Where to play Padel in Cape Town

Four years ago, Virgin Active Padel Club (VAPC) opened the doors to its very first location with a striking (yet simple) seaside setup at The Glen. Fast forward to today, and the VAPC stretches to 16 clubs nationwide. Coming full circle, VAPC The Glen has recently been expanded and upgraded to make the notion of padel with a sea view even more awesome.

Today, The Glen offers one of the best padel experiences in Cape Town, with three world-class padel courts, three pickleball courts, and a modern clubhouse with a retail shop, all set within the Glen Country Club. Players can also enjoy access to the Country Club’s clubhouse with a bar and kitchen, the bowls and tennis clubs, and The Bungalow Restaurant just 500 m away. Open 7am – 9pm, with pricing slightly cheaper off-peak (10am-3pm). What’s more, members of Glen Country Club and Virgin Active enjoy 20 percent off all court bookings.

Glen Country Club, 3 Victoria Rd, Clifton

The OG of Padel in Cape Town is less flash than many more recent developments, but still draws a loyal crowd to Century City. At Action Padel you’ll find two outdoor doubles courts tucked into the Fives Futbol complex. It’s a friendly, no-frills setup that’s ideal for quick hits before/after work, with flexible 60/90/120-minute sessions and easy online booking. Expect a social crowd, weekday leagues now and then, and the occasional drizzle shuffle (they’ll help move you if rain interrupts). Rackets for hire and balls for purchase, alongside other padel essentials. Open 8am – 10pm daily. Prices vary according to court, with a camera-enabled court being more expensive. Also, look out for Early Bird cheaper pricing and their kids-focused holiday specials.

Century Boulevard, Century City.

With nine outdoor courts under floodlights (open 6am – 10pm daily), Africa Padel Claremont is one of the largest padel destinations in the city. With a fully equipped pro shop, and racket rentals (R50 per person), it’s a great destination for padel players of all levels. Court fees are R400 per hour for standard bookings or R100 per person per hour, providing flexibility for group play. There are showers for a pre-work game, and an on-site Vida Café and bar.

Herschel Close, Claremont

In the heart of buzzy Bree Street, Racket+Ball Club offers four indoor courts, catering to Padel players of all skill levels. Open daily from 6am to 11pm, including public holidays, the club facilities include free parking, a café, bar, members' deck, warm-up area, and a fully-stocked pro shop. 

Courts can be booked via the Playtomic App, which also offers membership options and access to tournaments, leagues, and events. The club hosts a variety of activities, including corporate events, team-building sessions, and lessons led by qualified coaches. Coaching and lessons are available daily, with options for private, group, and semi-private sessions. The club’s national membership allows access to facilities at both the Cape Town and Johannesburg locations.

261 Bree Street

Northern-suburbs players finally have a polished indoor option in the area, with Eden Padel at Atlantic Hills Business Park, conveniently located just off the N7. Eden Padel offers four indoor courts, a casual restaurant (serving up everything from snacks and smoothies to pizzas) and a pro shop for frames, grips and balls. This all-weather wind-free space means you can serve up a game despite what the Mother City weather throws at you! If you’re working on your game, not just enjoying a game, the pair of ball machines allows you to run focused drills. Eden Padel is open 6am – 1pm daily, with prices varying between off-peak (6am – 4pm) and peak (4pm – 11pm) sessions. Ball-machine sessions come as court + machine bundles. If you plan to play regularly, look for value-packed membership options that offer discounted courts and preferential booking.

Atlantic Hills Business Park, 2 Atlantic Drive, Durbanville

Located on the outskirts of the ever-popular V&A Waterfront precinct, Africa Padel V&A offers five outdoor courts and is open daily from 6am to 11pm. The venue provides racket (R50pp) and ball rentals, alongside a fully-stocked pro shop for any additional equipment needs. Court fees are R500 per hour or R125 per person per hour, making it accessible for solo or group bookings. 

After a game, players can enjoy a drink at the café and bar, or take a short stroll down to the nearby Time Out Market Cape Town! Free parking is available on-site.

Sandwiched between the buzz of Somerset Road and the green lung of Green Point Urban Park, Point padel club at Virgin Active Point Gym is one of the most popular padel venues in the city, with four outdoor doubles courts that attract a busy community of padel players to weekly social events.

There’s a NU restaurant and coffee shop on-site, along with showers, changing rooms, and a pro shop stocked with padel gear. Free parking is available for players.

Downsides? It’s one of the more expensive options this side of town, with court rental costing R550 per hour during peak times (6am-10am, 3pm-10pm) and R450 per hour off-peak. Only open to the public Monday to Friday. Although open to the public, Virgin Active members receive a 20 percent discount on their portion of the court rental fee.

Bill Peters Dr, Green Point

Padel has made its way to the peninsula’s Deep South, where the Volea Padel Centre brings a touch of outdoorsy exercise to the food, wine and crafts of Imhoff Farm. It’s a simple setup, with a pair of floodlit outdoor courts and a small viewing area, but throw in a (rather fine) coffee truck and a putt-putt course to keep kids happy, and you’ll soon see why you might struggle to book a court.  Open 8am – 9pm daily.

Imhoff Farm, Kommetjie Road, Kommetjie

With the salty tang of the Atlantic Ocean in the air, and the sands of Camps Bay just a few steps away, Africa Padel Camps Bay at The Rotunda features five courts, including one indoor option for when the winter weather sets in. The courts are open daily from 6am to 11pm, an on-site you’ll find racket rentals (R50 per person), showers, and a fully-stocked pro shop. 

Court fees are R500 per hour (or R125 per person per hour) for the indoor court, and R400 per hour (or R120 per person per hour) for the outdoor courts. Afterwards, kick back at the on-site café and bar. 

The Rotunda, AF Keen Drive, Camps Bay

The somewhat sleepy suburb of Pinelands is home to a full-blown padel club, with six courts (five covered, one outdoor) at Padel Life at the Old Mutual Sports Club. Best of all, you can play here 18 hours a day, with opening hours from 6am until midnight! There’s also secure parking, lockers, Wi-Fi, a clubhouse café vibe – with Vida e Caffè on site – plus a pro-shop. It’s friendly, busy and (mostly) weather-proof, making it an easy central option for pre-work plays or late-night sessions. Rackets and balls are available, and the calendar stays lively with classes and coached sessions.

Old Mutual Sports Club, Jan Smuts Dr, Pinelands.

Two fully indoor crystal-glass doubles courts perched on the mezzanine parking level at Stadium-on-Main offer a prime weather-proof option in the southern suburbs stop. Lifestyle Padel is a bit of a hidden gem, with changing rooms, lockers and snacks on hand. Look out for weekday daytime specials and social events. Open 6am – 10pm.

Mezzanine Parking Level, Stadium-on-Main, 99 Main Road, Claremont

In a sun-splashed location conveniently close to the R27 and Koeberg Road, Lekka Padel offers two courts in a decidedly social setup. There’s an outdoor deck overlooking the two courts, plus a full bar for after-game drinks and to keep spectators happy. If the kids aren’t on the court, they’ll be entertained on the jungle gym. Lekka Padel is also one of the most affordable courts in town, with rates from R250/hr (off-peak) to R375/hr during peak times. Racket rental costs R50, and the courts are open from 6 am to 10 pm daily.

10 Jansen Rd, Milnerton

Aura Padel is ideal for a game when the weather turns, offering five indoor courts including a competition-grade centre court with Pushit technology and a three-metre runout! There is also a private court for exclusive bookings. Rates range from R320 to R500 per hour, and are open from 6am to 10pm Sunday to Thursday, and until midnight on Friday and Saturday. A range of membership options are also available.

On-site facilities include hot showers, changing rooms with lockers, and physiotherapy services, including sports massages and a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. For families, there is a supervised kids' area, complete with a climbing jungle gym, as well as foosball and table tennis.

Upstairs you’ll find co-working spaces, a boardroom, and free WiFi allowing you to work remotely between games. The venue also features a Halaal-certified café serving cakes, wraps, flatbreads, and barista-made coffee, with grandstand seating for spectators.

Aura Padel offers a fully stocked pro-shop with brands like Tactical, Osaka, and Nox, as well as racket fittings and rentals. There are also plans to add a gym and sauna in the near future.

1 Ludel Close, Montague Gardens

With four double courts and the city’s only singles padel court, Epicentre is one of the most modern padel venues in the city. Epicentre offers a coffee shop, workspace, lookout deck with a bar, pro shop, showers, changing rooms, and a warm-up area. There's also a kids' play area, making it ideal for family visits. Free parking is available on-site.

Epientre is open Monday to Friday from 6am to midnight, and until 10pm on Saturday and  Sunday. Court hire ranges from R300 to R500 per hour for doubles courts and R300 to R350 for singles, with peak and off-peak rates available. Although open to the public, Virgin Active members receive a 20 percent discount on their portion of the court rental fee.

1 Milner St, Paarden Eiland

With glorious sea views from its elevated position alongside a boutique hotel, Camps Bay Retreat Padel is a low-key padel destination, with just a single court on offer. But the views make up for the lack of flexibility, and players can enjoy the hotel's restaurant, bar, and spa facilities before or after a game. Open daily from 8.30am to 8.00pm, the court is available for rent from R500 per hour, with racket rentals priced at R50. A pro shop on-site offers padel equipment and balls for purchase. If you're new to the game, they also offer free 30-minute introductory sessions.

7 Chilworth Rd, Camps Bay

Hidden away in a retail development off the Main Road through Tokai, Bay Padel serves up six indoor courts – including a smaller option designed for kids to enjoy – making it a great spot for both casual and competitive play. Bay Padel features a convivial café, The Village Baker by Vovo Telo, as well as a pro shop to purchase balls, grips, racquets, and accessories.

Court hire starts at R440 for 60 minutes, with better pricing for extended sessions. Racket rental (R60) is available, but if you are debating buying your own racquet consider trying a high-end demo model; available for R100. Coaching is available, offering both squad training and private lessons. Bay Padel is open daily from 7am to 11pm.

South Palms, 333 Main Rd

Just 10 minutes from the city centre, Arturf Padel Arena features six courts – four indoor and two outdoor – along with private showers, lockers, and a pro shop for gear purchases and racket rentals. An onsite café and a communal workspace with a boardroom on the mezzanine floor make it a great venue for both play and work. Outdoor seating is available under a stretch tent. Court hire rates range from R250 to R450, with peak and off-peak pricing available. Arturf Padel Arena is open from 6am to midnight from Sunday to Thursday, and 6am to 2am on Friday to Saturday! Also, heads up: they are set to open a second venue in Claremont in 2025.

39 Industry Rd, Paarden Eiland