Volcanic Climbing & Fitness

This gym has a little bit of everything — it even has an I e bath for you hard core fitness addicts looking to get some instant muscle recover.
Also, the drop-​in day-​pass rate of $ 25.00 gets reduced to $ 18.00 if you check in on Unilocal,making this place an excellent choice for the $.
Fjnally, the acai bar is ono! I’ve tried two of their acai bowl options so far — the coconut one and the dragon berry one — both were perfect and delicious post-​workout snacks.
Would have been a five-​star review if the day-​pass was $ 5 cheaper.

Rock climbing is an art, man. Takes strength, endurance, strategic planning, and man is it a workout! As with anything, practice is how you progress, so bring it on over to Volcanic Climbing & Fitness!
Bf introduced me to this place after he went with a couple of friends. It’s actually a small gym, complete with weights, cardio, and a pool! When you pay for your day pass to climb, it’s all inclusive so don’t forget your bathing suit and tennis shoes if you wanna get the full bang for your buck. There’s also a small café inside that sells acai bowls and smoothies so you can refuel.
What I really love about this place, is that it changes the different rock climbing sequences! For those unfamiliar, it’s not just climbing on the walls all willy nilly (though I suppose you could do that too). There are actual paths to follow that are different skill levels. My tips: clip your toenails and fingernails prior, talk to the employees for tips and how to get started, and be ready for a fun full body workout that will leave you sore! XD

Volcanic Climbing is located on the corner of Punahou and Beretania where the Punahou Spa used to be. It’s at the bottom of a tall condo and there’s a huge banyan tree in front of it. The parking entrance is off of Beretania St. If you are looking at the building from Beretania there are two entrances for parking, you’ll want to enter the one of the far left.
Volcanic is a climbing gym combined with a spa. I used to have 2 gym memberships. One was for climbing and the other one was at 24 Hour Fitness for weights/​cardio. I cancelled my 24 Hour Fitness membership and no longer have to go to 2 separate locations to get my full workout because Volcanic can do it all.
What they have:
Climbing (Bouldering)
Weights/​Cardio machines
Sauna
Steam Room
Ice Bath
Swimming Pool
Showers
Yoga (classes are included in the membership)
FOOD — Arch Café is located here and they have my new favorite Acai Bowl!

I visited Volcanic Climbing & Fitness for the first time today and had a really great time! The staff member at the front desk was super nice and easy to talk to! :)
This was my second time bouldering so there was a lot of jumping off involved. However, both the staff and the members were super supportive and helpful. I was given a lot of tips and encouragement from the more experienced climbers. The routes were also very diverse and each provided a unique experience and required a different skill set.
To anyone who is interested in indoor bouldering, this is a really fantastic place to check out!

Bar with acai bowls witch are awesome! Rock wall isn’t very high but still challenging! Full gym including weights and things I usually don’t see like indoor swimming pool, ice bath, jacuzzi, sauna, etc!

Rock Climbing aside, they have everything you want in a gym! Cardio/​pool/​weight room/​yoga etc, as well as a great selection of delicious Acai bowl! Staff and members are very friendly and helpful. I have been in the gym for only two weeks but I already feel like I am part of this family!

Went for the first time today and had a great time! The staff was really friendly and was quick to help or provide instruction. The place had a really nice vibe. The acai bowl after bouldering was delicious too! I can’t wait to get back.
A sign outside the parking area would be really helpful since I didn’t really think of the gym as a «spa» like the sign said.

So… I am NOT a person that likes the gym. I’m more of your — go on a hike, do some outdoor rock climbing, go stand-​up paddling, snowboard, kayak or insert your outdoor activity here — kind of person. With that said, this gym ROCKS! And not just the bouldering kind either. ^_~
My typical issue with gyms is that they’re too crowded and my fragile self esteem can’t handle girls who touch up their make up in the locker room BEFORE they start their work out. Huh? Yup… that thong underwear looking thing on the OUTSIDE of their leggings that are supposed to go under their pants? Can you say stripper?! I know, I know… strippers have feelings too. Well, check them at the gym door because that shizzle doesn’t belong in a place where others are trying to focus on their workout. I’m all about supporting strippers but there’s a time and place for everything and the gym is not one of them. Anyway, where was I??? This gym is nice and mellow and the peeps that come here are truly here to get healthy and strong. I’m a huge fan of the Kailua location because I have bad upper body strength and like to be harnessed in when I climb but the bouldering walls here are great because it challenges me to try it out and. They recently moved the holds to mix it up so it changes up the climbing routes. How cool is that?!
What I love most about this gym is that they have EVERYTHING. Weight lifting machines, yoga classes, sauna rooms, Jacuzzi, pools and the BEST acai bowls! I used to stalk Aloha Bowls when they had their food truck just to eat their bowls but now I can get them after a workout here. They do such a great job not only making it taste great but making it look so pretty, they’re definitely photogenic for social media!
Parking is super easy, you can park in the building for $ 2 and the staff here are always very friendly. You definitely have to check it out!

Rock wall climbing = strapped with belts to climb a Wall straight up and down.
Bouldering = No straps, No harness, Just relying on your skill and strength to climb.
Now that we got our definitions straight of the differences, I can begin my review.
Coming in here, I was happy to find out the following discounts:
1. IDcard (isle discount) has an offer for 3 day trial! Say what?! 3 day free of bouldering?! Yess!!!
2. Unilocal has a fab offer of $ 7 off admission when you check in!
Price: At first, I thought the price was steep. BUT after comparing the price to the Kailua location, it’s much more affordable. The fitness center has a full gym with classes, swimming pool and jacuzzi. Also the bouldering portion comes with the chalk and shoes. No need to rent it out like Kailua.
Customer Service: So I came here for my partner in crime’s (PIC) birthday. They were so happy to have us. The lady in the counter checked us in and helped us with any questions. There was also the manager’s friend watching over the place. He was so helpful and made us feel welcome. The staff is excellent and made this day special for my PIC. I thought I would feel left out, but they welcome everyone who would like to try.
Experience :We got an intro to where to start bouldering and they encouraged us to keep trying.
Eventually we got adventurous and started trying the other challenging walls. It was so fun! The great thing was we lost track of time and got a great workout. It really takes your whole body to maneuver through the boulders.
Fitness Center: I didn’t get to use the fitness equipment. BUT they had really nice equipment. The weights also came in between sizes (5 lb, 7lb, 10, 12,15 etc.) my gym only has weight in increments of 5. They had stationary bikes, ellipticals and a classroom for classes. The downstairs portion had the pool, jacuzzi, plunge pool and sauna/​steam rooms.
We definitely enjoyed the pool after the long hard bouldering. The only reason I dinged a star off was the residents are very possessive of the pool area. They seemed uninviting to the gym guests. I totally understand that they live in the building, so just remember to respect their quiet pool time. If you bring kids, I would suggest to not go to the pool unless they are quiet and not to splash. The older residents did not enjoy the kids present that day.
Overall, it is a great experience and a really good gym! If you are looking for a place where everybody k ow your name and they are glad you came… this is it! I’ll definitely be coming back to work on my upper body strength!

Bouldering (or any sort of physical activity) isn’t really my thing, but this was really enjoyable. The bouldering staff is outstanding! I went on a slow day, so they coached me on climbing techniques and helped me through the different courses. The second day I went was busier, but they were still out there encouraging others to climb. It’s clear that they have a passion for bouldering and want to help others get into it too.
The rest of the facility is amazing as well. They offer yoga classes, have two workout areas, a pool, jacuzzi, ice bath, sauna, and steam room. I think the monthly membership is a little steep, but $ 25 for an entire day is a great deal.

Hands down the coolest way to work out!
I was lucky enough to score a 10-​day pass. I was super excited to try this new gym I been hearing so much about.
The staff and members at this gym was super friendly and helpful. This was my first time every trying indoor rock climbing and everyone was more than helpful with giving me the tips and tricks on how to master climbing! Although I did not do much improvement, I did appreciate everyone helping me out!
What else does this gym offer? EVERYTHING! They have lifting equipment, cardio machines, pool, Jacuzzi, ice bath, various classes and they even have Arch Café! Just what you need after a long work out!
I would definitely join this gym, if it was cheaper =_​_​=

Rock climbing wall, lifting equipment, cardio machines, cold water plunge, salt water pool, sauna, steam room, yoga studio with top of the line instructors. I was so excited to see Naomi and Coco on the teaching schedule!
The rock climbers were really friendly and helped me with easier routes; by day 3, I was able to reach one from a harder angle on the wall (something I couldn’t do on day one, even if my life depended on it). Got a really nice sense of community here.
Thanks guys!

Awesome place to get fit in a comfortable setting! The climbing community is truly friendly and welcoming. I’m not an avid climber since I only did indoor rock climbing like 3 times so of course coming here I felt like a huge noob. But, nonetheless, the other climbers were super welcoming and they helped me out quite a lot by showing me some key techniques and awesome moves to get me to where I planned to go. Climbing is super fun and this experience really has me set on making it a hobby!
Oh besides the rock wall with routes from easy to hard, they have a great fitness center with lots of different equipment, too! Besides that, you get a saltwater pool, ice plunge pool, jacuzzi, steam room, and eucalyptus sauna! How friggin’ awesome, right?
Oh and you’re accompanied by friendly people and awesome staff, how great is that?
⁵⁄₅ will come back (:

Visited Volcanic Climbing & Fitness and so glad I did. They are conveniently located near Central Union. Enter the parking lot (Punahou Banyan), let the parking attendant know you’re heading to the gym and pay $ 2.
Walk out the parking lot the same way you entered and walk outside to the front, along the turnaround, where the main entrance is (on the left). When you first enter, the entire right side of the fitness center are eye-​catching, color-​popping blue rock-​climbing walls. Straight ahead are traditional weights/​lifting machines. And to the left is Arch Café (the best acai bowls) and stairs to the lower level.
Downstairs are the locker rooms where you can enter the area for pool use, sauna, steam room, ice bath, jacuzzi. There is also a yoga room, two massage rooms, a cardio room (filled with treadmills, elipticals, and bikes). If you’re thinking corporate 24-​hour fitness sizing, you will not get that here. There are enough machines to accomodate the clients, the size is just on a smaller scale. You also won’t have to deal with the «meat market» scene that I’ve encountered at every 24 hour fitness I’ve worked out at.
I noticed groups that were participating in 28-​day challenge programs. Looks pretty awesome, and people are always more motivated when you are accountable with others in a group setting. The trainer Jason is pretty awesome too, motivating, supportive and clearly assesses where you are — fitness-​wise, to ensure you are working hard, but not to the point of injury. And he’s also in-​shape… this is a lifestyle for him. I don’t know how I would feel training with someone who is not in shape.
I have yet to try the rock wall… to be honest, it’s pretty intimidating, but from what I observed, this is a big community/​family of climbers. They all help each other, offer advice, cheer on each other…
After working out for 2 hours, decided to try an acai bowl. It was delish — but see my review under arch café for that.
Overall, great workout was had. Music kept me going, as did Jason. Today I’m a little sore, but motivated and can’t wait to get back — maybe I’ll try the 28-​day challenge… embrace the pain!

For a couple of years now, I’ve been splitting my gym time at 24Hour Fitness and Volcanic Rock gym for bouldering. This new location, conveniently in Town, has everything I need to enjoy my gym time. Weight lifting area, climbing/​bouldering area, cardio, yoga, spa, and an acai bowl café. I’m super psyched to have everything under one roof now!
While not massive, the weights area is not crowded and has everything I need for my lifting needs. A place for everything and everything in their place, things are where you expect them and there’s nothing to trip over. The machines and benches are always clean.
The bouldering area is for training if you’re into or want to start rock climbing. It’s an incredible and fun workout. The floor is a gymnastics floor, so it’s slightly cushioned with almost a springboard underneath to absorb impact when falling. There are also three large mats for when you’re trying especially hard moves. It can be very social. The climbing community has some friendly people, so don’t be intimidated to give it a try!
Honestly, I haven’t made it to one of the yoga classes yet, but I do plan to. From the list of classes and hearsay of the instructors — it’s supposed to be some legit yoga. My wife is excited to try the vinyasa, ashtanga, and shakti flow yoga classes. I think I’ll start with the intros and yin yoga (restorative) first though: D
The spa. I did not expect to enjoy or use it so often. Sauna, steam room, large jacuzzi, ice bath, and a salt water pool. Revitalizing and relaxing. The shower room is clean and spacious. Again, not too crowded and no pressure to do anything but relax. Whether by myself or with friends, it’s a great way to finish up a workout.
I won’t bore you with another review of the acai bowl café! The Arch Café has amazing acai bowls — best on the island! A healthy serving of fresh, quality ingredients, tasty acai, and thoughtful preparation makes trying this place a must! I have an even more enthusiastic description of them in my Reviews section: D
This is not a tremendous gym with 10 incline benches and 9 leg machines. It’s not a huge climbing gym with top rope and warehouse floorspace. This is more of a specialized fitness gym with a good sized climbing area. Everyone who works there is friendly and seem earnest on cultivating a fun, healthy atmosphere and community. Definitely give it a try!

This is not a rock climbing gym. There is no community and no culture to be found. The owner has a monopoly on the rock gym business and has devised a low quality, high bureaucracy money making scheme for himself. You cannot even use punch cards bought at one location at the other location unless you buy an absurdly expensive monthly pass that allows you to go to both.
If you want to climb the same shitty routes surrounded by the rich bandwagon crossfitters and triathletes, served acai bowls by spray-​tan, musclebound gym rats then this is the place for you.
A climbing gym should support the local climbing scene. This is prohibitively expensive for that and the atmosphere makes it clear that is not their motivation. The owner is tryin to make a buck.

I’m allergic to gyms. Really. Before signing up with Volcanic Climbing & Fitness, I went to a gym twice in college, signed up for one two years ago that I never went to, and have otherwise maintained a sloth-​like existence the entire time. However, when I first heard about the original Volcanic Rock Climbing Gym, I was intrigued, because I’ve always liked climbing on things ever since I was a small kid… but it was too far out of the way for me at the time.
Luckily for me, right when my late-​20s body has been letting my once decent metabolism kick the bucket, the brand-​new 1212 Punahou location popped up in my social media feed, and within two days of the grand opening I signed up. Now I LOVE going to the gym! For me, I was always really intimidated by all the hardcore gym-​goers and the equipment I didn’t know how to use — plus working out was super boring for me. Learning rock climbing is the exact opposite of boring — it’s equally both a physical AND mental exercise. I’m so weak that it’s embarrassing, but I’m never embarrassed to try new moves and routes because of the fantastic community that is the other members of the gym — there’s always people there cheering you on as you push yourself, or showing you the tricks of the trade to make your climbing more efficient.
On top of that, because the weights and cardio machines are THERE, I get to do some traditional gym workouts too! The rock climbing got me in the door, and then I stay for everything else, including the steam room/​sauna/​jacuzzi/​pool, and especially the smoothies/​acai bowls. I’m hoping to start attending some of the yoga/​zumba classes too, which are included in the gym membership!
So, if you’re like me and want to get fit, but traditional gyms have never quite meshed with your lifestyle, I highly recommend coming and trying out Volcanic Climbing & Fitness on a day pass ($ 25) and see if you love it as much as I do. I’ve been dragging all my friends in to try it out, and they’ve been loving it too!

I used to go to the Kakaako Location but they moved to Kailua. Now being back in town, it is so convenient for me! The staff are really nice that they give tips on how to climb or training tips, etc.
I have yet to try their acai bowls but from the menu, they look delicious… Hopefully next time I climb.
With the new location, comes a sauna, jacuzzi, steam room, ice pool, and a swimming pool. It’s pretty awesome to try after a workout!
I recommend to lots of people to check it out and maybe sign up for a month to month membership! Keep up the good work guys!

Very cool place. It’s has wifi, badass jacuzzi, salt water pool, gym equipments AND a climbing wall. The ONLY gym that has all this fun stuff. I can’t wait for more of the things that will be set up in the gym I’ll be sure to stop by again and possibly get a monthly membership.
The healthy food is really good. Love the paradise bowl.

Great new gym providing amenities that will inspire all ages to get fit and live a healthy lifestyle. From a climbing/​bouldering wall, weight lifting area, yoga classes, spin room, and a full spa treatment area; I guarantee you won’t leave this gym disappointed.
I’ve been an avid climber for the past 3 – 4 years… but due to location and time constraints of other gyms I haven’t been able to feed the beast with in with the proper dosage it requires. I work in the restaurant industry so having a gym in town is ideal.
After my 1^st day, I can honestly say, I can’t wait to return, and even more so spread the word. Hope you find this review more helpful than others.
Oh… and the Café inside puts out a mean Acai Bowl!