David Lloyd Plus Membership: What You Actually Get

Independent guide — not affiliated with David Lloyd Clubs Ltd in any way. Last Reviewed: July 2026 | Written and reviewed by Anna John, Independent Fitness Membership Researcher

How We Research Prices

This guide is based on direct club enquiry responses, member-reported pricing from public forums, and publicly available pricing examples. David Lloyd does not publish a fixed national price list. All figures are estimates and should be confirmed with your local club before joining.

Quick Answer

Plus is David Lloyd’s middle tier, priced around £110–£150 a month (roughly £1,150–£1,600 a year). Think of it as Club with the clock restriction lifted — you get the same core facilities whenever you want, but tennis, padel, squash, Blaze, and spa still sit behind Platinum. If you’ve read elsewhere that Plus includes spa or racquets, that’s inconsistent with the more detailed sources we’ve cross-checked — confirm directly with your club if you’re relying on that for a decision.

Tier Monthly (Est.) Access Hours Racquets/Spa/Blaze?
Club £75–£110 Off-peak only No
Plus £110–£150 Anytime No
Platinum £129–£170 Anytime Yes


Prices are estimates only. Your actual cost depends on club location and current promotions. Always request a personalised quote before joining.

What Is David Lloyd Plus Membership?

Plus sits in the middle of David Lloyd’s three national tiers. Its defining upgrade over Club is access hours — Club restricts you to off-peak times (typically weekdays 11am–4pm and after 2pm on weekends), while Plus removes that restriction entirely, giving anytime access to the gym, pool, and group fitness classes. What Plus does not add over Club is racquet sports, Blaze, or spa access — those remain Platinum-exclusive.

How Much Does David Lloyd Plus Cost?

Individual Plus membership costs approximately £110–£150 per month (est. £1,150–£1,600 per year) on a standard contract, with pricing varying by club location — city and flagship clubs typically sit toward the top of the range.

Couple Plus membership costs approximately £190–£255 per month combined — see our full couple membership guide for the tier-by-tier breakdown and how the couple discount works.

Joining fees commonly apply on top, often reduced or waived during promotional periods — confirm the current fee with your local club.

Club vs Plus vs Platinum

Feature Club Plus Platinum
Gym access Off-peak only Anytime Anytime
Pool access Off-peak only Anytime Anytime
Group fitness classes Off-peak only Anytime Anytime
Racquet sports (tennis, padel, squash) No No Yes
Blaze classes No No Yes
Spa access No No Yes (most clubs)
Monthly guest pass No Reported by some sources, disputed Commonly reported
Multi-club access No No Commonly included


Does David Lloyd Plus Membership includes guest pass: as we’ve flagged, sources genuinely disagree on whether Plus includes a monthly guest pass or whether that’s Platinum-exclusive. Rather than assert one answer with false confidence, we recommend confirming this directly with your home club — see our guest pass guide for the fuller picture.

What’s Included in David Lloyd Plus Membership

  • Full gym access at any time during opening hours — no off-peak restriction
  • Swimming pool access, indoor and (where available) outdoor, at any time
  • The full group fitness class timetable — yoga, HIIT, cycling, Pilates, and similar sessions, bookable via the David Lloyd app
  • Basic wellness facilities at some clubs (such as a whirlpool), though this is distinct from a full spa retreat

What’s NOT Included in David Lloyd Plus Membership

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Racquet Sports

Racquet sports — tennis, padel, squash, and badminton require Platinum.

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Blaze Classes

Blaze classes — the premium studio HIIT format is Platinum-exclusive.

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Full Spa Retreat

Full spa retreat — saunas, steam rooms, and dedicated relaxation areas are typically Platinum-only, though basic wellness facilities may be included at some clubs.

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Multi-Club Access

Multi-club access — Plus generally restricts you to your home club; wider access is a Platinum benefit at most locations.


If any of these matter to you, it’s worth asking your club for the exact price difference to Platinum before committing to Plus — at many clubs the gap is smaller than people expect, though we won’t quote a specific figure here since it varies too much by location to state as fact.

“Diamond Plus”

If you’ve searched something like “David Lloyd Diamond Plus,” it’s worth clarifying: there’s no standard tier called “Diamond Plus.” David Lloyd’s structure is Club, Plus, and Platinum nationally, with Diamond available at selected flagship clubs only — see our David Lloyd membership prices cost for the full tier breakdown. If a specific club has described something to you as “Diamond Plus,” that’s likely club-specific terminology rather than a recognized national product — confirm exactly what’s included directly with that club rather than assuming it matches a definition found elsewhere online.

Corporate Plus Membership

If your employer has a David Lloyd corporate partnership, Plus-tier corporate pricing may be available at a discount versus standard individual rates — see our full corporate membership guide for how this works and what to ask your HR department.

Who Should Choose David Lloyd Plus Membership?

Plus makes sense if:

  • You need anytime access rather than being restricted to off-peak hours — this is the single most valuable upgrade over Club
  • You’re a regular gym, pool, or class user but have no real interest in racquet sports or spa
  • You want to keep costs down while still removing Club’s time restriction

Consider Platinum instead if:

  • You play tennis, padel, or squash regularly — court access alone can justify the price gap
  • Spa facilities are a genuine priority for your visits, not an occasional extra
  • You need access to more than one David Lloyd club, for example if you travel for work

Consider Club instead if:

  • Your schedule genuinely allows for off-peak visits (weekday late mornings/early afternoons, or weekends after 2pm) — in that case, paying for anytime access you won’t use is unnecessary cost

FAQs

It’s the middle tier of David Lloyd’s membership structure, offering anytime access to gym, pool, and classes, without the racquet sports, Blaze, or spa access included in Platinum.

Full anytime access to the gym, swimming pool, and the complete group fitness class timetable.

Approximately £110–£150 per month for an individual, or £190–£255 combined for a couple — confirm the exact figure with your local club.

 If you’ll use the gym, pool, and classes at times outside off-peak hours regularly, yes — the value is less clear if you have no need for anytime access, in which case Club may suit you better.

The main difference is access hours — Club restricts you to off-peak times, while Plus removes that restriction, giving anytime access to the same core facilities.

Plus and Platinum both offer anytime access to gym, pool, and classes, but Platinum additionally includes racquet sports, Blaze classes, and spa access, which Plus does not.

No, a full spa retreat is generally a Platinum-exclusive benefit, though some clubs may include basic wellness facilities like a whirlpool on Plus.

 Yes, anytime pool access is included, without the off-peak restriction that applies to Club membership.

Generally no — Plus typically restricts you to your home club, with wider multi-club access more commonly a Platinum benefit.

No, racquet sports are generally reserved for Platinum membership.

Yes, contact your local club to upgrade from Club to Plus, which will adjust your monthly cost accordingly.

Generally yes, contact your local club to move to Club tier if you no longer need anytime access — confirm any process or timing requirements.

 This varies by club — some offer Reformer Pilates as an additional paid class even for Plus members, so confirm availability and cost locally.

No, Blaze is generally a Platinum-exclusive class format.

Often yes, though it’s frequently reduced or waived during promotional periods — confirm the current fee with your local club.

Generally yes, following the standard freeze policy — see our cancellation and freeze policy guide for the full process.

Cancellation follows the standard notice-period process for your contract type — see our full cancellation and freeze policy guide for the exact steps.

Broadly yes, as one of David Lloyd’s three national tiers, though facility specifics (like whether basic wellness areas are included) can vary by club.

 It depends entirely on whether you need anytime access — if your schedule allows off-peak visits, Club offers the same core facilities for less; if not, Plus is the entry point that actually works for your routine.

Yes, partners and children can generally be added to a Plus membership — see our family and couple membership guides for the fuller cost breakdown.

 This is commonly reported as a Platinum-exclusive perk (a fresh towel on every visit) rather than a standard Plus benefit — confirm with your local club.

Anyone who needs anytime (not off-peak-restricted) access to gym, pool, and classes, but has no strong need for racquet sports or spa facilities.

Final Thoughts

Plus exists to solve one specific problem: Club’s off-peak restriction doesn’t work for most people with a standard working schedule. If that’s genuinely your situation, Plus is the right entry point — but before assuming you don’t need Platinum, get the actual price difference from your club, since the gap between Plus and Platinum is sometimes smaller than the facilities difference would suggest.
Prices above are estimates only. Your actual cost depends on club location, membership type, and current promotions. Always request a personalised quote before joining.