Top things to do near The Colony Hotel Palm Beach
The Colony Hotel Palm Beach sits at 155 Hammon Ave, steps from Worth Avenue and a short walk to Palm Beach beaches. Top things to do nearby include shopping and dining on Worth Avenue, walking or biking the Palm Beach Lake Trail, visiting the Flagler Museum and Society of the Four Arts, and using the hotel's beach shuttle and Beach Butler service for easy time on the sand.
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Getting around & beach access
The Colony Hotel Palm Beach is located at 155 Hammon Avenue, placing you a very short walk from Worth Avenue and close to the Atlantic shoreline. The property offers a free beach shuttle and private beach access with Beach Butler service that provides chairs, towels, umbrellas, and food/drink delivery to the sand.
Complimentary bicycles are available from the hotel if you want to explore locally, and the Palm Beach Lake Trail (a 4–5 mile paved waterfront path) is a popular option for walking or cycling along the Intracoastal.
- Free beach shuttle and Beach Butler service (chairs, towels, umbrellas, food/drink)
- Complimentary bicycles for guests
- Palm Beach Lake Trail for walking and biking
| Transport/Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Beach shuttle & beach butler | Complimentary shuttle; beach setup and deliveries available |
| Bicycle rentals | Complimentary for guests |
| Nearest airport | Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) — regional airport serving West Palm Beach area |
Shop and dine on Worth Avenue
Worth Avenue is about a 1-minute walk from the hotel and is Palm Beach’s main shopping and dining street, stretching from the Atlantic to the Intracoastal. Plan time for window-shopping, galleries, and cafés along this famous block.
If you prefer to stay on property, the hotel’s on-site dining options include Swifty's for sit-down breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner, plus Pink Paradise Café for espresso, pastries, salads and grab-and-go items.
- Worth Avenue shopping and galleries — 1-minute walk
- Swifty's — breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch, dinner (reservations recommended)
- Pink Paradise Café — espresso, pastries, salads, sandwiches (walk-ins welcome)
| Dining spot | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Swifty's | Contemporary American menu; hours include breakfast and dinner |
| Pink Paradise Café | Espresso, pastries, salads, sandwiches; open daily 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Poolside bar | Food and drinks delivered to pool loungers |
Pools, poolside bar and hotel outdoor life
The Colony features multiple outdoor pools, with the main pool commonly described as Florida-shaped and serving as a social pool area. Poolside food and drink are available from the adjacent pool bar and Swifty's.
Expect pool umbrellas, striped loungers, and regular poolside events such as live music and weekly bingo; one pool is open to all hotel guests while other pools are reserved for villa or bungalow guests as noted by the property.
- Main hotel pool (Florida-shaped) — open to all hotel guests
- Additional pools reserved for villa and bungalow guests
- Poolside bar service and live entertainment on some nights
| Pool feature | Guest access |
|---|---|
| Main Florida-shaped pool | All hotel guests |
| Villa pool | Villa guests only |
| Bungalow pool | Bungalow guests only |
Local culture: museums, gardens and galleries
Several cultural sites are an easy walk or short drive from the hotel. The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum (Whitehall) and the Society of the Four Arts are frequently visited by guests for historic architecture, exhibitions and gardens.
The Norton Museum of Art is a short drive into West Palm Beach and offers American, European and Chinese collections. The hotel offers tours and ticket assistance should you want help planning visits.
- Flagler Museum (Gilded Age estate and railcar tours) — short drive
- Society of the Four Arts — gardens, library and galleries
- Norton Museum of Art — in West Palm Beach, short drive
| Attraction | Typical visit type |
|---|---|
| Flagler Museum | House tours and historic exhibits |
| Society of the Four Arts | Gallery exhibitions and gardens |
| Norton Museum of Art | Permanent and rotating art collections |
Wellness, spa and fitness options
The Colony partners with Naturopathica to offer spa treatments from an on-property Spa Suite (Naturopathica Spa & Healing Center), with services such as massages and facials. Spa hours and services are available daily and reservations are recommended.
The property provides complimentary access to a nearby partner fitness facility (Palm Beach Fitness) rather than maintaining a full in-house gym. The hotel also hosts beach yoga sessions and rotating wellness pop-ups from time to time.
- Naturopathica Spa & Healing Center on-property — treatments by reservation (open daily 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
- Complimentary access to Palm Beach Fitness (nearby partner gym)
- Complimentary beach yoga on site and rotating wellness pop-ups
| Wellness option | Notes |
|---|---|
| Spa Suite (Naturopathica) | Holistic treatments; book in advance |
| Beach yoga | Complimentary sessions offered by the hotel |
| Partner fitness center | Complimentary guest access to Palm Beach Fitness |
Rooms, events and family practicalities
Room types at The Colony Hotel Palm Beach include Junior Suite, Premium Room and Standard Room. Rooms and suites come with complimentary Wi‑Fi; the hotel is family-friendly and welcomes children of all ages.
Event spaces on-property include the Coral Ballroom, Solarium and Lawn for weddings and meetings. Babysitting is available for a surcharge, valet parking and overnight parking are offered (fees apply), and the hotel is smoke-free.
- Room names: Junior Suite; Premium Room; Standard Room
- Event venues: Coral Ballroom, Solarium, Lawn (various capacities)
- Babysitting/childcare available for a surcharge; valet parking available for a fee
| Room type | Typical bed options |
|---|---|
| Junior Suite | 1 King Bed |
| Premium Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
| Standard Room | 2 Double Beds or 1 Queen Bed |
