Planning a getaway to Florida’s Palm Beach? The Gold Coast is known for its upscale shopping, fine dining, gorgeous Atlantic Ocean beaches and upscale resorts. Where will you stay? It’s really hard to choose because so many of the Palm Beach hotels are award-winning properties with postcard views and fab activities including five-star spas, beach concierge service and destination dining.
You might be familiar with The Breakers. According to SheBuysTravel contributor R.C. Staab, it’s THE Palm Beach hotel, with a pedigree that goes back to 1896 and a guest register of famous names including Vanderbilt, Rockefeller and Roosevelt.
But there are many other Palm Beach resorts the SheBuysTravel team recommends depending on what kind of a Palm Beach trip you’re planning. Here are some of our favorites:
- Best for a Romantic Getaway: The Brazilian Court Hotel
- Best Preppy Bachelorette Destination: The Colony Hotel
- Best Home Away from Home: Marriott Singer Island
- Best Newly Renovated Family Resort: Tideline Ocean Resort
- Best Award-Winning Boutique Gem: White Elephant Palm Beach
We profile these properties and several others below. Many are beachfront. Others are located in the heart of downtown within walking distance of the famous shops and restaurants of Palm Beach. We’ve highlighted the hotel amenities to help you find what you’re looking for and provided an approximate price per night based on Spring 2025 dates, exclusive of taxes, fees and other extras.
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1. The Breakers
Be one of the upper class – at least for a night – at the Gilded Age hotel Henry Flagler built so his wealthy friends and socialites could escape blustery New York to a palm-filled Florida oasis. As Flagler envisioned it 100 years ago and has remained so until today, The Breakers Palm Beach is the choice of former presidents, modern-day industrialists and billionaire National Football League owners.
The Breakers goes all out for Christmas with festive decorations and activities making it one of SheBuysTravel’s top picks for a holiday getaway.
But it’s also a great family choice because of its amazing beachfront location, Family Entertainment Center, pools aplenty and even a dedicated family restaurant. Meanwhile, adults will enjoy outdoor patios and bars at almost every corner of the building, a health club, spa, tennis and oceanfront golf course. There’s free wifi, free parking and no resort fee.
SheBuysTravel contributor R.C. Staab visited in the fall of 2023. Read his complete review of The Breakers for more info.
The Breakers Amenities:
- Grand historic beachfront resort with 534 rooms and suites
- Rooms include luxury linens and duvets, private-label toiletries, complimentary wifi, available Juliet balconies with ocean views
- Four resort pools include one adults-only and one zero-entry, ideal for families with young children.
- Private beach
- Full-service salon and spa that also offers treatments for littles at Spa Petite
- Two 18-hole golf courses including Florida’s oldest, Ten tennis courts and fitness center
- Ten on-site dining venues
- Massive indoor/outdoor Family Entertainment Center with mini-golf, arcade, playground and basketball court
2. Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Expect to be pampered at the five-star Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. The interior of the 207-room beachfront resort is modern, while the exterior is lush, with tropical plants and palm trees surrounding the outdoor heated pool. Its South Ocean Boulevard location is close to downtown shopping and dining.
Guest rooms and suites are airy and light, with large windows and dreamy ocean views. Coastal decor and plush sheets add a touch of coziness to these luxury accommodations. Six on-site dining options, including an oceanfront seafood restaurant, a trendy bar and in-room dining provide plenty of options. Foodies won’t want to miss a meal at Florie’s, featuring Mediterranean cuisine.
Complimentary kids’ programming and teen activities provide parents an opportunity for spa days or date nights.
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach Amenities:
- Luxury Palm Beach beachfront resort with two outdoor pools (one is adults only)
- Full service salon/spa, fitness center, yoga and tennis classes, boutique
- Serene, spacious guest rooms feature L’Occitane toiletries, thick terry robes and twice daily housekeeping
- Once-in-a-lifetime experiences available including escorted polo excursions and private yacht sails on Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway
- Family-friendly activities include kids’ club programming, teen events and lessons and family-sized cabana rentals.
- Earn/use Marriott Bonvoy points
- Expect to pay at least $1500 per night
3. Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Even before check-in, guests can expect to be pampered and spoiled at Eau Palm Beach Resort, located in Manalapan, about 13 miles south of downtown Palm Beach. This five-star beachfront resort welcomes its guests with a glass of champagne to begin their relaxing stay at the luxury resort.
Eau Palm Beach Resort is known for its 42,000-square-foot Forbes Five-Star spa, family-friendly amenities (including ones for your furry “kids”) and eight outstanding food and beverage venues.
This large (309 guest rooms) resort feels intimate with accommodations based in three towers. Each features a private balcony for amazing views.
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa Amenities:
- Family- and pet-friendly full-service beachfront resort
- Kids 5 and under eat free in most dining venues
- Separate clubs for kids (3-12) and teens (13-17) plus summer camp programming
- Sunny, spacious rooms with private balconies created by famous designer Jonathan Adler
- No resort fee – complimentary features include wifi, private beach access, fitness center, tennis courts, bicycle use
- Award-winning full-service spa/salon
- Two outdoor, oceanfront swimming pools
- Expect to pay at least $1000 per night
4. The Brazilian Court Hotel
For a glamorous, yet intimate experience, The Brazilian Court Hotel is a top choice. It routinely appears on major Best in Florida lists, praised for its Spanish Colonial architecture, palm-fringed pool and majestic courtyard.
The Brazilian Court Hotel features 80 elegant and timeless rooms, including studios and one- to three-bedroom suites. Dining options feature menus created by renowned chef Daniel Boulud.
Located downtown, this boutique hotel provides complimentary transportation and beach setups plus daily sails aboard BC One, a 44-foot yacht.
The Brazilian Court Hotel Amenities:
- Romantic downtown boutique hotel with gourmet dining
- Rooms feature marble baths with walk-in showers and jetted tubs, twice-daily maid service with evening turndown, pillowtop beds and free wifi
- Exclusive onsite spa/salon
- Water activities include hotel pool, beach setups and yacht sailings
- Expect to pay at least $1200 per night
5. Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa
Located on beautiful Singer Island, the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa has 187 condo-style suite accommodations with full kitchens, washers and dryers, large living areas and private balconies.
It is especially great for families, thanks to the large, heated lagoon pool, complete with a waterslide. There’s also an infinity oceanfront pool and whirlpool too.
The resort main restaurant, 3800 Ocean Restaurant and Lounge, serves up spectacular ocean views along with delicious local cuisine. Other dining options include a café, tiki bar and a poolside cantina.
Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa Amenities:
- Kids Club for kids 4-12 with day programming plus evening babysitting hours Thursday through Sunday
- Daily resort fee covers free wifi, beach chairs and umbrella, bottled water
- Full service onsite spa/salon, fitness center
- Private ocean beach
- Use/earn Marriott Bonvoy points
- Expect to pay at least $1020 per night
6. Tideline Palm Beach Ocean Resort & Spa
The Tideline Ocean Resort & Spa, located on a private beach, underwent a complete renovation in 2023. The resort’s 134 rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, flat-screen TVs, high-speed free wifi, and elegant coastal furnishings.
Resort amenities include a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a game room, beach access and a fitness center. Guests can choose between Brandon’s, an oceanfront restaurant serving American cuisine, or Mizu, a seafood restaurant.
Tideline Palm Beach Ocean Resort & Spa Amenities:
- Luxurious destination spa including salon services
- Private beach with loungers and umbrellas steps from the guestrooms
- Discounts available including a Florida/Georgia residents’ rate
- Close to Palm Beach attractions including Palm Beach Outlets, Norton Museum of Art, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
- Expect to pay at least $650 per night
7. The Colony Hotel
The Colony Hotel is an adorable pink luxury boutique hotel in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach. The historic hotel completed a major renovation and redesign to celebrate its 75th anniversary and earned a spot on Travel and Leisure’s 2024 Best Florida Resorts list.
This chic and glamorous 89-room beachfront hotel has a Lilly Pulitzer vibe, with tropical motifs in shades of mint green and pastel pink. Each room is completely unique, and accommodations come in a variety of sizes, welcoming solo travelers as well as large families.
Onsite dining options include Swifty’s, located poolside, the Pink Paradise Cafe and The Living Room for coffee and cocktails.
The Colony Hotel Amenities:
- Fab beachfront location steps from the luxury shops on Worth Avenue
- Unique rooms feature Matouk linens, Dyson hairdryers/straighteners and full-size bath amenities in The Colony’s signature Pink Paradise No. 155 scent
- Beach butlers accompany guests and set up chairs, umbrellas and provide food and drinks
- Complimentary cruiser bicycles and ’round town transport in pink-themed vehicles
- Pet-friendly
- The hotel’s main hotel pool is shaped like Florida
- Expect to pay at least $1500 per night
8. Hilton West Palm Beach
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Hilton West Palm Beach Amenities
- Large
Hilton in downtown West Palm Beach - Zero-entry outdoor pool surrounded by palm trees with available cabana rentals
- Fitness center, airport shuttle, free wifi
- Across the street from CityPlace (formerly The Square), one of West Palm’s premier destinations for shopping and dining
- Daily resort fee includes onsite dining credit
- No pets allowed
- Expect to pay at least $400 per night
9. White Elephant Palm Beach
The White Elephant Palm Beach was ranked the #1 Florida resort by Travel + Leisure in 2022, and it’s not hard to see why. The boutique luxury hotel dates back to the 1920s and flaunts Mediterranean-revival architecture, muted colors, hardwood floors and woven rugs.
The downtown Palm Beach hotel boasts 13 deluxe rooms and 19 suites. There is a retail shop, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool lined with palm trees, a beautiful garden and family-friendly amenities. Tasty seafood, sushi, Mediterranean salads, specialty cocktails and more are available at the award-winning Lola 41.
White Elephant Palm Beach Amenities:
- Rooms include a refrigerator, fine Italian linens, L’Occitane beauty products, Turkish towels, Nespresso coffee makers and coastal decor.
- Kid-friendly features include bath toys, a teepee camping set-up for the room and on-demand milk, cookies, popcorn and candy for a movie night.
- No resort fee
- Complimentary transportation to the public beach; resort provides beach gear including chairs and kids’ toys
- Expect to pay at least $1400 per night
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