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The world's most beautiful tennis resorts
When it comes to mixing your down time and game time, there’s nothing like serving it up at one of the most beautiful resorts in the world
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc
Côte d'Azur, France
Everything at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc is excellent quality, including its five outdoor clay courts – each provides the opportunity to play a match or two under the sunny skies of the Cote d’Azur while casting a stealthy eye over your neighbouring tennis enthusiasts to see if they’re famous or not (chances are they could be at this highly regarded spot). Afterwards, go for a dip in the hotel’s heated infinity pool that overlooks the Med, or retire to the glamorous al fresco Eden Roc Bar, or Bar Bellini (which does what it says on the tin).
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc
Côte d'Azur, France
On the court: Five first-rate outdoor clay courts in a park of Alep pines.
Off the court: High-class French Riviera accommodation, with rooms, suites and villas; water sports and yacht hire.
Il San Pietro di Positano
Positano, Italy
This is the only hotel in Positano with direct access to a private beach, but better than that, if you’ve got a keen interest in playing competitive sports in desirable locations – and why wouldn’t you? – you’ll find one of the most idyllically located tennis courts in the world overlooking the sand. Situated in a private cove, the hard court is reserved for hotel guests only, and once you’ve finished your match, you can stroll directly to the water’s edge or pop back up to the hotel via a lift that’s carved into the cliff wall. It’s probably the most Bond-esque few sets you’ll ever play in your life.
Il San Pietro di Positano
Positano, Italy
On the court: One court, located in a seaside cove.
Off the court: Remarkable Amalfi Coast setting; luxury five-star hotel; private beach; opportunity to charter a private yacht; ocean-view swimming pool.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Hawaii, USA
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel has been named one of the top ten tennis resorts in the world, thanks to its 11 courts located right next to the ocean. The hotel’s Seaside Tennis Club is one of the largest and the most sought-after tennis experiences in Hawaii – and in addition to the spectacular setting, it offers tennis clinics, private tuition, and a pro shop where you can rent or buy equipment. It’s a great spot for perfecting your game (and blaming the view if you don’t quite make it to pro level).
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Hawaii, USA
On the court: Eleven stunning ocean-side courts.
Off the court: 252-room hotel; white sandy beach; golf course; watersports; six bars and restaurants.
Stoke Park
Buckinghamshire, England
It should be no surprise that the host venue of The Boodles also happens to be one of the best tennis resorts in the world – after all, it’s a Wimbledon warm-up event for good reason. The £20m health club includes some of the finest tennis facilities in the country. For starters, there’s the six Wimbledon-specification grass courts, as close as you can get to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. There’s also four floodlit artificial clay courts and three indoor carpet courts. Cherry on the top comes in the form of an excellent 27-hole championship golf course and a fine-dining restaurant worthy of this palatial setting.
Stoke Park
Buckinghamshire, England
On the court: 13 indoor and outdoor multi-surface tennis courts.
Off the court: Luxury accommodation in the palatial mansion; 27-hole golf course; three restaurants and bars.
Gstaad Palace
Gstaad, Switzerland
During summer, you can take in Gstaad Palace’s pretty Alpine surroundings from one of its four outdoor courts. If it’s winter, there’s no need to abandon play – just use one of the three indoor courts that are available instead. The legendary hotel has been open since 1913 and is widely regarded as one of the most luxurious options in the area, so you can be secure in the knowledge that once your match is over, you’ll have all manner of first-rate facilities at your disposal, including a nightclub that’s above the swimming pool. Cool.
Gstaad Palace
Gstaad, Switzerland
On the court: Four outdoor clay courts, three indoor.
Off the court: Luxury accommodation with an Alpine feel; restaurants and bars including the infamous GreenGo nightclub; people-watching opportunities galore.
Singita Sabora Camp
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
As tennis court locations go, we’re not sure it gets much more breathtaking than the middle of the Serengeti National Park, where you can play a few sets overlooked by all manner of wonderful wildlife. We challenge you to focus on your serve while you’re surrounded by grazing zebras. Away from the court, you’ll be staying in one of nine luxury tent suites (step out of your room and straight onto the Serengeti Plains) and embarking upon daily game drives.
Singita Sabora Camp
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
On the court: A single outdoor court surrounded by zebras and giraffes.
Off the court: More zebras and giraffes, plus luxury tent accommodation, and the opportunity to go horse riding, mountain biking and hot air ballooning.
Gleneagles Hotel
Perthshire, Scotland
While many know this grand hotel primarily for its golf, the tennis facilities on offer at Gleneagles have been an integral part of the iconic five-star destination’s sporting offering since it opened in 1920. There are in fact nine courts to choose from, and you can take your pick from four located in the estate’s new state-of-the art tennis centre, or brave the Perthshire elements on one of the five outdoor options.
Gleneagles Hotel
Perthshire, Scotland
On the court: Four indoor courts, five outdoor grass courts.
Off the court: Four 18-hole golf courses; five-star hotel; health club; spa; eight bars and restaurants.
Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa
Costa del Sol, Spain
With an average of 325 days of sun a year, the Costa del Sol and Puente Romano is a guaranteed win for your next tennis break destination. On top of the rays, the resort boasts eight clay courts deemed high enough quality to have hosted professional ATP and WTA championships, while a Six Senses spa keeps the body in perfect post-game condition. Add an 18-hole golf course, equestrian centre and five restaurants to the mix, and you’re looking at the perfect wellness retreat.
Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa
Costa del Sol, Spain
On the court: Eight ATP-quality clay courts, and one hard court.
Off the court: High-class rooms, suites and villas; Six Senses spa; golf course; equestrian centre; five restaurants.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
South Carolina, USA
In true American ‘bigger-the-better’ style, there are not just several courts at this luxury South Carolina resort, there are two entire tennis complexes: the Roy Barth Tennis Center with its nine Har-Tru clay courts and three hard courts, and the West Beach Tennis Club, with ten Har-Tru courts and two floodlit hard courts. If you’re serious about tennis, its speciality is instruction – and whether that’s a private lesson or a mini-camp, it all comes under the leadership of Roy Barth, Director of Tennis at Kiawah for more than 35 years and a founding member of the ATP Tour.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
South Carolina, USA
On the court: 24 courts in total, from Har-Tru clays to hard courts.
Off the court: A range of lodgings, from hotel rooms to private homes; five golf courses; Olympic-size swimming pool; fishing trips and motorboat charters.
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