thewave.com

2.8
2.8 Based on 73 reviews

Explore artificial surfing with Wavegarden technology in Bristol. Discover how wave pool surfing makes inland surfing social and sustainable...

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Kierra Johnson
Stay away…

I am writing to express my profound disappointment with your handling of our recent request to reschedule our stay.My husband was involved in an accident, and we were willing to provide a doctor's note as evidence. Despite this, your team rigidly enforced the seven-day notice policy and refused to accommodate our request. We did not ask for a refund, merely to reschedule our stay due to this unexpected emergency.It is unacceptable that your policy does not consider emergencies that can occur within the seven-day window. This lack of flexibility and understanding is extremely frustrating and reflects poorly on your commitment to customer care.Additionally, after reading through the Trustpilot reviews, it is clear that many customers have faced similar issues and have expressed their dissatisfaction. It is time for you to take this feedback seriously and address the shortcomings in your policy.Your unwillingness to accommodate us in an emergency situation is disappointing and has left a negative impression. We will not recommend you or come back.

1
Date of experience: May 31, 2024
Whitney
Overpriced for camping, basic cleaning not provided

We stayed overnight and although the campsite and glamping set up was cool, nicely set out etc. we were disappointed in the overall customer service and the overinflated price of staying onsite.We were drawn to the eco friendly outlook of the wave yet paying approx £130 a night seemed pricey for the lack of services provided. We arrived and the toilets/showers for guests (though signposted for campers only were being used by all surfers) and were filthy, the next morning I couldn’t shower my toddler or use the toilets as they hadn’t been cleaned/no toilet paper etc. quite shocking to not have basic cleaning provided for £130 a night!Our tent was fine, not the cleanest (we found other people’s toiletries under the bed and dust all over the floor), we also had to remove all our own rubbish which you had to walk back out the campsite to dispose off. Seemed a lot of staff walking around but not actually providing the basic facilities usually provided? No discount on surfing for staying at the site so a pretty pricey stay. Won’t be staying again.

2
Date of experience: May 07, 2024
Hayden
Booked for daughter's birthday but…

Booked for daughter's birthday but picked the wrong session and the waves were too scary for daughter. The Wave were great and swapped her onto a beginner session so that her day was not ruined. Excellent customer service and will definitely be back!

5
Date of experience: Apr 12, 2024
Brody H.
Great day out!

Everyone is friendly and it's a great place to spend the day.Downsides: It's expensive and a hassle to walk from the car park to the site.

5
Date of experience: Nov 18, 2023
Jonas B.
Would not honour voucher

We were bought a voucher but were never in the area so not able to use within the 12 month limit. NO flexibility when we tried to extend.What a shame they cannot put customers before their bottom line, obviously not the community focused company that they try to portray, just happy to take your money and use the small print to avoid giving you what you've paid for.

1
Date of experience: Oct 25, 2023
Alfred P.
Zero customer service

Crooks. Their website will not accept the voucher code purchased just 7 months ago. I have phoned 3 times, each time listening to musak for 30 minutes with no one picking up. No replies to emails.

1
Date of experience: Jul 19, 2023
Jet Barnes
Fab Instructor!!

My friends and I visited The Wave for the first time this week. Joe was our instructor and he was absolutely brilliant! I have been dabbling with surfing for over 20 years and have always struggled with 'popping up'. Joe gave excellent coaching around technique for this which made it so much easier. As a woman being in the surf can be a little intimidating as we are often still in the minority. It was inspiring to see other women of all abilities enjoing sessions at The Wave. Love that their are loads of women on the staff team and also in images across the website. Thanks for a great day. We'll definitely go again :)

5
Date of experience: Apr 26, 2023
Roger
steeling from the vulnerable

No morals.Finally got round to leaving this review this goes back to lockdowns In 2020/21 Couldnt make it to the wave as they were shut and would not honour the voucher I was gifted as a present. Basically they stole £50 from a vulnerable person.

1
Date of experience: Dec 03, 2022
Susanou
Overcrowded sessions

No help from staff/instructors, overcrowded sessions, 1 hour Waikiki session will only get you 6 waves. Only worthwhile if you are doing expert session or an under-booked session.

1
Date of experience: Jul 31, 2022
Elliot Parker
Awesome first time

I had a beginners lesson and it was awesome. It was a safe and friendly atmosphere. All the staff were approachable. The coaches were excellent and attentive. I will definitely go back and recommend it to anyone.

5
Date of experience: Jul 01, 2022

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