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The best padel and pickleball courts in Phuket

From first-time games to competitive matches, these are the Phuket courts getting everyone hooked on padel and pickleball.

Joanna Matlub
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Phuket has officially caught the racquet-sports bug. Padel courts are popping up across the island, pickleball sessions are filling fast and suddenly everyone seems to have a racket in the boot of the car.

The two games might be different, but they share much of the same appeal: easy to pick up, highly addictive and considerably more social than your average workout. Better still, Phuket's clubs have moved well beyond a couple of courts and a vending machine, with covered courts, tournaments, cafés and plenty of post-match hangout space.

Whether you already know your bandeja from your dink or are starting completely from scratch, these are six of the best places to play padel and pickleball in Phuket.

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  • Phuket

Padel + Pickleball

WAREHAUS is one of the slicker new arrivals on Phuket's racquet scene, with championship-level padel courts, pickleball, fitness facilities and a pool waiting for the post-match cool-down.

The padel set-up is the main draw, with courts by Spanish specialist Greenset and weekly tournaments, but this is not somewhere you need to arrive playing like a pro. Coaching is available for all ages and levels, while there is enough going on off court to make hanging around afterwards part of the plan.

WAREHAUS.club. Cherngtalay, Thalang. Open daily 8am-10pm

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  • Phuket

Padel

Blue Tree is one of the easiest places to get into padel in Phuket, whether you already play regularly or have no idea where to start. There are six courts, including four covered ones, so a sudden downpour does not necessarily mean game over.

There is a strong social side too, with coaching, leagues, tournaments and regular events, plus racket rental and a pro shop if you have turned up empty-handed. It is polished without feeling intimidating, which is probably why it has become such a reliable all-rounder.

Padel Phuket @ Blue Tree. 4/2 Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang. Open daily 8am-10pm

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  • Phuket

Pickleball

The Peak is a solid pick for pickleball players, with four dedicated outdoor courts and regular social sessions that make it easy to join in without arriving with a full group.

There are organised OpenPlay sessions, socials for different levels and coaching for anyone still getting to grips with the game. It feels more community-driven than clubby, which is a big part of the appeal.

The Peak Racquet Park. 168 Srisoonthorn Road, Si Sunthon. Open daily 7am-10pm

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  • Phuket

Padel

Destination Padel Club is built for players who want a little more than an hour on court and straight back home. There are six courts, including four covered options and two outdoors, plus coaching, racket rental and regular social mix-ins if you are looking to join a game.

The off-court set-up is a big part of the appeal, with food and drinks overlooking the courts. It makes this an easy place to play, refuel and hang around afterwards rather than heading straight home.

Destination Padel Club. 220/2 Thep Krasattri Road, Thalang. Open daily 7am-11pm

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  • Phuket

Padel

Heading south? Xplore gives Chalong a strong padel option, with three fully covered courts and an easy going feel that makes it simple to drop in for a game without making a whole day of it.

There is coaching, equipment rental and regular tournaments for different levels, but it never feels overly serious. Showers and a chill-out area make it just as easy to hang around afterwards, especially if one match has somehow turned into three.

Xplore Padel Phuket. 5/30/3 Chao Fah Tawan Tok Road, Chalong. Open daily 8am-11pm

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Padel

If you are down in Rawai, this is the kind of place that makes squeezing in a game dangerously easy. Four courts, a laid-back set-up and enough going on around them mean it feels more social club than simple court booking.

The extras make it more than a quick hit-and-run session too. There is coaching, equipment rental and a café and lounge area, but the sauna and ice bath are the real bonus if you are taking your post-match recovery seriously.

Rawai Padel. 83/105 Rawai, Phuket. Padel. Open daily 8am-10pm

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