When ReservePolomolok opens and you list a court, price it by matching what your features actually deliver, not a number you wish for: budget outdoor courts sit around ₱120 per hour, mid-tier covered or floodlit courts run roughly ₱180 to ₱350, and indoor aircon courts can reach ₱400 or more. The platform is still in development, so these are general market ranges — you will set your own rate when you list. Set it against the value your court delivers, then let occupancy do the rest.
What do courts in Polomolok roughly charge?
Pickleball court rates in this kind of market generally run from about ₱120 to ₱400+ per hour, and every step up is paid for by a specific feature players can feel. A bare outdoor court aimed at students and beginners sits at the bottom. An aircon indoor court sits at the top because it is the most weatherproof and comfortable option. Everything else lands in between based on cover, lights, and lounge — those are the real price drivers, not the venue name.
| Tier | Typical range/hr | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|
| Budget outdoor | ₱120 | Bare court, loaner paddles, beginner crowd |
| Floodlit outdoor | ₱180 | Lights for night games, basic facilities |
| Covered outdoor | ₱250–300 | Roof plays through drizzle, central location |
| Premium + lounge | ₱300–350 | Newer courts, viewing lounge, good access |
| Indoor aircon | ₱400+ | Aircon, lockers, full weather control |
What lets you charge a premium?
A premium rate in Polomolok is justified by removing a player's pain, and the biggest pain here is weather. The town has a real tropical rainy season with heavy afternoon downpours from around mid-year, so anything that keeps a game alive is worth money. Rank your upgrades by how directly they protect playtime.
- 1Aircon indoor: full control of heat and rain, the upgrade that commands the top of the range.
- 2Cover or roof: a drizzle no longer cancels the game, the jump that lifts a court into the ₱250–300 band.
- 3Floodlights: unlocks the busy 6pm-to-10pm window after work and the heat.
- 4Lounge and amenities: a viewing area and lockers add comfort but support, not lead, your price.
In a town where outdoor courts get rained out, a roof is not a luxury line item; it is the difference between a booked slot and a refund.
How do you do the occupancy math?
Your revenue is rate times booked hours, so a lower rate that stays full almost always beats a high rate sitting empty. A ₱180 floodlit court booked six hours a night earns ₱1,080; a ₱300 court booked twice earns ₱600. Before you raise your price, ask whether the higher rate will cost you more than two booked hours a day. Most owners find their honest ceiling is set by the courts down the road, not by their own ambition.
Where online booking lifts occupancy
Online booking tends to raise occupancy by filling the off-peak hours normally lost to no-shows and phone tag. On ReservePolomolok a player will pick a start and end time, the slot is held for 10 minutes while they pay by Maya, QR Ph, or card, and one slot can only be booked once. That removes double-bookings and locks in payment before the game, so weekday mornings and late nights that used to sit empty can start earning. The platform is launching, so onboarding the first courts will be hands-on.
- Should I price below the cheapest tier to win bookings?
- Undercutting the ₱120 budget tier rarely pays off, because that tier already targets the most price-sensitive students and beginners. You will train players to expect rock-bottom rates while barely covering upkeep. It is usually smarter to match a tier and compete on cover, lights, or location instead.
- Can I charge different rates for peak and off-peak hours?
- Yes, and tiered pricing is one of the cleanest ways to lift total occupancy. Many owners hold a higher rate for the 6pm-to-10pm rush and discount quiet weekday mornings to pull in students and retirees. Set both rates honestly against your features so the peak price still reflects real value.
- How do I list my court on ReservePolomolok?
- When the platform opens, owners will be able to list a court so players in and around Polomolok can browse and book it online with Maya, QR Ph, or card. You will set your own hourly rate, hours, and cancellation window, and confirmation happens at the gate. Reach out through the platform to get your venue added as listings go live.
Set your rate against the tier your features actually earn, list it when the platform opens, then watch your occupancy report for a month before you touch the number again.
