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About This Place

KingKong L.A Gym sits on a narrow lane off Điện Biên Phủ in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing a mix of local regulars and travelers passing through HCMC who want a functional training session without committing to a month-long membership. A 100k day pass covers access to a floor stocked with free weights, resistance machines, and cardio equipment — the basics done competently. The gym runs a consistent 6 AM to 9 PM schedule across all seven days, which suits early risers and those working around a packed itinerary. With 312 Google reviews averaging 4.9, the majority of visitors report staff as friendly and the facility as clean. Membership pricing gets favorable mentions from regulars who train here week after week. The setting is compact and distinctly local — not a polished international chain, no frills — which is precisely why the day pass crowd finds it useful: in and out, equipment available, no membership pitch. Some reviews flag inconsistencies in day-pass pricing and note that equipment variety has thinned over time, so those expecting a fully loaded multi-machine setup may be better served elsewhere in the city. For a traveler who wants to keep a training schedule intact during a stay in District 2, or a local testing out a new neighborhood gym before committing, KingKong L.A Gym delivers exactly what it promises at a straightforward price.

100k day pass for drop-insdaily hours from 6 am to 9 pmmembership pricingclean training floorfree weights and resistance machines
localno-frillsstraightforwardfunctional

Reviews

4.9(312)
Black Circle
Black Circle

Poor gym. If you wanna pay 110k for a workout once or twice then its fine (other gyms have way cheaper drop in fees) . has everything you need but overall the machines aren't great compared to other gyms and its more the attitude of the staff there as others have complained about. I have trained at better more welcoming gyms in Vietnam and this ain't it. I wouldn't bother paying for a month here go somewhere else. but if you do its ok for a week max. Also I was in there and it was hot and they didn't have windows open or fans on.

Carlos Ortiz
Carlos Ortiz

Too greedy. It was never great but it's not even good anymore. Equipment has been moved to other branches, some machines are broken and many men are usually taking off their shirt to take pics or recording themselves in front of the mirrors, very uncomfortable. Some of the staff are not nice, just looking at the computer or their phone all time and can't even say hi. The only thing they do is checking if your membership is still active. It also feels as if some staff don't want people to train or want to get some extra money. Recently some staff started asking to stop training when there are still 10 left. Other times I've been told that some promos do not apply for me, I always have to go for the highest price. Even with those things I didn't care so much but yesterday it was pretty obvious that some of the staff are not good or just very greedy. This month I can't train so often so I asked the receptionist guy for options and only offered one month or more. Then I told him that I would pay per day and gave him the 100k for the day (1 month is 650k), after that I changed my mind thinking about paying the full month in case I can train more days, literally I just took off my backpack and told him that I'd go for the full month and would give him the 550k of difference to match the 650k of a full month and he said that the money I just gave him was exclusively for that they and if I wanted the full month I had to come back the next day and pay the 650K! So ridiculous! Everything happen in less than a minute, I did not even start to train. I asked him several times and he insisted, so my total would be 750k for one month?! Too greedy for the bad service

Jonah Anderson
Jonah Anderson
1y ago

Advertised as only 13k per day on all signage outside, manager and gym staff charged 100k per person. Would not give a real reason to why it was 100k and not the advertised 13k that is outside. Only come here if you want to waste money, go to family gym instead.

GP 97
GP 97

Great gym, 100k for a day pass. Great if you’re interested in HCMC for travel/short term. Great equipment, friendly staff. Great vibe. Highly recommend!

Joe Nevarez
Joe Nevarez
6mo ago

Friendly staff, good prices for membership, and all the basics you need at the gym

Visit Tips

Visiting KingKong L.A Gym

  • Breakfast available: Opens by 6 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Saigon.

  • Reservations: Call +84 932 249 778 to book — recommended for weekend dining.

  • Best for: solo training, short-stay travelers, budget workouts, daily gym routines.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked

How much is a day pass at KingKong L.A Gym?
The day pass is 100,000 VND. One review notes signage advertised 13k but staff charged 100k, so confirm pricing on arrival.
What are KingKong L.A Gym's opening hours?
KingKong L.A Gym runs 6 AM to 9 PM daily, seven days a week.
Is KingKong L.A Gym well-equipped?
The gym covers free weights, resistance machines, and cardio basics. Some reviews note equipment has thinned over time, with machines moved to other branches and some broken.
Is KingKong L.A Gym good for travelers or short-stay visitors?
Multiple reviews highlight it as a practical option for travelers: 'Great if you're interested in HCMC for travel/short term' with no membership required.
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