
The Colony Hotel Palm Beach
Best for travelers who want a compact, walkable Palm Beach experience steps from Worth Avenue and direct beach butler service.
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The Colony Hotel Palm Beach is a small, historic Palm Beach boutique hotel for travelers who want Worth Avenue shopping, close beach access, and a Palm Beach–style social atmosphere. Cloister at The Boca Raton is a larger, historic resort within The Boca Raton complex for travelers who want resort-scale amenities (many dining and bar options, a full spa, golf and meeting space).
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Best for travelers who want a compact, walkable Palm Beach experience steps from Worth Avenue and direct beach butler service.

Best for guests who want resort-scale amenities—multiple restaurants/bars, tennis and golf on property, meeting space and a larger spa.
When The Colony Hotel Palm Beach wins: choose The Colony if you want a small, historic Palm Beach hotel within walking distance of Worth Avenue, easy access to the Atlantic, two main pools (plus separate villa/bungalow pools), a focused dining scene (Swifty’s and Pink Paradise Café) and a boutique, social vibe.
When Cloister at The Boca Raton wins: choose the Cloister if you need a wide range of on-site amenities (about 10 restaurants, 9 bars/lounges, three outdoor pools, a full-service spa, golf and extensive meeting/conference space) and a larger resort campus suited to families, groups or business events.
Bottom line: The Colony is the pick for an intimate Palm Beach stay with local shopping and beach service; Cloister is the pick for a full-service resort stay with many on-site activity and dining options.
| Category | The Colony Hotel Palm Beach | Cloister at The Boca Raton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Small, boutique historic hotel with Palm Beach social programming and curated dining | Historic luxury resort complex with a broad resort program and conference facilities |
| Location | Address: 155 Hammon Ave, Palm Beach, FL — steps from Worth Avenue and a short walk to the beach | Address: 501 E Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL — within The Boca Raton resort area, near Mizner Park |
| Size (rooms) | 89 guest rooms and 16 suites | 293 air-conditioned rooms |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; minimum check-in age 18 (hotel policy) | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools | Three outdoor pools (main Florida-shaped pool plus villa and bungalow pools) | |
| Restaurants & bars | Swifty's (signature), Pink Paradise Café, The Living Room and a poolside bar (several outlets) | About 10 restaurants and 9 bars/lounges, including waterfront Harbor House |
| Spa & wellness | Naturopathica Spa & Healing Center (onsite Spa Suite; reservations recommended; open daily 10:00–18:00) | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials; reservations recommended |
| Known for | Historic 1947 boutique hotel, close to Worth Avenue shopping and private beach service | Resort anchored within The Boca Raton complex with extensive meeting space and waterfront dining |
| Event & meeting space | Event spaces (Coral Ballroom, Solarium, Lawn) suitable for small-to-medium weddings and meetings | Large conference center and meeting rooms (about 146,000 sq ft / 13,564 m² of conference space) |
| Transportation & access | Nearby Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Brightline/West Palm Beach rail connections; complimentary beach shuttle | Nearest airports listed include Boca Raton (BCT) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL); valet and shuttle services available |
The Colony sits at 155 Hammon Ave, a short walk to Worth Avenue and a quick walk to Midtown/Municipal beaches.
Choose The Colony for direct access to Palm Beach shopping and short beach walks.
Cloister at The Boca Raton is located at 501 E Camino Real within The Boca Raton resort area, near Mizner Park.
Choose the Cloister for a more self-contained resort location with easy access to Boca Raton destinations.
The Colony offers a small set of room types aimed at couples and families, with a collection of suites.
Expect smaller, design-forward rooms close to hotel social spaces and dining.
Cloister provides a wide variety of room types across a large resort footprint.
Choose the Cloister for a broad range of room layouts and larger inventory.
Dining at The Colony centers on Swifty's plus café and bar options.
The Colony provides a compact, Palm Beach–centric dining lineup suitable for most stays.
Cloister offers a wide set of restaurants and bars across its resort campus.
Choose Cloister if you want many on-site dining choices without leaving the resort.
The Colony runs a Florida-shaped main pool plus separate villa and bungalow pools and beach service.
The Colony is good for social pool time and easy beach days close to Worth Avenue.
Cloister features multiple pools and private beach access as part of its large resort offering.
Cloister provides typical resort pool variety and direct beach access for activity-focused stays.
Wellness at The Colony centers on the Naturopathica Spa Suite and local fitness/tennis access.
The Colony blends a small spa program with lively, local-style evening programming.
Cloister offers a full-service spa plus on-site sports and larger-scale entertainment options.
Cloister fits guests who want spa treatments plus broad sports and entertainment options on-site.

The Colony: steps from Worth Avenue and close to Palm Beach cultural sights.

Cloister: roughly 10 restaurants and 9 bars across the resort campus.

The Colony: several boutique event spaces (Coral Ballroom, Solarium, Lawn) for intimate gatherings.

Cloister: large conference center and extensive meeting space (about 146,000 sq ft / 13,564 m²).
The Colony: it is steps from Worth Avenue and a short walk to Palm Beach beaches, making it the more convenient choice for shopping plus quick beach time.
Cloister: the resort has many rooms, large meeting and conference space, and a wide range of on-site dining and activities that suit groups.
No. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; Cloister is not adults-only and The Colony is family-friendly (minimum check-in age at The Colony is 18).
Yes. The Colony has the Naturopathica Spa & Healing Center on property; Cloister has a full-service spa offering massages and facials.
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