Mercure Palm Meadows Resort

More than a camp.
A pickleball retreat.

Arrive Monday to the Mercure Palm Meadows Resort, set on a lush championship golf course in Carrara, just minutes from Gold Coast beaches. Over three days, work with PCI-accredited coach Kelley Keyes in sessions tailored to your level — from power drives and drop shots to doubles strategy and the mental game.

Between sessions, enjoy a fun tournament with prizes and evening strategy talks over dinner. Leave a sharper, more confident player — with a new premium paddle in hand.

Kelley Keyes

A fully accredited pickleball coach with over two decades of experience developing athletes across tennis, netball and pickleball. Kelley's approach blends technical skill development with tactical strategy and sport psychology — creating confident, disciplined players in an environment that's educational, challenging and fun.

“I encourage athletes to back themselves and always bring their best effort, both on and off the court.”

Coaching & Play

Stay & Dine

We welcome all levels except perfect beginners. You just need to know the rules and have played a little bit of pickleball beforehand to enjoy this camp. Sessions are tailored to your current skill level after an initial assessment on Day 1.

Absolutely. Many attendees come solo and leave with new friends and doubles partners. The social element is a huge part of the experience.

Comfortable court shoes with non-marking soles, athletic clothing suitable for outdoor play, sunscreen, a hat, and a water bottle. We provide a premium paddle — it's yours to keep — but you're welcome to bring your own as well.

Classic Twin Room with two queen beds ($1,970 pp twin share) suits two sharing. Classic King Room for single occupancy is available with a $279 single supplement.

You pay a $500 deposit online to secure your spot. Once we receive your deposit, we'll email you within 24 hours with a booking info sheet confirming your accommodation choice and all the details. The remaining balance is then invoiced by email and payable before camp start. Your deposit is refundable up to 30 days before camp start, or later if we can secure a replacement booking.

All meals are included — breakfast and lunch each day, plus dinner on Monday and Tuesday evening at the resort. You won't need to worry about food logistics at all.

Mercure Palm Meadows is in Carrara on the Gold Coast, approximately 25 minutes from Gold Coast Airport and 80 minutes from Brisbane Airport. We recommend arriving by midday on Monday.

The camp uses 4 purpose-built outdoor pickleball courts. You'll have unlimited access to the courts for the duration of your stay.

The camp is open to all adults, men and women. We welcome anyone who wants to improve their pickleball game in a fun, supportive environment.