That summer season: Palm Beach hotels, resorts offer vacation deals

M.M. Cloutier

From reduced nighty rates and perks for Florida residents to a complimentary two-hour cruise on a yacht and free meals for kids, Palm Beach’s resorts and hotels are offering deals this summer.

“Palm Beach summers possess a distinctive charm,” Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach’s general manager Mazen Saleh told the Daily News.

Summer on the island is “peaceful” and “a best-kept secret,” Sarah Wetenhall, CEO and president of The Colony Hotel, told the Daily News. “Visitors and locals really have the time to enjoy everything Palm Beach has to offer and to experience island living.”

While summer hotel deals have been offered for decades, the past few summers have presented a surprise paradigm shift: After the spring 2020 onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, summer reservations at Palm Beach hotels in 2021 and 2022, for instance, soared thanks to pent-up travel demand born of pandemic fatigue.

Doing so at a time of year when business historically slows compared to high-season winter is not only to appeal to far-flung travelers eying a Palm Beach getaway, but also to locals considering an amenity-filled staycation as crowds and traffic dissipate.

Summers have remained busier than usual since, according to The Breakers’ director of communications Sara Flight.

“As business levels have remained strong over the past few years and continue to progress, we no longer consider summer to be ‘off-season’ but more like season, and the winter period on par with a ‘super season.’”

Still, summer hotel deals are on the table.

Here are some of them, which typically depend on dates and availability; certain restrictions apply so inquire when making reservations and check hotel website soften for updates.

THE BREAKERS

The Breakers is offering special rates for the summer as well as a bed-and-breakfast package.
The Breakers is offering special rates for the summer as well as a bed-and-breakfast package.

1 S. County Road

With four pools, 10 restaurants, beachfront, spa and other amenities, special summer nightly rates at The Breakers start at $690 through Aug. 31, but look for additional savings with package deals.

The historic hotel isn’t currently offering a Florida resident rate, but it features a bed-and-breakfast package with complimentary daily breakfast. This perk can be combined with other offers.

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Among other offers at The Breakers: From July 7 through Sept. 30, stay four consecutive nights and the fourth night is free. Stay six consecutive nights now through July 6 or between Oct. 1 and Dec. 19, and the sixth night is free.

“With the arrival of summer, we’re delighted to welcome residents and travelers for an unforgettable beachfront getaway,” Flight said.

THE BRAZILIAN COURT

The historic south courtyard at The Brazilian Court, where multi-nighters are being offering a cruise along the Intracoastal this summer.
The historic south courtyard at The Brazilian Court, where multi-nighters are being offering a cruise along the Intracoastal this summer.

301 Australian Ave.

With its pool, historic courtyards, salon and acclaimed Café Boulud restaurant, The Brazilian Court, where nightly summer rates generally start at around $399, is offering another distinctive summer perk: a yacht excursion.

Multi-night stays at The Brazilian Court through Oct. 31 include a variety of complimentary perks — parking, a beach experience (with beach chairs, umbrellas, stocked beach bags and more), bicycle use, chauffeured car service — plus a two-hour jaunt along the Intracoastal Waterway aboard the BC One yacht.

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“Summer days in South Florida are best spent on the water and there is no better way to be on it than in our new 44-foot Brunello Acampora-designed Italian Solaris Power Yacht, staffed by our own captain and first mate,” sales director Stacy Lee told the Daily News.

Through Oct. 31, stay four nights at The Brazilian Court and the fourth night is free. Florida residents can save as much as 20% off the best available nightly rate.

THE COLONY

The Colony hotel, with its 89 redesigned rooms and seven villas, is promoting its Celebrate Summer package, which includes daily breakfast for two.
The Colony hotel, with its 89 redesigned rooms and seven villas, is promoting its Celebrate Summer package, which includes daily breakfast for two.

155 Hammon Ave.

At The Colony, Florida residents receive a discount of up to 20% on nightly rates (plus complimentary parking), depending on dates and availability.

The hotel — with 89 recently redesigned rooms, seven distinct villas, a popular pool patio and Swifty’s restaurant — also is featuring a summer package through Sept. 30.

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Celebrate Summer features complimentary perks with your nightly rate, such as daily breakfast for two and parking, plus a $25 daily credit to use at Swifty’s or the Pink Paradise Café or for in-room dining or Colony merchandise.

Reserve a room for three nights or more and save as much as 20% as part of the Get More Pink package.

Summer nightly rates at The Colony generally start at around $499, depending on dates and availability.

FOUR SEASONS RESORT PALM BEACH

Florida residents thinking about a summer staycay might be interested in the Four Seasons Palm Beach, which is offering the fourth night free in a four-night stay if you book through the resort's website.
Florida residents thinking about a summer staycay might be interested in the Four Seasons Palm Beach, which is offering the fourth night free in a four-night stay if you book through the resort's website.

2800 S. Ocean Blvd.

With its two pools, spa and flagship restaurant partnered with internationally renowned chef-restaurateur Mauro Colagreco, the 6-acre Four Seasons offers a Florida resident summer rate, plus summer packages.

Through Dec. 31, stay four nights at the Four Seasons and the fourth night is free if you book your stay through the hotel’s “offers” website page.

Meanwhile, Florida residents can save as much as 30% on rates with complimentary parking, depending on availability and dates.

Families with young kids can reap an extra reward this summer when staying at the Four Seasons: Through Sept. 30, children 9 and younger eat free during a family visit to a hotel restaurant.

That’s perfect considering “many families visit us with junior foodies,” said Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach’s general manager Mazen Saleh.

PALM BEACH HISTORIC INN

The Palm Beach Historic Inn is offering summer rates of $200 for a room with a queen-sized bed.
The Palm Beach Historic Inn is offering summer rates of $200 for a room with a queen-sized bed.

365 S. County Road

At the 13-room Palm Beach Historic Inn located in the heart of town, summer rates start at around $200 for a queen room and $260 for a king room, based on availability and dates.

That’s a 5% savings compared to rates offered last summer, according to general manager Pricilla Duarte.

The Palm Beach Historic Inn will be undergoing renovations this summer, but the work shouldn’t disturb guests and will be to their benefit, Duarte added.

TIDELINE PALM BEACH OCEAN RESORT

Florida and Georgia residents can get 20% off at the Tideline Palm Beach Ocean Resort.
Florida and Georgia residents can get 20% off at the Tideline Palm Beach Ocean Resort.

2842 S. Ocean Blvd.

With its pool, beachfront, two restaurants, spa and more, Tideline Palm Beach Ocean Resort, which recently completed $20 million in renovations, is offering a 20% savings on nightly rates this summer to both Florida and Georgia residents.

That translates to rates starting at about $225 a night, plus tax and resort fee, according to Tideline officials.

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A 20% summer savings also is offered to first responders and those who serve in the military.

There are other ways to save this summer at Tideline.

Book directly on the hotel’s website and/or book a reservation 30 or more days in advance and receive $50 off per room per night plus a complimentary room upgrade at time of check-in (based upon availability).

THE WHITE ELEPHANT PALM BEACH

The White Elephant, whose Palm Suite terrace is seen here, offers discounts this summer to Florida residents.
The White Elephant, whose Palm Suite terrace is seen here, offers discounts this summer to Florida residents.

280 Sunset Ave.

With its flagship restaurant LoLa 41 and its in-town location two blocks from the beach, The White Elephant offers summer discounts to Florida residents and a “suite” package deal, among other things.

Nightly summer rates generally start at $365, but specials add more savings, including as much as a 20% savings, depending on dates and availability.

For instance, through Aug. 31, stay four nights in the hotel’s penthouse Park or Palm suites and the fourth night is free. Summer nightly rates in the penthouse suites start at $2,225, the hotel’s officials told the Daily News.

Through October, Florida residents can save as much as 20% weekdays and 15% weekends on nightly rates at the White Elephant.

EAU PALM BEACH RESORT

Residents of Florida can get 15% off the best available rate while staying at the Eau Palm Beach Resort in Manalapan.
Residents of Florida can get 15% off the best available rate while staying at the Eau Palm Beach Resort in Manalapan.

100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan

Situated on 7 beachfront acres with a spa, pools, children’s activity centers and more, nightly summer rates at Eau Palm Beach Resort, located in Manalapan, start at around $599.

But Florida residents save 15% off the best available rate, depending on the dates booked. In addition, book three nights at the standard rate and the third night is free.

If during your stay you’d like to relax in a poolside cabana, guests staying at Eau can save $100 on cabana rentals throughout this summer.

Eau also offers a Spa Escape package (cannot be combined with other offers): With a two-night minimum stay, guests receive, among other things, a glass of Champagne upon arrival; a one-time Eau Spa $500 credit; and a $50 credit for the spa’s terrace restaurant.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Summer sizzle: Palm Beach hotels, resorts offering vacation deals

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