Best Tennis Clubs in Marbella: Top Spots to Ace your Tennis Game

Tennis in Marbella can be enjoyed throughout most of the year, with clubs ranging from established clay-court academies to premium resort facilities and relaxed local venues.

This guide compares 13 of the best tennis clubs and courts in Marbella and the surrounding area. You will find their locations, court surfaces, coaching options, visitor access and the best way to book.

Tennis club	Area	Venue type	Confirmed facilities	Best suited to	How to book
Puente Romano Tennis Club	Golden Mile	Racquets club and resort facility	8 floodlit clay tennis courts; 2 Plexipave tennis courts; padel courts; coaching and fitness facilities	Premium tennis and the Golden Mile	Official website or direct enquiry
Rafa Nadal Tennis Center	Don Carlos, Elviria	Resort tennis centre	7 clay tennis courts; 2 padel courts; coaching programmes; Wingfield analysis; pro shop and gym	Tennis holidays and structured coaching	Don Carlos website or direct reservation
Manolo Santana Racquets Club	Istán Road	Independent racquets club	6 tennis courts: 3 Plexipave, 2 clay and 1 artificial grass; 4 padel courts; academy, gym, pool and restaurant	Different tennis surfaces and an established club atmosphere	Playtomic or club website
Royal Tennis Club Marbella	El Rosario	Tennis club with accommodation	8 clay tennis courts; 1 hard tennis court; 2 padel courts; coaching, gym, pool, restaurant and accommodation	East Marbella, groups and tennis breaks	Online booking portal or direct group enquiry
Club Internacional de Tenis Marbella	Nueva Andalucía	Independent racquets club	7 tennis courts with clay, competition-resin and hard surfaces; 2 padel courts; lessons, organised matches, bar and shop	Visitors looking for organised matches without membership	Contact the club directly
Tennis Brothers Marbella	Nueva Andalucía	Tennis academy	5 clay tennis courts; private and group coaching; junior and adult programmes	Specialist and multilingual coaching	Academy website or direct enquiry
Los Monteros Racquet Club	East Marbella	Hotel-associated racquets club	7 tennis and glass-walled 6 padel courts; lessons and beach-volleyball facilities	Families and visitors staying in East Marbella	Club website or direct enquiry
Aloha Tennis & Padel Club	Nueva Andalucía	Community racquets club	2 outdoor artificial-grass tennis courts; padel courts; academy and open matches	Casual tennis and players based in Nueva Andalucía	Club’s online booking portal
Club Med Magna Marbella	Sierra Blanca	All-inclusive resort	10 tennis and 6 padel courts; group instruction and court access included in selected resort programmes	All-inclusive family tennis holidays	Book a resort stay; arrange activities after arrival
CAP Racket Club	Atalaya	Independent racquets club	3 clay tennis courts; 8 padel courts; academy, leagues, tournaments and restaurant	Clay-court tennis west of Marbella	Playtomic
Bel-Air Tennis & Padel Club	Bel-Air, Estepona	Tennis academy and racquets club	10 tennis and 4 padel courts; junior and adult academy programmes	Lessons from beginner to competitive level	Club website or direct enquiry
RozaRossa Tennis Club	El Paraíso, Estepona	Tennis academy and sports resort	9 tennis courts across clay, hard and artificial-grass surfaces; 2 padel courts; coaching, pool, restaurant and accommodation	Multiple surfaces and intensive training	Online booking through the club website
Villa Padierna Racquet Club	Costalita, Estepona	Resort racquets club	2 tennis courts; 15 padel courts; coaching and resort facilities	Resort tennis on the New Golden Mile	Direct reservation through Villa Padierna

1. Puente Romano Tennis Club

Best for: Premium tennis and playing on the Golden Mile

Puente Romano Tennis Club is one of the best-known tennis clubs in Marbella. Its current facilities include eight floodlit clay courts and two Plexipave tennis courts, providing a choice between traditional clay and a faster hard surface.

The club opened in 1979 under the management of Björn Borg and was later managed by Manolo Santana. The club has hosted big tournaments and has welcomed stars like Boris Becker and John McEnroe. It even hosted the World Group first round between Spain and Great Britain in 2018. Today it offers professional coaching and year-round programmes for adults and children.

Guests of Puente Romano, Nobu Hotel Marbella and Marbella Club can enquire about access, but outside visitors should confirm current availability directly with the club. The facility is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Reservations can be made through the official Puente Romano Tennis Club website.

2. Rafa Nadal Tennis Center Marbella

Best for: Tennis holidays in Marbella and structured coaching

The Rafa Nadal Tennis Center is located within Don Carlos Marbella in Elviria. It has seven clay tennis courts and two sea-view padel courts built around the training methodology of the Rafa Nadal Academy.

Its programmes include private and semi-private coaching, group sessions and one-, three- and six-day tennis programmes. Wingfield court technology can be used to analyse aspects of a player’s game, while the centre also has a gym and a pro shop carrying Nike and Babolat products.

This is one of the strongest options for visitors planning a tennis holiday in Marbella because accommodation, coaching and recovery facilities are available within the same resort.

Book programmes or request court access through the Rafa Nadal Tennis Center.

3. Manolo Santana Racquets Club

Best for: Playing on different tennis surfaces

Founded by Spanish tennis champion Manolo Santana, this established racquets club has six tennis courts: three Plexipave courts, two clay courts and one artificial-grass court. It also has four padel courts.

Players can choose between private lessons, group coaching, organised matches, mix-ins and seasonal camps. Additional facilities include a Technogym-equipped gym, a semi-Olympic swimming pool and a restaurant.

Its variety of surfaces makes Manolo Santana Racquets Club particularly useful for players who want to adapt their game to different court speeds.

Individual courts and activities can be reserved through Playtomic or theManolo Santana Racquets website.

4. Royal Tennis Club Marbella

Best for: Tennis in East Marbella and group stays

Royal Tennis Club Marbella is situated in El Rosario, a short distance from the beach. It has eight clay tennis courts, one hard tennis court and two padel courts.

The venue offers individual and group lessons, along with a gym, outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and on-site accommodation. This combination makes it particularly suitable for groups organising tennis training or short tennis holidays in Marbella.

Courts are floodlit, allowing play to continue into the evening. Individual courts can be booked online, while groups can request a quotation directly from the club.

Visit the Royal Tennis Club Marbella website for reservations.

5. Club Internacional de Tenis Marbella

Best for: Visitors looking for opponents and organised matches

Club Internacional de Tenis Marbella welcomes visitors without requiring club membership. It offers tennis courts with clay, competition-resin and hard surfaces, as well as padel facilities.

In addition to court rental, the club provides private tennis lessons, children’s classes and organised matches with players of a similar standard. Its other facilities include free parking, a bar and a sports shop.

The combination of visitor access and player matching makes this a practical Marbella tennis club for travellers who do not already have a playing partner.

Contact the Club Internacional de Tenis Marbella directly to arrange a court, lesson or match.

6. Tennis Brothers Marbella

Best for: Specialist tennis coaching in Nueva Andalucía

Tennis Brothers Marbella is a dedicated academy in Nueva Andalucía with five clay tennis courts. It was established by brothers Bernard and Frank Frances, who bring more than 30 years of professional coaching experience.

The academy provides private lessons, group coaching and programmes for both adults and children. Coaching is available in several languages, making it a particularly accessible choice for Marbella’s international residents and visitors.

Lessons can be booked through the Tennis Brothers Marbella website.

7. Los Monteros Racquet Club

Best for: Families and tennis in East Marbella

Los Monteros Racquet Club offers tennis and padel close to the coast in East Marbella. The venue is associated with Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella and provides instruction for different ages and playing levels.

Its coastal setting, racquet-sport facilities and proximity to the hotel make it a convenient choice for families or visitors staying around Los Monteros, Elviria and Bahía de Marbella.

Because the current official hotel website does not provide a dependable breakdown of the number and surface of its tennis courts, confirm these details and visitor availability directly before booking.

Contact Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella or the racquet club for current reservations.

8. Aloha Racquet Club

Best for: Casual tennis in Nueva Andalucía

Aloha Racquet Club is a convenient neighbourhood option for residents and visitors in Nueva Andalucía. It has two outdoor artificial-grass tennis courts, along with padel facilities.

The club provides an academy and organised open matches, which can help individual players find people of a similar level. Its location makes it especially practical for anyone staying close to Aloha Golf or central Nueva Andalucía.

Check court availability and current rates through the Aloha Racquet Club booking portal.

9. Club Med Magna Marbella

Nestled near Sierra Blanca, Club Med Magna Marbella offers a serene tennis experience with 10 tennis courts catering to various preferences – 4 synthetic grass courts, 3 Plexicushion-type synthetic resin courts, and 3 clay courts. Each court invites you to embrace a harmonious blend of sports, nature, and stunning views.

Renowned for upscale family resorts, Club Med has revitalized its Marbella location into a vibrant hub with 5 pools, various bars, restaurants, and extensive fitness facilities. A unique feature is day passes, offering visitors and locals to facilities to enjoy the resort for a day, with options for daytime or evening passes.

The resort’s perfect setting, easily accesible, allows you to learn the basics, refine your techniques, and enjoy friendly matches as the sun sets over well-lit courts.

Tennis Clubs Near Marbella

The following clubs are outside Marbella municipality but remain practical options for people staying on the New Golden Mile, in Benahavís or around Estepona.

10. CAP Racket Club

Best for: Clay-court tennis near Atalaya

Located at SOL Marbella-Estepona Atalaya Park, CAP Racket Club has three clay tennis courts and eight padel courts. It offers coaching, junior programmes, leagues, tournaments and social activities, together with an on-site restaurant.

CAP is a good alternative for players based west of Marbella, particularly around Guadalmina, Atalaya and Benahavís.

Courts can be booked through Playtomic or the CAP Racket Club website.

11. Bel-Air Tennis & Padel Club

Best for: Junior and adult tennis lessons

Bel-Air Tennis & Padel Club is located between Marbella and Estepona. Its academy offers programmes for children and adults, from beginners through to more experienced competitive players.

The club has both tennis and padel facilities. However, because different online sources publish conflicting court counts, the article should not give a specific number until the club confirms its current configuration.

Contact Bel-Air Tennis & Padel Club directly for court rental, coaching and current facilities

12. RozaRossa Tennis Club

Best for: Training on clay, hard and artificial-grass courts

RozaRossa is located in El Paraíso, Estepona. The club has nine tennis courts across clay, hard and artificial-grass surfaces, allowing players to train on several types of court.

The complex also provides private and group coaching, junior programmes, padel, a swimming pool, restaurant and accommodation. Its multiple surfaces and specialist programmes make it suitable for serious training and longer tennis stays.

Reserve through the official RozaRossa Tennis Club website.

13. Villa Padierna Racquet Club

Best for: A resort-based experience west of Marbella

Villa Padierna Racquet Club is located in Costalita, on the New Golden Mile. Its facilities include two tennis courts as well as padel courts and coaching.

The club is connected to the Anantara Villa Padierna resort, making it most relevant to hotel guests and visitors looking for a premium resort experience west of Marbella.

Direct confirmation is recommended because outside access, lesson availability and court rates can vary. Book through the official Villa Padierna channels.

Which Marbella Tennis Club Should You Choose?

For premium tennis on the Golden Mile: Puente Romano Tennis Club.
For a tennis holiday with intensive coaching: Rafa Nadal Tennis Center.
For a choice of clay, hard and artificial-grass surfaces: Manolo Santana Racquets Club or RozaRossa.
For East Marbella: Royal Tennis Club Marbella or Los Monteros Racquet Club.
For Nueva Andalucía: Tennis Brothers Marbella or Aloha Tennis Club.
For San Pedro de Alcántara: Nueva Alcántara Club.
For finding organised matches without membership: Club Internacional de Tenis Marbella.
For an all-inclusive family tennis holiday: Club Med Magna Marbella.
For clay tennis west of Marbella: CAP Racket Club.
For a resort experience on the New Golden Mile: Villa Padierna Racquet Club.

Tennis Lessons and Academies in Marbella

Most established tennis clubs in Marbella offer individual and group lessons for adults and children. However, the best venue depends on the type of instruction required.

The Rafa Nadal Tennis Center and Tennis Brothers Marbella are particularly well suited to structured coaching. Manolo Santana Racquets Club offers an established academy with lessons, match play and camps, while Royal Tennis Club and RozaRossa can combine coaching with accommodation.

Beginners should tell the club their experience level when booking. More advanced players should ask about the coach’s availability, court surface, group size and whether tactical or video analysis is included.

Tennis Tournaments in Marbella

Enjoying over 350 days of sunshine annually, Marbella’s tennis courts set the stage for matches, training sessions, and even national or international tournaments. From hosting world-class events to featuring iconic courts, this Spanish gem underscores its prominence in the tennis realm.

Renowned among legendary players like John McEnroe, Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg, Martina Hingis, and more, Marbella offers luxurious courts complemented by fantastic weather. Even tennis royalty like Novak Djokovic own real estate in Marbella, capitalizing on the ideal tennis training conditions provided by the city’s sunshine.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer to the game, these options offer a unique setting and experience. As you explore these exclusive tennis clubs, you’ll find that Marbella’s tennis scene is more than just about the courts; it’s a lifestyle.

Now that you’ve discovered some of the best tennis spots in Marbella, why not plan your visit? Share this guide with fellow enthusiasts and immerse yourself in the vibrant tennis life this Mediterranean paradise has to offer.

royal tennis

Beyond tennis, the club organises amateur and professional tournaments, offering a comprehensive recreational package including personalized training programs, tournament participation, transfers, accommodation at the Hotel Royal Tennis Club, sports nutrition, and gym access.

Where to Buy Tennis Equipment in Marbella

Tennis rackets, shoes, balls and clothing are available from El Corte Inglés in Puerto Banús, Decathlon and specialist racquet-sport shops at several Marbella tennis clubs.

Puente Romano, the Rafa Nadal Tennis Center and Club Internacional have on-site retail options. Ask the club about racket rental if you prefer not to travel with your equipment.

Prefer the enclosed court and faster rallies of padel? Compare the best padel clubs and courts in Marbella, including specialist clubs, resort courts and coaching options. Los Naranjos Padel Club in Nueva Andalucía, is a specialist complex with 18 padel courts.

If you also want access to weights, cardio equipment or fitness classes, compare the best gyms in Marbella and their day-pass options.

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