
The Colony Hotel Palm Beach
Best for classic Palm Beach style, boutique rooms, and direct access to Worth Avenue shopping and Palm Beach cultural sites.
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The Colony Hotel Palm Beach is a historic, boutique Palm Beach hotel steps from Worth Avenue and midtown beaches; read this if you want classic Palm Beach style, small‑hotel service, and easy shopping access. The Singer Oceanfront Resort, Curio Collection is a branded oceanfront resort on Singer Island; read this if you want a full‑service beachfront stay with resort amenities and event space.
Updated · about 6.8 km (4.2 mi) apart

Best for classic Palm Beach style, boutique rooms, and direct access to Worth Avenue shopping and Palm Beach cultural sites.

Best for guests who prioritize direct beachfront location, larger‑scale resort amenities, and on‑site meeting or event space.
When The Colony Hotel Palm Beach wins: choose The Colony for a compact, characterful Palm Beach stay with boutique service, on‑property Naturopathica spa treatments, frequent live entertainment, complimentary bikes, and immediate access to Worth Avenue and nearby cultural sites.
When The Singer Oceanfront Resort, Curio Collection wins: choose The Singer for direct oceanfront rooms and balconies, a broader set of beachfront amenities (beach cabanas, cabana/umbrella service), on‑site fitness and water‑sports options, larger meeting and event capacity, and a bigger pool/recreation program typical of a branded resort.
Bottom line: pick The Colony for Palm Beach character, small‑hotel service, and neighborhood access; pick The Singer if you want a more conventional beachfront resort with more rooms, resort‑style services, and larger event space.
| Category | The Colony Hotel Palm Beach | The Singer Oceanfront Resort, Curio Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, boutique Palm Beach hotel with updated interiors and property character | Branded oceanfront resort with contemporary resort facilities |
| Location | At 155 Hammon Ave — steps from Worth Avenue and minutes from Midtown/municipal beaches | On Singer Island at 3700 N Ocean Dr — directly on the Atlantic beachfront |
| Size | About 105 rooms total (89 rooms + 16 suites) | 223 guestrooms |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; minimum check‑in age 18 | All ages welcome; not adults‑only |
| Pools | Three pool settings across the property (main guest pool plus villa & bungalow pools); poolside bar | One outdoor pool; poolside bar and pool cabana service (surcharge) |
| Beach access & services | Private beach access with Beach Butler service, complimentary beach shuttle and chairs/towels/umbrellas | Direct beachfront property with beach cabanas and beach sun loungers/towels; some services surcharge |
| Restaurants & bars | Swifty's (signature American dining), Pink Paradise Café (coffee/café), The Living Room cocktail bar, poolside bar | Two restaurants (including Top Shell) and two bars/lounges plus a coffee shop/cafe |
| Spa & wellness | Naturopathica Spa Suite on property with massage and facial program (hours 10:00–18:00) | Not published |
| Fitness & activities | Complimentary access to nearby Palm Beach Fitness; beach yoga, tennis access, bikes included | 24‑hour fitness center, bicycles to rent, beach yoga, water sports and excursion bookings |
| Event & meeting space | Multiple boutique venues (Coral Ballroom, Solarium, Lawn) and roughly 3,500 sq ft of event space | About 10,000 sq ft (929 m²) of conference and meeting space |
The Colony sits at 155 Hammon Avenue, a short walk to Worth Avenue and the town’s shops, galleries, and beaches.
Choose The Colony for being in the heart of Palm Beach and within walking distance of the town’s main attractions.
The Singer Oceanfront Resort sits directly on the Atlantic on Singer Island at 3700 N Ocean Dr.
Choose The Singer for direct beachfront frontage and easy access to Singer Island’s marine activities.
The Colony offers a compact roster of rooms and suites styled for classic Palm Beach comfort.
The Colony is best if you want smaller, characterful rooms with easy access to Palm Beach streets and dining.
The Singer offers 223 guestrooms with private balconies and ocean views in many rooms.
The Singer is suited to travelers who prefer ocean views and the consistency of a branded larger property.
Dining at The Colony centers on Swifty’s plus casual café and bar options.
Pick The Colony if you want Palm Beach style dining steps from your room and neighborhood variety nearby.
The Singer has on‑site restaurant options and bars focused on beachfront dining and pool service.
Choose The Singer for convenient beachfront dining and resort bar options without leaving the property.
The Colony’s pool setup is intimate and integrated with the hotel’s social spaces.
The Colony is set up for sociable poolside time combined with easy beach access.
The Singer offers a single outdoor pool and direct oceanfront beach access.
The Singer focuses on beachfront recreation with a single pool plus full ocean access.
Wellness at The Colony centers on its Naturopathica Spa Suite and local fitness partnerships.
The Colony pairs a focused spa program with neighborhood nightlife and regular hotel entertainment.
The Singer provides 24‑hour fitness facilities and on‑site activity options.
The Singer emphasizes round‑the‑clock fitness and beachfront activity programming rather than small‑hotel nightlife.

Steps from Worth Avenue and Palm Beach boutiques — ideal for shoppers and cultural visitors.

Direct oceanfront rooms and private beach services suited to travelers who want the sand at their doorstep.

Historic 1947 property with boutique public spaces, local programming, and a distinct Palm Beach personality.

Larger conference footprint (about 10,000 sq ft) and on‑site meeting rooms for bigger events.
The Colony Hotel Palm Beach — it’s steps from Worth Avenue and within easy walking distance of Palm Beach’s shops and galleries.
The Singer Oceanfront Resort, Curio Collection is directly on the Atlantic with private beach frontage; The Colony provides beach access via shuttle and Beach Butler service.
Yes. Both hotels accept guests of all ages; neither is adults‑only.
The Colony operates the Naturopathica Spa Suite on property. A formal on‑site spa listing for The Singer is not published in the supplier listing.
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