The world’s best luxury hotels for tennis lovers

Every July, Wimbledon reminds us why tennis remains one of the world’s most elegant sports. But increasingly, the influence extends well beyond Centre Court.

Luxury hotels are investing more heavily than ever in racquet sports, recognising that today’s travellers don’t necessarily want to choose between a week on the beach and time on court. Professional coaching, tennis academies, padel courts, recovery facilities and personalised programmes have become part of the experience at some of the world’s leading resorts.

And it’s not just for seasoned players. Many of our favourite hotels have created environments where complete beginners, families and serious competitors can all enjoy the game, whether that’s rallying beside the Mediterranean, taking a lesson overlooking the Indian Ocean or joining an academy led by former professionals.

With Wimbledon once again capturing the sporting world’s attention, we thought it was the perfect time to spotlight a handful of luxury hotels where tennis is far more than an afterthought.

Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes, France

If Wimbledon had a Riviera equivalent, it would probably look something like Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc from Oetker Hotels.

For more than 150 years, this legendary hotel has welcomed royalty, Hollywood stars and sporting greats to the tip of Cap d’Antibes, where nine hectares of fragrant gardens meet the Mediterranean. Everything here feels wonderfully timeless, from the iconic seawater pool carved into the rocks to long lunches overlooking the Côte d’Azur.

Hidden amongst Aleppo pines and palms are five immaculate clay tennis courts, offering one of the most beautiful settings you’ll find anywhere in Europe. Private coaching is available for guests, but equally, there’s something rather special about simply booking a court in the late afternoon, when the Riviera heat begins to soften and the scent of pine hangs in the air.

Of course, this is about far more than tennis. Between matches, guests drift down to the legendary seawater pool, spend lazy afternoons in one of the waterfront cabanas, or retreat to the Dior Spa Eden-Roc before dinner overlooking the sea. Cannes, Nice and the hilltop villages of Provence are all within easy reach too, making it an effortless base for exploring the French Riviera.

There’s a reason Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has become such an enduring icon. It captures the Riviera at its most elegant – and for anyone who loves the game, it’s hard to imagine a more glamorous place to step onto a clay court.

Puente Romano Beach Resort, Marbella, Spain

Tennis has been part of Puente Romano’s identity for decades. Long before padel exploded in popularity and wellness became a defining part of luxury travel, players were coming here to train beneath Marbella’s blue skies.

Set on the Golden Mile between Marbella and Puerto Banús, the resort feels like a whitewashed Andalusian village spilling towards the Mediterranean, with tropical gardens, more than 20 restaurants and one of Europe’s most respected tennis clubs at its heart.

The facilities are exceptional. Guests have access to eight clay courts, two hard courts and four padel courts, alongside private coaching, junior programmes and a calendar of tournaments that has welcomed everyone from Novak Djokovic to Serena Williams. The club has also hosted Davis Cup ties, ATP and WTA events, cementing its reputation as one of southern Europe’s leading tennis destinations.

And when the racket goes back in the bag, Marbella does the rest. Long lunches at Sea Grill, sushi at Nobu, afternoons by the beach, and evenings that begin with aperitivos in La Plaza before dinner beneath the palms. It’s the sort of place where tennis slips naturally into the rhythm of the holiday, rather than becoming the entire focus.

Sani Resort, Halkidiki, Greece

For families, few resorts have invested in tennis quite like Sani.

Spread across five hotels on the Halkidiki peninsula, the resort has become one of Europe’s leading sporting destinations, with sailing, cycling, football academies and watersports sitting alongside the Rafa Nadal Tennis Center — one of only a handful in the world.

The centre features eight clay courts, expert coaching based on Rafa Nadal Academy methodology and programmes for every age and ability, from complete beginners through to experienced players looking to refine their game. Adults can book private lessons or intensive clinics, while younger guests often spend entire mornings on court before disappearing off to the beach for the afternoon.

What makes Sani feel different is that nobody has to compromise. One family member can be perfecting their backhand while another heads out paddleboarding, settles into the spa or simply claims a sun lounger beside the Aegean. By sunset, everyone reunites over dinner at one of the resort’s many restaurants overlooking the marina.

It’s one of those rare places where sport feels like part of the holiday rather than a schedule to stick to.

Carlisle Bay, Antigua

There’s something wonderfully Caribbean about playing tennis in Antigua.

Perhaps it’s the trade winds drifting across the courts, perhaps it’s knowing the sea is only a few steps away, or perhaps it’s the fact that Carlisle Bay has quietly built one of the finest tennis programmes in the Caribbean without ever making a huge fuss about it.

Set on Antigua’s quieter southern coast, backed by rainforest and overlooking a broad crescent of white sand, the resort is home to nine floodlit tennis courts and an experienced team of resident professionals offering private lessons, clinics and weekly socials. The programme attracts everyone from complete beginners to serious players escaping the European winter.

But Carlisle Bay has never been just about tennis. Mornings might begin on court before drifting into paddle boarding, sailing or snorkelling in the calm bay, followed by long lunches and afternoons stretched out beside the sea. Families are equally well looked after, with an excellent children’s club allowing parents time for a lesson or two of their own.

It’s active, relaxed and wonderfully unpretentious – exactly the sort of Caribbean holiday many people imagine but rarely find.

One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives

Most people don’t arrive in the Maldives expecting to play tennis. They arrive dreaming about overwater villas, impossibly clear lagoons and doing very little at all. One&Only Reethi Rah manages to deliver both.

Set across one of the largest private islands in the North Malé Atoll, the resort has long been one of the Indian Ocean’s benchmark luxury addresses. Alongside its twelve powder-soft beaches and vast villas, it’s also home to Club One – an impressive sports centre where tennis, padel and climbing sit alongside a state-of-the-art gym and watersports.

The resort’s two floodlit tennis courts and two padel courts are managed in partnership with LUX Tennis, with resident professionals offering private coaching, junior lessons and social sessions throughout the week. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your serve or simply rally before breakfast, it’s an unexpectedly brilliant addition to an island holiday.

What makes Reethi Rah feel special is the contrast. One hour you’re working through a coaching session, the next you’re snorkelling with turtles, diving vibrant reefs or settling into a beachfront cabana with nothing more demanding than choosing where to have lunch.

Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island

Some tennis courts are memorable because of the tournaments they’ve hosted. Others are memorable simply because of where they are.

Opened in 2024, Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island occupies an entire private coral island, reached by a 20-minute flight from Mahé. Surrounded by pristine reefs and nesting sea turtles, it feels wonderfully remote, with just 50 beachfront villas scattered along the shoreline.

The island has been designed with active travellers in mind. Alongside its tennis court, guests can enjoy padel, pickleball, beach volleyball, watersports, cycling trails and one of the most spectacular house reefs in the Seychelles. There’s even an excellent marine conservation programme for those wanting to learn more about the fragile ecosystem surrounding the island.

Yet despite the facilities, the atmosphere remains wonderfully understated. Mornings might begin with a game of tennis before breakfast, followed by snorkelling with eagle rays, a leisurely lunch beside the beach and an afternoon at the spa. It never feels like an itinerary — simply a beautiful place where staying active comes naturally.

For travellers who enjoy balancing time on court with time in the ocean, few destinations do it quite like this.

Il San Pietro di Positano, Italy

There can’t be many tennis courts in the world reached by descending through lemon groves towards the Mediterranean.

Carved dramatically into the cliffs below the hotel, Il San Pietro’s court has become almost as iconic as the property itself. It’s one of those places that regularly appears in travel photography, yet somehow still exceeds expectations in person.

The family-owned hotel sits just outside Positano, hidden amongst bougainvillea, citrus trees and terraced gardens overlooking the Amalfi Coast. While many visitors come for Michelin-starred dining and spectacular sea views, the tennis court has quietly become one of the hotel’s defining features.

A match here feels wonderfully cinematic. Limestone cliffs rise above one side, the Mediterranean stretches endlessly below the other, and every changeover becomes an excuse to pause and admire one of Italy’s most extraordinary landscapes.

Afterwards, the pace shifts effortlessly. Perhaps a swim from the hotel’s private beach platform, lunch beside the water or a boat trip along the Amalfi Coast before returning in time for sunset aperitivi overlooking Positano.

Amanruya, Bodrum Peninsula, Türkiye

If your idea of the perfect tennis holiday involves complete peace rather than a busy sports club, Amanruya offers something entirely different.

Hidden amongst olive groves and cypress trees on the Bodrum Peninsula, Amanruya feels more like a secluded village than a traditional resort. Freestanding stone pavilions are scattered across the hillside, each with its own private pool, while the Aegean glitters quietly below.

The tennis courts sit discreetly amongst the trees, perfectly reflecting the resort’s wider philosophy. There are no grandstands, no academy schedules and no sense of urgency – simply beautifully maintained courts where guests can book private coaching or enjoy an early morning rally before the day unfolds at its own pace.

Everything here encourages slower living. Between matches, guests drift down to the private beach club, explore hidden coves by traditional gulet, unwind in the spa or linger over long lunches inspired by the Aegean’s seasonal produce.

It’s perhaps the least obvious tennis hotel on this list, but also one of the most rewarding. Amanruya proves that sometimes the most memorable place to play isn’t the one with the biggest academy or the most courts – it’s the one you’ll still be thinking about long after you’ve packed your racket away.

Ready to step onto the court?

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your backhand between beach days, book coaching with world-class professionals or simply stay somewhere with a beautiful court for an early morning rally, the right hotel can completely transform a tennis holiday.

At More Travel, we work closely with many of the world’s leading luxury resorts, helping clients find hotels that suit not just how they like to travel, but how they like to spend their time once they’re there. From tennis academies in Greece and Marbella to private island escapes in the Maldives and Seychelles, we’ll help create an itinerary that’s tailored entirely to you.

If Wimbledon has inspired your next holiday, we’d love to help you plan it. Get in touch with our team to start designing your perfect tennis escape.