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Game, set, match: the world's most luxurious hotels with padel courts
From the Maldives to the Scottish Highlands, these hotels are serving up the world's fastest-growing racquet sport in style
If you haven't picked up a padel racqet yet, you're in an increasingly small minority. The sport has moved from niche pastime to global phenomenon with incredible speed, and the world's top hotels have taken notice.
Spain currently boasts more padel courts than any other country in the world, but the sport's appeal has spread far beyond the Mediterranean hotspot. With 30 million players worldwide - a figure that has quadrupled since 2018 - padel is showing no signs of slowing down. Now, the world's most discerning hotels are in on the action, installing championship-standard courts in settings that range from tropical islands to alpine peaks.
Whether you're a seasoned player or curious beginner, these hotels prove that padel and luxury travel make the perfect doubles partners. And if you're more of a tennis fan, you'll want to check out some of our favourite hotels with tennis courts.
One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives
The Maldives might seem an unlikely destination for racquet sports, but One&Only Reethi Rah has embraced padel with style. The resort's floodlit court is set among palm trees at Club One, the hub of its activities. What makes padel here particularly special is the partnership with LUX Tennis, which brings professional coaching to the Indian Ocean. Resident pro Igor Theodora Kopoulos oversees both the padel and tennis programmes, allowing you to perfect your game between sessions at the spa and days exploring the resort's pristine beaches. For active families, this adds another dimension to an already exciting sporting offering that includes volleyball, badminton and an impressive range of water sports.
Airelles Château de la Messardière, St Tropez
High on a hillside overlooking the Gulf of St Tropez, this Belle Époque palace hotel has brought padel to the Riviera in glamorous fashion. Two outdoor courts sit within Airelles Château de la Messardière's lush gardens, surrounded by parasol pines and boasting Mediterranean views. After your match, there are dedicated changing cabins with showers, followed by drinks and healthy snacks while you enjoy the serenity of the grounds. The courts are complimentary for guests, with racqets and balls provided, too. There are also tennis courts, making it an excellent destination for racquet sport enthusiasts. An outdoor fitness studio, spa and multiple pools and the addition of padel feels like a natural evolution for the hotel that understands active luxury.
Four Seasons Astir Palace, Athenian Riviera
The Athenian Riviera's most storied hotel has added a padel court to its impressive facilities, complementing the tennis courts that overlook the Aegean. Located on the peninsula that has hosted everyone from Brigitte Bardot to Jackie Onassis, Four Seasons Astir Palace's padel court offers professional coaching. The sheer scale of the resort means there's genuine space to roam and the padel court is an integral part of the property. Between matches, you might wish to explore the private beaches, sail out to the Saronic Gulf islands or simply appreciate that you're playing racquet sports at one of Greece's most celebrated hotels.
Badrutt's Palace, St Moritz
Since 1896, Badrutt's Palace has been synonymous with St Moritz glamour, and its new padel court maintains that reputation. This is Europe's highest-altitude padel court, positioned to capture panoramic views over Lake St Moritz and make every game feel cinematic. The impressive court features the Greenset Carbon model with World Padel Tour-approved Mondo Supercourt XN turf for professional-standard play. What really sets this apart is the acoustic glazing by Realsport, a Swiss first that reduces noise by over 30 decibels. It's a thoughtful touch that speaks to the hotel's understanding of luxury - you get world-class sporting facilities without disturbing the alpine tranquillity.
Gleneagles, Perthshire
Scotland's grand sporting estate has embraced padel with thoroughness, installing three indoor courts as part of its Gleneagles Sporting Club. The padel courts feature Mondo Supercourt XN artificial turf and sit alongside two indoor tennis courts, ensuring year-round play regardless of the Scottish weather. Expert coaches are available to guide players of all abilities, whether you're trying padel for the first time or looking to refine your technique. Padel has been woven into Gleneagles' broader sporting offering. The Club also houses a seven-metre-high climbing and bouldering wall with over 40 routes, upgraded equestrian facilities and a members' lounge complete with a boutique stocking retro-inspired athleisure wear.
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Dubai
Dubai's affinity for cutting-edge sports facilities makes it a natural home for padel, and Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach has delivered with a court that takes full advantage of its beachfront location. Positioned with views across the Arabian Gulf, this is padel with a distinctly resort feel. You're steps from the beach and the court is integrated into a property that excels at blending active pursuits with relaxation. After your match, you might head to the spa, grab lunch at one of the restaurants or simply stake out a spot by one of the pools. For families, this adds another activity to an already child-friendly resort, and for adults, it's a stylish way to stay active without straying far from that all-important sun lounger.
Ikos Porto Petro, Mallorca
The Greek all-inclusive brand has brought its signature thoughtfulness to padel with outdoor courts at its Mallorca flagship. The courts represent part of Ikos' broader commitment to active holidays - alongside tennis courts and extensive water sports. Private coaching is available at Ikos Porto Petro, and equipment hire is straightforward through the resort app. What makes this particularly appealing is how padel fits within the Ikos philosophy of genuinely inclusive luxury. Families especially appreciate the variety - parents can play padel while kids are at the beach club, or everyone can try a family doubles match. The Mallorcan setting doesn't hurt either, with coastal views and the distinctive Balearic light making every game feel more special.
Estelle Manor, Oxfordshire
This Grade II-listed country house hotel has approached padel with the same blend of heritage and contemporary luxury that defines the entire property. Courts sit on the estate at The Clubhouse, the members' hub that also houses the gym and class studio. While padel courts are complimentary for members with priority booking, hotel guests can also reserve slots. Once you've experienced Estelle Manor's padel offering, you can head to the Roman-inspired Eynsham Baths spa, before enjoying lunch at The Glasshouse and spending the afternoon trying other activities on the estate. This is padel as part of a broader country house experience and, for weekend escapes from London, it's an exciting combination.
One&Only Aesthesis, Athenian Riviera
One&Only's debut Greek resort has brought its signature style to the Athenian Riviera, and padel naturally features within Club One, the fitness and activities hub. Set within a protected beach and forest reserve in Glyfada, One&Only Aesthesis' courts sit alongside tennis facilities and a fitness centre, all just 30 minutes from central Athens. Padel fits within One&Only's broader vision of mid-century glamour and contemporary wellness. You might play padel in the morning, take a spa treatment in the afternoon and watch the sunset from the beach club in the evening.