Pickleball in Nha Trang: courts, prices and when to play

Yes, you can play pickleball in Nha Trang, and it's one of the easiest beach cities in Vietnam to get a game. There are more than ten venues, from 8 and 10-court complexes to covered halls a few streets from the beach, and an hour on court costs 50,000 to 230,000 VND, split between four. Here are the courts worth your time, what they cost, how visitors join a game and the months when outdoor play is at its best.

Can you play pickleball in Nha Trang?

Yes. Nha Trang has a busy local scene with more than ten venues, most open from 5 or 6am until 10pm, and visitors can book a court by the hour or join an open game without being a club member.

The game arrived later here than in Hanoi or Saigon and then grew very fast. In November 2024 the provincial newspaper Bao Khanh Hoa counted about ten clubs and court clusters in Khanh Hoa province. In July 2026, the provincial tournament for all age categories (9 to 12 July) drew more than 350 players from 33 clubs and units, the biggest field it has had, according to Bao Van Hoa. New complexes keep opening in the urban areas on the edge of the city.

I've played here myself. Nha Trang was one stop on the 18-day trip with two American players that started this business, and we played at Da Quoc: a morning swim, an evening game. The story is in our guide to where to play pickleball in Vietnam.

Where are the best pickleball courts in Nha Trang?

For the biggest choice of games, go to ARENA Nha Trang or DSD Pickleball. For a covered hall near the beach hotels, use Dien Bien Phu, Yasaka or Vien Dong. For a resort setting with a view, Champa Island.

Prices and hours come from the lool.vn booking listings (checked 2 November 2026), Decathlon Vietnam's Nha Trang court guide (updated July 2025), Bao Khanh Hoa (court counts, November 2024) and Champa Island's own page. Courts change their rates often, so treat the column as a guide and check the price when you book.

ARENA Nha Trang: the most courts in one place

Ten courts at the corner of streets T6 and A3 in the An Binh Tan urban area, open 5am to 10pm every day, from 90,000 VND an hour on lool.vn. With ten courts it's the easiest place to find a free one at short notice. It's out in the new urban area, so take a Grab or Xanh SM from the beach hotels.

DSD Pickleball: the strongest club scene

Eight courts on street 94 in the Thai Hung urban area (old Vinh Thai commune, now Nam Nha Trang on booking apps), open 6am to 10pm, 120,000 to 150,000 VND an hour on lool.vn. DSD runs one of the city's two big Reclub communities, with 573 members and more than 300 activities logged. If you want a game against good local players, this is the place.

Dien Bien Phu: the indoor hall

Six indoor courts at 260 Dien Bien Phu, north of the centre, listed at 5am to 11pm and 70,000 to 150,000 VND an hour. Being fully indoors, it's the safest booking for a wet afternoon or the rainy months. It gets busy after work.

Da Quoc: where I played

Six courts on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street, under a high steel roof that keeps off the sun and the rain. It's a local hall rather than a resort court. Hours and prices aren't on the booking apps, so message us or ask your hotel to call ahead.

Yasaka and Vien Dong: walk from the beach

If you're staying on the Tran Phu beach strip, these two are the closest. Yasaka at 1 Yersin has four roofed courts, 6am to 10pm. Vien Dong at 65 Le Thanh Ton has four courts, two covered and two in the open, 5am to 11pm, 100,000 to 160,000 VND an hour on lool.vn. Both are smaller than DSD or ARENA, but they're a short ride from the beach.

Cheaper courts

Olala on Thich Quang Duc (four outdoor courts, 70,000 to 120,000 VND), K29 on Thuy Xuong (50,000 to 100,000 VND) and TT2D on Ly Ong Trong (eight roofed courts, from 60,000 VND) are the budget end. The province's sports training and competition centre at Hon Ro also has three courts, per Bao Khanh Hoa.

How much does it cost to play pickleball in Nha Trang?

You rent the court, not a place on it: 50,000 to 230,000 VND per court per hour, which works out at roughly 12,000 to 60,000 VND each when four of you share it. Early morning and midday are cheapest, and 4pm to 8pm is the peak.

Bao Khanh Hoa's survey of city courts gave 120,000 to 160,000 VND off-peak (6am to 4pm) and 160,000 to 220,000 VND at peak (4pm to 8pm). The newer booking listings start lower, from 50,000 to 90,000 VND for early slots at the budget courts. Open club sessions on Reclub usually charge a flat fee per player instead; the organiser shows it when you join.

• Paddles: bigger venues lend or rent them, but bring your own if you care what you play with. Bao Khanh Hoa put local paddle prices at 500,000 to over 2 million VND; our paddle buying guide has the shops.
• Cash: bring some. Small courts may not take cards; see money in Vietnam.

How do you join a pickleball game in Nha Trang as a visitor?

Download the Reclub app and join the Nha Trang clubs. DSD Pickleball and Nha Trang Pickleball Club for All post open sessions there, and Club for All says it welcomes locals, expats and beginners. You book a spot, pay the session fee and turn up.

Club for All has 442 members on Reclub and asks only that you bring a paddle and a good attitude. It's the easier door for a visitor: the club describes itself as mixed-level and open to expats. DSD is the place for a stronger local game.

No app? Book a court for the first morning slot and ask the staff to find you partners. Mornings are quieter, players are more relaxed, and a visitor at 6am is still something people come over to talk to. A few words of Vietnamese help a lot: our pickleball in Vietnamese cheat sheet has the score calls and the polite phrases.

Which resorts in Nha Trang have pickleball courts?

Champa Island Nha Trang has a pickleball court open 6am to 10pm, booked through the Alobo app. Nha Trang Marriott Resort and Spa on Hon Tre Island lists tennis and pickleball courts. Most Cam Ranh resorts near the airport list tennis, not pickleball, so ask before you book.

Champa Island is about 3.6 km from the centre, and its court is open-air and shaded. On Hon Tre, across the bay, the Marriott lists pickleball among its activities, and a Vietnamese travel site reported that the Vinpearl resort court there takes outside players from about 150,000 VND an hour; we haven't confirmed that with Vinpearl, so check at reception. Hon Tre is across the bay from the city, so a resort court there makes sense only if you're staying on the island.

Cam Ranh, about 40 km south, is where the big beach resorts are. They change their facilities often: the Westin Cam Ranh ran pickleball sessions in early 2026 and Duyen Ha promoted a pickleball and tennis package in 2025, but neither is a full-time public court. If a court matters to you, ask the resort for the court's hours and price in writing. Our guide to resorts with pickleball courts in Vietnam explains what to ask.

When is the best time to play pickleball in Nha Trang?

February to August. These are Nha Trang's dry months, with under 85 mm of rain a month and plenty of sun. October and November are the wettest, with over 300 mm on about 18 days, so book indoor courts then.

Figures are long-term monthly averages for Nha Trang from the Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology. Nha Trang's calendar runs the opposite way to Hanoi and Saigon: it's dry in the summer when the north and south are wet, and wet in the autumn. That makes it a good June to August beach stop; see Vietnam in June 2027 and our best time to visit Vietnam guide.

Whatever the month, play early or late. From May to August the midday sun is strong even under a roof, and our guide to playing pickleball in the heat covers water, electrolytes and when to stop.

What does a pickleball day in Nha Trang look like?

A game from 6 to 8am, a swim and breakfast, a slow middle of the day, then the mud baths, the Po Nagar towers or a boat to the islands in the afternoon, and seafood on the beach at night.

Two or three days is right for most players: one morning at a big complex, one with a club session, one easy day on the water. Our Nha Trang travel guide has the beaches, the mud baths compared and the cafes. Nha Trang pairs well with Da Lat up in the hills, where it's cool enough to play at noon.

Nha Trang isn't on our sample routes, but it fits into any of them as a beach stop. Add two nights between the centre and the south on the Top to Bottom route, from $1,999, or after Da Nang and Hoi An, from $999. For the courts further north, see pickleball in Da Nang and pickleball in Hoi An; to the south, pickleball in Ho Chi Minh City; for the island beach stop, pickleball in Phu Quoc.

What should you bring to play in Nha Trang?

• Your own paddle. Our guide to flying with a paddle to Vietnam covers the airline rules.
• Court shoes with non-marking soles for the indoor halls.
• Two shirts per session, a cap and a small towel. It's humid even at 6am.
• Electrolyte sachets and a big bottle of water.
• Reclub on your phone, set up before you land. Our what to wear guide has the rest.

Pickleball in Nha Trang: FAQ

Can you play pickleball in Nha Trang?

Yes. Nha Trang has more than ten pickleball venues, from the 10-court ARENA complex and 8-court DSD Pickleball to covered halls in the city centre. Most open from 5 or 6am to 10pm, and visitors can book a court by the hour or join an open game through the Reclub app.

How much does a pickleball court cost in Nha Trang?

Most courts charge between 50,000 and 230,000 VND per court per hour, split between up to four players. Mornings and middays are cheapest; the 4pm to 8pm peak costs the most. Bao Khanh Hoa reported 120,000 to 160,000 VND off-peak and 160,000 to 220,000 VND at peak.

What is the best pickleball court in Nha Trang?

For size and level of play, DSD Pickleball (8 courts, Thai Hung urban area) and ARENA Nha Trang (10 courts, An Binh Tan urban area). For a covered hall close to the beach hotels, Dien Bien Phu (6 indoor courts) or Yasaka on Yersin street. For a resort setting, Champa Island.

How do I find a pickleball game in Nha Trang as a visitor?

Join Nha Trang clubs on the Reclub app, where DSD Pickleball and the Nha Trang Pickleball Club for All post open sessions. Club for All says it welcomes locals, expats and beginners. Or book a court in the morning and ask the staff to pair you; mornings are quieter and friendlier.

When is the best time of year to play pickleball in Nha Trang?

February to August, the dry season, is best for outdoor courts. February averages 22 to 28°C with about 16 mm of rain. October and November are the wettest months, with over 300 mm of rain on about 18 days, so book a covered or indoor court then.

Do resorts in Nha Trang have pickleball courts?

Some do. Champa Island Nha Trang has a pickleball court open 6am to 10pm, booked through the Alobo app. Nha Trang Marriott Resort and Spa on Hon Tre Island lists tennis and pickleball courts. Many Cam Ranh resorts list tennis only, so ask before you book.

The bottom line

Nha Trang is one of the best beach cities in Vietnam for pickleball: plenty of courts, cheap court hire and a dry season that runs right through the summer. Book the first slot of the day at ARENA, DSD or a covered hall near your hotel, join a Club for All session on Reclub, and keep October and November for indoor courts. For the rest of your stay, read the Nha Trang travel guide; for every other city, where to play pickleball in Vietnam. If you'd like us to plan it, a tailor-made trip puts Nha Trang where it fits your route.