Vivify  Reviews 52

TrustScore 2 out of 5

2.2

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Review summary

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Considering 34 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant dissatisfaction with the customer service, citing issues such as unhelpful staff, slow responses, and a general lack of understanding regarding customer needs. Reviewers frequently encountered problems with the booking process, including last-minute cancellations, changes to bookings without notice, and a system that often led to double bookings or unconfirmed reservations. The overall service was described as unprofessional, poorly managed, and unreliable, with many feeling that communication was consistently poor and disorganized. Conversely, a small portion of people were satisfied with the company, highlighting positive interactions with staff members who were described as helpful, friendly, and efficient in resolving issues and accommodating requests. These customers often praised the ease of contact and the reliability of the service for their bookings.

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Staff

Clients share ambiguous opinions on staff. Many reviewers praise the staff for being helpful, friendly, and... See more

Booking process

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with the booking process. Many reviewers report last-minute... See more

Service

Users describe ambiguous interactions with service. Many reviewers express extreme disappointment, citing a... See more

Customer service

Reviewers highlight significant dissatisfaction with customer service. Many customers report a serious lack... See more

Customer communications

Reviewers mention ambiguous feedback about contact. Many customers report difficulties reaching the company,... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

There is no flexibility within their cancellation policy. They cancelled at last minute (24 hours notice) back in Nov,. and due to that I managed to find a different/cheaper/better venue for our class... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely appalling company. They claim to make the booking process smooth and hassle-free — what a joke! Not only do they cancel bookings on you last minute, but they also refuse to let you cancel... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fraudster company, very terrible. They forbid you cancel your booking, but they cancel your booking anytime if they want. Their system allow multi booking at same time. So you maybe kicked out even th... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Warning: Book with extreme caution. I had a dreadful experience. The customer support was completely ineffective, but the biggest issue is with the terms and conditions. Be very aware of what you are... See more


Company details

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Find the perfect venue for your next game, event or class in less than two minutes.


Contact info

  • 3rd floor 9, Northern Assurance Building, 21 Princess St, M2 4DN, Manchester, United Kingdom

  • vivifyvenues.com

2.2

Poor

TrustScore 2 out of 5

52 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible - Don’t use!!!

Terrible

Over 4 weeks notice to cancel a booking and they refused.

I am now getting emails from credit control asking when im going to pay, which I have already explained I will not be paying, still email me accusing me of no correspondence

29 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid

Avoid! Once you book, they will not let you change or cancel your booking.

16 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Garbage

Garbage. Didn’t turn up to allow our kids play footy at the sports this morning. Dozens of parents and kids let down by this sham of a company.

7 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Can't vote zero stars unfortunately

Can't vote zero stars unfortunately. Increased prices and a poor cancellation policy already put players off. We're now on a 2nd week of cancellations due to 1 staff member being ill - sickness can't be helped but there are no contingency plans. We never had trouble when the school caretaker looked after it. We're likely to look for an alternative venue now.

1 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Vivify profit grabbing

After vivify took over a sports facility in Coventry the standard dropped dramatically.
The previous small business kept the pool, hall and all other places clean tidy and presentable, friendly staff etc this all changed with vivify.
The pool sides are dirty, changing rooms very rarely get cleaned, hardly any staff around when needed, pool is always on the very minimum of heating, the rest of the facility is cold.
On going problems which i highly doubt will be sorted

7 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do no use this company. They will let you down.

We booked a sports venue over 4 weeks ago and paid early. We had children and families waiting outside the gate ready to start the day. When I rang to see where the person was to open up, we were told they were stuck in traffic. When they eventually turned up 15 minutes late, they told they had walked here?!!! We had families and customers leave due to this. When I rang to complain, I was offered a measly 10% discount. Stay away from this company, they do not care.

23 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor beyond belief. Just don't bother.

This company and the service they provide is a farce.

We attempted to book a local sports hall for our badminton club. 2 out of the first 3 bookings were cancelled literally as we arrived at the venue. Email responses for support take days. We managed another couple of sessions before our entire next Month of bookings was cancelled and we were also told the venue would not be available for 3 months due to exams.

There appears to be next to no communication between Vivify and their venues, no forward planning of availability to prevent you making wasted bookings, and no level of service agreement between any of the parties either.

Only clubs can afford to book whole halls, so how is this possible when the venue is only available half the time, often at no warning?

In our experience, neither Vivify nor the venue concerned cared in the slightest about satisfying the needs of their paying customers and my advice is simply not to waste your time with them. This is a business model that deserves to fail.

1 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Why anyone uses this organisation to…

Why anyone uses this organisation to manage their bookings is beyond me. Our cricket club made a booking in good faith using dates that were showing as available only to have them cancelled at short notice. The dates should never have been available to book because the school uses the space for exams. This has now happened two years in a row.

11 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took over our local sports centre

Took over our local sports centre. The transition was a mess, the website was not set-up, staff left and then prices were raised (almost doubled). The facilities are empty much of the time. A disaster from start to finish.

27 November 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sham

Do not pay their employees and don't reply to e-mails. Conned out of wages. Totally disorganised rabble. Do not book anything through them.

26 July 2023
Unprompted review

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