PGA National Resort

Palm Beach, Gold Coast Beaches

Virgin rating

Resort View Room
Resort View Room
Lobby
Lobby
The Butchers Club
The Butchers Club
Honeybelle
Honeybelle
Honeybelle
Honeybelle
Birdie’s Diner
Spa
Spa
The Fazio
The Palmer
The Estate
The Champion
Banyan kids club
Banyan kids club
Two Bedroom Cottage
Two Bedroom Cottage
Two Bedroom Cottage
Two Bedroom Cottage
Two Bedroom Cottage
Two Bedroom Cottage
Two Bedroom Cottage
Resort View Room
Resort View Room
Lobby
Lobby
The Butchers Club
The Butchers Club
Honeybelle
Honeybelle
Honeybelle
Honeybelle
Birdie’s Diner
Spa
Spa
The Fazio
The Palmer
The Estate
The Champion
Banyan kids club
Banyan kids club
Two Bedroom Cottage
Two Bedroom Cottage
Two Bedroom Cottage
Two Bedroom Cottage
Two Bedroom Cottage
Two Bedroom Cottage
Two Bedroom Cottage

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 (964)
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  • Average (219)
  • Poor (169)
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Jan 20, 2025 Patrick H

Myself and three buddies spent January 2-5, 2025 at PGA National. We stayed in the presidential suite with a connecting room that was spectacular. The golf course and staff were impeccable. River Richer did a tremendous job in the pro shop. The entire staff on site made it an outstanding experience.
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Jan 15, 2025 ryan c

Birdies restaurant has great food in a classic diner feel. Out server was Joni who is great, if she recommends a food just listen to her. She knows what’s popular and what’s good. The whole vibe is great looking over the Champions course and water. It’s where you want to be!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating "Room rate" is fake--40% "taxes and fees" extra which the hotel refused to explain after mutiple requests!

Jan 9, 2025 Thomas R Mukwonago

There is much to like about the PGA National Resort. The rooms were nice, the staff were pleasant to deal with, the property is well-maintained, and food at the restaurants is good. Based on those things alone, I would stay there again--BUT--there is a big caveat! The listed "room rate" is basically fake. My wife and I stayed at the hotel for… Read more
There is much to like about the PGA National Resort. The rooms were nice, the staff were pleasant to deal with, the property is well-maintained, and food at the restaurants is good. Based on those things alone, I would stay there again--BUT--there is a big caveat! The listed "room rate" is basically fake. My wife and I stayed at the hotel for a number of nights, combining several reservations. For each night we prepaid for our hotel, and a rather high amount of (unspecified) "taxes and fees" were mentioned on the website. After our stay, although we had already prepaid these unspecified "taxes and fees," we got charged a huge extra amount of "taxes and fees." The total "taxes and fees" amounted to around 40% (39.7%, for example) of the listed "room rate"! We never got a receipt with a breakdown of these taxes and fees. When we therefore asked to get a specific breakdown of these taxes and fees, this request was not honored, despite multiple requests. So it is a nice hotel--but you may be paying a lot more than you expected to pay, and you may not be allowed to find out why, even if you ask repeatedly. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Okay but expensive for what you get

Jan 7, 2025 aspringe

Positives: The room was nice. Spacious, well appointed, comfortable, nice balcony. Refrigerator and Keurig coffee machine. Excellent golf courses. Attractive resort, nice pool. Free self parking, plenty of spaces. Negatives: Very expensive and they nickel and dime you. Everything costs extra and is way overpriced. Biggest problem is they… Read more
Positives: The room was nice. Spacious, well appointed, comfortable, nice balcony. Refrigerator and Keurig coffee machine. Excellent golf courses. Attractive resort, nice pool. Free self parking, plenty of spaces. Negatives: Very expensive and they nickel and dime you. Everything costs extra and is way overpriced. Biggest problem is they seem to be understaffed. We made a reservation for dinner but were told when we got to the restaurant (which was mostly empty) it would be an hour wait as they did not have enough waitstaff. Trouble getting anyone on the phone to answer questions. Cleaning person did not fully close the door to my room, anyone could have come in! Terrible breach of security. Bellman misplaced my golf clubs, it took quite a hunt to find them. My room overlooked three beautiful pools but they were for the spa use only and massages and facials cost upwards of $200. And when I called for an appointment there were none available. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Friendly family fun with great golf

Jan 6, 2025 John M

A wonderful experience for a large mixed age family group from 10 years old to 72 We golfed 4 different courses. We liked Palmer and Fazio courses but Match and Estates courses were great too. We swam in the pool played tennis and Pickleball and it was a super holiday. Dining either in Birdies diner or on New Years Eve a special meal in… Read more
A wonderful experience for a large mixed age family group from 10 years old to 72 We golfed 4 different courses. We liked Palmer and Fazio courses but Match and Estates courses were great too. We swam in the pool played tennis and Pickleball and it was a super holiday. Dining either in Birdies diner or on New Years Eve a special meal in Honeybelle restaurant great food ,super portions and friendly helpful staff. We had the best time Read less