the price is now firmly premium (R1 000 – R1 800 for most Capetonians wanting multi-club or peak-hour access). The facilities, classes, pools and cleanliness remain among the best in South Africa.
