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Padel Courts Are the New Real Estate Amenity

October 20, 2026 · 3 min read

Developers have a new favorite amenity. Padel courts bring people in, keep them on site and give a project a premium, social feel.

The 1,000th court opened at a hotel

In April 2026 the US crossed 1,000 padel courts. The court that marked the milestone opened at the Thesis Hotel in Coral Gables, Miami.

From sport to lifestyle

The 2026 Playtomic Global Padel Report describes padel moving from a standalone sports investment to a lifestyle amenity. Courts are used in mixed-use projects to activate unused space and drive foot traffic.

The club as a “third space”

Modern clubs mix courts with fitness classes, social events, food and drinks, and recovery areas like saunas and cold plunges. People stay longer, and they come back.

Why padel fits real estate

• Small footprint. A court is 10 × 20 meters, so it fits on rooftops, courtyards and spare lots.
• Social by design. It is played in doubles, which turns a court into a meeting point.
• Easy to learn. New players have fun from the first session.
• A premium look. A panoramic glass court adds visual value to any project.

Choosing the court

For hotels and residences, a Full Vision or Panoramic court gives residents and guests a clear view of the game. Hot-dip galvanized steel and 12 mm tempered glass keep the court looking new for years.