Our first trip with BPS in mind

We'd played at plenty of padel clubs around Bali before this trip, but this time we approached things a little differently. With Bali Padel Scene taking shape, we packed a professional camera alongside our rackets and made a point of experiencing each club with a review in mind.

That meant paying closer attention to how the courts played, exploring the facilities, taking our own photos and getting a proper feel for the atmosphere. We'd always enjoyed discovering new places to play; this was the first time we set out to document those experiences specifically for BPS.

Different clubs, different experiences

One of the best things about exploring this part of Bali was discovering just how much variety there is in such a small area. At one end of the scale were smaller, boutique venues such as Uluwatu Club and Play by Uluwatu Estate, each with its own character and a more intimate feel.

At the other end were larger clubs such as Monster Padel Social Club, Oasis Padel and Jungle Padel Ungasan, where the experience extends well beyond the courts with impressive facilities and wellness spaces.

And in between? Plenty of different places to play, each offering something of its own. We didn't come away thinking every club needed to be bigger, newer or more luxurious. We came away appreciating that different clubs suit different people, different games and different days.

More than just the courts

We wanted to see the clubs the way visitors would: arriving, finding our way around, getting a feel for the courts and facilities, and taking in the atmosphere. It was also an opportunity to meet people and learn a little more about the community around each venue.

Of course, it was still a holiday. Between club visits, we made time to enjoy Ungasan and Uluwatu — including a very important diary entry for the NRL Grand Final at The Bench. Some things deserve their own day.

Why we loved exploring the Bukit

Thirteen clubs in two weeks might sound like a lot, but the short distances made it surprisingly easy to combine padel with a proper Bali break. You could have a hit, explore somewhere new and still have plenty of the day left.

Most importantly, every club had its own personality. From boutique venues to big destination clubs with wellness facilities, we found something to love about each one — for different reasons.

That's exactly why we're building Bali Padel Scene around first-hand visits. Rather than telling everyone there's one best club, we want to help you find the one that suits the experience you're after.