
The Cottages at PGA National Resort
Best for travelers who want spacious, cottage-style accommodations with immediate access to championship golf, a large spa, and multiple pool options.
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The Cottages at PGA National Resort is a two-bedroom cottage product inside a large championship golf resort suited to travelers wanting roomy, activity-focused stays. Palm House Hotel Palm Beach is a small boutique luxury hotel on Royal Palm Way for travelers who prefer a compact, walkable Palm Beach base near the beach and Worth Avenue.
Updated · about 18 km apart

Best for travelers who want spacious, cottage-style accommodations with immediate access to championship golf, a large spa, and multiple pool options.

Best for travelers who want a small, luxury Palm Beach hotel within walking distance of the beach and Worth Avenue boutiques.
When The Cottages at PGA National Resort wins: choose the cottages for space, on-site golf, a very large 40,000 sq ft spa, multiple pools (including family and adults-only options), and several distinct on-property dining choices.
When Palm House Hotel Palm Beach wins: choose Palm House for a compact, high-rated boutique stay steps from Palm Beach waterfront, easy walking access to Worth Avenue, a single on-site restaurant and a beach shuttle for quick access to sand and surf.
The bottom line: pick The Cottages at PGA National Resort if your priority is golf, resort amenities, families or a full-service spa; pick Palm House Hotel Palm Beach if you want a smaller, more walkable Palm Beach base close to the beach and town.
| Category | The Cottages at PGA National Resort | Palm House Hotel Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large resort campus with cottage-style private units and active-sports focus | Small boutique luxury hotel focused on Palm Beach location and walkability |
| Location | Palm Beach Gardens, set inside PGA National Resort near golf courses (short walk to clubhouse) | 160 Royal Palm Way, Palm Beach — within a few blocks of the ocean and Worth Avenue |
| Size | 360 sleeping rooms across the resort; 21 two-bedroom cottages (the Cottages product) | 79 rooms |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome (children’s pool, family amenities). Some spa/ mineral pools are 18+. | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools / beach | Access to multiple outdoor pools (listed variously up to nine), children’s pool, hot tub and poolside bar | One outdoor pool on site plus complimentary beach shuttle to nearby public beaches |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site dining venues (The Butcher's Club, Honeybelle, Birdie's Diner, Sushi by Boū, The MKT, Sugarplume, plus poolside service) | One on-site restaurant and one bar/lounge; room service (limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at PGA National Resort — a 40,000 sq ft spa with 32 treatment rooms, mineral pool experiences and signature treatments | Not published |
| Known for | Championship golf (79 holes across five courses), large spa and event/wedding spaces | Proximity to Worth Avenue, boutique Palm Beach experience and beachfront access via shuttle |
| Parking & transport | On-site parking; resort fee includes some sporting/fitness inclusions; nearest airport: PBI (20–25 minute drive) | Valet parking (surcharge); free beach shuttle; nearest airport: President Donald J. Trump Intl. Airport ~6.1 mi (per supplier listing) |
| Accessibility | Offers wheelchair-accessible rooms and facilities with some limitations (elevator door 36 in / 91 cm listed for cottages area) | Wheelchair accessible features (path to elevator, accessible pool and public washrooms); elevator door width 68 in / 173 cm |
The Cottages sit inside PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, close to clubhouses, shopping and multiple golf courses.
Choose the cottages for a resort campus location with easy golf access and short drives to regional attractions.
Palm House Hotel Palm Beach sits on Royal Palm Way within easy walking distance of the ocean and Worth Avenue.
Choose Palm House for a compact, walkable Palm Beach location near shopping and the waterfront.
The Cottages product is 21 individually furnished two-bedroom cottages within the broader resort; the resort as a whole lists 360 sleeping rooms.
The cottages give more residential space and two-bedroom layouts; the resort overall has a wide range of room types for different party sizes.
Palm House offers 79 air-conditioned rooms in a boutique layout with a range of standard and suite options.
Palm House is a compact, full-service boutique hotel offering standard and suite rooms for couples or small parties.
PGA National Resort provides multiple on-site restaurants covering diner fare, Southern cooking, steakhouse and sushi omakase.
If you want variety on site — from diner to omakase and a high-end steakhouse — PGA National offers more choices.
Palm House maintains one on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge, with room service during limited hours.
Palm House is a base for exploring Palm Beach dining, with a single on-site restaurant and street-side options nearby.
Guests at the cottages have access to the resort’s multiple pools, including family and adult-only options.
Pick the cottages for a range of pool types and family-friendly pool options; spa mineral pools offer a separate adult-focused experience.
Palm House has one outdoor pool on site and offers a complimentary beach shuttle for seaside access.
Choose Palm House for quick beach access and a small hotel pool rather than a large resort pool complex.
PGA National’s wellness offering centers on a large, comprehensive spa plus an extensive fitness center and on-site sports facilities.
The cottages give you strong on-site fitness and spa resources plus sports facilities for active travelers.
Palm House emphasizes a boutique hotel stay with fitness options and easy access to Palm Beach nightlife and dining.
Pick Palm House if you want an intimate hotel with walking access to Palm Beach nightlife and shops.

The Cottages (PGA National) — immediate access to championship courses, driving range and an expansive Sports & Racquet Club.

Palm House — steps from Worth Avenue and a short walk to the ocean; ideal for exploring Palm Beach without driving.

The Cottages (PGA National) — a 40,000 sq ft spa with mineral pools, many treatment rooms and a broad wellness program.

Palm House — small, high-rated property with personalized service and a compact footprint in central Palm Beach.
The Cottages at PGA National Resort — it offers two-bedroom cottages, a children’s pool and family-oriented activities across the resort.
Palm House Hotel Palm Beach — it’s within walking distance of Worth Avenue and offers a complimentary beach shuttle.
Yes — guests at The Cottages have access to The Spa at PGA National Resort; some spa mineral areas are restricted to guests 18 and older.
No — Palm House Hotel Palm Beach is not adults-only according to supplier information.
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