
The Cottages at PGA National Resort
Best for golf, multi-room cottage stays, and a resort-style spa experience.
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The Cottages at PGA National Resort are individually furnished two-bedroom cottages set inside the larger PGA National Resort, best for travelers who want a secluded golf-and-spa retreat with family-friendly amenities. Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach Downtown is a 4-star lifestyle hotel in downtown West Palm Beach for travelers who prefer a modern city stay with easy access to restaurants, nightlife, and Clematis Street.
Updated · about 14 miles (23 km) apart

Best for golf, multi-room cottage stays, and a resort-style spa experience.

Best for walkable access to West Palm Beach dining, bars, and local attractions.
When The Cottages at PGA National Resort wins: choose the cottages if you want cottage-style two-bedroom accommodations, direct access to championship golf, a very large spa (40,000 sq ft) and multiple resort pools for families and groups.
When Canopy wins: pick Canopy if you want a compact, modern downtown base within easy walking distance of Clematis Street, the Palm Beach County Convention Center and downtown restaurants and nightlife.
Bottom line: The Cottages suit guests after a resort escape centered on golf, pools and spa; Canopy suits travelers who prioritize downtown convenience and a Hilton lifestyle experience.
| Category | The Cottages at PGA National Resort | Canopy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Resort compound with cottage-style, residential-feel units inside PGA National Resort | Urban lifestyle hotel in downtown West Palm Beach |
| Location | Palm Beach Gardens, a drive from beaches and shopping | Downtown West Palm Beach near Clematis Street and the convention center |
| Size (sleeping units) | 21 individually furnished two-bedroom cottages (the Cottages product) | 150 rooms |
| Audience / ages | All ages; family-friendly (children's pool, kids activities available) | All ages; not adults-only |
| Pools | Access to multiple resort pools (listed as nine outdoor pools plus a children's pool and spa hot tub areas) | One outdoor pool (wheelchair-accessible) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues (The Butcher's Club, Honeybelle, Birdie's Diner, Sushi by Boū, The MKT, Sugarplume, plus poolside and lobby bar) | 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe plus a bar/lounge |
| Spa & wellness | Full-service Spa at PGA National Resort — 40,000 sq ft, 32 treatment rooms, mineral pools and specialty treatments | Health club on-site; spa/beauty services listed as nearby (not published as a large on-site spa) |
| Known for | Championship golf (79 holes across five courses), extensive spa and resort amenities | Downtown walkability to Clematis Street, convention center and nightlife |
| Meetings & events | Extensive event space across the broader resort (many ballrooms and outdoor venues, capacity into the hundreds/thousands) | About 3,069 sq ft of conference/meeting space (smaller downtown event capacity) |
The Cottages sit inside PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, a short walk from the resort’s courses and spa but a drive from downtown West Palm Beach.
Pick The Cottages for a resort setting with golf/spa access; expect to drive for downtown nightlife and some beaches.
Canopy is located in downtown West Palm Beach within easy walking distance of Clematis Street, the convention center and cultural attractions.
Choose Canopy if you want a compact downtown base that’s walkable to restaurants and cultural venues.
The Cottages product offers individually furnished two-bedroom cottages designed for multi-person stays.
The cottages work well for families or groups who want multi-room privacy and living space.
Canopy's inventory is a traditional city-hotel room mix with accessible and suite options.
Canopy is a straightforward hotel option for solo travelers, couples or business travelers wanting downtown proximity.
Dining at The Cottages/PGA National covers casual to fine dining across several on-site venues.
The cottages give on-site variety for families and special occasions without leaving the resort.
Canopy offers a smaller on-site dining footprint and positions you within downtown dining options.
Canopy is convenient for grabbing coffee and a meal before stepping into downtown restaurants and bars.
The Cottages guests use PGA National’s extensive pool network and spa mineral pools.
If pools and varied pool experiences matter (family and adult-only options), The Cottages are stronger.
Canopy provides a single outdoor pool and easy access to downtown waterfront and activities.
Canopy’s pool is adequate for a downtown stay; the real draw is walkable waterfront and city access.
PGA National’s spa and fitness offerings are a major draw at The Cottages.
The Cottages are for guests who prioritize full-service spa, fitness and golf amenities on-site.
Canopy focuses on urban convenience with a 24-hour fitness center and downtown nightlife nearby.
Canopy fits guests who want to pair fitness with easy access to downtown bars, dining and cultural venues.

Direct access to PGA National’s 79 championship holes and on-site driving range.

Steps from Clematis Street, the convention center and downtown restaurants.

The 40,000 sq ft Spa at PGA National Resort with mineral pools and many treatment rooms.

Hilton’s Canopy brand provides predictable service, loyalty program benefits and a central location.
The Cottages at PGA National Resort — it is family-friendly, has a children’s pool and cottage layouts suited to families.
Canopy — it’s downtown, within walking distance of Clematis Street and many restaurants and bars.
Canopy does not operate PGA National courses; guests at Canopy would need to travel to Palm Beach Gardens to play the resort’s championship courses.
The Cottages (via PGA National Resort) offer a much larger, dedicated spa (40,000 sq ft). Canopy lists a health club but not a comparably sized on-site spa.
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