Booking courts
Search by suburb or use your location on the Courtly homepage. Select a venue, choose your court and time, and pay securely online. The whole process takes under 60 seconds. You'll receive an instant confirmation.
Court prices vary by venue, typically ranging from $10–$25 per hour per court on the Gold Coast. Courtly adds a small service fee (already included in the price shown) — there are no hidden charges. The price you see is the price you pay.
Yes — for recurring weekly or fortnightly bookings, email us at bookings@courtly.com.au and we'll lock it in for you. Recurring booking functionality directly in the app is coming soon.
Yes — when booking a court on Courtly you can select either 1 hour or 2 hours. The price updates automatically based on your selection.
Cancellation policies vary by venue. Generally, cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance are eligible for a full refund. Contact bookings@courtly.com.au if you need to cancel or modify a booking.
Yes — all payments are processed by Stripe, one of the world's most trusted payment platforms. Courtly never stores your card details. Stripe is used by millions of businesses globally including Shopify, Airbnb and Amazon.
Venues & courts
Courtly currently covers the Gold Coast with venues at Pizzey Park (Mermaid Waters), KDV Sport (Carrara), The Pickle Club (Emerald Lakes), Gold Coast Pickleball Community Centre (Currumbin), Runaway Bay, Tallebudgera Leisure Centre, and Palm Beach Recreation Precinct. We're expanding to Brisbane in late 2026.
Both! Most Gold Coast venues offer outdoor hardcourt pickleball. Tallebudgera Leisure Centre offers indoor sprung timber courts, and Palm Beach Recreation Precinct has indoor timber courts. You can filter by Indoor or Outdoor on the Courtly homepage.
Yes — several venues including KDV Sport and the Gold Coast Pickleball Community Centre in Currumbin have full court lighting available for evening sessions. Check individual venue pages for specific lighting hours.
Most venues offer paddle and ball hire for casual players. Check the facilities section on each venue's page for specifics. Courtly will also have its own gear shop launching soon for online equipment purchases.
About pickleball
Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. Played on a small court with a solid paddle and a perforated plastic ball, it's easy to learn, social, and suitable for all ages and fitness levels. It's the fastest growing sport in Australia right now.
Absolutely. Pickleball provides an excellent cardiovascular workout, improves agility and hand-eye coordination, and is low-impact enough to play regularly without putting excessive strain on joints. Studies show 30 minutes of pickleball burns 200–500 calories depending on intensity — comparable to other court sports.
The court is much smaller (about a quarter of a tennis court), the paddle is solid rather than strung, and the ball is slower — giving more reaction time. The non-volley zone (kitchen) adds a strategic layer that makes pickleball tactically unique. Most tennis players adapt within one or two sessions.
Only the serving team can score. Games are typically played to 11 points, win by 2. In doubles, each team gets two serves (one per player) before the serve changes to the opposing team. The score is called as three numbers: serving team score, receiving team score, and server number (1 or 2).
For venue owners
Contact us at bookings@courtly.com.au or click "List your venue" on the Courtly homepage. We'll send you a personalised setup link. The onboarding process takes about 10 minutes and your venue can be live the same day.
Listing your venue on Courtly is completely free. We charge a small 8% + $0.50 platform fee only when a booking is made — this is added on top of your court rate and paid by the customer, not deducted from your earnings. Courtly also covers all Stripe processing fees, so you always receive your full stated court rate.
Courtly uses Stripe Connect for marketplace payments. Your share of each booking is deposited directly into your nominated bank account, typically within 2 business days of the booking date. You'll have full visibility of all payouts through your Courtly dashboard.
Yes — your Courtly dashboard has a full calendar where you can block any timeslot with a single click. Blocked slots are immediately removed from public availability. You can block for phone bookings, maintenance, private events, or coaching sessions.
No lock-in contracts. You can join Courtly and leave at any time. We believe the platform should earn your business every month — not lock you in.