Melich Sportsclub in Sant Just Desvern, near Barcelona, shows 4.2 from 248 reviews, and its four written reviews describe a genuinely upscale tennis and sports club where the on-site restaurant draws nearly as much praise as the courts themselves.
A Detailed Account of Both Sport and Dining
Sergio Martinez Llunell's review captures the club's dual appeal: "A fantastic club with excellent sports facilities. The restaurant is perfect for spending hours chatting with friends. The food is more than decent and highly recommended, as is the wine list." That combination - genuine sports facilities plus a restaurant good enough to linger at for hours - suggests this club functions as much as a social destination as a training venue.
A Detailed Amenity List, With One Specific Complaint
Seb Thiry's review confirms the breadth of facilities while flagging a concrete issue: "Great tennis club, installations are high level with sport club, tennis courts, restaurant and bar, shop... The bad point: the orientation of the courts, sun in the eyes most of the day." That's a specific, checkable complaint - court orientation causing sun glare for much of the day - worth knowing about directly if you're planning to play during peak daylight hours.
A Specific Observation About Low Activity
Ronald Stevens's review raises a different kind of concern: "The club is nicely situated, but when I was there nobody was playing. I'll be back to check it out. It's only 10 minutes driving from my house, but so are also 3 other clubs." That's a specific, honest account of a quiet visit - worth noting alongside the fact that he lives close enough to several competing clubs, suggesting real local competition for members' time.
A Detailed Account of the Restaurant Specifically
Silvia Monzo's review focuses entirely on dining: "The new Santamasa Restaurant, spacious, renovated. Fantastic terrace. Suitable lunch menu with a la carte option." That's a specific, positive account of a renovated dining space with both a fixed lunch menu and a la carte options - confirming Sergio's praise for the restaurant from a different angle.
What's Missing
No review states membership or court fees. Nothing confirms whether the court sun-glare issue Seb described has since been addressed, such as through screening or resurfacing. Reviews span 2018 to 2025, so current activity levels and facility conditions should be confirmed directly.
Who It's Not For
Anyone specifically planning to play tennis during peak daylight hours who's sensitive to sun glare - one reviewer specifically flags court orientation as a real issue for much of the day. Anyone who wants a busy, highly active club atmosphere, since at least one recent visitor found it notably quiet.
Carrer Onze de Setembre, 7, 08960 Sant Just Desvern, Barcelona, Spain. The phone number is +34 935 85 02 50, and the website is melichsportsclub.com.
FAQ
Is the restaurant good?
Yes, according to multiple independent reviewers, who specifically praise the food, wine list, and a recently renovated dining space with a terrace.
Is court orientation an issue?
Yes, according to one reviewer specifically, who flags sun glare from court orientation as a real drawback for much of the day.
Is the club usually busy?
Not necessarily - at least one recent visitor found it quiet during his visit, though he also notes several competing clubs are similarly close to his home.
What facilities does it have?
Reviewers describe tennis courts, a restaurant and bar, a shop, and general sports club facilities.