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The Colony Hotel Palm Beach vs The Cottages at PGA National Resort

The Colony Hotel Palm Beach is a historic, lively boutique hotel in Palm Beach with direct access to Worth Avenue and the Atlantic beaches — good for shoppers, beachgoers, and travelers who want a social hotel close to town. The Cottages at PGA National Resort are residential-style cottages inside a large PGA National golf resort in Palm Beach Gardens — best for golfers, families who want resort amenities, and longer stays with kitchen-equipped rooms.

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The Colony Hotel Palm Beach

Historic boutique · Beach access & shuttle · Lively pool scene

Best for beachfront access, easy Worth Avenue shopping, and a social, walkable Palm Beach stay.

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The Cottages at PGA National Resort, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

The Cottages at PGA National Resort

Golf-resort setting · Cottage-style accommodations · Large resort amenities

Best for golfers and travelers who want residential-style rooms with resort facilities (many pools, spa, meetings) on a large golf property.

Quick Verdict: The Colony Hotel Palm Beach vs The Cottages at PGA National Resort

When The Colony Hotel Palm Beach wins: choose The Colony if you want to be in the heart of Palm Beach within walking distance of Worth Avenue and the Atlantic Ocean, prefer a boutique, social hotel with direct beach-butler service and daily on-site events.

When The Cottages at PGA National Resort wins: choose the Cottages if you want a quieter, residential-feel stay inside a full-scale golf resort with multiple pools, on-site golf and tennis, a full-service spa, and more meeting/event space.

Bottom line: pick The Colony for location and Palm Beach atmosphere; pick The Cottages at PGA National Resort for golf-resort scale, cottage layouts, and family-friendly resort facilities.

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The Colony Hotel Palm Beach vs The Cottages at PGA National Resort – At a Glance

Side-by-side facts for The Colony Hotel Palm Beach and The Cottages at PGA National Resort
CategoryThe Colony Hotel Palm BeachThe Cottages at PGA National Resort
Overall vibeHistoric boutique hotel with a lively social pool scene and frequent eventsResidential, resort-like cottages inside a multi-facility golf resort
LocationDowntown Palm Beach near Worth Avenue and a short walk to the Atlantic beachesPalm Beach Gardens, adjacent to PGA National (resort campus, shopping nearby)
SizeBoutique scale: 89 rooms + 16 suitesSmall cottage inventory within a large resort: 21 individually furnished guestrooms/cottages
Who it's for / agesAll ages — family-friendly with childcare/babysitting availableAll ages — family-friendly resort (not adults-only)
Pools & outdoorMultiple outdoor pools (three distinct pools, including the Florida-shaped main pool) and poolside bar; beach shuttle and beach butler serviceExtensive pool facilities across the resort (9 outdoor pools), poolside bars, cabanas (surcharge)
Restaurants & barsSignature restaurant Swifty's, Pink Paradise Café, The Living Room cocktail bar, poolside barMultiple on-site dining options: 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes; bar and poolside bar
Spa / wellnessNaturopathica Spa & Healing Center on property (Spa Suite) with treatments and scheduled hoursFull-service spa on site plus fitness classes, 24-hour health club access and wellness offerings
Golf & sportsAccess to nearby golf and tennis (arranged or partner facilities)Built around PGA National — golf driving range, golf lessons, pro shop, golf caddy and extensive golf facilities
Meetings & eventsBoutique event spaces (Coral Ballroom, Solarium, Lawn); roughly 3,500 sq ft of event spaceLarge conference footprint: ~60,873 sq ft (5,655 m²) and 27 meeting rooms
Typical stay styleShort stays, shopping, beach days, dining and local activitiesLonger or activity-focused stays with on-site recreation and resort conveniences

A Look Inside The Colony Hotel Palm Beach

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Location: Palm Beach convenience vs. resort campus

The Colony Hotel Palm Beach – Location

The Colony sits on Hammon Avenue at the top of Worth Avenue, steps from shops and a short walk to the Atlantic beaches.

  • About a 1-minute walk to Worth Avenue and close to galleries and high-end shopping
  • Short walk (about 5–7 minutes) to nearby municipal and mid-town beach access; offers a free beach shuttle and beach butler service
  • Easy access to downtown West Palm Beach, the Flagler Museum, and local marinas

Choose The Colony if you want to be within walking distance of Palm Beach’s main shopping street and the ocean.

The Cottages at PGA National Resort – Location

The Cottages are inside the PGA National resort campus in Palm Beach Gardens, a short drive from area beaches and local attractions.

  • Located adjacent to PGA National (listed as 0.1 mi from PGA National)
  • Set in a shopping/dining area of Palm Beach Gardens with resort services nearby
  • Resort is several miles from Jupiter and Juno beaches; not on the oceanfront

Choose the Cottages if you want resort seclusion near PGA National rather than immediate beach access.

Rooms: boutique rooms & suites vs. cottage-style guestrooms

The Colony Hotel Palm Beach – Rooms

The Colony offers traditional hotel rooms and suites in an historic, recently refreshed property.

  • 89 guest rooms and 16 suites across several room categories
  • Room types include Standard Room, Premium Room, and Junior Suite
  • Complimentary in-room Wi‑Fi and typical boutique-hotel amenities; some rooms are pet-friendly (small dogs)

The Colony suits travelers who want classic Palm Beach rooms and a boutique-hotel layout close to town.

The Cottages at PGA National Resort – Rooms

The Cottages provide individually furnished cottage-style guestrooms with kitchen facilities and private patios.

  • 21 individually furnished guestrooms, each with a kitchen (refrigerator and oven) and private patio
  • Rooms include 50-inch flat screens, laptop-compatible safes, and complimentary Wi‑Fi
  • Designed for a residential feel — helpful for families or longer stays

The Cottages are good for guests who prefer a residential feel and in-room kitchen conveniences.

Dining & drinks: signature Palm Beach dining vs. resort variety

The Colony Hotel Palm Beach – Dining & drinks

Dining at The Colony centers on Swifty’s plus casual café and bar options.

  • Swifty's is the signature restaurant — American cuisine for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner
  • Pink Paradise Café offers coffee, pastries and grab-and-go items (daily 7:00am–3:00pm)
  • Poolside bar and The Living Room cocktail bar offer casual drinks and scheduled entertainment

Pick The Colony if you want Palm Beach–style dining and easy walkable restaurant access.

The Cottages at PGA National Resort – Dining & drinks

The Cottages are part of a resort with multiple dining venues across the PGA National campus.

  • Three on-site restaurants plus two cafés provide more variety without leaving the resort
  • Bar/lounge and poolside bar for casual drinks
  • Breakfast is available for a surcharge (approx. USD 10–25 per person)

The Cottages work well if you want on-site variety and casual resort dining options.

Pools & signature amenity: beach access and boutique pools vs. many resort pools

The Colony Hotel Palm Beach – Pools & signature amenity

The Colony combines hotel pools with direct beach services.

  • Three distinct pools across the property, including the Florida-shaped main pool used as a social hub
  • Poolside bar and regular poolside programming (live music, events)
  • Free beach shuttle and beach butler service with chairs, towels and umbrellas

The Colony appeals to guests who want a compact hotel pool scene plus direct, easy beach access.

The Cottages at PGA National Resort – Pools & signature amenity

The Cottages sit inside a large resort campus with wide pool options and resort recreation.

  • Nine outdoor pools across the resort plus poolside bars and paid pool cabanas
  • Children's pool and wheelchair-accessible pool options
  • Reservable resort activities and proximity to on-site sports like tennis and golf

The Cottages are a better fit for guests who value many pool choices and resort-style leisure options.

Wellness & nightlife: boutique spa and local entertainment vs. full spa and fitness

The Colony Hotel Palm Beach – Wellness & nightlife

The Colony provides an on-site spa and in-house entertainment.

  • Naturopathica Spa & Healing Center on property with appointments recommended (open daily 10:00am–6:00pm)
  • Complimentary weekend yoga and beach yoga sessions available
  • Weekly live music, trivia nights and bingo add evening entertainment

The Colony suits guests who want a boutique spa program plus local, walkable nightlife options.

The Cottages at PGA National Resort – Wellness & nightlife

The Cottages offer a larger wellness and fitness program within the resort.

  • Full-service spa, onsite fitness classes, and a 24-hour health club
  • Pilates and yoga classes are frequently available on site
  • Spa and golf services often require reservations in advance

Choose the Cottages for more comprehensive spa and fitness facilities integrated with resort activities.

Who Wins? Best Pick by Travel Style

Best for beach & walking to Worth Avenue
Lobby lounge with decorative fireplace and pink tropical mural at The Colony Hotel Palm Beach.

The Colony Hotel Palm Beach

The Colony — steps from Worth Avenue, short walk to the beach, with beach shuttle and beach butler service.

Best for golf and resort activities
The Cottages at PGA National Resort, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

The Cottages at PGA National Resort

The Cottages — inside PGA National with golf lessons, pro shop, driving range and extensive on-site recreation.

Best for meeting & event space
The Cottages at PGA National Resort, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

The Cottages at PGA National Resort

The Cottages / PGA National — large conference footprint (27 meeting rooms and ~60,873 sq ft of event space).

Best for boutique Palm Beach experience
Decorative mural hallway with tropical scene and patterned carpet at The Colony Hotel Palm Beach

The Colony Hotel Palm Beach

The Colony — historic 1947 hotel with a refreshed boutique design, signature restaurant Swifty’s, and a social pool scene.

Frequently asked questions

The Colony Hotel Palm Beach vs The Cottages at PGA National Resort: FAQs

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Which property is closer to the Atlantic Ocean?

The Colony Hotel Palm Beach is closer to the Atlantic — within a short walk and it offers beach shuttle and beach-butler services. The Cottages at PGA National Resort are several miles inland at the PGA National campus.

Which is better for golfers?

The Cottages at PGA National Resort are better for golfers — they sit at PGA National and offer driving range access, golf lessons, a pro shop, and resort golf services.

Are the Cottages adults-only?

No. The Cottages at PGA National Resort are family-friendly and not adults-only.

Which property has more pools?

The Cottages (PGA National) have more pool options across the resort (9 outdoor pools) compared with The Colony’s multiple boutique pools (three distinct pool areas).

Which property is better for an event or conference?

For larger conferences or multi-room events, PGA National (The Cottages) has much larger meeting capacity. For smaller, Palm Beach–style weddings or intimate events, The Colony’s ballrooms and lawn are suitable.

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