This is definitely a place where you want to workout, the energy of nostalgic weight lifting. Visited for a day pass and ended up staying for 3 hours, planning on returning again tmrw! They had a lot of varieties of machines. Loved it. Thanks Martin! read more

They open at 5:30 which is awesome for early risers. They have a ton of equipment for everyone from power weight lifters to those just working on cardio. Their prices are nice as they don't require a membership and you can get a day pass for ten bucks, which is great for visitors to the city who don't want to break up their workout routines. I will definitely be back when I'm in town visiting my folks. read more

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Incredible gym for lifters of all experience levels. Wish nothing but the best for this gym and hope they continue to thrive.

If you're more interested in pumping iron than taking gym selfies, Mandrill's is the spot for you. I swung by for a couple of days while hanging with friends in the area, needing a gym to help sustain my powerlifting regimen. Mandrill's exudes an unmistakable old-school charm, a quality that undoubtedly constitutes its allure. They've got every weight machine under the sun, including some that'll have you scratching your head like, 'What even is that?'. Welded dumbbells maxing out at 155, Hammer Strength machines stretching into the horizon, cable/pulley machines in all shapes and sizes - you name it, they've got it. Mandrill's stands as a veritable treasure trove for weightlifting enthusiasts of any experience level. Martin, the owner, is super friendly and as welcoming as your grandma's kitchen. His passion for bodybuilding and keeping that 'old school' vibe alive might not click with everyone, but for those that appreciate it, it's what makes this place special. read more

Guest visit Thursday 6/15/23 at 11:20 Day pass 10$ My first gut reaction when I walked in this gym was jealousy. This gym is so hella old school, I need more of this in my life. Has dim lights and brightly painted walls. Exposed steel beams 15 feet overhead. Even the 10$ day pass is old school and feels welcoming. (The 20$ fees at new places feels like a money grab from golds and 24 and literally everywhere. No community feel, only feels like a big corporation.) You will not confuse this gym with an LA fitness, but if you want to throw out comparisons to sterns in San Diego or quads (but more moderate in size) in Chicago that would be appropriate. Has everything to get the job done. Free WiFi About 30 pieces of cardio. Has a small locker room, with showers (Two) full sets of dumbbells up to 155lbs Hammer strength plate loaders, not just row and press, but full sets for legs too. Plate loaders are also posted up in front of mirrors Flex fitness machines/cables read more

I first joined Mandrill's Gym when I moved to Santa Fe in the 1990's--I trained here from 1992-1999. The owner, Martin, is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, and his spacious, immaculately clean, very comfortably air conditioned and well organized gym is packed wall to wall with the best assortment of free weights, state of the art machines and multiple rows of cardio equipment to be found anywhere. You can most definitely get in a serious, multi-modal workout in here. The Men's locker room boasts walls of lockers and showers that are always spotless--can't beat that. I'm back here in Santa Fe again, July 2023, and speaking from the perspective of a former ACSM certified trainer who's worked out and trained clients all over, from LA to Austin to Miami and many points in between, this in my view is absolutely the best serious free weight/bodybuilding gym you'll find between West Texas and Phoenix. Add to all the above the friendly gym crowd and the seriously good-guy owner, and Mandrill's Gym is a win-win scenario for anybody looking to fine tune their physique with a huge array of equipment at the ready to help them make that a reality. It's hands down one of my favorite gyms from coast to coast. FOR REAL. read more

Very friendly owners, great gym, love working out here around mostly regulars. Affordable protein bars, protein cookies and drinks.

Dope, old school Santa Fe iron gym. Been goin almost thirty years and it's consistent. read more

Very good old school type of gym, equipment is great with a good price for a day pass. Definitely recommend they got everything you need

Good place to put in a good workout clean friendly lots of great machines not to busy .I Love the atmosphere here every type of person from old to young,your everyday gym rat to the once a month yogi ! For everyone the average joe kinda gym read more

Best gym in Santa Fe for weight training and I've tried most of them around here. Huge gym with loads of weight training equipment. Two sets of dumbbells on opposite sides of the gym so there is plenty of space to work out. Also there's at least two of everything thing in here so you never have to wait for a machine or bench to open up. They have almost the full line of Hammer Strength machines which are great. The best part has to be never waiting for anything. I go at lunch and after work and there are never more than 10 or 12 people in here. In such a huge space it basically feels empty and like you've got the place to yourself. Now on to some negatives. This place is dark and feels like a dungeon plus the blue and yellow color scheme seems really dated. The locker room is rundown and dingy. Finally although the fees are decent when compared to other Santa Fe gyms, it is basically double what I paid in Phoenix for LA Fitness which has pretty much the same equipment in a bright clean cheerful place with spotless and comfortable locker rooms a sauna, a pool, and loads of hot ASU coeds and MILFs to look at while working out. I can see chicks being scared of this place and going to Anytime Fitness about a block away which is like a poor man's LA Fitness with no pool, no sauna, and not as much equipment but at twice the LA Fitness price. Anytime is brighter but the equipment selection is small for weights (great for cardio though) and the vibe is just a little pansy. So for me Mandrill's is tops. There is a lot of room for improvement but you can easily get a serious workout here without the dreaded waiting for some jabronis to finish their sets taking their time chatting away. The city facilities at Ft. Marcy, Chavez, etc. are nice but have limited equipment are cramped and a 30 minute weight training workout could bloom into a 90 minute session with all the waiting if there are even just 3 or 4 others in their working out. Plus the city joints are expensive too almost costing as much as Mandrills with the multi-month deal. I didn't realize how good I had it in Phoenix. With Bally's, LA Fitness, 24Hour Fitness, Lifetime Fitness all with dozens of locations in the Valley and all the independent gyms, the competition was fierce and you could go to a fantastic gym for $25 a month. Bottom line, I love Mandrill's. The owner is a great guy and is always there to help out if needed and the place is growing on me. It has character. read more

I am a powerlifter from North Carolina and wanted to workout a few times over vacation. I went to Mandrill's Gym 3x over my week stay in Sante Fe and loved working out there! This is one of the great "old school" powerlifting/bodybuilding gyms and really has that classic aura about it. They have dumbbells up to 155, benches, squat racks, and a variety of other equipment. The owner, Martin, was very approachable and friendly. One thing I will say is that the material that the floor is made out of is a little slippery, so if you are going to squat make sure to wear shoes with good grip. read more

Absolutely filthy gym. Bathrooms haven't been cleaned in a long time. Dust and grime everywhere throughout the gym. Old, dated, tired equipment. Ripped benches and padding. The owner is cranky and rude. I'm a bodybuilder and I understand why some people think this gym is cool, but in my opinion it's a dump! read more

This a great, no nonsense gym especially tuned for body builders. I prefer this gym to any gym in Santa Fe. Its not overpriced like others and the vibe is great! read more

If you want to get in shape, this is the only place to go. While it doesn't offer some other features that other health clubs offer (sauna, pool, steam, etc), it doesn't want to because, well, it's a hardcore gym. By far the best selection of machines and the most extensive collection of freeweights in town (along with good cardio machines). If you want to join a gym to get in shape instead of talking with your friends, mandrills is it. read more

I really like this no nonsense gym. Lots of equipment, friendly people - both staff and customers. I used it twice - was traveling and stayed in Santa Fe for a week or so. Day pass cost $9. Where I come from seems like the gyms focus a lot more on fancy interiors like deluxe locker rooms with soothing music and smelly soap than on the nuts and bolts of working out. Refreshing to go to a place that focuses on the important stuff instead. read more

After moving to Santa Fe last year, I checked out several gyms in town. By far the best was and is Mandrill Gym. Martin, the owner is a great role model and such a sweet guy! He gave me free training in using the machines and is always available for workout advice. Super friendly and supportive atmosphere and unlike a number of other gyms (especially in Los Angeles), women are treated equally and with respect. read more

This is by far the best gym in Santa Fe. They have a great staff never busy , the equipment is always available. I've been to a lot of gems and this is by far the best gym that I've been too. If you're going to join a gym join Mandrill's. read more

Friendly, clean, fantastic service with a vast knowledge of total fitness needs! Only place to go in Santa Fe NM.

Great gym everyone there knows what they are doing and are all there for the same reason, to get in amazing shape. Nobody there comes to socialize or just be a general annoyance. Could use a little more AC though on the hot Santa Fe days. read more

If you are serious about training, this is absolutely the best gym in Santa Fe. Hardcore but spotlessly clean. Huge, with every piece of equipment you could ask for. Big enough that you rarely wait for a piece of equipment. Friendly but serious. I've trained in gyms all over the world, and this definitely ranks as my favorite! read more