The best way to choose a tennis resort is to hear from players who have just been there. Glossy brochures can tell you how many courts a resort has, but only a fellow guest can tell you whether the pros remembered your name, if the clay was freshly groomed, or whether the drills pushed you enough.

Since 1999, TRO has been the go-to directory for tennis travel, and thousands of guest reviews have helped fellow players plan their perfect tennis vacation. Here are the resorts our reviewers are talking about last month.

How This List Works

This Top 10 is based entirely on guest reviews submitted to Tennis Resorts Online last month.

• Real guests, verified reviews. Guests share feedback through a resort-specific review form, and our team verifies every review for authenticity before it is posted.
• Alphabetical, not ranked. The resorts below are listed in alphabetical order, so each one is recognized equally for earning a place on last month’s list.
• The road to the Top 100. These same guest reviews form the basis for the annual TRO Top 100 Awards.
  
  

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Last Month’s Top-Rated Resorts (Alphabetical Order)

Alys Beach

Location: Alys Beach, Florida

Alys Beach is a whitewashed seaside town on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and its Racquet Sports Facility at ZUMA Wellness Center opened in May 2024. The facility has four American red clay tennis courts and three pickleball courts, all with LED lighting for night play, plus an activity lawn and shaded viewing pavilions. Courts are reserved for Alys Beach homeowners and vacation rental guests.

Racquet pros Tyler Marengo and Cole Gromley, both USPTA and PPR certified, run weekly tennis and pickleball clinics and private lessons. Guests can also book team or individual tennis packages and custom itineraries, planned with the Alys Beach Vacation Concierge team.

Recent review from our guests:

“Tyler and Gray were great! Beautiful facility.. My girlfriends and I had the best time and will be back!!” – JJ

Hanalei Bay Resort

Location: Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii

Hanalei Bay Resort sits on a tropical hillside with views of the bay, the mountains, and the Pacific. Its racquet facility has four artificial turf courts and two hard courts, plus six pickleball courts, open to registered resort guests and tennis members of all levels.

Director of Racquet Sports Mary Hannsz, who has been with the resort since 2012 and holds USPTA, PTR, and USTA Cardio Tennis certifications, runs the program year-round. Offerings include private lessons, daily clinics, Cardio Tennis and Live Ball clinics, round robins, a ball machine, player matching, and junior programs, including a summer camp for ages 5 to 17.

Recent review from our guests:

“Mary Hannsz is the most dedicated instructor I have ever seen. Kash my son started under her wing at the age of 7. He now just turned 10 and playing with 12 – 15 year olds and hanging on strong because of Mary Hannsz. I myself coached a number of teams for my 2 other sons & daughter a number of years ago in baseball, soccer, roller hockey and basketball. Mary Hannsz is as good as it gets.” – KC

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa – Peter Burwash International

Location: Palm Desert, California

This large desert resort is known for its lakes, mountain views, and one of the few chances to play on all three Grand Slam surfaces in one place. The tennis complex, directed by Peter Burwash International (PBI), has 13 hard courts, 3 clay courts, 2 grass courts, and 8 pickleball courts.

The PBI team offers full-service tennis clinics, private lessons, and professional training and tournament services. One hour of hard court tennis or pickleball court time, with racquet rental, is included in the daily resort fee.

Recent review from our guests:

“My husband and I spent a week at the JW in Palm Desert and participated in the daily adult tennis clinics. We would highly recommend both Z and Tobi. They had a perfect balance between technical instruction and application through court play. The groups were low teacher to student ratio. We had an excellent time and would definitely return.” – LL

New England Tennis Holidays

Location: Waterville Valley, New Hampshire

New England Tennis Holidays (NETH) has run adult tennis camps since 1988, and today its home is the Waterville Valley Tennis Center, where red clay courts sit in a valley ringed by mountain peaks. Camps run from late May to early October, and indoor courts on site keep play going when it rains.

Director Duncan Yarworth, part of the NETH staff since 2015, leads a team of returning pros. Each camp day includes about five hours of training built around a daily theme: technical drills, live-ball drills, and video analysis of your strokes in the morning, then new instruction and live play in the afternoon. Groups can also set up custom camp dates.

Recent review from our guests:

“This is the best tennis camp I’ve ever attended. The instruction is first rate. Clear, personalized and well-demonstrated techniques. Drills were fun and constructive. No matter your level coming in, you’ll leave a better player.” – MG

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

Location: Amelia Island, Florida

Tennis at this oceanfront resort centers on Racquet Park, set under a canopy of ancient oaks. It has 23 Har-Tru fast-dry clay courts and 7 pickleball courts, and the resort’s 3.5 miles of uncrowded beach are close by.

The program is run by Cliff Drysdale Tennis (CDT) under Senior Director of Racquets Robert Wright, who previously led tennis operations at resorts including the Inn at Perry Cabin, Sand Valley Resort, and Omni Rancho Las Palmas. The CDT team customizes tennis experiences for guests and also offers junior after-school programs and pickleball clinics for beginners and advanced players.

Recent review from our guests:

“We loved our time playing tennis. Our pro’s were amazing. Will definitely come back.” – TM

Palmetto Dunes Tennis and Pickleball Center

Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

The award-winning Tennis Center at Palmetto Dunes has 17 clay tennis courts, four of them lighted for night play, plus 24 lighted pickleball courts. Select courts are lit for play until 10 p.m., and the pro shop is one of the largest on Hilton Head Island.

A full complement of professional instructors runs a year-round schedule of activities and instructional programs. Offerings include tennis camps and lessons for adults and juniors at every level, a comprehensive pickleball instruction program, and corporate and group tennis and pickleball events.

Recent review from our guests:

“Palmetto Dunes is the #1 destination for the highest level tennis instruction possible. Offering in depth tennis strategy and theory with every clinic, learn not just the how, but the why behind every tennis drill. Become a master at tennis strategy and stroke production, as you learn from the Dr’s! All while having an absolute blast on meticulously maintained courts, in a beautiful setting on Hilton Head.” – ST

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort – Peter Burwash International

Location: Carlsbad, California

This AAA Five Diamond resort is home to the Aviara Racquet Club, which has five state-of-the-art tennis courts and four pickleball courts for clinics, lessons, and tournaments. Racquets and paddles are complimentary, courts can be reserved by the hour, and player match-ups can be arranged with advance notice.

The club is managed by Peter Burwash International, with tennis veteran Steve Halverson overseeing operations. Its pros lead daily tennis and pickleball clinics, private lessons, and group clinics for juniors and adults. Off the courts, guests can play sand volleyball, badminton, croquet, and bocce.

Recent review from our guests:

“My wife and I spent four days on the courts with Steve and Peter. Terrific instruction and time well spent!” – MA

Regnum Carya

Location: Belek, Antalya, Turkey

Regnum Carya is a luxury all-inclusive resort and the only international entry on last month’s list. Its sports complex has seven tennis courts on three surfaces: two clay, four hard, and one grass. The resort also offers 6 padel courts and a dedicated pickleball court.

Under the guidance of expert trainers, adults and children can learn the fundamentals of tennis or move on to more advanced training at the resort’s fully equipped tennis club.

Recent review from our guests:

“Excellent court, Nice people” – RR

The Ritz-Carlton, Bacara

Location: Santa Barbara, California

Set along the California coastline, this luxury resort has four Har-Tru clay tennis courts right next to the beach, where the Santa Barbara sunshine and coastal breeze come in. It also has three championship 18-hole golf courses and a 42,000-square-foot spa and fitness center.

The tennis program is managed by Cliff Drysdale Tennis, the company founded by International Tennis Hall of Fame member Cliff Drysdale. It covers court rentals, classes, clinics, and a summer camp.

Recent review from our guests:

“I had a wonderful lesson with Caroline. She was a great instructor, she is knowledgeable and patient. I would recommend her if you plan to have a private lesson.” – SE

Williamsburg Inn

Location: Williamsburg, Virginia

Tennis has been part of the Williamsburg Inn’s story since 1941. Today the Williamsburg Inn Tennis Club has six Har-Tru clay courts, two premier hard courts, pickleball facilities, and a well-appointed pro shop, all in a peaceful, tree-lined setting.

The club sits between the Williamsburg Inn and The Griffin Hotel and is reserved for hotel guests and members. Guests can sharpen their skills with a private lesson, join a tennis clinic offered seasonally, or book a friendly family match. (Williamsburg Inn Tennis Club)

Recent review from our guests:

“Tennis Pro Hoy Correll is a superb teacher. I’ve taken lessons for over 60 years, literally all over the world. The lessons almost always are helpful, but seldom are there invaluable takeaways. With Coach Correll I had 3 takeaways (2 on the serve). Observant student of the art of tennis, Hoy is a terrific teaching pro. Joe R. Reeder, Alexandria, Virginia” – JR

How to Use Guest Reviews to Choose Your Resort

Guest reviews are most useful when you read them with your own trip in mind. A few habits help:

• Read the newest reviews first. Pros change, courts get resurfaced, and programs evolve. Recent reviews tell you what a resort is like now.
• Look for players like you. A review from a beginner on a family trip will read differently from one written by a 4.5 player at an intensive camp. Many reviewers mention their level, so look for yours.
• Check the details that matter to you. Reviews often mention court surface, shade, rain plans, group sizes, and how easy it was to book.
• Think about timing. Weather, crowds, and program schedules change by season, so note when each review was written.
  
  

Plan Your Next Tennis Getaway

Last month’s list spans beachfront clay in Florida and California, hillside courts above Hanalei Bay, a mountain camp in New Hampshire, three Grand Slam surfaces in the desert, and a Mediterranean sports complex in Turkey. What ties them together is what guests keep writing about: great coaching, well-kept courts, and a setting that makes you want to stay on court a little longer.

Ready to plan your trip? Browse the full reviews for each resort on Tennis Resorts Online, and when you get home, share your own experience. Your review could help shape next month’s Top 10.

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