PGA National Resort

Palm Beach, Gold Coast Beaches

Virgin rating

The hotel

There’s nothing quite like playing golf where the greats do: this golfer’s paradise hosts the PGA TOUR’s Cognizant Classic every February, with living legends playing its famous Championship Course. Recently redesigned by Jack Nicklaus, as part of the hotel’s multi-million dollar renovation, it’s just one of 6 exceptional courses open to guests here. It’s not just the fairways that have been revamped; the PGA National Resort has also given a fabulous makeover to its renowned full-service spa, huge Sports & Racquet Club, guest rooms, and dining venues. The Butchers Club is a must try, serving signature dishes by famous celebrity chef Jeremy Ford.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Close to West Palm Beach and its attractions: historic Worth Avenue, plenty of shopping and outlet malls and the Flagler Museum. Transfer time from Palm Beach Airport: 20 minutes. Transfer time from Fort Lauderdale Airport: 60 minutes. Transfer time from Miami International Airport: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Hotel information

339 guest rooms and 21 cottages. All rooms with air-conditioning, sitting area, and executive desk, balcony or terrace, LCD HD TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini fridge and spa-style bathrooms. Resort View Rooms, are located on floors 1-4, have views of the gardens, and 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

Deluxe Resort View Rooms have views of the golf course, spa or courtyard and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Premium Junior Suites feature a living area, dining table and four chairs, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping 2 adults.

Premium Pool View Rooms with pool or lake views and 1 king-size bed, or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Premium King Suites are located on floors 1-2 and have a private, furnished balcony or terrace from two sets of sliding glass doors, living area with a sofa bed and side chairs, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

2 Bedroom Cottages are also available, with 1 king-size bed and 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 6 people.

Birdie’s Diner (All-American diner, breakfast and lunch). The Butcher’s Club (steakhouse restaurant, dinner only). Honeybelle (American cuisine, lunch and dinner). Sushi by Boū (12-seat sushi bar). (The MKT (light bites and beverages). Sugarplume (PGA’s new specialty chocolate shop). Lobby bar. 

Resort events including signature wine dinners.

Stunning zero-entry pool swimming pool. Poolside cabanas*. The Spa*. PGA Sports & Racquet Club offering 25 complimentary fitness classes. Tennis courts. Kids Club* (aged 4-12 years). Beekeeping Experience*. Access to 6 internationally renowned golf courses*. 

Valet parking $39 plus tax.

Please note: There is a daily resort fee of $39.00 per night, plus tax (payable locally, subject to change).

* Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (956)
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  • Poor (167)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay at a very nice hotel and staff!

Nov 21, 2024 A P

Very nice room on the 1st floor (ground access) sliding glass door to outside for our service dog. Joni gave us exceptional service several days in Birdies restaurant. We felt very welcome with our service dog. The staff throughout the hotel was very accommodating and helpful. The room was clean and very comfortable. Thank you Joni (waitress in… Read more
Very nice room on the 1st floor (ground access) sliding glass door to outside for our service dog. Joni gave us exceptional service several days in Birdies restaurant. We felt very welcome with our service dog. The staff throughout the hotel was very accommodating and helpful. The room was clean and very comfortable. Thank you Joni (waitress in Birdies). Great stay! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Absolutely wonderful experience

Nov 15, 2024 D L

I had the most incredible experience at PGA National Resort. This place is such a stay cation gem. The architecture is beautiful, the ambiance is serene, and the interior design from the renovations has so much character you truly feel like you are in a place with such charm and character and possibly in the midst of time travel. Have to say, the… Read more
I had the most incredible experience at PGA National Resort. This place is such a stay cation gem. The architecture is beautiful, the ambiance is serene, and the interior design from the renovations has so much character you truly feel like you are in a place with such charm and character and possibly in the midst of time travel. Have to say, the beds are incredible, best sleep ever, wish I could have taken it home with me honestly. I don’t typically leave reviews. But I just felt like this place really made me at home for a stay cation, and I don’t do stay cations. The bar area is great, the live music is PHENOMENAL, and I felt like I was being tended to like a celebrity guest the entire time. Thank you David Lederkramer, Account Director of Sports sales for encouraging me to have this experience and personally ensuring that I was taken care of. I truly felt so special and would recommend this resort to anyone whether in town or coming from out of town. This place is not just for Golf. It is not just a world class spa. It is a dream escape, for any couple, for any family, for any individual coming from out of town or down the road. Thank you a million times Best, Dylan L Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dream Team for your next event!

Nov 13, 2024 Troon E Arizona

We hosted not 1 but 2 events (200+ & 100 person events) here this year and they both went off without any issues! The team on-site are an event planners dream. With a large resort sometimes communication can get disconnected, but not at PGA National! All teams work together seemlessly and you can tell they enjoy working together. The rooms were… Read more
We hosted not 1 but 2 events (200+ & 100 person events) here this year and they both went off without any issues! The team on-site are an event planners dream. With a large resort sometimes communication can get disconnected, but not at PGA National! All teams work together seemlessly and you can tell they enjoy working together. The rooms were amazing! Clean, ready on-time/early, fast in-room service, and are decorated perfectly for the best Palm Beach vibe. Our groups golfed Palmer, Fazio & Champion. All three were in great shape and played really well for all skill levels involved. The golf staff is top notch and so easy to work with! The sales team, from the start knew exactly what we were trying to accomplish and picked the best spaces for us. The banquet & catering teams were super organized & executed our events seemlessly. If you are thinking about hosting an event at PGA National, I would highly recommend it. Read less
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Nov 10, 2024 NN T

Thank you to the entire Staff of PGA for such an amazing stay. MY husband and I stayed there to celebrate our wedding anniversary. From the time we checked in, we met Charlize, she had such a welcoming personality. She provided us with all the Information needed for the stay. She went above and beyond to make sure we were ok with everything. She… Read more
Thank you to the entire Staff of PGA for such an amazing stay. MY husband and I stayed there to celebrate our wedding anniversary. From the time we checked in, we met Charlize, she had such a welcoming personality. She provided us with all the Information needed for the stay. She went above and beyond to make sure we were ok with everything. She definitely is a star our eyes. Then we met one of the houseman that was working there floor, he was so nice to us and ask how we are enjoying the stay so far and if we love the room. We were just amazed by the service. Thank you to Tommy at the bar for the amazing drinks and Danielle at the pool for being so kind as a server. We had dinner at Honeybelle and Juan was soooo amazing. Like everyone here smiles. The ambiance with the live music in the lobby is beautiful. We met Ricardo who also was a star at the front desk. He was so polite and very professional, spoke with kindness and care. On our last day, the experience shifted and went sour. We went by the front desk and spoke to Brianna who was also nice by the way to inquire about our final bill and get a copy. We asked about things that were part of our stay and we did not see on our bill. She then called Ms. Kimberly who automatically had an attitude and not so welcoming at all. Let me just say her personality is the worst for someone who is a front desk supervisor. We explained what we were told regarding our bill and we were not seeing on there. She had no grace while speaking to us and her posture/body language was just showing rude in every way. At one point I even told Brianna if it’s going to be an issue, kindly leave it alone. Kimberly was soooo rude and her face was giving all type of arrogance and standoff ish. My husband and I had to stand our ground and basically let her know we know the industry as well. We asked to speak to a manager because I honestly couldn’t believe how it lead to this when we were simply telling her what we were told. We couldn’t believe on our last day,This was the negative attitude we were getting. The manager, Alex was sooo nice, welcoming and listened to us and understood. Hospitality is not for everyone. If you cannot be kind and courteous, it isn’t for you. And please understand this is a title and learn to treat people with respect, it doesn’t matter who it is. That was honestly sooo disappointing. Besides this little hiccup with this supervisor, it was an amazing trip. Thank you everyone else minus Kimberly for all that you do. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Above and beyond

Nov 8, 2024 Wanderer13248864046

Out of all the staff that helped us, Kristina always went above and beyond. Even after she was great at the pool, she would help you in the late evening at the bar. Always with a happy smile. Overall, we had a wonderful time at the resort………………..