
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Best for beach-focused travelers and couples wanting a luxury oceanfront resort with a high-end spa.
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Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is a five-star oceanfront resort on Palm Beach Island with direct white-sand beach access and a Forbes Five-Star spa; this guide is for travelers who want a classic beachfront luxury stay. The Cottages at PGA National Resort are five-star, cottage-style accommodations in Palm Beach Gardens built around PGA National’s golf amenities; read on if you prefer private cottage units and a golf-centered resort experience.
Updated · about 30 km apart (roughly 18–19 miles)

Best for beach-focused travelers and couples wanting a luxury oceanfront resort with a high-end spa.

Best for golfers or guests who prefer private cottage-style rooms and a resort with extensive pool and meeting facilities near PGA National.
When Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach wins: Choose Four Seasons if you want direct Atlantic beachfront access, a Forbes Five-Star spa, a strong food-and-dining program (Florie’s, Seaway, Cocoanut Café), and a refined island setting close to Worth Avenue and Palm Beach cultural attractions.
When The Cottages at PGA National Resort wins: Choose The Cottages if your priority is golf (steps from PGA National), private cottage-style guestrooms with kitchens and patios, and lots of on-site pools and meeting/event space for a group or conference.
Bottom line: Pick Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach for an oceanfront, full-service luxury beach escape and spa-focused relaxation; pick The Cottages at PGA National Resort for a golf-centric stay, more informal cottage units, and extensive pool and meeting amenities.
| Category | Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach | The Cottages at PGA National Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Oceanfront luxury resort, resort-chic, couple-friendly with family options | Golf-resort with private cottage-style accommodations, resort-for-golfers and groups |
| Location | Palm Beach Island — direct white-sand beach access, near Worth Avenue | Palm Beach Gardens — in a shopping/golf district, adjacent to PGA National |
| Size (rooms) | 207 total accommodations | 21 individually furnished guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages; family programming and a kids club but marketed heavily to couples | All ages; family-friendly (children's pool) and not adults-only |
| Pools & beach | Two heated oceanfront pools + private beach with loungers, cabanas, beach service | Nine outdoor pools, poolside bar(s); no private beachfront listed |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple onsite venues (Florie’s, Seaway, Cocoanut Café, Florie's Bar, Seaway Bar) | 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes plus a bar and poolside bar |
| Spa & fitness | Forbes Five-Star Spa (11,000 sq ft, 10 treatment rooms), 24-hour fitness center, fitness classes | Full-service spa treatment rooms on site and 24-hour health club access listed (fitness classes, yoga, Pilates) |
| Golf | Easy access to area golf courses via concierge; not on a championship campus | On-site access to PGA National amenities — driving range, golf lessons, golf caddy/service |
| Meeting & event space | About 21,128 sq ft event space with multiple ballrooms and meeting rooms | Approximately 60,873 sq ft of conference space and 27 meeting rooms |
| Unique room features | Private furnished balconies in every room; select suites offer Peloton option | Individually furnished cottages with kitchens, private patios, 50-inch TVs |
| Typical guest fees | Mandatory resort fee applies (covers beach access, fitness classes, Wi‑Fi, etc.) | Optional fees noted for breakfast, valet, pets and housekeeping on request |
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach sits on South Ocean Boulevard with direct access to a wide white-sand beach and easy drives to Worth Avenue and downtown West Palm Beach.
Pick Four Seasons for a true beachfront location and island access to Palm Beach shopping and culture.
The Cottages at PGA National Resort are in Palm Beach Gardens within walking/driving reach of PGA National and local shopping.
Choose The Cottages if proximity to PGA National and Palm Beach Gardens’ golf scene matters more than beachfront access.
Four Seasons offers a broad mix of rooms and suites, all with private furnished balconies and a focus on ocean views for many categories.
Four Seasons suits travelers who want traditional luxury hotel rooms and suites with ocean views and hotel services.
The Cottages provide individually furnished cottage-style guestrooms with kitchens and private patios for a more independent stay.
The Cottages fit guests who want more self-contained, cottage-style accommodations near golf facilities.
Four Seasons centers its dining around Florie’s (Mauro Colagreco’s first U.S. restaurant), Seaway oceanfront seafood, and a casual Cocoanut Café.
Four Seasons emphasizes higher-end, chef-driven dining with oceanfront options.
The Cottages offer multiple on-site dining outlets: three restaurants, two coffee shops, a bar and poolside options.
The Cottages provide convenient, casual dining suited to golfers and families spending time on property.
Four Seasons pairs two heated oceanfront pools with direct private beach access and full pool/beach service.
Four Seasons is the clear choice for travelers who want beach days plus oceanfront pools and cabanas.
The Cottages list nine outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and family-friendly pool areas but no private beachfront on the supplier listing.
The Cottages are better if you prefer lots of pool options on property, especially for groups or families; they are not listed as beachfront.
Four Seasons features a Forbes Five-Star spa and a 24-hour fitness center with daily classes and tennis.
Four Seasons is aimed at guests seeking high-end spa services, fitness, and calm evening dining/drinks.
The Cottages list spa treatment rooms, a full-service spa offering, and extensive fitness and class programming tied to golf activities.
The Cottages provide solid wellness and fitness options with a stronger daytime, golf-and-pool social scene.

Four Seasons — direct white-sand beach access, oceanfront pools and beach service.

The Cottages — steps from PGA National with on-site driving range, golf lessons and caddy services.

Four Seasons — Forbes Five-Star Spa with extensive treatment options and dedicated amenities.

The Cottages — individual cottages with kitchens and private patios for a self-sufficient stay.
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach — its oceanfront setting, adults-only pool option, and Forbes Five-Star spa make it a strong pick for couples.
The Cottages at PGA National Resort — it’s essentially a golf-resort base with immediate access to PGA National facilities and golf services.
The Cottages provide cottage guestrooms with kitchens (refrigerator and oven). Four Seasons rooms do not list full kitchens; expect hotel-room amenities and in-room dining.
The Cottages list 27 meeting rooms and large conference space, while Four Seasons also offers substantial event facilities; choose The Cottages for higher meeting-room counts and PGA proximity, Four Seasons for an oceanfront setting and luxury event spaces.
Yes — both properties welcome families. Four Seasons has dedicated kids' programming and a kids club; The Cottages list a children's pool and family-friendly pool areas.
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