Meliá Pickleball Court
Our proposal is to spend a little more on one properly built court that Meliá can charge for, rather than a basic court offered for free.
A firm price depends on the condition of the existing floor. We need a site inspection before we can give an accurate quotation.
Preparation + court system, depending on surface condition.
Feasibility first
Before committing, we need to check whether the space and existing foundation can support a good court — safety, spacing, playing surface and drainage. We can have a technician inspect the site and advise what is realistically possible.
Weight is not the issue
As a general guideline, an acrylic court system is around 3 kg/m² — considerably lighter than the rubber roll-out system originally proposed. (To be confirmed and verified by a court technician.)
Indicative cost
A proper quote depends on the condition of the existing floor. As a rough range, 600–1,000 THB/m² covers preparation and the court system, depending on how much prep the surface needs.
Timeline
Acrylic systems are sensitive to moisture and water. While it is possible to install during the rainy season, we advise waiting until after to ensure the best adhesion and longevity of the court. It would help to know when you would ideally like the court completed, so we can advise what schedule is realistic.
Sun orientation
Sun Orientation: The sun alignment is not ideal throughout the year, with varying degrees of glare depending on the season and time of day. The image shown is a reference for 31 December, which falls during the high season and illustrates one of the more challenging periods. On this day, the sun aligns closely with the playing axis, creating significant glare and substantially limiting the hours of quality play. There is no realistic or budget-friendly way to change the court orientation given the available space, so sun glare should be considered an inherent limitation of the site and acknowledged from the outset.
Perceived safety
Although we understand that the current glass side barriers are designed to withstand significant impact, players may still perceive them as a safety concern. There are ways to mitigate this risk, but it should be identified as an area of consideration, particularly in relation to customer confidence and overall satisfaction.
Based on ~2 hours of paid play per day
Events, coaching and clinics can add to this baseline.
We want to be transparent: if the space cannot support a high-quality court, we will say so openly rather than recommend something that does not meet our standards.
And if you prefer the simpler free-court option, we can still connect you with contractors who will do the best possible job within that approach.
Next step
A short site inspection. From there we can confirm feasibility, a firm price and a realistic completion date.