Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, France
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Cap d’Antibes, South of France
For tenniscore with a touch of timeless Slim Aarons glamour, head for Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, known for hosting the great and the good for long, languid summers on the Côte d’Azur. There are five clay courts here, surrounded by Aleppo pines and fragrant rose gardens and open until the early evening so guests can enjoy games at golden hour. The hotel has also hit a sartorial master stroke by launching its debut collection of chic sportswear with Lacoste.
The Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Florida
Still fresh from a recent $200 million makeover, this sprawling South Florida hotspot is a palm-fringed, sun-soaked, flamingo pink, vintage American tenniscore fantasy incarnate. The facilities trump the usual hotel tennis court with a fully serviced Racquet Club, complete with 16 tennis courts, six pickleball courts, a dedicated tennis concierge and a clubhouse for post-match cocktails. Soon, there will be even more reason to linger, with the reopening of the Boca Raton Beach Club hotel.
Belmond La Residencia, Mallorca
La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Mallorca
Belmond’s Mallorcan property is infused with artistic spirit, with its own gallery hosting a series of roving exhibitions. But for all its bohemian beauty, the hotel’s partnership with top coaching company LUX Tennis means it’s also a place of athletic activity too, with courts shaded by the mighty Tramuntana Mountains and tailored coaching available to suit all levels. There’s even a practice hitting-wall for perfecting your serve, and a pro-shop in which to stock up on supplies.
The Retreat at Elcot Park, Newbury, UK
This 55-room hotel’s quaint, cosy aesthetic has earned it a firm place on the UK staycation circuit, despite having only opened in 2022. The pristine tennis court in the sprawling grounds is sponsored by Bollinger, adding a welcome touch of sybaritic indulgence to any sporting endeavours. As well as toasting from the sidelines and exploring the bakery and wine store in The Courtyard, guests can also book one-on-one coaching with tennis professionals Barry and Lorna Cowan.
Amanyara, Turks & Caicos
There’s plenty of space for sport at Amanyara, on the secluded shores of the tropical Atlantic in an 18,000-acre nature reserve. Amid the thriving greenery and silk-sand beach, there are four floodlit courts from Har-Tru, the gold standard in clay tennis court construction. The hotel’s Legends programme has seen tennis clinics led here by top players including Maria Sharapova, and this November will see the arrival of former pro John Isner, who will host a series of masterclasses.
Mosaic House, Villa d’EsteFani Kurti
Villa d’Este, Lake Como, Italy
The landscaped Renaissance gardens of Villa d’Este, Lake Como’s most beloved grande dame, are rightfully famous. But among the gleaming grottoes, towering Italian Cypress trees and unfurling jasmine, there are eight lakeside tennis courts where guests can soak up the cinematic views, perhaps cooling off with a dip in the pool that floats on the lake. Who knows who you’ll rub shoulders with at this playground of rockstars and royalty, where pickleball fan George Clooney is a regular.
Puente Romano, Marbella, Spain
When it comes to facilities that have attracted the pros, it’s hard to top Puente Romano on the sunny shores of Marbella. The resort’s 10 premium courts (including clay, floodlit, paddle and hardcourts) have been graced by the likes of Boris Becker, John McEnroe, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. There’s a similarly star-studded year-round calendar of tennis camps and tournaments, making this a great spot for travellers who are serious about upping their game.
Studio suite at Beaverbrook Town House, London
Beaverbrook Townhouse, London, UK
Hotels with tennis courts in London are hard to come by, but the charmingly eccentric city outpost of Surrey favourite Beaverbrook has a trick up its elegantly cut sleeve. Its prime position on Sloane Street means it’s opposite Cadogan Gardens, a classic Chelsea garden square with its own courts. Guests of Beaverbrook Townhouse can enjoy a game anytime during their stay, with the hotel’s host team on hand with racquets, balls and even picnics to enjoy on the manicured lawns.
