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The best hotels with tennis courts around the world
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With Wimbledon around the corner, all eyes are on the court. And these hotels are at the top of their game. From high-altitude rallies in the Swiss Alps and floating courts in the French countryside to post-match champagne and massages by the sea, these are the stays worth making a racquet about.
Amanpuri, Phuket, Thailand
Amanpuri’s idyllic setting, with its private peninsula, powdery sand and swaying palms, may invite relaxation, but there’s plenty to keep you moving. Paddleboard across glassy water, cool off in one of several photogenic pools or work on your serve across four tennis courts, two hard and two sand-filled artificial grass. Seasonal pro Philippe Dupuy is around for tailored sessions. For a proper reset, the three-day Detoxification Programme, curated by tennis legend Djokovic, focuses on movement, nutrition, and recalibration for body and mind.
Domaine des Etangs, Massignac, France
Domaine des Etangs offers a fresh take on tennis with a floating court set on a tranquil pond. Don your whites and keep those slices from making (literal) waves. Shaded benches keep spectators cool as the action heats up. Back on dry land, distractions include charming cottages scattered across the estate, suites in the château, rowboats bobbing on the water, a Roman-style spa in the old mill and leisurely lunches at the farm-to-table restaurant.
Puente Romano Marbella, Spain
Puente Romano is in a league of its own. The courts, all 10 of them, have hosted the likes of McEnroe, Djokovic and Murray and still see major ATP and WTA action. It’s the kind of place serious players know about, but casual hitters feel instantly at home. Coaching is first-rate, the setting pure Marbella, and post-match recovery can include the world-famous black cod miso at Nobu.
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes, France
For over 150 years, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has been charming high society with its lush gardens, Michelin-starred restaurant and five clay courts sitting pretty under a canopy of Aleppo pines, palms and olive trees. Perfect your serve or enjoy a quiet rally in the Riviera sun. After working up a sweat, cool off in the iconic seawater infinity pool carved into the cliff, or swap your racquet for a glass of champagne overlooking the Bay of Cannes.
Burgenstock Hotel, Lake Lucerne, Switzerland
Tennis may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of the Swiss Alps, but that will change after playing at Burgenstock Hotel. The high-spec Diamond Domes, paired with coaching tailored to every level, make it a year-round playground. Fancy a peek behind the curtain? The LUX Tennis Star Events reveal the training secrets of legends like Martina Hingis and David Ferrer. Off court, refuel at one of 12 restaurants and take in sweeping views of Lake Lucerne from the infinity pool.
Necker Island, British Virgin Islands
Set in the British Virgin Islands, Necker Island is a 74-acre private paradise that invites you to do as much or as little as you like. Snorkel stunning coral reefs, then pick up your racquet for a game on one of two floodlit courts. Resident pros are on hand for everything from casual rallies to full-throttle drills. In the afternoon, Tipsy Tennis kicks off with cocktails courtside and plenty of laughs. Time your visit right and the legendary Necker Cup, hosted by Richard Branson, brings the pros out to play.
Singita Castleton, Sabi Sand, South Africa
There aren’t many places where a morning game drive is followed by a tennis match in the African bushveld, but Singita Castleton isn’t most places. One moment you’re mid-rally, the next you’re wondering if that was a giraffe sauntering past the baseline. After your match, take a refreshing dip in the pool, perched above a busy watering hole frequented by wildlife. As night falls, fireside feasts unfold beneath a canopy of stars.