
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Best for beach-focused stays, pools and a full-service resort program.
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Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is a large, oceanfront Five-Star resort focused on beach, pools and a Forbes Five-Star spa; this guide is for travelers who want a full-service seaside resort with active programs and contemporary dining. The Brazilian Court Hotel is a historic luxury boutique in central Palm Beach near Worth Avenue; this guide is for travelers who prefer a smaller, intimate hotel within easy walking distance of shops and galleries.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for beach-focused stays, pools and a full-service resort program.

Best for an intimate, walkable Palm Beach experience steps from Worth Avenue.
When Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach wins: pick Four Seasons if you want direct white-sand beach access, multiple oceanfront pools (including an adults-only pool), larger event spaces and a Forbes Five-Star spa with extensive wellness facilities.
When The Brazilian Court Hotel wins: choose The Brazilian Court if you prefer a smaller, historic boutique property close to Worth Avenue shopping and a quiet garden-pool setting rather than a large resort footprint.
Bottom line: Both deliver refined Palm Beach luxury; Four Seasons is the choice for oceanfront resort amenities and spa-led relaxation, while The Brazilian Court is the choice for an intimate, centrally located Palm Beach base.
| Category | Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach | The Brazilian Court Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large oceanfront resort with contemporary Mediterranean-influenced dining and resort programming | Historic luxury boutique hotel with an intimate garden and one outdoor pool |
| Location | Directly on South Ocean Boulevard with private white-sand beach access | In the heart of Palm Beach near Worth Avenue (about a short drive or walk to the beach) |
| Size (rooms) | 207 accommodations and multiple room/suite types | 80 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Built / Renovated | Not published | |
| Pools & beach | Two heated outdoor pools (one adults-only) plus private beach with loungers, umbrellas and cabanas | One outdoor pool and a hot tub; beach access is nearby but not on-site |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues: Florie's (Mauro Colagreco), Seaway (oceanfront seafood), Florie's Bar and Cocoanut Café | One restaurant and one bar/lounge; room service available during limited hours |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach — 11,000 sq ft, Forbes Five-Star Spa, 10 treatment rooms, steam room, saltwater whirlpool | Full-service spa with treatment rooms, massages and facials (reservations required); smaller than Four Seasons' spa |
| Known for | Beach access, two pools, tennis, larger event and wedding venues, family and couples programming | Historic, intimate Palm Beach address near Worth Avenue and a quiet boutique experience |
| Family policy | All ages welcome; Kids For All Seasons Club and a Tot Room; family programming | All ages welcome (not adults-only); policy does not restrict children |
| Address | 2800 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL 33480 | 301 Australian Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480 |
Set directly on South Ocean Boulevard with private beach access and easy coastal transport.
Choose Four Seasons if you want to be on the beach with resort transport options and easy access to island attractions.
Located in the heart of Palm Beach within steps of Worth Avenue shopping and galleries.
Choose The Brazilian Court for a walkable Palm Beach experience focused on shops, galleries and a central island location.
Four Seasons offers a broad selection of rooms and suites with private furnished balconies and ocean or resort views.
Choose Four Seasons for a wider selection of ocean-view rooms and suites with resort-style amenities.
The Brazilian Court has 80 individually decorated guestrooms and suites with a boutique, residential feel.
Choose The Brazilian Court for individually styled rooms in a smaller, boutique setting near Worth Avenue.
Four Seasons has multiple on-site venues covering Mediterranean, coastal seafood and light café fare.
Four Seasons suits travelers wanting varied, chef-driven restaurants and oceanfront dining options.
The Brazilian Court offers a single hotel restaurant and bar/lounge with room service during limited hours.
Choose The Brazilian Court if you want a quieter on-site dining program and easy access to Palm Beach’s independent restaurants.
Four Seasons emphasizes beachfront leisure with two heated oceanfront pools, private cabanas and a staffed beach.
Four Seasons is the pick for guests who plan to spend most days on the sand and by multiple pools.
The Brazilian Court centers on a single outdoor pool and a garden setting rather than a beachfront program.
Choose The Brazilian Court for a calm pool-and-garden experience close to shopping rather than a beachfront resort day.
Four Seasons features a large Forbes Five-Star spa and a 24-hour fitness centre with daily classes.
Four Seasons is for guests prioritizing a large spa program, fitness options and calm, service-led evening dining.
The Brazilian Court has a full-service spa with treatment rooms and a quieter evening scene centered on its bar/lounge and local restaurants.
Choose The Brazilian Court if you want a boutique spa and quieter evenings with easy walking access to Palm Beach restaurants.

Two heated oceanfront pools (one adults-only), private beach access and cabanas make Four Seasons the clear beach-forward choice.

The Brazilian Court’s central address near Worth Avenue is ideal for shoppers and gallery-goers who want to walk everywhere.

The Spa at Four Seasons is a Forbes Five-Star facility with more treatment rooms and larger wellness amenities.

With individually decorated rooms in a historic setting and a small footprint, The Brazilian Court feels residential and quiet.
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach — it sits directly on South Ocean Boulevard with private beach access, loungers, cabanas and two oceanfront pools.
The Brazilian Court Hotel — it’s in the heart of Palm Beach within steps of Worth Avenue shops and independent restaurants.
No. The Brazilian Court Hotel is not adults-only; it welcomes guests of all ages.
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach has the larger spa (11,000 sq ft) and is rated a Forbes Five-Star Spa; The Brazilian Court has a full-service spa but on a smaller scale.
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