Bunda - Santa Monica (CA)

5 /5 Sonia Mirzaei: I absolutely love Bunda Santa Monica! The atmosphere is always positive and motivating, and the workouts are incredible. Devin, the new manager, has brought such great energy to the studio. Nelson at the front desk is also fantastic, always friendly, helpful, and makes you feel right at home the moment you walk in. The whole team creates such a great vibe. Highly recommend this location!

1 /5 R K: I love the Bunda workout. More than that, Bunda instructors are amazing, particularly at this location - they are strong, knowledgeable, and passionate about fitness. This type of instructor is rare to find in LA these days. The reason for the 1 star review is for management. I’m starting to believe that they have expanded too quickly without the proper leadership infrastructure in place. If anything is awry with your account, it is impossible to get in touch with anyone. For example, I was unable to book classes with the $450 worth of credits I purchased and it took over a month for them to remediate it. At that same time, 20 class credits disappeared from my account, and 6 weeks later this issue is still not just outstanding, but completely unaddressed or acknowledged. This review is an attempt to get a response from Faranebi, and I will happily delete it/change to 5 stars for the instructors once the issue is dealt with.

5 /5 Rebecca Samet: I used to come to Bunda through class pass but have been coming as an unlimited member since Jan 2025. 200+ classes later and I’ve never felt stronger! Consistency and sticking to the program is key! What’s really great about Bunda is that it never gets “easier” - you can progress by lifting heavier weights or by increasing your pace on the stairs. The staff and instructors are so incredible! They’ve gone through management changes and their new manager (Devin) is very kind!

1 /5 natalie Haub: I’ve been a loyal ClassPass member for over a year now, I love the ability to try many different workouts and studios that it offers. Ive been to 50+ different workout places and I’ve never had a bad experience - till now. Tried to go to Bunda for a 7:15 class. Arrived at 7:00 (I was the first one there) on the nose to do the waivers and class run down and all of that jazz. Most places recommend coming 15 minutes early but usually only take about 5-10 to get you prepped (if that), some even have links to the waivers online so you can do it early…. Not bunda! I arrived 15 minutes early and I was turned away (as demanded by the instructor…) for not being exactly 30 minutes early as it stated. 30 minutes early for a 45 minute class (so 2/3 of an entire class?) Unheard of! As I said, in the 50+ workout places I’ve been to I have NEVER seen that. It shouldn’t be that complicated. Signing two pieces of paper and getting a small intro to the class flow isn’t rocket science. And if it is, then please get off class pass/stop offering the class to free agent exercisers.

5 /5 Ashley Sundquist: I’ve taken 15+ classes at this Bünda location and have absolutely loved my experience here. I tried a free community class and have been hooked ever since! It’s an interesting workout combination that I’ve found to be super effective and endorphin boosting. I’ve loved classes from Caitlin and Emma who are great instructors. They really care about good form and helping you get the results you’re looking for! It’s a little annoying paying a few dollars to rent the mandatory equipment, but that’s my only gripe with the studio. Otherwise, I’ve had super positive experiences here. Pro Tips: - Free parking in the garage underneath - Nice eucalyptus towels after class - Try one of their free community classes - Check them out on ClassPass