
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Best for direct Atlantic beachfront access and a high-end spa experience.
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Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is a five-star, oceanfront resort with private white-sand beach access and a Forbes Five-Star spa — good for couples and families who want a traditional luxury beachfront stay. Waterstone Resort & Marina Boca Raton, Curio Collection is a Hilton Curio-branded waterfront marina resort in Boca Raton — read this if you want a marina-front alternative with meeting space and family-friendly programming near Boca Raton attractions.
Updated · about 32 km (20 mi) apart

Best for direct Atlantic beachfront access and a high-end spa experience.

Best for marina-side stays near Boca Raton with on-site meeting space and family-friendly programming.
When Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach wins: choose Four Seasons if your priority is private white-sand Atlantic beach access, a Forbes Five-Star spa, two heated oceanfront pools, and a classic Palm Beach luxury address close to Worth Avenue and museums.
When Waterstone Resort & Marina Boca Raton wins: pick Waterstone if you want a marina-front hotel in Boca Raton with flexible rooms (including many water-view categories), meeting and conference space, and a more casual Hilton Curio price point for waterfront stays near South Beach Park and Mizner Park.
Bottom line: Four Seasons is the choice for a top-tier beachfront resort and a dedicated luxury-spa experience; Waterstone is a practical, comfortable waterfront alternative in Boca Raton focused on marina access, meetings, and value-minded coastal stays.
| Category | Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach | Waterstone Resort & Marina Boca Raton, Curio Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Upscale, classic Palm Beach luxury; formal service | Resort-style waterfront with a marina and practical business/resort amenities |
| Location | Direct Atlantic beachfront on Palm Beach Island; close to Worth Avenue | East Boca Raton waterfront near South Beach Park and Mizner Park; marina-side |
| Size (rooms) | 207 total accommodations | 139 guestrooms |
| Ages | All ages — family programs and kids' club available | |
| Pools & beach | Two heated outdoor oceanfront pools and private white-sand beach access; one adults-only pool | One outdoor pool; marina and nearby public beaches/parks (beach not primary onsite feature) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple outlets including Florie's (Mediterranean), Seaway (oceanfront seafood) and Cocoanut Café | Two restaurants (SeaSpray highlighted) and two bars/lounges; room service during limited hours |
| Spa & wellness | Forbes Five-Star Spa (11,000 sq ft, 10 treatment rooms), 24-hour fitness center and classes | Spa services on site and a 24-hour fitness center |
| Meetings & events | Extensive event space (21,128 sq ft) with multiple ballrooms and event venues | Conference space ~7,410 sq ft and meeting rooms suitable for mid-size events |
| Known for | Direct beachfront, high-end dining (chef partner Mauro Colagreco), and a signature luxury spa | Marina-side setting, Curio by Hilton branding, and convenient Boca Raton location |
| Accessibility & transport | Complimentary house car within six miles, valet parking (fee), short drive to Palm Beach International Airport | Self parking and valet (surcharges), near Boca Raton Airport (BCT) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) |
Four Seasons sits on a six-acre oceanfront parcel at 2800 South Ocean Boulevard with direct access to Palm Beach's widest white-sand beach.
Choose Four Seasons for a classic Palm Beach beachfront address and easy access to island attractions.
Waterstone Resort & Marina is a waterfront hotel in East Boca Raton positioned on a marina, close to South Beach Park and Mizner Park.
Pick Waterstone for a Boca Raton stay focused on marina access and proximity to Mizner Park.
Four Seasons offers 11 accommodation types, most with private furnished balconies and ocean views across room and suite categories.
Four Seasons is built around ocean-view rooms and roomy suites for a traditional luxury beachfront stay.
Waterstone has 139 guestrooms with many water-view categories (city view, partial waterview, lake Boca view, ocean/intercoastal view options).
Waterstone offers varied water-view room types geared to guests who want marina or intracoastal views without beachfront rates.
Four Seasons runs a multi-venue dining program led by Florie's (Mauro Colagreco) plus Seaway oceanfront seafood and Cocoanut Café.
Four Seasons emphasizes a high-end restaurant program with oceanfront and Mediterranean options.
Waterstone provides two on-site restaurants (SeaSpray is named) and two bars/lounges, plus limited-room-service hours.
Waterstone covers the basics with resort dining and casual bar options suitable for families and meetings.
Four Seasons highlights two heated outdoor oceanfront pools, private beach service, and an adults-only pool.
If pools and beachfront days are the priority, Four Seasons provides the fuller oceanfront pool-and-beach package.
Waterstone offers one outdoor pool and immediate access to marina-front activities and nearby public beaches.
Waterstone suits guests who value marina access and a single pool plus easy reach of Boca Raton beaches.
Four Seasons pairs a Forbes Five-Star spa and a 24-hour fitness center with complimentary fitness classes and tennis courts.
Four Seasons is stronger for dedicated spa and wellness amenities and daytime active options.
Waterstone has on-site spa services and a 24-hour fitness center, while nightlife and dining scenes are concentrated in nearby Mizner Park.
Waterstone covers standard wellness needs; for more extensive spa programming plan to visit off-site or confirm services in advance.

Private white-sand Atlantic beach access with two heated pools and dedicated beach service.

A Forbes Five-Star spa with signature treatments and dedicated men's grooming room.

Marina-side location and proximity to boating, fishing and motor watercraft activities.

About 7,410 sq ft of conference space tailored to mid-size events with on-site meeting rooms.
Four Seasons is the stronger pick for couples thanks to its adults-only pool option, oceanfront setting, and a Forbes Five-Star spa.
Both welcome families, but Four Seasons has a dedicated Kids For All Seasons Club and more family programming on site.
No — Waterstone is marina-front and waterfront in Boca Raton; nearby public beaches are a short drive or walk, but it does not emphasize private Atlantic beachfront like Four Seasons.
Waterstone advertises roughly 7,410 sq ft of conference space suitable for mid-size meetings; Four Seasons has a larger, more extensive events program if you need bigger ballrooms.
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