Most Insta-Worthy Resorts with Pickleball Courts

In honor of National Pickleball Month, travelers can serve up good times at Hyatt pickleball courts – from rooftops in Mexico to rallying the company for team bonding and lessons in California.

Pickleball in the Islands: Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa (pictured) offers guests a beachfront escape on the white sands of Poipu Beach. The resort features Tennis and Pickleball courts amidst gorgeous scenery.

18 Pickleball Courts: Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is nestled in the Monterey pines on 22 secluded acres and features 18 Pickleball/Tennis courts at the Monterey Bay Racquet Club. The property offers classes, tournaments, open play and more for guests to experience and immerse themselves in the game of pickleball.

Pickleball Clinic and PBI Pros: Carmel Valley Ranch part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, is located just northwest of Tahoe City and offers guests a 500-acre playground retreat, including four pickleball courts. The resort also offers an introductory Pickleball Clinic where beginners can learn how to play from PBI pros covering rules of the game, important shots and keeping score.

Pickleball in Award-Winning Hawaii Facilities: Destination Residences Wailea, which is part of the Destination by Hyatt brand, offers vacation rentals with individualized decor and furnishings. Pickleball enthusiasts can stop by Wailea Tennis Club which is honored as one of the country's most outstanding facilities by the United States Professional Tennis Association. As the largest tennis resort in Maui, The Wailea Tennis Club offers tennis and pickleball courts and equipment rentals as well as daily clinics and private lessons with USPTA certified professionals.

Luxury Pickleball in Costa Rica: Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo is a spectacular 1,400-acre natural wonderland offering three pristine beaches. Throughout 2022, the luxury beach resort invested in elevating the guest experience with new amenities, innovative activities and refreshed facilities. The resort’s Peninsula Papagayo Club is home to a tennis center which features three tennis and three pickleball courts as well as weekly clinics, private lessons, equipment rentals and more.

World-Class Pickleball in Palm Springs: Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa offers a variety of world-class accommodations, total wellness services and outdoor recreation opportunities – including world class pickleball courts. The property provides easy and unlimited access to pickleball paddles and balls, so all guests have to do is get on the court and have a good time.

Pickleball in the Sun: Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya is a beachfront resort secluded in the private Mayakoba complex. Pickleball enthusiasts can enjoy a full day in the sun on the various rooftop pickleball courts and later retreat to their tropical room or suite with views of the Caribbean Sea, the lagoon or the golf course.

Courts in the Great Outdoors: Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa is nestled on 405-acres along the Lower Colorado River and provides the perfect getaway with something for everyone to enjoy. Guests can play a game of pickleball at the outdoor court which is adjacent to the tennis and basketball courts. Facilities and equipment for pickleball, tennis and basketball are included with the resort fees, so guests can truly unwind and relax while enjoying their favorite activities.

Pickleball, Swim-Up Movies, and More on Cape Cod: Nestled along the coast of Massachusetts, the historic, year-round Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club is known as one of Cape Cod's crown jewels. During the warmer months, families can take advantage of the plethora of activities available across the resort’s 429 acres, including multiple pools, restaurants, and multiple tennis and pickleball courts - plus the only Nicklaus designed golf course on the Cape and comfy family-friendly suites in The Villages. The property offers direct access to the Cape Cod Rail Trail, with 26 miles for hiking and biking, as well as close proximity to art galleries, antique stores, and the best museums (which are also free for guests). Families will also enjoy bonfires on the resort's private beach, live music, swim-up-movies at the 'Shark Bah', and delicious kid-friendly bites. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, guests can also book a private oyster bed tour to learn more about the surrounding aquaculture of oysters and the Brewster Flats. With each tour, the resort donates $25 back to local oyster beds.

Carneros Resort and Spa Partners with Veuve Clicquot to Debut Pickleball 

• Carneros Resort and Spa, Napa Valley’s premier 28-acre luxury resort, will launch pickleball for the first time this summer in partnership with Veuve Clicquot, one of the most renowned Champagne houses.
• Carneros continues to serve as the ideal destination for discerning travelers and locals alike, and now guests can play the fastest-growing and in-demand sport in ultimate luxury.
• The resort will offer special packages and experiences timed to the debut of two pickleball courts, and visitors will have access to bottles of refreshing Veuve during their time spent on property. Carneros will also provide a cozy lounge area, mouth-watering bites and live music, plus Veuve Clicquot bottles, picnic baskets and additional merch will be available for purchase.

Ace Pickleball with Professional Instructions at Carlisle Bay Antigua

• The exceptional Carlisle Bay Antigua resort, located on a stunning horseshoe bay on the South Western shore of the island, offers impeccable luxury and service while maintaining a haven of seclusion and relaxation. The five-star luxury resort is accommodable to many types of travelers, whether they are into a more active form of wellness seeking water sports or pickleball, or seeking the blissful, rejuvenation of a spa experience. Carlisle Bay is unique among Caribbean hotels in providing extensive, high-quality facilities for the use of resort guests, namely  three tennis courts and one pickleball court.  All equipment is provided, and the resort also runs complimentary tennis clinics as part of the weekly activities program. Head Tennis Pros Rennie George and Nigel Anthony offer the best instruction, tips, and advice to help get guests started or improve their game. Please see Tennis Packages Brochure here.
• More information on Carlisle Bay Antigua: https://www.carlisle-bay.com/.

Kimpton La Peer Debuts New Rooftop Pickleball Court

• Kimpton La Peer, an upscale boutique hotel in the heart of West Hollywood’s vibrant Design District, will offer an exciting way to enjoy Los Angeles’ sunshine this summer with the addition of a brand-new pickleball court on its scenic rooftop. With pickleball trending as an ideal way to stay active and social, the property will become a vibrant social hub for those looking to add movement and fun to a warm summer day - backdropped by sweeping views of the Hollywood Hills.
• The hotel's luxurious rooftop will offer comfortable courtside seating for prime match viewing, along with delicious cocktails and refreshments to be enjoyed in between time spent rallying.
• For more information on Kimpton La Peer please see HERE.

Pickleball Under the Lights at Grande Lakes Orlando

• Nestled in the headwaters of the Florida Everglades, the 500-acre luxury resort Grande Lakes Orlando is a hidden oasis in the heart of Orlando. Following a multi-million-dollar renovation project across the entire Grande Lakes Orlando resort, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, one of the resort's two premier hotels, boasts impeccably redesigned interiors and AAA Five Diamond-winning accommodations, MICHELIN-starred dining venues, and bespoke updates to The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Tennis Club. Recently debuted is an illuminated pickleball court designed to meet the rising interest and high demand for pickleball, where guests are invited to get in on the craze and pick up paddles and balls from the Golf & Tennis Club to enjoy a game under the Orlando sun, or even under the lights at night. Grande Lakes Orlando encourages guests enjoy an illuminated game of pickleball during this season’s GLO Summer Nights, alongside glow-stick charged festivities at Grande Lakes Waterpark ahead of the resort’s 20th anniversary.

Explore the Mental and Emotional Benefits of Pickleball at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa

• Nestled high in the Sonoran Desert, just outside of Scottsdale, CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa invites guests to indulge in relaxation as they reconnect and reinvigorate their senses in a place of incredible natural beauty, with personalized wellness experiences, and award-winning hospitality. Additionally, CIVANA provides guests with the opportunity to activate their sense of adventure and dive into the many daily programs that the resort has to offer, pickleball being a spring favorite. Introduced in 2019, the resort offers pickleball classes throughout the week taught by their beloved wellness guides who will teach beginners about the game mechanics as well as share some physiological, mental and emotional benefits of the game. Guests who are interested in open play have access to the resort’s complimentary equipment and four outdoor courts.