David Lloyd Guest Pass: Price & Rules, Explained

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: How Much Is a David Lloyd Guest Pass?

David Lloyd offers two different things people call a “guest pass,” and mixing them up is the most common source of confusion online. A member guest pass is a monthly allowance included with some membership tiers, letting you bring a guest at no extra cost. A public day pass is a separate, paid option for non-members with no membership involved, commonly cited around £25–£35 for an adult and £45–£60 for a family (estimate — confirm locally).

Pass Type Who It’s For Typical Cost Frequency
Member guest pass Guests brought by an existing member Often free (tier-dependent) Usually once per month
Public day pass Non-members visiting without a member £25–£35 adult, £45–£60 family (est.) Any day, subject to booking
Additional guest pass (beyond free allowance) Members wanting extra visits Roughly £15–£20 per pass (est.) As needed, club-dependent

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

What Is a David Lloyd Guest Pass?

A David Lloyd guest pass is a way for someone who isn’t a member to access a David Lloyd club, either as the guest of an existing member or by buying standalone day access. The key difference: a member guest pass requires a connection to an existing member and is often free, while a public day pass requires no member connection at all and is a separate paid product. Mixing these two up is the single most common source of confusion in this space — David Lloyd itself doesn’t use one consistent public term for both, which is exactly why so many guides (including some we reviewed) conflate them.

Member Guest Pass (Bringing a Friend)

A member guest pass is a benefit built into some David Lloyd membership tiers — David Lloyd’s own Help Centre confirms members may introduce guests to their club — letting you personally bring a friend or family member into your club for the day, typically once a month, at no extra charge. You must accompany your guest for the visit; it isn’t a pass they can use independently.

Public Day Pass (No Member Required)

A public day pass is a different product: it’s for someone with no connection to an existing member, paying directly for one day of access. This is the option to look at if you don’t know a David Lloyd member and simply want to try a club — see our David Lloyd trial pass guide if you’re specifically weighing this against a longer 14-day trial.

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How Much Does a David Lloyd Guest Pass Cost?

  • If you’re the guest of a member, your visit is commonly included free as part of their monthly allowance — you won’t personally pay anything, though the member may need to arrange or confirm your visit in advance.
  • If you’re buying a public day pass without a member, adult passes are most commonly cited in the £25–£35 range, with family passes (typically covering up to four people) around £45–£60. Group rates for 10 or more people are sometimes available at a lower per-person rate. These figures come from cross-checking multiple independent sources rather than one club’s confirmed pricing, so treat them as a starting estimate and confirm the exact price with your specific club — we’ve seen inconsistent figures for the same clubs across different sites, which suggests nobody has fully verified this club-by-club yet.
  • If a member wants an extra guest pass beyond their free monthly allowance, additional passes are commonly reported around £15–£20 each, though this varies by club.

Contact your local club directly for the current Guest pass price and availability — this is the only way to get a figure you can rely on, since David Lloyd doesn’t publish one fixed national trial rate.

David Lloyd Guest Pass Rules by Tier: Platinum, Plus & Club

This is where sources genuinely disagree, so it’s worth being upfront: most commonly, Platinum membership includes one free guest pass per month. However, at least one reasonably reliable source indicates Plus membership also includes a monthly guest pass, not just Platinum. Since David Lloyd’s own published terms aren’t fully public on this point, the safest approach is to confirm directly with your home club which tier your monthly guest allowance applies to — don’t assume Platinum-only based on one source.
What’s commonly reported for the Platinum guest pass specifically:

  • One guest per month, included at no extra cost
  • The member must typically accompany their guest for the visit
  • Guest access generally covers gym, pool, and group classes
  • Spa access for guests varies by club — some allow standard spa facilities (sauna, steam room) but restrict premium treatments or the full Spa Retreat to members only
  • The pass is usually valid only at the club where the member holds their home membership

What’s Included with a David Lloyd Guest Pass

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Gym

Member Guest Pass: Included

Public Day Pass: Included

Notes: Full equipment access.

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Swimming Pool

Member Guest Pass: Included

Public Day Pass: Included

Notes: Children allowed under adult supervision.

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Group Fitness Classes

Member Guest Pass: Usually included

Public Day Pass: Usually included

Notes: Popular classes may need advance booking.

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Racquet Sports (Tennis/Padel)

Member Guest Pass: Often extra fee

Public Day Pass: Often extra fee

Notes: Court booking required in advance.

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Spa

Member Guest Pass: Varies by club

Public Day Pass: Varies by club

Notes: Some clubs restrict access to ages 16+ or members only.

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Personal Training

Member Guest Pass: Not included

Public Day Pass: Not included

Notes: Sessions must be booked and paid for separately.

How to Book a David Lloyd Guest Pass

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If you’re being sponsored by a member, they typically arrange your visit through the David Lloyd app, at the front desk, or by phone. Check with them to confirm your club’s booking process.

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If you’re purchasing a public day pass, contact the club directly or check its page on the official David Lloyd website, as not every club offers online booking.

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Bring a valid photo ID when you arrive, regardless of which type of pass you’re using.

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Book fitness classes or court time in advance if you want to secure a place, as guest access to popular sessions isn’t always guaranteed on the day.

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Check availability at your nearest club — not every club runs trials continuously, so contact the club directly or check its page on the official David Lloyd website.

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Ask what’s included — confirm whether racquet sports, spa, and classes are part of your specific trial, since this varies by location.

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Bring valid photo ID — required to activate your pass on your first visit.

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Expect to pay a wristband or access deposit at some clubs — figures of roughly £10–£15 are commonly mentioned, but this is club-specific and not universal, so confirm before you go.

David Lloyd Guest Pass Rules & Restrictions

  • Guests must usually register at the front desk on arrival, with valid photo ID
  • A pass is typically valid only at the specific club that issued it and doesn’t transfer to other David Lloyd locations
  • The sponsoring member generally needs to be present for a free member guest pass — passes usually can’t be used entirely independently by the guest
  • Under-16s often have restricted spa access, even when accompanied
  • Most clubs limit repeat guest visits by the same non-member, particularly for anyone who appears to be using guest passes instead of joining
  • Guest pass fees, where charged, are typically non-refundable

These are commonly reported terms across UK clubs — confirm the specific conditions at your chosen club, since David Lloyd’s exact policy can vary by location.

David Lloyd Guest Pass vs Day Pass vs Trial Pass

It’s easy to conflate these three, so here’s the distinction: a guest pass requires a connection to an existing member (or is included as their monthly benefit); a day pass is a standalone paid product for anyone, member-free; and a trial pass (commonly 14 days) is a longer paid period aimed specifically at people close to deciding on full membership. If you want more than one day to properly test the club, our [David Lloyd trial pass guide]([trial pass page URL]) covers that option in full, including the important point that it’s usually paid, not free.

Is a David Lloyd Guest Pass Worth It?

Worth Using a Guest Pass If:

  • You know a David Lloyd member and just want a single day to see if the club suits you
  • You’re a member wanting to share the club with a friend or family member occasionally
  • You want a one-off visit rather than an extended trial

Consider the David Lloyd Trial Pass Instead If:

  • You don’t know a member and are seriously weighing full membership — a longer trial (14 Day Pass) gives a more realistic picture than one day
  • You want to test the club across multiple visits at different times of day

FAQs

It’s either a free monthly allowance included with some membership tiers, letting a member bring a guest, or a separate paid day pass for non-members with no member connection.

 A member typically arranges and accompanies their guest for the visit via the app or front desk, while a public day pass is booked directly with the club by anyone, member or not.

If you’re the guest of a member, it’s commonly included free as part of their monthly benefit. A public day pass without a member is more commonly cited around £25–£35 for an adult, though this should be confirmed with your specific club.

 For guests of members with an included monthly allowance, yes, it’s typically free. For a standalone public day pass with no member involved, it’s usually paid.

Guests invited by an existing member, or members of the public purchasing a standalone day pass, depending on which type you’re using.

 Yes, via a public day pass, though this is a separate paid product from the free member-sponsored guest allowance.

Only for the free member guest pass — a public day pass doesn’t require a member connection, though it is a separate, paid option

Through the member sponsoring you (via the David Lloyd app or front desk) for a free guest pass, or by contacting the club directly for a public day pass.

Final Thoughts

The single most useful thing to understand about David Lloyd’s guest pass system is that “guest pass” and “day pass” aren’t the same product, even though most guides online use the terms interchangeably. If you know a member, ask them what their tier includes before assuming you’ll need to pay — and if you don’t, a public day pass or the 14-day trial are your realistic routes in.