Quick Answer
Yes, David Lloyd members can bring guests, but the rules depend on tier. Platinum members get a monthly free guest pass at most clubs, plus the option to bring additional guests at the standard day pass rate. Gold, Off Peak, and Flexi members can bring guests too, but those visits are paid at the club's day pass rate.
Every guest visit is signed in at reception against the member's account, so casual unsupervised drop ins are not allowed.
How the Platinum guest pass works
Platinum is the only standard membership that bundles free guest access. The pass is allocated monthly and does not roll over if you skip a month.
- One free adult guest a month at most clubs. Some Super Tier sites bump this to two, and a handful restrict it to off peak slots only.
- Member must attend. The guest cannot use the club alone, even if the member has already signed in.
- Same access as you. Guests can use the gym, pools, sauna, steam, hot tub, Clubroom, and most classes alongside the member.
- Excluded for guests. Spa Retreat treatment areas at some clubs, Blaze in a small number of sites, and racquet court bookings without a separate fee.
What about Gold, Off Peak, and Flexi members?
Lower tier members are still welcome to bring a guest, but the visit is charged at the club's day pass rate, which ranges from around £20 at smaller clubs to £55 at the London flagships. Children pay the junior day pass rate.
The member still has to be on site, and the guest is still booked in against the member's account, so the same conduct rules apply.
The reception process
- Member arrives first or with the guest.
- Member signs in at reception and adds the guest to their visit.
- Guest provides photo ID and a contact number, and signs the short health and safety form.
- Payment is taken if the visit is not covered by a Platinum free pass.
- Guest gets a single day wristband or pass for the day.
Rules guests need to know
- Guests cannot book classes more than a couple of hours ahead in most clubs.
- Children must be supervised by the member at all times in the gym, pool, and Spa areas.
- The same guest can usually only visit a few times a year before the club asks them to consider their own trial or membership.
- Peak hour caps may apply in January and during school holidays.
FAQ
How many free guests does a Platinum member get?
One free adult guest a month at most clubs, with some Super Tier sites allowing two. Unused months do not carry over.
Can the guest use the club without the member?
No. The member has to be on site for the duration of the guest visit.
Can a guest book classes and courts?
Yes, most general classes. Reformer Pilates, Blaze, and racquet courts often need member booking and may carry a surcharge.
Are children counted as guests?
Yes. Junior day pass rates apply unless your family membership already covers them.
More context
The guest policy reflects how the club thinks about capacity. Spa, sauna, hot tub, and Clubroom seating all have a finite footprint, so the chain prefers booked, accountable guest visits over open day pass volume. That is why the member must be on site, why every visit goes through reception, and why the same guest cannot keep returning without eventually being asked to take a trial of their own.
If you regularly host the same friend or family member, the cleanest path is a partner add on or a separate flexible membership. The maths usually beats the day pass rate within four visits a month and removes the friction of sign in. For one off visits and birthday treats, the Platinum free guest pass still delivers serious value and is one of the most underused parts of the tier.
One more practical note: peak windows. Guests are usually fine at the gym and pool even on Saturday morning, but classes can be tight. Book the guest into the class through your own member account when possible, and arrive 10 minutes earlier than usual to clear the reception process before the studio fills up.
If you are still on a Gold or Off Peak tier and find yourself paying for guest passes more than twice a month, run the numbers on upgrading to Platinum. The free monthly guest pass plus the wider class and spa access usually pays back inside a single quarter, and it removes the awkward "I have to pay £30 for you to use the pool" conversation with friends. The chain quietly rewards Platinum loyalty, and the guest allocation is one of the more underrated reasons long term members stay on the top tier even when their personal usage would technically fit on a cheaper plan.
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Final word
David Lloyd members can absolutely bring guests in 2026. Platinum makes it almost free once a month, and every other tier can still get a guest in for the day pass rate. The only hard rule is that the member has to be there in person, and every guest gets logged in at reception.
