Andy Devaney
If you thought resort activities peaked with a sun lounger and an umbrella drink, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa is about to pry the mai tai out of your hand and replace it with a pickleball paddle. The oceanfront property has teamed up with OHANA Pickleball Club to turn its former tennis garden into a full-blown pickleball and event playground on Kā‘anapali Beach, with a grand opening set for March 14, 2026.
From quiet tennis garden to buzzing pickleball village
In place of the genteel thwack of tennis balls, there’s now the sharper pop of pickleballs echoing across an expansive new complex. The partnership has transformed the garden courts at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa into a lively hub designed for guests, groups and locals who’d rather chase dinks and drop shots than towel animals.
This isn’t just a few taped lines and a net, either. The new OHANA Pickleball Club – Maui facility features:
- Twelve professional-grade shaded and lighted pickleball courts
- Two bocce ball courts
- Cornhole and ping-pong
- Five dedicated shaded event spaces
- A full ProShop with paddles, balls, refreshments and merch
In other words, it’s less “hotel amenity” and more “destination in its own right”. The Club will be open daily for play from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and again Monday through Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., giving everyone from sunrise grinders to sunset socialites a chance to get on court.
“We’re excited to bring OHANA Pickleball Club to the resort as another way for our guests and community to connect through this popular activity,” said Fred Findlen, General Manager at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa. “Here in Maui, connection is part of who we are. Partnering with OHANA Pickleball Club allows us to share that spirit, offering guests and locals alike a welcoming space to play and have fun, whether they’ve been on the court for years or are picking up a paddle for the first time.”
Not just for members: Maui opens the gates
On the mainland, pickleball clubs often operate like exclusive enclaves: members-only, waitlists longer than a winter in Cleveland, and more gatekeeping than a royal wedding. The OHANA Pickleball Club – Maui setup at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa is deliberately the opposite.
Unlike traditional club models, this facility is built to welcome both resort guests and the wider community. Every Hyatt Regency guestroom receives two complimentary day passes per stay, with paddles and balls included at no extra cost as part of the resort fee. That means you can land, check in, and be out on court without ever visiting a sporting goods store or pretending you know the difference between a control paddle and a power paddle.
Those bitten by the pickleball bug can buy additional court time and services, while players who want more consistent access can opt into a range of membership tiers with added perks. Think of it as a choose-your-own-adventure for your new obsession.
“Building communities through pickleball” – Maui edition
At its heart, this collaboration is less about sport and more about what happens between points: the banter, the bonding, and the post-match storytelling.
“Our mission has always been to build communities through pickleball,” said Pat Rolfes, Owner of OHANA Pickleball Club. “As the pickleball community continues to grow worldwide, there’s no better place than Maui to bring people together to enjoy this sport. Developing this world-class pickleball & event hub and teaming up with Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa allows us to deliver an experience that matches the quality and hospitality both brands are known for.”
Pickleball has gone from fringe pastime to global phenomenon faster than you can say “kitchen violation,” and Maui is a fitting stage for its next act. With the Pacific as a backdrop and a resort known for its hospitality, this new complex aims to be as much a social club as a sports facility.
For beginners, bashers and everyone in between
If your idea of pickleball strategy is “hit it back and hope,” don’t panic. The club is geared to support the full spectrum of players, from seasoned tournament regulars to curious first-timers who still call the paddle a “bat.”
The Club caters to experienced players to beginners in its lively, social atmosphere. For beginners, dedicated coaches will provide an approachable and fun introduction to the sport. Pickleball programming includes: learn to play classes, private lessons, one-on-one coaching, group clinics, as well as weekly organised play.
Additionally, OHANA Pickleball Club specialises in fun events for meetings, groups and unique team bonding experiences. So if your idea of corporate synergy involves whacking a ball at your boss (lovingly, of course), this might be the teambuilding session you’ve been dreaming of.
A new kind of resort “wellness”
Resort wellness used to mean a massage and maybe a yoga class if you were feeling ambitious. The new offering at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa nudges that definition toward something more active and communal. Here, wellness is sweat, laughter, and the smug satisfaction of earning your dessert at dinner.
Between the shaded courts, social play formats and event spaces, the complex is engineered for connection as much as competition. Guests can roll from a morning game into a poolside cooldown; locals can drop in after work for league play or clinics; groups can build entire itineraries around pickleball-fuelled meetings and retreats.
For more information on the new OHANA Pickleball Club – Maui and to plan your own paddle-powered escape at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, visit www.hyattregencymaui.com or www.ohanapickleballclub.com.
