Sports Courts for Hotels and Resorts

Line Marking Australia builds sports courts for hotels and resorts across Australia: tennis and pickleball courts, beach volleyball courts, synthetic putting greens and multi-sport courts. We focus on low-maintenance surfaces, guest appeal and building around your occupancy. Tennis courts start from about $40,000 and pickleball courts from about $20,000 installed.

Resort managers want facilities that look good in photos, get used by guests and don't eat the maintenance budget. A tired court with faded lines and a sagging net does the opposite.

We line mark and resurface courts as well as build them, so we think about how a court will look and play in year eight, not only on opening day. Here's what resort managers ask us.

Which courts attract resort guests?

The courts that attract resort guests are the ones families and couples can enjoy without lessons. Pickleball is quick to learn and social, tennis still appeals to keen players, beach volleyball suits coastal and pool-side resorts, and a putting green gives non-players something to do with a drink in hand.

Facility	Guest appeal	Starting price (installed)
Pickleball court	Easy for all ages, social doubles	from about $20,000 (published Australian builder pricing, 2026)
Tennis court	Classic resort amenity, keen players	from about $40,000 (Oneflare cost guide, 2026)
Padel court	Growing, social, good for packages	from about $60,000 (Sydney club build reported in the trade press)
Beach volleyball court	Coastal and pool-side atmosphere	Quoted per site
Putting green	Relaxed, all ages, low upkeep	Quoted per site

Which court surfaces need the least maintenance?

The lowest-maintenance resort court surfaces are acrylic hard courts and synthetic grass. Acrylic needs washing and an occasional recoat, about every 7 to 10 years according to Tennis Australia's Victorian maintenance guides. Synthetic grass needs brushing and infill top-ups and lasts about 10 to 15 years. Both avoid mowing, rolling and watering.

• Acrylic hard court: crisp lines, true bounce, easy to clean
• Cushioned acrylic: softer underfoot for older guests
• Synthetic grass: soft look, forgiving for casual players
• Modular tiles: drain quickly after tropical rain

Should we convert our tennis court to pickleball?

Converting a resort tennis court to pickleball can double or quadruple the number of guests playing at once. One tennis court carries two pickleball courts while keeping tennis, or up to four dedicated pickleball courts. AusPlay found about 92,000 Australians played pickleball in the year to June 2024, so many guests already know the game.

See our tennis court to pickleball conversion page.

Is a beach volleyball court worth it?

A beach volleyball court suits resorts with a coastal feel, pool areas or event spaces. The playing area is 16 m by 8 m, plus run-off, on a deep bed of washed sand over drainage so it's playable soon after rain. It doubles as an event and team-building space, and upkeep is mostly raking and topping up sand.

Can a putting green work at a resort?

A synthetic putting green works well at a resort because it fits awkward spaces, looks green year-round and needs almost no maintenance. We shape gentle contours, set several cups and add a fringe that blends into surrounding gardens. Guests can use it any time without bookings or staff. Read about synthetic putting greens.

Is a padel court worth adding at a resort?

A padel court can work for resorts that sell activity packages or attract groups, because padel is social, played in doubles and easy for beginners. The court is 20 m by 10 m with glass and mesh walls, and starts from about $60,000. Glass walls, lighting and noise need careful siting and often council approval.

Padel courts can be built outdoors with a roof or inside an existing building. Read more on padel court construction.

How do you build without upsetting guests?

We plan resort court builds around your occupancy. Noisy work like excavation and concrete cutting is booked for quieter periods and daytime hours, the work zone is screened and fenced, and trucks use service entrances away from arrivals. Your duty manager has one contact for the whole job, so issues are handled fast.

• Works timed for low season or quieter weekdays where possible
• Screened fencing that keeps the site tidy from guest areas
• Deliveries away from check-in and peak pool times
• Dust and noise controls, including water suppression when cutting

Do resort courts need lighting?

Resort court lighting lets guests play after the heat of the day, which in much of Australia is when they actually want to play. We design lighting to the AS 2560 sports lighting series and limit light spill onto rooms and neighbours under AS/NZS 4282. Lighting often needs council approval, so we check early.

What about heat, cyclones and coastal conditions?

Resort courts in hot, coastal or cyclone-prone parts of Australia need surfaces and fittings chosen for the conditions. Lighter acrylic colours run cooler, galvanised or powder-coated posts and fencing resist salt air, and drainage is sized for heavy tropical rain. We specify fixings and fencing to suit your site's exposure.

How do we keep resort courts looking new?

Resort courts stay photo-ready with a simple routine. Blow off leaves and sand daily, wash acrylic courts every few months, brush synthetic grass, and replace worn nets and windbreak before they look tired. Fresh line marking between resurfaces makes an older court look sharp again for a fraction of the cost.

• Daily: clear debris, check nets and gates
• Seasonally: wash down, check drainage and fixings
• As needed: re-line faded markings and patch small cracks

How we keep every resort court build compliant

Every resort court build follows the same compliance steps, with extra care for guests nearby. We check council requirements, run a Before You Dig Australia search, follow Work Health and Safety laws with Safe Work Method Statements, control dust and sediment, and use builders who hold the licence your state requires and carry public liability insurance.

• Council requirements checked for lighting, fencing, earthworks and noise
• Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) check before excavation
• Safe Work Method Statements for excavation and mobile plant
• Silica dust controls and sediment and stormwater controls
• AS 3600 slabs and AS 1428.1 accessible paths to courts
• AS 2560 lighting with spill limited under AS/NZS 4282
• Slip-resistant finishes and each sport's court dimensions

What do you need from our resort to quote?

To quote resort courts, we need to know which facilities you're considering, where they could go and when the resort can host a build. A site plan, photos and your occupancy pattern help most. We then return an itemised quote and options you can take to owners or head office.

• Courts wanted: tennis, pickleball, padel, beach volleyball, putting green
• New build, resurface or conversion
• Location, size and what's there now
• Slope, drainage and machinery access
• Preferred surfaces and colours to match the resort
• Nets, fencing, lighting, shade and seating
• Council approvals and any owner or brand standards
• Preferred build window and budget