Game, Set, Match! The Best Tennis Courts for your Next Holiday

Sun-kissed courts, sweet fresh air, beautiful backdrops and the freedom to play whenever you want – tennis just hits differently on holiday. From Portugal to Dubai, these hotels and resort courts will raise your game, whether you’re up for a casual rally or a Wimbledon-worthy tournament.

Hit the big time in Greece

The Mouratoglou Tennis Center at The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino (Photo: Marriott International)

Founded by Patrick Mouratoglou, who famously coached Serena Williams to ten Grand Slam titles and two Olympic gold medals, the Mouratoglou Tennis Center at The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino is a tennis lover’s dream. It features 12 premium-quality clay, grass and hard courts, while its idyllic location on Greece’s Peloponnese coast serves up year-round sunshine and courtside sea views. While this is a professional tennis club, beginners are welcomed with open arms, and the optional 1-2-1 and group training sessions will sharpen your skills in no time.

Hold your own grand slam in Qatar

The Ritz-Carlton, Doha (Photo: Marriott International)

When you stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, you'll have Doha’s extraordinary museums and galleries on its doorstep, a state-of-the-art health club with a semi-Olympic pool, squash court and two peerless indoor tennis courts. Entry is free for guests, and naturally the rackets and balls are of the highest quality. It also runs training sessions for every ability and age group, all in air-conditioned luxury.

Take it to the last set in Portugal

Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve (Photo: Marriott International)

There’s space for everyone who wants to give tennis a try at Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve: it has five courts in total, two clay and three all-weather hard courts. They’re all outdoors, so you can revel in the sea breeze and Portuguese sunshine while you play – and they’re floodlit for night-time games, too. It’s all part of the Annabel Croft Tennis Academy, which also features private and group training by full-time tennis pros.

Train with the pros in Sardinia

Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Costa Smeralda (Photo: Marriott International)

Laid-back Sardinian charm meets sporting prowess at Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Costa Smeralda, home of the Mouratoglou Tennis Center Sardinia. Just like its Greek counterpart, the club’s four outdoor courts are kept in perfect condition and host training sessions designed by Mouratoglou himself. You can hire a court for a knock-about or sign up to private lessons and group sessions. Your game will come on leaps and bounds.

Stay cool while playing in Bahrain

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain (Photo: Marriott International)

Positioned to catch the sea breeze, the three outdoor tennis courts at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain will help you stay cool even when the game hots up. They’re in immaculate condition, part of the hotel’s fitness-focused Royal Beach Club, which also features squash courts, a jogging trail, beach volleyball and a state-of-the-art gym. For post-game recovery, simply stretch out on the resort’s long private beach with a fresh fruit smoothie from La Vie.

Ace your tennis break in Croatia

Le Méridien Lav, Split (Photo: Marriott International)

From the professional-quality hard court surface to the fresh towels and premium rackets, Le Méridien Lav, Split has everything you need for an ace tennis break in Croatia. There are four courts to choose from, all free for guests – with a gentle coastal breeze and floodlights for after-dark games. You’ll love the hotel’s RE:CUPERA Fitness centre too, complete with panoramic sea views, premium gym equipment and a reformer pilates studio.

Smash it in southern Cyprus

Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol (Photo: Marriott International)

Just like the French Open, the two courts at Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol have a smooth clay surface, whose softer qualities make it ideal for lower-impact play and post-injury recovery. Hotel guests also have free access to a high-quality padel court, gym, watersports and mini football pitch with FIFA-spec grass – so it’s never been easier to spice up your workout in Cyprus.

Enjoy an epic rally in Georgia

Paragraph Resort & Spa Shekvetili, Autograph Collection (Photo: Marriott International)

Tucked between pine forest and the Black Sea, Paragraph Resort & Spa Shekvetili, Autograph Collection basks in fresh air and energising views – a superb setting for a game on its outdoor courts. Be sure to fuel up on Georgian khachapuri bread at breakfast, because there's much besides tennis to enjoy here, from playing on the football pitch, braving the resort's waterslides or exploring the coast on the hotel’s rental bikes.

Have the ball in your court in Mallorca

Mallorca, Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel (Photo: Marriott International)

Embrace your sporty side on an active break at Mallorca, Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel, which not only features two outdoor tennis courts and three nearby golf courses, but also beach volleyball, two swimming pools, a fitness centre, pitch-and-putt greens and more. It’s all at your fingertips, with a healthy dose of Spanish sunshine for good measure.

Go game, set and safari in in South Africa

Protea Hotel Polokwane Ranch Resort (Photo: Marriott International)

When winter hits in Europe, it’s summertime in South Africa, and a sun-drenched game of tennis is just one reason to book Protea Hotel Polokwane Ranch Resort. Awaiting you are horseback rides through the savannah, a lagoon-style pool surrounded by lush subtropical gardens, a 12-hole par 3 golf course, and a magnificent 1,000-hectare wildlife reserve for lion-spotting safaris.

Serve up some tennis in the United Kingdom

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel (Photo: Marriott International)

At Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel you can swap bat-and-ball beach games for a pristine sea-view tennis court. With high-quality rackets and a serene garden setting, there's no better warm-up for afternoon tea at Brasserie Blanc, or fish and chips on the town’s famous pier. The hotel’s sauna and heated outdoor pool are just the tonic after a keenly competitive match.

Take it to match point in Türkiye

Sheraton Grand Adana (Photo: Marriott International)

At Sheraton Grand Adana, your day can start with the ever-satisfying thwack of ball on racket on the hotel’s tennis court. From March to November, the daytime temperature in Adana, southern Türkiye, rarely dips below 20ºC: irresistible conditions for an easy rally before a relaxing day at the pool. You might also head to Adana’s old town – a few minutes’ drive away – to browse for treasures in its historic bazaar.

Play under the sun in Dubai

Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection (Photo: Marriott International)

The tennis courts at Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection are a sight to behold. In true Dubai style, its four floodlit courts are in pristine condition, and have even hosted professional tournaments. The Marina’s soaring skyscrapers and palm trees make for an invigorating backdrop, while the hotel’s three pools and steam rooms are perfect for post-match R&R.

Published: February 17, 2025

Last Updated: April 01, 2025