Tennis in Maui

Tennis

Most courts charge by the hour but will let players continue after their initial hour for free, provided no one is waiting. In addition to the facilities listed below, many hotels and condos have courts open to non-guests for a fee. The best free courts are the five at the Lahaina Civic Center (1840 Honoapiilani Hwy., Lahaina. 808/661-4685), near Wahikuli State Park. They're available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Kapalua Tennis Garden. This complex, home to the Kapalua Tennis Club, serves the Kapalua Resort with 10 courts, 4 lighted for night play, and a pro shop. You'll pay $14 an hour if you're a guest, $16 if you're not. 100 Kapalua Dr., Kapalua. 808/669-5677.

Makena Tennis Club. Makena features six Plexipave courts, two of which are lighted for night play. Private lessons, rentals, ball machines, racquet stringing, and weekly clinics are available. Wailea Alanui Dr., Makena. 808/879-8777.

Wailea Tennis Club. The club has 11 Plexipave courts (its famed grass courts are, sadly, a thing of the past), lessons, rentals, and ball machines. On weekday mornings clinics are given to help you improve ground strokes, serve, volley, or doubles strategy. Rates are $12 per hour, per person, with three lighted courts available for night play. 131 Wailea Ike Pl., Kihei. 808/879-1958 or 800/332-1614.