About Palm Beach

Synonymous with glitz and glamour, Palm Beach is one of Florida’s most well-known seaside destinations, perfect for an idyllic beach holiday or a stylish city break complete with fabulous food and exceptional shopping. A long-time favourite with travellers from the USA and beyond, Palm Beach brims with accommodation options — including intimate B&Bs, slick city spots and indulgent beach resorts. Our pick of the best places to stay in Palm Beach promises something for everyone: from sophisticated city travellers to laid-back families eager to soak up the Florida sunshine.

A 26-kilometre-long barrier island fringed by golden sands, Palm Beach was the dream of one man: Henry Morrison Flagler. Responsible for the Florida East Coast Railway as well as Palm Beach's first two hotels, Flagler is remembered in the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, housed in his original 1902 mansion. Boasting 75 rooms and pink aluminium leaf wallpaper — once more valuable than gold — the mansion makes for fascinating visiting. This penchant for palatial Beaux-Arts-inspired homes remains evident on Ocean Boulevard, lined with imposing private mansions and well worth exploring.

Worth Avenue is the place to go for high-end boutiques, whilst the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society will appeal to families, who can also kick back at the beach and try stacks of wonderful water sports. There are ample opportunities to go sailing or cycling, to play tennis and volleyball, or to hone your skills with a round of golf at Palm Beach's world-class courses. Stroll through The Society of the Four Arts, home to a beautiful botanic garden and extensive sculptural collection, amble along the idyllic Lake Trail at sunset, or sip a sundowner at one of Palm Beach’s many hip bars before savouring a gourmet dinner or enjoying a big night out on the town.

Appealingly indulgent, the best places to stay in Palm Beach fill up fast — book your trip well in advance to avoid missing out!

The Best Places to Stay in Palm Beach

For a Luxury Beach Resort

  • Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is set on a striking stretch of golden sand and offers a plethora of exciting facilities and activities for the whole family. One of Florida's top resorts, this property's particular stand-outs are the characterful guestrooms, the stunning spa and the funky seafront cabanas. A wedding and event favourite.
  • The Breakers is a historic beachfront resort with more than 500 beautiful rooms and suites, some of which have ocean views or flexible family options. With ten eateries, four swimming pools, a kids club, golf courses, tennis courts and a spa, the possibilities for families, couples or groups are endless.
  • Four Seasons Palm Beach offers a spectacular resort experience, with spacious, sea-facing rooms and suites featuring powder-pink or light blue accents, as well as a whole array of world-class facilities for guests of all ages. Expect a superb kids club, multiple oceanview pools, an excellent spa, gourmet bars and eateries, and fantastic water sports options. Absolute luxury.

For Slick City Style

  • The Ben is a sleek and stylish city hotel, with 208 contemporary rooms and suites on the West Palm Beach waterfront. Highlights include the rooftop pool and eatery, the enormous events spaces, and the sophisticated, grown-up feel. Brilliant for cool city breaks, weddings or parties.

For Boutique Bliss

  • The Colony is a Palm beach icon, with chic, vintage-inspired rooms and suites behind a pretty pink façade. Expect wonderfully whimsical designs with light pinks and lovely greens, funky flamingo murals, delectable food and drink, and a gorgeous pool set in leafy gardens. A fashionable boutique favourite.
  • White Elephant offers cool, contemporary rooms showcasing natural materials and a pared-back palette. Set close to the beach, the property boasts an appealing pool, scrumptious seafood and terrific cocktails. Families will adore the flexible rooms, board games and ice cream cart. Modern and trendy.
  • The Chesterfield is a fun Palm Beach pad with 53 individually-styled rooms and suites featuring big cosy beds and soft pink, blue or green palettes. Think bold botanical decor in the communal areas, a great pool, hot tub and terrace, as well as a lively restaurant and bar. Good for families, foodies and lovers of quirky design.
  • The Brazilian Court Hotel is an elegant Spanish Colonial property in downtown Palm Beach. Romantic and luxurious, the hotel is a tranquil haven — complete with a pool, hot tub and spa — just moments from all the sightseeing and shopping action. Two and three-bedroom suites are ideal for groups or families. Very glamorous.

For an intimate B&B

  • Grandview Gardens is a pretty, Mediterranean-style B&B with just five guestrooms in historic Grandview Heights. Pick this place for its low-key, intimate feel, lovely courtyard swimming pool and delicious breakfasts. Well-placed for exploring West Palm Beach.

FOR AN APARTMENT OR VILLA

  • If you'd prefer a self-catering option, we suggest that you visit our online partner Booking.com.

Travel Information

  • Fly into Miami International Airport or Fort Lauderdale International Airport before travelling by bus or taxi to Palm Beach. There are also some direct flights to Palm Beach International Airport, which is very close to the city.
  • Florida is great for a road trip! Contact our online partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car.
  • Travel between December and mid-April for the best weather — though this is also peak season! To avoid the crowds and make the most of hotel offers, time your trip for May or June, before the really hot weather sets in. Florida's hurricane season typically runs from late June until November.

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The best hotels in Palm Beach

Grandview Gardens

Palm Beach (Florida)

A pretty and intimate Spanish Mediterranean style B&B set in the historic neighbourhood of Grandview Heights. Light and airy rooms feature terracotta tiled floors, large bathrooms, and french doors leading onto private terraces. A beautiful central courtyard houses a large pool. A charming stay.

  • Local exploring - The guesthouse is only 10 minutes walking distance to downtown and a five minutes drive to Palm Beach Island
  • Tennis - Tennis, basketball and shuffle board available directly across the street in Howard Park
  • Swimming Pool
from AU$255 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Chesterfield

Palm Beach (Florida)

Bold choices in the interior design draw on ornate botanical patterns and Victorian opulence coupled with Floridian laid-back charm. Hot tub, swimming pool, bicycles. At The Chesterfield, you can eat outside on the terrace or enjoy the atmosphere of the Lizard Restaurant, Lounge and Bar.

  • Restaurant - Leopard Lounge and Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor swimming pool
  • Romantic
from AU$334 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
The Colony

Palm Beach (Florida)

A luxury boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Palm Beach. Vintage rooms feature green and pink colour schemes, floral curtains and potted plants. Delicious American cuisine and handcrafted cocktails at Swifty's. Lounge by the pool, play cornhole or take a cruiser down to the beach. Fabulous!

  • Active Holiday - From watersports to cycling, golf or tennis - this is a great base to access outdoor activites
  • Beach Life - The hotel provides complimentary umbrellas and beach chairs on Palm Beach
  • Restaurant - Full-service CPB, with healthful twists on American classics serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Tennis - Hotel guests are welcome to use the Seaview Park Tennis Center
from AU$338 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Brazilian Court Hotel

Palm Beach (Florida)

A chic and romantic hotel in the centre of down-town Palm Beach, with a heated outdoor pool and hot tub for lounging with loved ones. Restaurant serving exquisite seasonal French cuisine. Spa and salon offering massages, beauty treatments, and haircuts. Rooms are lavishly but tastefully decorated.

  • Restaurant - The on-site restaurant, Café Boulud, specializes in a seasonal menu of French-American cuisine.
  • Sights nearby - The Norton Museum of Art is less than 2km away
  • Spa - Frédéric Fekkai Salon and Spa
  • Romantic
from AU$368 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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AKA West Palm

Palm Beach (Florida)

Residence style hotel in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach. Ultra modern suites with clean lines and elements of wood, stone and steel ooze sleek style. Lush landscaping around the sun deck and outdoor lounge with gorgeous views of the expansive pool and water beyond. Ideal for longer stays.

  • City Style - Central location, sleek decor and stunning views from private outdoor terraces
  • Romantic Break - Super stylish with penthouse suites, balconies and spa-like bathrooms
  • Local markets - West Palm Beach GreenMarket celebrates the very best produce from local farmers
  • Swimming Pool - Heated outdoor pool
from AU$428 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

Palm Beach (Florida)

Florida's number one resort has it all: marble detailing in bathrooms, feather beds, balconies for every room and suite, a full-service spa, a bar and two restaurants, two outdoor pools and a bold and classy eye for design. Enjoy cabana luxury in this chic, nautical-inspired beach-front paradise.

  • On the beach - Soak up the sun, sea and sand on Eau Palm Beach's personal access to the beach.
  • Kids Club - Extensive children's programming (teen centre, game room, and puppet theatre)
  • Views - Views over the ocean, the city and the beautiful resort gardens.
  • Restaurant - Two restaurants, grill and bar
from AU$568 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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White Elephant Palm Beach

Palm Beach (Florida)

A new luxury Palm Beach hotel. Contemporary rooms and suites with hardwood floors, woven rugs, exquisite tiles and soft neutral palettes. Sip on refreshing cocktails and eat the freshest seafood at Lola41. Families will love this hotel with its pool, beach access, board games and ice-cream cart.

  • City Style - Explore Palm Beach with its bustling arts and culture scene, historic landmarks, Gilded Age architecture and shopping
  • Families - Family-friendly activities include a scavenger hunt with prizes, the ice-cream cart and beach toys and games
  • Beach Life - Have a beach day with complimentary beach chairs, beach towels, kids' toys, and sun umbrellas
  • Local exploring - Take the hotel's courtesy car to Worth Avenue, museums, shops and local beaches
from AU$692 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Breakers

Palm Beach (Florida)

Glamorous beach-front resort in Palm Beach. 538 rooms and suites are spacious, elegant and the height of luxury; many have stunning sea views and balconies. Family-friendly, every facility and activity you can dream of is available and 10 dining options means that there is no risk of getting bored.

  • Families - As well as a Kid's Club and babysitting there are playgrounds, pool slides, snorkelling lessons, spa treatments and movie nights
  • Golf - Home to Florida's oldest course, as well as an academy, golf lovers must play a round on the famous Ocean or Rees Jones courses
  • Beach Life - Beach-front access, private beaches and stunning sea views mean that, rightly, everything here is focused around sand and sea
  • Spa breaks - With an indoor and outdoor wellness centre, 5 whirpool spas, beauty treatments and massages, this is an immersive experience
from AU$1000 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach

Palm Beach

World-class luxury ocean-front resort. Contemporary but cosy rooms have fresh powder pink or blue colour-scheme, some suites lead to the beach. Couple and family-friendly amenities & activities are out of this world; multiple sea-view pools, Kid's Club, fine-dining, spa, sailing and water sports.

  • Beach Life - Direct access to perfect white-sand Palm Beach comes with day beds, watersports, kid's play area, beach games and beach picnics
  • Honeymoons - A special romantic resort; there's plenty to keep you entertained, but also the perfect place to do nothing in memorable style
  • Families - Children of all ages will love it here; there's a comp Kid's Club, tween games room, Tot room & children under 4 eat for free
  • Restaurant - The Mediterranean restaurant is a colab with 3 Michelin-starred Chef Mauro Colagreco, founder of the world's best restaurant
from AU$1174 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Amrit Ocean Resort

Palm Beach (Singer Island)

A tranquil stay on Florida's Singer Island, where a luxurious resort blends serene ocean vistas with wellness. Enjoy holistic spa treatments, rooms with circadian lighting, and aromatherapy baths. Savour wholesome cuisine amid natural beauty — a perfect combination of Eastern and Western indulgence.

  • Spa breaks - Bask in this holistic resort merging luxury and wellbeing, with a vast spa focusing on mindfulness, fitness, and relaxation
  • Total relaxation - Indulge in relaxing luxury with ocean-front terraces, circadian rhythm lighting, and personalized aromatherapy baths
  • Restaurant - Vegetable-forward, globally inspired cuisine at TULĀ; cocktails and bites from LALA; coffee, tea and prepared snacks from Jeevi
  • Great walks - Visit John D. MacArthur Beach State Park for eco-adventures, snorkeling, and scenic trails
from AU$3499 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
The Ben

Palm Beach (Florida)

A boutique 208-room hotel in the heart of downtown Palm Beach. Sleek rooms feature leather headboards, high-quality linens and large marble bathrooms with walk-in showers. Relax at the stunning rooftop lounge with an expansive heated saltwater pool, bar and Italian restaurant. A chic choice.

  • Local exploring - The perfect base for exploring downtown's theatres, restaurants, shopping, galleries and nightlife
  • Beach Life - Spend time relaxing at the serene beaches of Palm Beach just 2 miles away
  • Restaurant - Proper Grit offers South Floridian flavours and ingredients and Spruzzo serves Italian fare
  • Sights nearby - Nearby Palm Beach Zoo features over 500 different species of animal
for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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