Sheraton Grand Danang adds pickleball to active-wellness getaway
Sheraton Grand Danang’s new pickleball package pairs a standard court with basket-boat spinning, signaling that active stays are becoming a booking product, not a bonus amenity.
Sheraton Grand Danang Beach Resort & Spa launched a new pickleball-and-basket-boat program in June 2026, turning the sport into part of a broader active-wellness stay rather than a stand-alone court add-on. The resort built a pickleball court to standard dimensions of 19.7 by 10.2 metres and paired it with Hoi An basket-boat spinning inspired by the Bay Mau Coconut Forest.
The court is finished with a multi-layer cushioned surface designed for comfort and safety, and a dedicated LED lighting system stretches play from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Premium paddles and balls from Olaben round out the setup, giving the resort a more polished playing experience than the token recreation spaces many beach properties still offer.
That matters because the property is clearly selling a broader travel product, not just a single sport. Danang Fantasticity says the activity strategy is built around the resort’s 250-metre infinity pool and a family-friendly wellness position, while Pickleball News Asia framed the program as a blend of sport, wellness and local tradition. In other words, Sheraton is using pickleball the way smart hospitality brands increasingly use tennis, yoga or cycling: as a reason to book, linger and spend.
The move fits the resort’s newer identity. In July 2025, it changed its name from Sheraton Grand Danang Resort & Convention Center to Sheraton Grand Danang Beach Resort & Spa, a rebrand that sharpened its focus on leisure and spa-led stays. Marriott describes the property as a family vacation destination on Non-Nuoc Beach, near Da Nang International Airport, Hoi An Ancient Town and the Marble Mountains, with activities for all ages and what it promotes as the longest infinity pool in Danang.
Marriott is also actively packaging the property for day visitors. Its Playcation day-pass offer is priced at 550,000 VND net per guest and includes a 450,000 VND food-and-beverage credit, a telling sign that the resort wants to sell its facilities as a daytime experience as much as an overnight escape.
The bigger signal is commercial maturity. Pickleball is no longer being treated only as a club sport or a tournament hook in Asia. At Sheraton Grand Danang, it is being folded into a family-friendly, culture-linked, active getaway that is easy to understand for travelers who want movement, beach access and a local experience in one booking.
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