The problem with the traditional hotel gym
Converting an indoor room into a gym costs more than the equipment: building work, ventilation, sometimes floor reinforcement, and months of planning while that room stops generating income in other ways.
On top of that, many hotels simply have no free room to convert. The indoor space is already allocated to rooms, the restaurant or common areas.
The alternative: an outdoor gym that does not compete for indoor space
A shipping container gym is installed outdoors — in the garden, in an under-used car park, next to the pool — without touching the hotel’s structure or taking any use away from existing indoor space.
That changes the equation completely: it is not building work inside the hotel, it is a standalone installation that goes wherever there is room.
Why it makes sense as an amenity
Real differentiation, not cosmetic
Any hotel can put two machines in a corner. Very few can offer a training space of their own, well designed, that becomes part of the guest experience rather than an afterthought.
Without disrupting the hotel’s operations
The installation does not require closing any areas of the hotel or causing the usual nuisances of building work — noise, dust, workers moving through guest areas.
It works all year round, not just in high season
Unlike lighter outdoor installations, a module designed to withstand the weather works in any season, which stops the amenity from becoming mere decoration outside the high season.
What to ask yourself before taking the step
- Do we have an outdoor space — a garden, a terrace, a car park — that is not being used today?
- What type of guest do we have: holiday, business, both? The gym can be geared to one or the other.
- Do we want it to be open access for guests or with classes led by a professional?
None of these questions needs an answer before you get in touch: they are exactly the starting point of any conversation with us.
A real fit: clubs with the same logic
Although it is not a hotel, Vals Sport, in Málaga, is a good example of the same logic: it has bought and installed three Supercubo Pro units — in Churriana, Cártama and Limoneros — precisely to expand its training offer without building a new hall. The logic is the same as a hotel’s: make use of an existing outdoor space instead of refurbishing an indoor one. And repeating the purchase three times is the best sign that the first Supercubo Pro delivered.
Frequently asked questions
Does the gym need to be covered, or can it be completely outdoors?
It is installed outdoors and is ready to work in those conditions; the specific design is adapted to each hotel’s location.
How long does it take to be up and running once we decide to install it?
The process is designed to be completed in weeks, not the months that an indoor refurbishment usually takes.
Can it carry our brand’s equipment or the hotel’s logo?
Yes, the equipment and finishes can be customised.
Is it an amenity only for large hotels?
No. The fit depends more on the outdoor land available than on the size of the hotel.
Who runs the classes or manages access?
That is up to the hotel: it can be open access for guests or managed with a trainer, in-house or external.