The membership rates for the proposed padel sports club in Little Bahamas are higher than those at comparable facilities in Little River and Aventura, but below the rates charged by another club in Wynwood.
As construction moves forward on its Grand Avenue padel sports club, Ace Padel has unveiled steep membership pricing ahead of its expected opening later this summer.
For individuals, a club membership will cost $299 a month with a $999 initiation fee. A couple’s membership will cost $399 a month with a $1,499 initiation fee, while family plans for up to four people are priced at $499 a month with a $1,999 initiation fee.
Membership includes a dedicated concierge, six guest passes per year, early access to social events, and a club lounge with a sauna and cold plunge.
Membership also includes discounted rates for court rentals. A regular court booking, lasting 90 minutes, will cost $35 per person, with a standard four-person rental priced at $140. Public rates for non-members have yet to be announced.
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That’s higher than the fees at Ultra Padel Miami – a similar facility with locations in Little River and Aventura – which charges $132 for 90 minutes of play on an outdoor court ($33 per person) and $180 a month for a basic membership.
But Ace Padel’s quoted rates are not the highest in town. Reserve Padel in the Design District charges $125 for 60 minutes of play and is only open to members who pay a monthly fee of $500.
As part of its membership plan, Ace Padel will also offer clinics and private instruction, with 90-minute group clinics for $60 per person and one-hour private lessons for $160.
The project is a partnership between a Swedish father and son – Elliot Carnello, a former professional tennis player, and his father, Peter Carnello – and Aventura Asset Management.
Now under construction on the site where the Charles Barber Shop once stood, the facility will include five padel courts, a 32-foot-tall canopy, a clubhouse with locker rooms, food and beverage services and other “wellness” amenities.
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Construction is expected to cost just over $1.2 million, according to a building permit issued by the City of Miami.
The Carnellos did not respond to a request for comment for this story.
The roof designs of Ace Padel on Grand Ave. and Bayshore Club at Regatta Park seem to be inspired by airplane wings. It will be most interesting to see if they will truly be aerodynamic during the next big hurricane arriving from the south east. Batten down the hatches, hurricane season is almost here.