Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center
Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center, Hilton Head: Hours, Address, Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center Reviews: 5/5
Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center
Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center
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7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
About
The Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center is ranked the #1 tennis resort in the Carolinas by Tennis Magazine and is currently ranked in the top 25 in the world by Tennis Resorts Online. Featuring 19 (four courts are lighted for night play) clay tennis courts and 24 pickleball courts (all lighted for night play), the Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball center is open year round and the staff consists of the area's top pros who offer lessons and clinics to those of all ages and skill levels. Enjoy seasonal activities and the island's largest tennis pro shop at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center.
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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5.0
344 reviews
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P H
17 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Pros- Lots of courts, evening lights, many players of all levels, many options for play, excellent coaching options.
Nancy and Rick are excellent!!
Cons- Limited bathrooms and hours (closes during play hours), no ice machine or cold water bottle fountain available during round robin (terrible drinking fountain), limited shade and sitting area for round robin.
Unorganized round robin by Sarah M.
Nancy and Rick are excellent!!
Cons- Limited bathrooms and hours (closes during play hours), no ice machine or cold water bottle fountain available during round robin (terrible drinking fountain), limited shade and sitting area for round robin.
Unorganized round robin by Sarah M.
Written June 11, 2022
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Linda D
Grand Cayman10 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
The pickleball courts were in pristine condition, all 24 of them. Each morning they ran a exceptionally well organized round robin which accommodated players from 4.5 to beginner with ease and good competitive matching. We were there in late May: playing from 10:00 to 1130 was exhausting due to the high heat and humidity. They start the round robins earlier in summer due to the weather. Players and staff were friendly and made for a wonderful experience.
Written May 25, 2022
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Luke S
8 contributions
Apr 2022
Did a group lesson in morning, very good and pro was very helpful in the clinic. Played in late evening and courts were not very smooth and the ball took some funny bounces. Wish they had a few hard courts.
Written April 24, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
C K
Cape Cod, MA56 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
I must start with we were on a ten day vacation at PD . We come every year for the past 15 years at the same approx time- recently we kept saying we need to try the pickleball courts . Finally we did , the kids , 26y/o, knew how to play so we rented a court . The folks in the clubhouse were so friendly and helpful ! I wish I caught the woman’s name , Barbara ? Maybe ) was particularly kind . Clearly the majority of the folks in there playing were from the area and knew how things worked - we did not and she made sure to make us feel right at home ! The facility is clean and well run . They offer
Lessons if you need them and we saw a lot of that with teachers who were super
Positive and helpful ! Rent a court for an hour with paddles / balls included is only 35$. We happen to be there later in the day , 5 o’clock so they told us no rush getting off the courts if you are still
Mid game ;) and they all repeated “have fun “ - thank you palmetto Dunes Tennis and pickleball for making the game and our experience a super one !
Lessons if you need them and we saw a lot of that with teachers who were super
Positive and helpful ! Rent a court for an hour with paddles / balls included is only 35$. We happen to be there later in the day , 5 o’clock so they told us no rush getting off the courts if you are still
Mid game ;) and they all repeated “have fun “ - thank you palmetto Dunes Tennis and pickleball for making the game and our experience a super one !
Written April 23, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Diane K
Wallingford, PA863 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
My husband and I were in town for a tennis tournament and decided to try a clinic for ourselves. We did the advanced drills with Eric and it was a lot of fun. 1 1/2 hour clinic with 5 players. Good drills and good information. He used the ball machine to feed which I wasn’t crazy about at first but it was fine. He encouraged us and gave great tips. Such an nice tennis vibe on hat tru courts. The pickle ball area was crazy big and full. Great experience! We loved it!
Written March 8, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Bob G
Wheaton, IL1 contribution
Jan 2022
my wife and I were staying at Shelter Cove and brought our racquets to hopefully play a couple of time while in Hilton Head. We stopped by the club house to find classes going on all day-every day. This was in January! Eric, head pro, Patrick, Greg couldn't have been any nicer. Great lessons, fast paced and we played 7 of 11 days while there. Can't say enough great things about their team.
Nice job Eric! We will be back because of this gem!
Nice job Eric! We will be back because of this gem!
Written February 11, 2022
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4BoysOnTheMove
Falls Church, VA16 contributions
Dec 2021
Huge tennis & pickle ball center conveniently located in Palmetto Dunes. We were able to easily book tennis courts and with a bit more flexibility & lead time booked pickle ball too. Courts for both were well maintained & the check-in process was easy (we had our own equipment for everything.)
Written January 1, 2022
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Jenny D
Greenville, NC328 contributions
Oct 2021
I went down for a week's visit to Hilton Head, and had three sessions at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center. Mark is a fantastic coach and he led our two clinics and one round robin. Everyone had a good time and there is something for everyone! I loved walking around to the courts from my rental at Village at Palmetto Dunes. Couldn't have been any closer!! Definitely coming back next year.
Written October 30, 2021
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Thetravelinman
Linden, NJ313 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
A must stop if you play pickleball, either as a beginner or advanced player. Go to the round robin either in the morning or afternoon, you’re sure to find a fun and competitive game. Everyone is nice and they run a top notch program. Paddle up!
Written October 29, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Gigi G
New York City, NY5 contributions
Oct 2021
I love it when a girls tennis trip goes beyond what I expected! The Tennis Center had everything and more! Beautiful facilities that were well maintained, plenty of courts available at your convenience, and a staff that catered to your every need! Our pro, Eric Wammock gave us top-notch instructions. In my thirty years of tennis instruction, he was the best. I felt like I was prepared for the pro tour!!!
After our clinic, we had the amazing amenities of Palmetto Dunes! The beach, the restaurants, bicycling through the town made for a complete vacation. I will definitely make this a yearly trip!
After our clinic, we had the amazing amenities of Palmetto Dunes! The beach, the restaurants, bicycling through the town made for a complete vacation. I will definitely make this a yearly trip!
Written October 27, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
R1R2Fun
Maryland175 contributions
Can we rent pickleball rackets there?
PalmettoDunes
Hilton Head, SC10 contributions
Hi there- Sorry it's taken so long for us to respond. Yes, you can rent pickleball rackets at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center.
Tenbiking
Longmeadow, MA187 contributions
Can first time players participate?
PalmettoDunes
Hilton Head, SC10 contributions
Everyone is welcome! We offer beginner clinics for both tennis and pickleball at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center. You can find our current tennis clinics & lessons schedule on our website.
andreadeitch
Bradenton, FL4 contributions
We are 4 avid tennis players who play at 3 different levels. Do you arrange players in
clinics by level of play as well as by stroke of interest?
PalmettoDunes
Hilton Head, SC10 contributions
The Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center offers 3 different clinics for intermediate to advanced players. We also offer the Stroke of the Day followed by the Daily Drill for beginner to intermediate players. You can find our current tennis clinics & lessons schedule on our website.
565janicee
Hoschton, GA1 contribution
We are coming down to the Marriott Vacation Villas in august. Do you have open PB play during the week?
PalmettoDunes
Hilton Head, SC10 contributions
Hello 565janicee,
Yes, we certainly do have courts available for open play. Reserved court times are $20/hour and may be requested up to 24 hrs in advanced. Walk-on court time are also available daily between 12-4 pm for $15/hour, based on availability. We also have pickleball clinics, round robins, lessons and equipment rentals available. Our current schedules can be found on our website.
If we can assist further, please let us know! We're looking forward to seeing you at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center!
wellingtonmandy
Wellington, New Zealand
Hi, we are recreational tennis players travelling from New Zealand to Hilton Head and wonder if we should be bringing our own rackets all the way, or if you do racket hire. Our kids 5,9,10 also play, so we would need rackets for them too.
Do you hire rackets?
thanks
Mandy
PalmettoDunes
Hilton Head, SC10 contributions
Hello, Mandy!
We absolutely have a variety of rackets available for your entire family. We carry many different brands and styles, so you all should be able to find exactly what you need. I would also encourage you to check out our tennis clinics - our tennis and pickleball teachers are GREAT!
Safe travels!
Frequently Asked Questions about Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center
- Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center is open:
- Sun - Sat 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Hotels near Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center:
- (0.08 mi) Ocean Cove Club at Palmetto Dunes
- (0.13 mi) The Village at Palmetto Dunes
- (0.06 mi) Live in Fitness Resort
- (0.14 mi) Centrecourt Villas
- (0.17 mi) Picturesque PD villa -immaculate & spacious
- Restaurants near Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center:
- (0.09 mi) Alexander's Restaurant & Wine Bar
- (0.07 mi) Palmetto Dunes General Store
- (0.13 mi) Big Jim's BBQ, Burgers & Pizza
- (0.23 mi) The Dunes House
- (0.17 mi) Blue Restaurant and Lounge