Family Hotels with Tennis Courts on Lake Garda
5 family-friendly hotels with tennis in Lake Garda . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Lake Garda has a quiet secret: dozens of family resorts here keep tennis courts that you can actually use, not just look at. Our pick is five hotels along the eastern and western shores where parents grab a morning court while kids splash in the pool, then everyone meets for lunch by the water. None of these are tennis academies. They are family hotels that happen to have proper courts, which makes the difference between a holiday with tennis and a tennis holiday with bored kids.
Lake Garda is two lakes pretending to be one. The southern half feels Mediterranean — flat shores, vineyards, big family resorts in Sirmione and Peschiera. The northern half turns dramatic, with mountains rising straight from the water and stiff afternoon winds that draw windsurfers. Tennis families usually pick a base in between: Garda town, Bardolino, or the western shore from Gardone to Limone, where courts get morning sun and the wind stays manageable.
🎾Why Lake Garda Works for Tennis Families
What sets these resorts apart is access. Many Lake Garda hotels list tennis as a facility but the courts sit at a sports club two kilometres away. Our five all have courts inside the property gate, walking distance from the room. That matters when you have a five-year-old and a forty-minute window between breakfast and the kids' club.
Surface varies. Du Lac Et Du Parc in Riva keeps four red clay courts which read slowly and forgive bad knees. Hotel Oasi Beach in Malcesine uses hard courts good for kids' first lessons. Most resorts charge nothing for court time and rent rackets for around 5 EUR per session. Floodlights are common but evening play needs booking by lunchtime in July and August.
Coaching is patchy. Two of our picks have a resident pro who runs morning clinics for adults and a separate junior programme; the others can arrange a freelance coach with 24 hours notice. Group lessons run 30-50 EUR per hour. If tennis is the main reason you came, ask before booking — a hotel with courts is not the same as a hotel with a tennis programme.
Parent's take
Honest read from a tennis-playing parent: the courts are a real bonus but they will not entertain a six-year-old. Treat tennis as a parents' morning thing while kids do animation or swim. The resorts that work best pair a court session with a kids' club running 9am to noon, so both adults get to play.
Our Top 5 Picks
Hotels in Lake Garda with tennis, sorted by guest rating.
Hotel Oasi Beach
Malcesine
Wonderful
100 reviews
Hotel Oasi Beach in Malcesine sits directly on the lake with two hard tennis courts behind the property and a long pebble beach in front. Family rooms run on the smaller side but the pool deck and animation programme keep kids occupied while parents play.
From
€810/night
Why families love Hotel Oasi Beach
We came mostly for the lake but ended up playing tennis every morning. The courts are right next to the kids' pool which kept our seven-year-old in sight while we hit. Animation team runs in three languages including English and the staff genuinely know your kid's name by day two. Half board includes a kids' menu and gelato most evenings.
Wonderful
100 reviews
Regina Adelaide in Garda town runs as a four-star resort with two clay courts, a 25m outdoor pool, and a separate adults-only spa. The location puts you walking distance from the harbour, gelaterias, and the boat to Sirmione.
From
€1119/night
Why families love Regina Adelaide Hotel & SPA
This is the sort of hotel where the bar staff learn your aperitivo order on day two. Tennis courts get morning shade until eleven so we played 8am, breakfast after. Kids' club runs 9am-noon and 4-6pm with crafts, swimming, and a treasure hunt on Wednesdays. Pool is heated which mattered in early June.
Hotel Du Lac Gardone Riviera
Gardone Riviera
Wonderful
100 reviews
Hotel Du Lac Gardone Riviera is a smaller three-star with one clay court tucked into the garden, a small lake-view pool, and old-school Italian hospitality. Best for families who prefer a quieter, less programmed holiday.
From
€580/night
Why families love Hotel Du Lac Gardone Riviera
Not a resort. More like a guesthouse with a court. The owner Roberto plays himself and will happily take an hour to coach your kids if asked. No formal kids' club but our two found a posse of regulars within a day. Five minutes walk to the lakefront and the boat dock for day trips to Sirmione.
Hotel Lago Di Garda
Nago-Torbole
Wonderful
100 reviews
Hotel Lago Di Garda sits at the windsurf-famous northern tip in Nago-Torbole with a single clay court, panoramic pool, and easy access to the beach. The wind is part of the deal but afternoons usually settle by court time.
From
€653/night
Why families love Hotel Lago Di Garda
Honest, the wind here is real. We learned to play before 10am and after 5pm and accepted the middle of the day for the pool. Court was free with our half-board rate and rackets came included. Restaurant gives kids their meal first which is a small thing that saved every dinner.
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
Riva del Garda
Wonderful
100 reviews
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort in Riva del Garda runs four red clay courts, a tennis school, three pools, and a private beach. This is the closest the lake gets to a full tennis academy with a family-resort wrapper.
From
€1373/night
Why families love Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
If tennis is the actual reason you booked, this is the one. Resident pro Marco runs adult clinics at 9am and junior programmes at 10am and 3pm. Our nine-year-old graduated from forehand-only to full points in five days. Resort is huge, walking to dinner takes a moment, but the breadth of activities means our kids never asked what next.
💡Practical Tips for Tennis Holidays on Lake Garda
- 1Book courts at hotel check-in for the entire stay. Cooler 8-10am slots and floodlit 7-9pm slots disappear first, especially in July and August when the resorts are full.
- 2Bring your own shoes and at least one racket. Hire rackets exist but are usually beat-up club spares with worn grips. Sneakers fail on clay and get sticky on hard courts after a few rallies.
- 3Pack a 1.5L water bottle per person. Mineral water at courtside vending is 3-4 EUR a bottle and the sun off the lake is harsher than it looks until you have been playing for twenty minutes.
- 4Sign kids up for the morning club on your arrival day, not later. Most resorts cap places and prefer week-long bookings. Late sign-ups end up on the waiting list and your tennis time disappears.
- 5Drive to a public clay court for variety. Tennis Club Garda, Tennis Club Bardolino, and Tennis Club Riva all rent courts to non-members for 12-18 EUR an hour. Booking the night before is fine.
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