
The Cottages at PGA National Resort
Best for golf-focused stays, families, and guests who want larger two-bedroom cottage accommodations with resort facilities.
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The Cottages at PGA National Resort is a golf-resort residential product inside the larger PGA National Resort, offering individually furnished two-bedroom cottages and wide resort facilities; read this if you want family-friendly space, golf access, and a big spa. The Brazilian Court Hotel is a historic boutique luxury hotel in central Palm Beach near Worth Avenue; read this if you want an intimate, walkable Palm Beach stay close to shops and the ocean.
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Best for golf-focused stays, families, and guests who want larger two-bedroom cottage accommodations with resort facilities.

Best for a compact, upscale Palm Beach experience within walking distance of Worth Avenue, galleries, and beaches.
When The Cottages at PGA National Resort wins: choose the cottages when you want space (two-bedroom cottage product), direct access to championship golf (79 holes across five courses), multiple pools and family amenities, plus a very large spa facility.
When The Brazilian Court Hotel wins: choose the Brazilian Court when you prefer a small historic boutique hotel in the heart of Palm Beach with one outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and immediate access to Worth Avenue and downtown attractions.
Bottom line: pick The Cottages for a residential-style, activity-rich resort stay (golf, many pools, big spa) and pick The Brazilian Court for a quieter, centrally located Palm Beach boutique experience close to shops and the beach.
| Category | The Cottages at PGA National Resort | The Brazilian Court Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Golf-resort residential, cottage-style within a large resort complex | Historic boutique luxury in downtown Palm Beach |
| Location | Palm Beach Gardens, set inside PGA National Resort near golf courses and a short drive to beaches | 301 Australian Avenue, in the heart of Palm Beach — steps from Worth Avenue and close to beaches |
| Size | Part of a large resort with roughly 360 sleeping rooms across the property; 21 two-bedroom cottages | 80 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Pools | Access to multiple outdoor pools (listings cite up to nine), a children's pool and adults-only mineral pools in the spa | One outdoor pool and one hot tub listed |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues (The Butcher's Club, Honeybelle, Birdie's Diner, Sushi by Boū, The MKT, Sugarplume, plus lobby and pool bars) | One restaurant and one bar/lounge (room service during limited hours; full breakfast available for a fee) |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at PGA National Resort — a 40,000 sq ft facility with 32 treatment rooms, mineral pools and specialty treatments | Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials (reservations required) |
| Known for | Championship golf access (79 holes), extensive meeting/wedding venues, large resort programming | Historic, intimate Palm Beach address near Worth Avenue and cultural sites |
| Family vs adults | Family-friendly resort with children's pool and kids programming; some spa areas are 18+ | Open to all ages (not adults-only); small, intimate property better suited to couples and adults |
| Event space | Extensive — dozens of meeting rooms and ballrooms up to nearly 10,000 sq ft and outdoor wedding venues | Conference/meeting space of about 2,745 sq ft and one meeting room |
| Parking & access | On-site private parking; resort offers shuttle and is a drive from downtown Palm Beach | Valet parking (surcharge); centrally walkable to shops and sights |
The Cottages sit inside PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, close to golf, shopping and a longer drive to beaches.
Choose the cottages for a resort-within-a-resort location with strong golf and driving access to area beaches and malls.
The Brazilian Court sits on Australian Avenue in central Palm Beach within a few blocks of Worth Avenue and local beaches.
Pick the Brazilian Court for a compact, walkable Palm Beach location with easy access to shops, dining and the ocean.
The Cottages product is 21 individually furnished two-bedroom cottages designed for a residential feel.
These cottages are best if you want space and a home-like layout inside a larger resort.
The Brazilian Court offers about 80 individually decorated guestrooms and suites.
The Brazilian Court suits travelers who prefer a boutique hotel room in a classic Palm Beach setting.
The Cottages give you access to a multi-venue dining lineup across PGA National Resort.
You’ll have variety and both casual and special-occasion dining without leaving the resort.
The Brazilian Court has one main restaurant and a bar/lounge; breakfast and limited room service are available.
Staying at the Brazilian Court pairs a compact in-house dining offer with immediate access to downtown Palm Beach restaurants.
The Cottages offer access to several outdoor pools and a large on-site spa complex.
If pools and a large, full-service spa matter, the cottages/resort side is the stronger choice.
The Brazilian Court lists one outdoor pool and one hot tub as its recreational pool amenities.
The Brazilian Court’s pool and spa are appropriate for guests wanting a quiet boutique hotel setting rather than a resort complex.
PGA National Resort offers large fitness facilities, daily classes and broad on-site wellness programming.
Choose the cottages when you want structured fitness and extensive spa options on property.
The Brazilian Court puts you within easy walking distance of Palm Beach nightlife, bars and cultural venues.
The Brazilian Court is better if you want to be in town for evening dining, galleries and short walks instead of resort activity programming.

Access to 79 championship holes, a driving range and extensive on-site recreation.

Immediate proximity to Worth Avenue, shops, galleries and short walks to the beach.

Two-bedroom cottage layout gives space and privacy for families or groups.

Small footprint (80 rooms), individually decorated guest rooms and a quiet hotel environment.
The Cottages at PGA National Resort — the property provides direct access to PGA National’s championship courses and a driving range.
The Brazilian Court Hotel — it’s in central Palm Beach within walking distance of Worth Avenue and short walks to nearby beaches.
No. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; note that some spa areas at PGA National are limited to guests 18 and older.
The Cottages at PGA National Resort (via PGA National) — it provides multiple restaurants and bars on the resort property versus a single on-site restaurant at The Brazilian Court.
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