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love this place. the kiddie pool is great. appreciate that there is lots of grass for a picnic, and a canteen with food. always enjoy coming here for a splash on a hot day
Brent was professional, friendly and was on time. Did a thorough assessment and advised on improvement areas. Was happy to wait until I did minor changes to make it compliant rather than charging for a second visit. I recommend Brent.
Terribly disappointed that one hour after paying entree fee and intending to stay for six hours, being thrown out because the venue was booked for a private function.
Didn't you know that when I paid the entree fee for the four of us.
Didn't you know that when I paid the entree fee for the four of us.
A ripper pool in a great setting. Friendly staff and plenty of grass and shade 👍
Brent was absolutely fantastic, super friendly and helpful. If I could rate 6 stars I would. Very quick, efficient. 100% recommend. Thank you
We found Brent easy & pleasant to talk with & he explained everything we needed to do to comply with regulations. He was punctual & professional & was came ready to fix small issues to meet compliance so we didn't have to pay for a second visit. Plus he was more competitive in price compared to other inspectors that I had contacted. I would highly recommend Brent to anyone.
Gold Coast Discount Safety Pool Inspections are the best in Australia.
I live interstate and called Brent. From the first initial phone conversation to getting a few things updated and repaired, to the issue of the compliance pool safety certificate, I cannot thank him enough. His guidance, understanding, due diligence and knowledge is absolutely second to none. I have used other pool inspectors in the past and they blunt, rude, unhelpful and with absolutely zero customer service skills etc.
I recommend Gold Coast Discount Safety Pool Inspections and am more than happy to guarantee you will not be disappointed with pricing or service etc
I live interstate and called Brent. From the first initial phone conversation to getting a few things updated and repaired, to the issue of the compliance pool safety certificate, I cannot thank him enough. His guidance, understanding, due diligence and knowledge is absolutely second to none. I have used other pool inspectors in the past and they blunt, rude, unhelpful and with absolutely zero customer service skills etc.
I recommend Gold Coast Discount Safety Pool Inspections and am more than happy to guarantee you will not be disappointed with pricing or service etc
Brent was extremely pleasant to deal with. Fast, efficient, professional next day service, very knowledgeable & helpful. Had no problems spending time to ensure our pool passed with a hands on approach. Was also able to provide required CPR signs onsite. Highly recommend to anyone requiring pool safety inspection.
Brent was an absolute pleasure to deal with. He was on time and had the CPR signage required to sign off on the pool certificate. Definitely will use his services again.
Brent was very helpful in getting our pool made compliant and pool safety certificate issued. He was very pragmatic on how we could fix the areas that were issues, and made the process of getting certified, very stress free. Would highly recommend.
Brent was recommend to us by our pool supplier. Brent is a very professional he explained the process and what the law was to achieve regarding to all. Brent took to the time to listen to our concerns but he took the time to explain and provide answers to our questions. We have to some adjustments to ensure we were fully compliant before a certificate could be issued. Brent also provided a recommendation to have these adjustments completed. The whole process was very efficient and we were very happy with the entire process. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Brent.
A wonderful early spring, summer, autumn season at beautiful Belgrave Pool ends tomorrow.The extended season has been wonderful and magical. The water temperature in the pool is perfect and the lovely warm shower afterwards very much appreciated. Thank you to our two wonderful Managers and to all the staff for giving us all the best Season ever. Thank you it has been wonderful. Genevieve
Set in the beautiful Dandenong’s, Belgrave Pool is great value, child friendly and a great place to spend a hot day.
Next to the pool is a lovely children’s playground.
Next to the pool is a lovely children’s playground.
Very relaxing setting amongst the trees. Pool temperature perfect. Grassy lawns. Benches, kiosk, kids pool. Clean change rooms.
This pool is so amazing it’s so amazing there is absolutely amazing things I can definitely recommend it to anyone that goes to the pool and the pool is so refreshing and the people are so kind so welcoming
Great place for a walk on weekends.
Great facilities, really clean and maintained, awesome staff who are friendly and helpful. Best pool on the gold coast by far!!!
Beautiful 😍 clear water 💧 water, it was to cold for me to have a swim 🏊♂️ but there was other's swimming 🏊♀️ I brought a kebab meal and sat on the sand and eat it
Myself and daughter had taken my 3 grandchildren 13yrs, 9yrs, 8yrs old to the swimming pool
My grandson has ADHD - no excuses
Both my daughter (37yrs ) & I were watching & up & down to the 2 youngest one’s to obey the pool rules no running etc
My grandson with ADHD I put in time out for running & jumping into the pool a couple of times.
. We we’re about to leave and the life guard approached myself and my daughter and said are you about to leave and I replied yes. And I said why & he said I was just about to ask is to leave because of the young fella cause I had spoken to him three times.
I said to the lifeguard that he has ADHD and that we have been watching him, and I even had him in timeout, and he said oh all children run around whether they got ADHD or not.
.My little seven-year-old granddaughter said to the lifeguard,
I was good and he responded to her,
you’re welcome to come back!
What the! My grandson isn’t allowed back!
. We are not like other people just do nothing and not watch the children and it did upset me because we’re onto my grandson the whole time Now we have to find somewhere else to go to take the kids swimming as I don’t appreciate someone like that just single out ,
on one child when we had been watching all the kids the whole time we were there.
I’ve seen kids over the years miss behaving way worse at other swimming pools.
And I thought my grandson wasn’t that ex stream in his behaviour.
the pool had hardly anyone in it at all, and this was Sunday 12/3/23
lunchtime - we were there a couple hours if that!
Its not a big swimming pool a they had 4 lanes closed off for training.
Mainly older people , what I saw , not many there at all!
My grandson has ADHD - no excuses
Both my daughter (37yrs ) & I were watching & up & down to the 2 youngest one’s to obey the pool rules no running etc
My grandson with ADHD I put in time out for running & jumping into the pool a couple of times.
. We we’re about to leave and the life guard approached myself and my daughter and said are you about to leave and I replied yes. And I said why & he said I was just about to ask is to leave because of the young fella cause I had spoken to him three times.
I said to the lifeguard that he has ADHD and that we have been watching him, and I even had him in timeout, and he said oh all children run around whether they got ADHD or not.
.My little seven-year-old granddaughter said to the lifeguard,
I was good and he responded to her,
you’re welcome to come back!
What the! My grandson isn’t allowed back!
. We are not like other people just do nothing and not watch the children and it did upset me because we’re onto my grandson the whole time Now we have to find somewhere else to go to take the kids swimming as I don’t appreciate someone like that just single out ,
on one child when we had been watching all the kids the whole time we were there.
I’ve seen kids over the years miss behaving way worse at other swimming pools.
And I thought my grandson wasn’t that ex stream in his behaviour.
the pool had hardly anyone in it at all, and this was Sunday 12/3/23
lunchtime - we were there a couple hours if that!
Its not a big swimming pool a they had 4 lanes closed off for training.
Mainly older people , what I saw , not many there at all!
This is a fantastic place to go for anyone of any age. I'm going to start Acqua Aerobics very soon and I'm really looking forward to it. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I signed up for 10 45 minute sessions and I truly looking forward to it. I highly recommend this place to everyone 😃😃😃
First time here and a terrible first experience. Before I paid I asked if we can use the kids splash area and was told yes.
Went and sat down and walked back to ask where we turn it on to just be told the chlorine levels are too high and not safe. Which is fine but why say yes upon entry. So now wasted money for nothing and left since my child can’t play in the water. So disappointing. They said nothing and didn’t offer anything.
Went and sat down and walked back to ask where we turn it on to just be told the chlorine levels are too high and not safe. Which is fine but why say yes upon entry. So now wasted money for nothing and left since my child can’t play in the water. So disappointing. They said nothing and didn’t offer anything.
Finally... An outdoor pool that's not too cold to enjoy
Beginning of season 2022 update:
Unfortunately our first swim back at our favourite local pool, was soured by “life guards” who are far more interested in talking to each other, than keeping the patrons under close watch.
My 7 year old began to panic as she had accidentally gone a little out of her depth, she was literally at the feet of the 2 life guards. They were so engrossed in the conversation with each other, that they didn’t even notice! As I was supervising my child and swam to her to help, she was ok.
But when I raised the issue of the lack of response from the life guards, I was told that as my child is under 10, she should be supervised.
So I guess this means that if you attend the pool with a child under 10; don’t expect to receive any assistance if they do begin to drown….. because they should be being supervised by parents, and therefore the life guards have no duty of care toward them?
2021-22 review:
Perfect place to visit on a warm summers day.
Prices are reasonable,
The pool is solar heated which makes getting in the water pleasant,
Lanes open for both swimming laps and general public play,
Shallow end suitable for kids and the deep end is 2.5m deep- so depth works for everyone, regardless of swimming ability,
There is a fenced off toddler paddle pool- sometimes the local duck family will join in to share the space,
Limited kiosk,
Lawn areas surrounding the pool allow for picnics under the shade of the trees,
Change rooms, showers and toilet facilities.
Swimming lessons run during the school holiday period.
Open throughout the summer months.
Unfortunately our first swim back at our favourite local pool, was soured by “life guards” who are far more interested in talking to each other, than keeping the patrons under close watch.
My 7 year old began to panic as she had accidentally gone a little out of her depth, she was literally at the feet of the 2 life guards. They were so engrossed in the conversation with each other, that they didn’t even notice! As I was supervising my child and swam to her to help, she was ok.
But when I raised the issue of the lack of response from the life guards, I was told that as my child is under 10, she should be supervised.
So I guess this means that if you attend the pool with a child under 10; don’t expect to receive any assistance if they do begin to drown….. because they should be being supervised by parents, and therefore the life guards have no duty of care toward them?
2021-22 review:
Perfect place to visit on a warm summers day.
Prices are reasonable,
The pool is solar heated which makes getting in the water pleasant,
Lanes open for both swimming laps and general public play,
Shallow end suitable for kids and the deep end is 2.5m deep- so depth works for everyone, regardless of swimming ability,
There is a fenced off toddler paddle pool- sometimes the local duck family will join in to share the space,
Limited kiosk,
Lawn areas surrounding the pool allow for picnics under the shade of the trees,
Change rooms, showers and toilet facilities.
Swimming lessons run during the school holiday period.
Open throughout the summer months.
First visit and I was I.pressed at the cleanliness of the whole facility. Plenty of shade, lockers available, tables and sun lounges. There's a Cafe and a water fountain for the longer visit.
Plenty of parking and right next door to the Coomera Library.
There's a Coles right across the road if you need to grab something after.
Plenty of parking and right next door to the Coomera Library.
There's a Coles right across the road if you need to grab something after.
Manly Cove Tidal Pool.
You’ll find it down by the jetty landing, between the Corso and the Gallery, where you can watch the Manly Ferry cut its way to Circular Quay as you slip into the salty water to practice your Australian Crawl.
Feeling really bloody Strayan for finally swimming at this iconic location, in a very large netted enclosure with views that go all the way to the Heads, we liked this one and would return if in the ‘hood and the parking gods were feeling amenable.
You’ll find it down by the jetty landing, between the Corso and the Gallery, where you can watch the Manly Ferry cut its way to Circular Quay as you slip into the salty water to practice your Australian Crawl.
Feeling really bloody Strayan for finally swimming at this iconic location, in a very large netted enclosure with views that go all the way to the Heads, we liked this one and would return if in the ‘hood and the parking gods were feeling amenable.
Due to COVID restrictions be aware that you may have to wait in line at the counter if the pool is at max capacity. Tough job for the staff here. I arrived at 12 on a Saturday and waited about 15min. Had to wait for people to leave the centre for us to be allowed in. Great for a swim with my two young kids. Very popular place. 3 or 4 Life guards in attendance.
Been swimming here since I was a kid in the 80's and love it. It has just been rebuilt and is perfect. Great spot for families to bring their kids and let them paddle around. Has a ladder leading up to a platform in the corner so you you can jump into the water. Good sized beach with a grassed area to relax on if you don't like the sand and a cool cafe. #LetsGuide #littlemanly #oceanpool #sydneyharbour #swimming
I remember this little swimming spot from over 50 years ago, when my parents moved to Manly for my fathers work. I remember that I cut my foot badly on a barnacle and had to spend time in the local hospital, when inflamed and infected..! I won't hold that against it though...!
Nice little beach and very calm waters but it can become crowded. Nice little cafe there now which serves a good menu of food and drinks.
Nice little beach and very calm waters but it can become crowded. Nice little cafe there now which serves a good menu of food and drinks.
Such a great netted ocean pool right on Sydney Harbour in Manly Cove. West Manly Cove beach on West Esplanade is a very family friendly beach as the kids can play away in the pool. The western end up near Manly Pavilion is quite protected from the wind when there is a southerly coming through.