
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Best for travelers who want direct private beach access, resort facilities (tennis, kids' club), and a full-service Forbes Five-Star spa.
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Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is a five-star, oceanfront resort with full-service amenities and family programming; read this if you want a full-service beach resort with spa, pools, and tennis. The Colony Hotel Palm Beach is a four-star, historic boutique hotel near Worth Avenue; read this if you want a small, social Palm Beach landmark within walking distance of shopping and local dining.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for travelers who want direct private beach access, resort facilities (tennis, kids' club), and a full-service Forbes Five-Star spa.

Best for travelers who want a small, iconic Palm Beach hotel steps from Worth Avenue and a lively local scene.
When Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach wins: choose Four Seasons for a full-service oceanfront resort experience — heated pools, private beach with loungers and cabanas, a large Forbes Five-Star spa, tennis courts, kids’ programming, and multiple dining venues.
When The Colony Hotel Palm Beach wins: pick The Colony if you want a compact, characterful Palm Beach stay within immediate walking distance of Worth Avenue shops and restaurants and a classic social scene in a boutique setting.
Bottom line: Both are upscale Palm Beach options. Four Seasons is an amenities-forward oceanfront resort for families, couples, and active travelers; The Colony is a smaller, iconic boutique hotel for guests prioritizing location and Palm Beach atmosphere over resort-scale facilities.
| Category | Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach | The Colony Hotel Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large oceanfront resort with full-service facilities and multiple dining venues | Classic pink boutique hotel with a social, Worth Avenue–adjacent identity |
| Location | 2800 S Ocean Blvd — direct private beach access, slightly south on Palm Beach island | 155 Hammon Ave — steps from Worth Avenue and island shops; short walk to the beach |
| Size | 207 rooms and suites; multiple event spaces and large public areas | 89 guestrooms; smaller, more intimate footprint |
| Ages / audience | All ages — kids' club, family programming, and adult-focused spaces | All ages — not adults-only; family-friendly services available |
| Pools & beach | Two heated outdoor pools plus private white-sand beach, cabanas, loungers and beach service | Two outdoor pools and a complimentary beach shuttle to nearby beach access |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple venues (Florie’s, Seaway, Cocoanut Café, bars) — full dining program | Swifty's plus a coffee shop/cafe and room service (limited hours); smaller dining offering |
| Spa & wellness | Forbes Five-Star Spa (11,000 sq ft, 10 treatment rooms), 24-hour fitness, tennis courts, fitness classes | Spa services and spa treatment room(s) on site; fitness center access is free nearby |
| Known for | Resort amenities, beach access, Forbes Five-Star spa and chef-led dining | Pink facade, boutique Palm Beach identity, immediate Worth Avenue proximity |
| Event & meeting space | Extensive meeting and wedding venues (multiple ballrooms, large event capacities) | 4 meeting rooms; 325 m² (3,498 sq ft) conference space suitable for smaller events |
| Sustainability & local programs | Not published | On-site sustainability measures (renewable electricity, LED lighting, locally-sourced food ≥80%, community reinvestment) |
Four Seasons sits on a six-acre oceanfront parcel at 2800 South Ocean Boulevard with direct beach access and short drives to Worth Avenue and downtown West Palm Beach.
Choose Four Seasons for immediate beach access and resort-side convenience near island attractions.
The Colony is a compact, famous Palm Beach boutique hotel at 155 Hammon Ave, a short walk from Worth Avenue’s shops and restaurants.
Choose The Colony for the best walkable access to Palm Beach’s shopping and local social life.
Four Seasons offers 11 room and suite types across 207 accommodations, including oceanfront suites and private balconies.
Four Seasons provides a wider selection of room categories and larger suite options, especially for ocean views.
The Colony has 89 guestrooms in classic Palm Beach styles, with room names like Double premium king bed and Junior suite king size bed.
The Colony is smaller with straightforward room categories and a boutique layout — good for short stays and shoppers.
Four Seasons has a multi-venue dining program from chef partner Mauro Colagreco alongside oceanfront casual options.
Four Seasons suits guests who want a variety of chef-led and oceanfront dining choices without leaving the resort.
The Colony’s dining is compact and locally focused, anchored by Swifty’s and a coffee shop/cafe.
The Colony is best if you plan to dine out locally on Worth Avenue or prefer a small on-site restaurant.
Four Seasons offers two heated oceanfront pools plus an extensive private beach program.
Four Seasons is the better pick for guests prioritizing pool variety and direct beach lounging.
The Colony provides two outdoor pools and easy beach access via a complimentary shuttle.
The Colony works well if you want pool time plus quick access to Worth Avenue rather than a full resort beach program.
Four Seasons has an 11,000 sq ft Forbes Five-Star Spa, a 24-hour fitness center, and on-site wellness classes.
Pick Four Seasons for comprehensive spa and fitness programming and daytime-to-evening wellness offerings.
The Colony offers on-site spa treatment rooms and a lively local nightlife and social scene near Worth Avenue.
The Colony is suited to guests who want convenient access to local bars, restaurants, and short spa treatments without a resort-scale wellness program.

Four Seasons — private white-sand beach, multiple pools (including adults-only), cabanas and full beach service.

The Colony — steps from Worth Avenue and close to the island’s shops, galleries and local dining.

Four Seasons — Forbes Five-Star Spa with extensive treatment menus and full wellness facilities.

The Colony — an iconic pink boutique hotel with a compact, social feel that reads as a Palm Beach landmark.
The Colony Hotel Palm Beach — it’s steps from Worth Avenue; Four Seasons is a short drive away.
Four Seasons — it has a kids’ club, family programs, and family-friendly pool and beach options.
At Four Seasons, several venues (like Seaway and Florie’s) accept reservations; The Colony has smaller on-site dining and limited room service, and many guests dine out on Worth Avenue.
The Colony is a short walk to the beach and provides a complimentary beach shuttle; it is not anchored on an extensive private beach the way Four Seasons is.
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