Membership Tiers & Costs
Planet Fitness offers two plans: Classic and Planet Fitness Black Card. Pricing varies by club, often around $10 to $15 per month for Classic and up to about $24.99 per month for Black Card.
Neither Classic nor Planet Fitness Black Card includes dry sauna, infrared sauna, or steam room access. The Planet Fitness Black Card Spa includes HydroMassage beds, massage chairs, and tanning instead.
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Classic
Sauna not included- Membership cost
- $15/month
Unlimited home club access, PF App workouts, free in-club fitness training, WiFi, and partner perks. No spa amenities.
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Black Card
Sauna not included- Membership cost
- $24.99/month
All Classic perks plus worldwide club access, guest privileges, PF+ workouts, and Black Card Spa access: massage chairs, HydroMassage, tanning, Total Body Enhancement, Wellness Pod, and Recovery Lounge where offered. No sauna or steam room.
Note: Pricing may vary by region.
Planet Fitness Sauna Availability
Planet Fitness does not list dry sauna, infrared sauna, or steam room access at any club on either membership tier. This is different from chains like LA Fitness or Crunch, where some clubs have dry sauna, infrared sauna, or steam room access and you need to check your location.
You may still see sauna or steam room mentions in Reddit threads or Google reviews for specific clubs. The Planet Fitness in Jamaica, Queens, NY comes up often. Planet Fitness does not list those amenities on its official club pages, and we have not verified them in our directory. In many cases, the reports likely reflect an older gym that Planet Fitness or a franchisee took over, where a previous owner had dry sauna, infrared sauna, or steam room facilities that were removed or repurposed after the takeover.
Why Planet Fitness Does Not Offer Saunas
Planet Fitness targets people who find traditional gyms intimidating and expensive. That includes first-time gym-goers and anyone who wants a low monthly bill more than a full-service health club.
Typical clubs are about 20,000 square feet, built around cardio and strength equipment plus free small-group training through PE@PF. Planet Fitness keeps prices low by focusing on what most members come for: a place to lift and do cardio.
Black Card puts budget into the Black Card Spa: HydroMassage, massage chairs, tanning, and Recovery Lounge where offered. Saunas need extra build-out, maintenance, and floor space that Planet Fitness does not allocate to its model.
How to verify Black Card Spa amenities at your club
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Official Club Finder
Navigate to the Planet Fitness website and open your local club page. Black Card Spa amenities vary by location.
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Features Tab
On the club "Features" tab, check which Black Card Spa perks your location offers. Amenities can include:
- Massage chairs
- HydroMassage
- Tanning
- Total Body Enhancement
- Wellness Pod
- Recovery Lounge
- 50% off select drinks (Black Card perk)
No Planet Fitness club lists dry sauna, infrared sauna, or steam room.
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Direct Call Verification
Call the front desk to confirm which Black Card Spa amenities are installed and open at your club. Massage chairs, HydroMassage, tanning, and Recovery Lounge are not offered at every location.
Conclusion: Is Planet Fitness Worth the Membership?
Planet Fitness is a solid pick for cheap equipment access, a low-pressure atmosphere, and Black Card Spa perks like massage chairs, HydroMassage, and tanning.
Planet Fitness keeps gym access cheap. That can leave room in your monthly budget for a sauna membership or day pass somewhere else. Use the search above to find gyms with saunas in your city. A standalone sauna studio or bathhouse can be a more relaxing, rejuvenating experience than a typical gym sauna.
