FabSwingers.com forum: Rio’s …… good and bad reviews

By *amLaraCroft OP Woman
over a year ago

London

I have had good and bad reviews from Rio’s

Are you a regular? What days do you go? Give me your review?

I am thinking of going xx

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By *anted by NightMan
over a year ago

Shangri-La

I went few years back. I was smelling of chlorine for few days. It’s more like a bath house than swingers/Naturist club.

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By *imply DeeWoman
over a year ago

Wherever

Following this thread as I’m also interested to go but same as OP, heard very mixed reviews.

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By *woforfun 1000Couple
over a year ago

surrey

Hey you!! We went Saturday daytime, I’m one of the rare ones that really like it lol jacuzzis, saunas and steam rooms are very nice!

Would suggest u go with someone though for a first visit and be firm with “no” to the guys! U know me a simple look does the trick but u r nicer than me haha but I think u will still like it! X

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By *amLaraCroft OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Hey you!! We went Saturday daytime, I’m one of the rare ones that really like it lol jacuzzis, saunas and steam rooms are very nice!

Would suggest u go with someone though for a first visit and be firm with “no” to the guys! U know me a simple look does the trick but u r nicer than me haha but I think u will still like it! X

Thanks for sharing and thanks for the advice about going with someone I know I might give it a go someone else said it is nice there too xx

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By *woforfun 1000Couple
over a year ago

surrey

"Hey you!! We went Saturday daytime, I’m one of the rare ones that really like it lol jacuzzis, saunas and steam rooms are very nice!

Would suggest u go with someone though for a first visit and be firm with “no” to the guys! U know me a simple look does the trick but u r nicer than me haha but I think u will still like it! X

Thanks for sharing and thanks for the advice about going with someone I know I might give it a go someone else said it is nice there too xx"

Always worth a try to see if it’s for you! I tried to private message you but can’t cos of your age restrictions xx

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By *amLaraCroft OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Hey you!! We went Saturday daytime, I’m one of the rare ones that really like it lol jacuzzis, saunas and steam rooms are very nice!

Would suggest u go with someone though for a first visit and be firm with “no” to the guys! U know me a simple look does the trick but u r nicer than me haha but I think u will still like it! X

Thanks for sharing and thanks for the advice about going with someone I know I might give it a go someone else said it is nice there too xx

Always worth a try to see if it’s for you! I tried to private message you but can’t cos of your age restrictions xx"

Lol sorry about that I will have to do something about that and send you a friend invite xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to go with my partner.

She was good at saying no. And never an issue.

The place is fun. It’s not the ritz but you can’t have fun in there.

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

"I went few years back. I was smelling of chlorine for few days. It’s more like a bath house than swingers/Naturist club."

Sums it up perfectly.

Last time I was there, the jacuzzis were full of women with clothes on. Yes, clothes, rather than swimwear!

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By *ancelot1633Man
over a year ago

weybridge

Ive always enjoyed Rios. Good facilities, the ability to be naked and people who will say hi and chat unlike many of the frankly unfriendly clubs I’ve visited. Not a swingers club at all IMHO but none the worse for that fact

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By *anted by NightMan
over a year ago

Shangri-La

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By *anted by NightMan
over a year ago

Shangri-La

"Ive always enjoyed Rios. Good facilities, the ability to be naked and people who will say hi and chat unlike many of the frankly unfriendly clubs I’ve visited. Not a swingers club at all IMHO but none the worse for that fact"

What if we all like same things then the world will be a very boring place. I met couple of friendly people there but based on my experience I have never seen in any swingers club women talking loudly and scrubbing their sole of the feet with some kind of brush and dead skin was all over the seats in steam room and no one even staff stopped them. That was gross. Also continuous knocking on the door from desperate guys when I played with a lady in one of the room with “panic alarm”. That puts me off going back again and but that’s my opinion.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *amLaraCroft OP Woman
over a year ago

London

Some interesting reviews thanks everyone for sharing xx

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

"I went few years back. I was smelling of chlorine for few days. It’s more like a bath house than swingers/Naturist club.

Sums it up perfectly.

Last time I was there, the jacuzzis were full of women with clothes on. Yes, clothes, rather than swimwear!"

Yeah I always find that weird

There is or at least used to be a strictt naturist night which was much quieter but also felt way more relaxed

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

"I went few years back. I was smelling of chlorine for few days. It’s more like a bath house than swingers/Naturist club.

Sums it up perfectly.

Last time I was there, the jacuzzis were full of women with clothes on. Yes, clothes, rather than swimwear!

Yeah I always find that weird

There is or at least used to be a strictt naturist night which was much quieter but also felt way more relaxed"

i went there on a naturist evening. At the desk I was asked "You do realise it is naturist this evening?" "No problem, I'm a naturist" I replied.

When I walked in, the jacuzzi occupants were as described above. Maybe they didn't realise or had been soaking there all day anyway.

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By *oitering-With-intentMan
over a year ago

city of Lodon

I whent years ago and the facilities are good but the people are the problem.

It's probably only worth going on a saturday becuase it's for couples until a certain time.

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By *onicZMan
over a year ago

Nottinghamshire

Been a few times, first such place like it.

Don't mind the place but a lot of pushy guys so make sure you're firm with your "no" if needed.

Went fair recently and play in public doesn't seem to be allowed anymore (not sure if it ever was but they were lax about it, whereas now they tell people off for it)

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

From a personal perspective as a single guy I go to Rios with the attitude no expectations no disappointments I go to use the facilities and anything else is a bonus.Yes some guys are pushy and can spoil it for a single lady or a couple but if firm they generally get the message. I have also attended as a couple with a young lady who said she enjoyed the facilities but would not feel comfortable going alone.Hope this helps OP and best of luck with whatever you decide to do.

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By *ull English with teaMan
over a year ago

London

I’ve only been once. Was a late afternoon and it seemed to be very male dominated. Every time a single woman / couple moved from one area to another you’d have a group of guys immediately following them, it was like that benny hill sequence.

I’ve not been back since. Kestrals is so much better in every respect even if it doesn’t have the same steam / sauna facilities.

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By *ragon007Man
over a year ago

london

So i have been to Rio’s couple of times

As couple

Good bits

Facilities,price and location are good

Bad bits

People knock on Doors when you are in room

People hold rooms and do clear when finished

Guys follow you around

So not a good place for a single women

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By *lueeyes20thMan
over a year ago

Sale

I’ve been a few times when I am in London.

I maybe going again at the start of May.

Like others have said it’s got good facilities and very friendly staff.

But the cons are the number of single guys who are not genuine swingers and have no etiquette. First visit I would go with another person and be ready to say NO many times.

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By *amLaraCroft OP Woman
over a year ago

London

Thanks for more reviews about pushy guys

This is most likely because it’s not a private members only club and anyone can gain entry without registration and ID ? Maybe?

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By *netobeextraMan
over a year ago

location varies

I went a few years ago.

As everyone else has already said, it’s more of a spa than a typical club

Largely full of single males who follow you around and knock the doors

There’s a panic alarm in private rooms. I accidentally stood against it and set it off, which was a bit embarrassing but didn’t stop the fun happening

As side of the single men, there’s were plenty of MF couples around.

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By *lik and PaulCouple
over a year ago

Flagrante

I had used this club over the years as a naturist spa and although a bit shabby a great place to relax. However, went for the first time with Flik on a Saturday and it was a very threatening atmosphere with guys blocking areas so you couldn't walk through and grabbing at Flik...no amount of no made any difference. When it came for the time for guys to leave many were hiding or in one case being chased by the staff in an attempt to get him to leave which eventually ended up in a bit of a brawl. We will never return.

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By *amLaraCroft OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"I had used this club over the years as a naturist spa and although a bit shabby a great place to relax. However, went for the first time with Flik on a Saturday and it was a very threatening atmosphere with guys blocking areas so you couldn't walk through and grabbing at Flik...no amount of no made any difference. When it came for the time for guys to leave many were hiding or in one case being chased by the staff in an attempt to get him to leave which eventually ended up in a bit of a brawl. We will never return. "

Whoa !!! That sounds very predatory indeed sorry this happened to her xx

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By *ancelot1633Man
over a year ago

weybridge

That sounds horrific , I’m sorry you both had to experience it

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By *lack Dynamite 100Man
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

This sounds all too familiar. I used to go there for years, I’ve seen the change in the clientele, and it has made it really difficult for us single guys to go there now, because too many do not respect boundaries or follow any kind of etiquette. I’d always recommend a female to go with someone. It’s really hit and miss. I’ve stopped going there because single women are so outnumbered, they end up intimidated and not returning. Either way, good luck.

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By *unguy0069Man
over a year ago

Reigate

Haven't been there for about 15 years as it was as bad then as people say it is now. The vast majority of single guys that go there have no clue about how to behave and encapsulate every negative aspect of single guys being in the scene in whatever shape or form.

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

it looks like Rios have always had a business model which suits them, otherwise they would have changed it by now!

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By *anted by NightMan
over a year ago

Shangri-La

" The vast majority of single guys that go there have no clue about how to behave and encapsulate every negative aspect of single guys being in the scene in whatever shape or form. "
I think it’s unfair to blame just single men. I saw a woman kept spitting in communal shower area. Maybe it’s me who notice these things too much. I’m not tarring everyone with same brush but vast majority there had no clue of basic manners and hygiene.

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By *atty CoramWoman
over a year ago

Wimbledon

I used to love going to Rios.

I afore being naked - I'd never dream of wearing a swimsuit - it would be destroyed by the temperatures and the chlorine... but also being naked and steamy and wet is just.... *chef's kiss*

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By *unguy0069Man
over a year ago

Reigate

Their business model basically consists of being a very accessible naked spa based in a busy North London high street which means they will see pretty regular footfall and in particular from single men. That doesn't automatically mean that they are creating a pleasant and comfortable environment and experience for their customers as the high numbers of negative feedback on here alone clearly indicates. If their business model suits them but leaves their customers unhappy then that's good a enough reason to avoid the place.

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By *imply DeeWoman
over a year ago

Wherever

Based on comments above, and from what I’ve heard from other people, if I ever decide to go, which is unlikely, I’d rather have someone else to go with me.

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By *ragon007Man
over a year ago

london

So been to rio again two weeks ago

They have updated the facilities but play rooms are still uncomfortable

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By *reykiwi500Man
over a year ago

West Kent (near Tonbridge)

"Based on comments above, and from what I’ve heard from other people, if I ever decide to go, which is unlikely, I’d rather have someone else to go with me. "

Pretty wise decision in my view. Whenever the topic of Rios comes up on conversation, I always advise women or couples to try a Saturday evening (couples only) for their first visit if possible (particularly for the women). Failing that, try during the day time when it's a little less "preditorial". The behaviour I've observed there over the last 8 years has been shocking and appalling at times and is a big part of the reason I haven't been back post pandemic. I can't imagine what it must be like for a woman on her own.

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By *reykiwi500Man
over a year ago

West Kent (near Tonbridge)

"Been a few times, first such place like it.

Don't mind the place but a lot of pushy guys so make sure you're firm with your "no" if needed.

Went fair recently and play in public doesn't seem to be allowed anymore (not sure if it ever was but they were lax about it, whereas now they tell people off for it)"

It used to be tolerated in most areas during couples only evening, but strictly forbidden outside that. Saturday evenings almost became a bit like a swingers club.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
over a year ago

near Putney Heath

"Been a few times, first such place like it.

Don't mind the place but a lot of pushy guys so make sure you're firm with your "no" if needed.

Went fair recently and play in public doesn't seem to be allowed anymore (not sure if it ever was but they were lax about it, whereas now they tell people off for it)

It used to be tolerated in most areas during couples only evening, but strictly forbidden outside that. Saturday evenings almost became a bit like a swingers club."

I had to push a guy away yesterday in the jacuzzi. Lol! I'm used to doing it. But I weigh 200lbs and am 5'6" Any smaller and I could see how a woman would be intimidated. It's best they not irritate me because I'm not averse to turning around and swearing at all of them and attempting to slap them all if they don't take no for an answer and think it's a joke to manhandle anyone or ignore that consent is a thing. I may be a play mate but not a plaything.

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