We had an overall great experience, everything from the outstanding coaching with Tony and Willy that we received to increase our pickleball knowledge to the excellent and terrific events that Tony and Wendy did over and above to make our week at Pickleball Palmas amazing. We would like to also thank the staff front reception area to the restaurant staff at the Pickleball Palmas Academy as they were very accommodating and the service was outstanding along with the meals being incredible. A personal thank you, to Chip Ball to making sure that all our needs were taken care of. We are looking forward to coming back in 2026 and bringing several of her friends from Canada.

We had a great trip. Transport from the airport to the hotel and back worked as advertised. The driver was waiting for us at the appropriate spot when we came out of the airport. The return trip was a bit confused at the hotel - a car came 5 minutes before our departure time and asked if we were the 10 o'clock group. That was our departure time and no one else was in the lobby. The driver then asked for a voucher which we did not have. At that point, a second vehicle arrived for us and the issue was sorted out. I am not sure if there was a miscommunication at the transport company or if the first driver was trying to hijack the fare. Four stars. The new pickleball centre is an excellent facility. Our instructors, Tony and Willy, were outstanding. Their systematic approach to teaching, both the basics elements of the game as well as strategies, court positioning and shot selection, was first class. All teaching points were prefaced with clear explaination, consistent and accurate demonstration, practice and critique. When not in lessons, we had as much access to the facitlity for free play as we could handle. Five+ stars! The accomodation was acceptable but "tired". The room was neat but poorly lighted and not overly clean. Room security was questionable as the doorframe was loose with gaps between both the wall and the frame and the frame and the door. It would have been easy to enter the room by forcing the door or 'jimmying" the lock with a credit card. The room safe was broken so another safe had been placed in the closet. The replacement safe was not secured and could easily be carried out of the room. Two and a half stars. Meals were quite good. Breakfast and lunch were normally at the pickleball centre where the food was very good albiet the menu choices were somewhat limited. Tony and Wendy hosted most of the dinners, with Willy and his wife joining us for dinner on the last night. All were excellent company. The food, at a variety of restaurants, was very good. In most cases, we were presented with a fixed menu, but at a couple of venues we were able to order from the menu. As anticipated, alcohol was not included. We were surprised, however, to discover on the last night (the first time anyone had decided to have dessert) that the desserts were added to the alcohol bill and not included with the dinner. There were also no arrangements made to cover the cost of our departure day breakfast at the Tito's restaurant (the assigned venue) and we had to pay for that meal out of pocket. Four stars. Free day activities were not pursued. We went to Mexico to play pickleball and did so on our "day off" as well. Overall, a very enjoyable trip.

The pickleball training and experience was excellent. The accommodations however were sub standard and not very clean. The AC in our room did not work so on the 3rd day they moved us to a poolside room for 2 nights then to an oceanside room for our final night these 2 rooms were much better in fit finish and cleanliness. The booking process with WeTravel was very misleading, indicating that we would be paying in Canadian Dollars and then I was subsequently charged an extra 2400.00 for the US exchange. This was taken care of by Pickleball Cabo eventually but I think you need to change the layout of your booking site to clearly indicate listed pricing is USD.

Wonderful instructors in an idyllic location. Could not have been better! Looking forward to doing it again next year. Special shoutout to Tony--an inspiring awesome guy!! Honored to have met him and look forward to spending more time with him.

It was beyond my expectations. Chip Ball is a wonderful planner and host. Met great people. Fun dinners and parties. The resort was spectacular. Woke up to sunset over the Sea of Cortez every morning. The Pickleball professionals were the best. I learned so much. Tony Kraus's pickleball training center is the best. I am thinking of returning next year.