Pickleball is getting the full oceanfront treatment on Kāʻanapali Beach, as Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa transforms its former garden courts into a 12-court OHANA Pickleball Club, with a grand opening slated for March 14, 2026. The new setup is designed to welcome both resort guests and Maui residents, pairing casual play with coaching, leagues, and event-ready spaces built around the island’s fast-rising favorite sport.
What’s on the courts
The reimagined complex features twelve professional-grade pickleball courts that are both shaded and lighted, plus two bocce courts, cornhole, ping-pong, five shaded event spaces and a full ProShop, according to OHANA Pickleball Club. Open play starts early each day, and the layout is set up to handle everything from solo travelers dropping in to larger groups that want multiple courts at once.
Open to guests and locals
Hyatt is pitching the club as more than a tucked-away resort amenity, framing it as a shared space for visitors and the local community instead of a members-only scene. Per the resort’s policies, each guestroom receives two drop-in or open-play passes per stay, and standard paddle rental is folded into the resort fee, according to the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa. Local coverage lists club hours as 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily and 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, per Maui Now.
Who’s behind it
The operation is run by OHANA Pickleball Club, which is part of the HUB Pickleball family. Owner Pat Rolfes said the aim is to “build communities through pickleball,” according to Sustain Health Magazine. Fred Findlen, the resort’s general manager, told local reporters the collaboration is intended to create a welcoming venue for both guests and Maui residents, per Maui Now.
Lessons, leagues and bookings
The club offers learn-to-play sessions, private lessons, group clinics and weekly organized play, along with team-building packages marketed to groups and meetings. Players can purchase additional court time or choose from membership tiers that come with extra perks. The venue opened in family-run stages, with Phase One debuting on Sept. 1, 2025 and the full twelve-court complex completed in January 2026, according to OHANA Pickleball Club.
Resort wellness gets competitive
The move fits into a broader shift in resort wellness, where properties are leaning into social, active experiences instead of focusing solely on spa time. Sustain Health Magazine notes that setups like the Kāʻanapali club are designed to blend fitness, fun and social connection for visitors and locals alike.
Planning a visit
Visitors who want to play can book rooms and packages through the Hyatt Regency Maui, then use the club’s system to sign up for open play. Court reservations and lesson bookings are handled online through OHANA Pickleball Club.
