Palm Beach International Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Palm Beach International is less than 3 miles from both the motels on Australian Avenue and from CityPlace and the West Palm Beach waterfront, so it's not the distance that decides but the style of stay. Those with just a layover or departing at dawn find it convenient to stay close to the terminal, with free shuttles to the airport. Those who want to stroll in the evening head for downtown West Palm Beach, between Clematis Street and Rosemary Square, 10 minutes by taxi from the terminals and with a much richer offer of hotels and bars than in the airport area.

Airport area

Free on-request shuttles to the terminals in 5-10 minutes; no direct train or city bus.

Best for: Overnight layovers and dawn departures, when getting to check-in in a few minutes matters.

Pros

Free airport shuttle, at some hotels also to CityPlace
Several chain hotels concentrated in a few streets, convenient for comparing availability

Cons

Around it only offices and busy roads: in the evening you stay at the hotel
Downtown West Palm Beach still requires 10-15 minutes by taxi

Recommended hotels in this area

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Palm Beach Airport: Free shuttle to the airport in under 5 minutes and to CityPlace; outdoor pool in a tropical courtyard.
Hilton Garden Inn West Palm Beach Airport: Free shuttle to the airport and CityPlace (limited hours); heated pool with waterfall, renovated in 2023.
Courtyard by Marriott West Palm Beach Airport: Less than 2 miles from the terminal, with an outdoor pool and a hot tub; rooms renovated in 2015.

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Downtown and Rosemary Square

City centre · Taxi or Uber in 10-15 minutes to the terminals; no direct shuttle from downtown.

Best for: Clematis Street, the bars of Rosemary Square and the Intracoastal waterfront, for those who accept a taxi to the airport.

Pros

Within walking distance of Clematis Street, Rosemary Square and the Intracoastal pier
The city's greatest concentration of quality hotels, from boutique to luxury extended-stay

Cons

A taxi is always needed for the airport, with no dedicated shuttle
On weekends with events at Rosemary Square the central streets are full of traffic

Recommended hotels in this area

The Ben, Autograph Collection: The first hotel on the downtown waterfront, with views of the Palm Harbor marina and a rooftop pool; a block from Clematis Street.
AKA West Palm: A residence hotel with a kitchen in the room, 5 minutes on foot from CityPlace/Rosemary Square; terrace on the Intracoastal.
Hyatt Place West Palm Beach/Downtown: A few steps from CityPlace and the waterfront, with free breakfast included in the room rate.

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Lake Mangonia and golf

Neighbourhood · By car about 10 minutes from both the airport and Clematis Street; no public shuttle, only taxi or your own car.

Best for: Those who want a resort with golf and spa without staying either at the terminal or amid the downtown traffic.

Pros

A Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course (Dutchman's Pipe) available to guests
Two pools and a spa designed for staying on the property all day

Cons

You can't walk to Clematis Street or CityPlace: a car is needed
Designed for a resort vacation rather than an overnight stopover

Recommended hotels in this area

The Belgrove Resort & Spa, West Palm Beach, Autograph Collection: A resort opened in late 2024 on Lake Mangonia, with access to the Dutchman's Pipe golf course and two pools with cabanas.

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