Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Courts, Hilton Head
- Book
- Reserve online
- Address
- 6 Trent Jones Lane
- Phone
- 855-859-3671
Twenty-four pickleball courts at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center, open to the public, with lights until 10 p.m.
24
pickleball courts, more than the center has for tennis
10 p.m.
lights on 8 courts, first come, first served after dark
$4
to rent a paddle, free with a lesson, clinic or round robin
- Reserve
- 3 days ahead, or 5 days for guests in a resort-managed rental
- Cancel
- Full refund more than an hour before your time
- Open to
- The public, no gate pass needed
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Palmetto Dunes pickleball is played at the Tennis & Pickleball Center, in the middle of the Palmetto Dunes resort. It has 24 dedicated pickleball courts, more than the center has for tennis. You do not have to be staying in Palmetto Dunes: the center is open to the public.
Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Courts and Lights
The center has 24 pickleball courts, and eight of them are lit by a timer system for night play. Lit courts are first come, first served any time after dark until 10 p.m., so there is nothing to reserve if you want an evening game. The daytime courts are rented by the hour. Closed-toe athletic shoes are the rule throughout the center.
Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Prices
Courts rent by the hour, per court, so the price is split among everyone playing. Rates for 2026:
| Court time | Per court hour |
|---|---|
| Opening until noon | $25 |
| Noon until close | $20 |
| Walk-on, noon to 4 p.m. | $15 |
| Lighted courts after dark | $20 |
| Clinics and lessons | Price |
|---|---|
| Pickleball 101 or 102, Drills for Skills, Doubles Strategy | $34 per person |
| Morning or afternoon Power Hour, with a ball machine | $34 per person |
| Round robin, morning or afternoon | $20 per person |
| Custom clinic, three or more people | $42 per person |
| Open play, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (cash only) | $5 per person |
| Private lesson, 30 minutes or 1 hour | $48 or $73 |
| Semi-private lesson, 30 minutes or 1 hour | $53 or $91 |
Paddles are $4 for court time and free with a lesson, clinic or round robin. Guests in a resort-managed rental get complimentary court time when it is available.
How to Book Pickleball at Palmetto Dunes
Book online through the center’s reservation page. Create a free account, pick a court, clinic or lesson, and pay by card. To reserve a court further out than the online window, or to book an appointment-only instructor, call 855-859-3671. Lit courts after dark are first come, first served.
Pickleball at Palmetto Dunes: Reserving a Court
Anyone, guest or member, can reserve court time three days ahead. Guests staying in a resort-managed rental can reserve five days ahead and get complimentary court time when it is available. If you did not bring a paddle, one rents for $4 for your court time, and there is no charge for a paddle during a lesson, clinic or round robin. Cancel more than an hour before your time for a full refund; inside the hour there is none.
Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Schedule: Clinics and Round Robins
Clinics and programs are booked online, and the Palmetto Dunes pickleball schedule depends on the season, so check the center’s booking page for the week you are here rather than counting on a fixed day. Lessons are available to reserve in advance as well. Guests in a resort-managed rental get up to 15 percent off lessons with the resort’s amenity card.
Palmetto Dunes sells pickleball packages too. Dink, Stay & Play covers three nights in a resort villa, two clinic and round-robin sessions, two hours of court time a day and a three-day bike rental, priced by quote at (888) 909-9566. The resort’s golf packages are compared on our Palmetto Dunes golf packages page.
Before You Go
The Tennis Center is one of the places you can drive to without a Palmetto Dunes guest pass, straight in through the main entrance on Queens Folly Road. The same building has 17 clay tennis courts; see the Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center page for those. Curious whether the courts are busy? The resort’s pickleball camera is on our Palmetto Dunes webcams page. For courts elsewhere on the island, see pickleball in Hilton Head Island.
What players say
The Tennis & Pickleball Center is reviewed as one venue, so its reviews cover the pickleball courts and the tennis courts together. Players like the number of courts, the well-kept surfaces and the pickleball round robins, and the instructors are described as knowledgeable and encouraging. The pro shop staff are friendly, parking is easy, and lessons and court time are seen as good value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Updated
How much does pickleball cost at Palmetto Dunes?
Court time is $25 an hour before noon and $20 an hour after noon, with a $15 walk-on rate from noon to 4 p.m. and $20 for lighted courts. Clinics are $34 a person, round robins $20, and a one-hour private lesson $73.
How do I book pickleball at Palmetto Dunes?
Reserve online through the center’s reservation page with a free account and a credit card, or call the pro shop at 855-859-3671. Lit courts after dark are first come, first served.
How many pickleball courts are at Palmetto Dunes?
Twenty-four dedicated pickleball courts at the Tennis & Pickleball Center, eight of them lit for night play until 10 p.m.
Can non-guests play pickleball at Palmetto Dunes?
Yes. The center is open to the public and you do not need a gate pass to drive to it.
Do I need to reserve a pickleball court at Palmetto Dunes?
For daytime courts, yes: anyone can reserve three days ahead, and guests in a resort-managed rental can reserve five days ahead. The lit courts after dark are first come, first served.
Can I rent a pickleball paddle at Palmetto Dunes?
Yes, for $4 for your court time. There is no charge for a paddle during a lesson, clinic or round robin.
How late can you play pickleball at Palmetto Dunes?
Select courts are lit until 10 p.m.
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