
Eau Resort & Spa
Best for travelers prioritizing a dedicated, large spa, oceanfront rooms and modern Palm Beach dining (including Nobu).
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Eau Resort & Spa is a five-star, oceanfront Palm Beach–style resort in Manalapan focused on wellness, spa and oceanfront dining; this guide is for travelers who want private beach access and a resort spa. Cloister at The Boca Raton is a historic, club-style resort complex in Boca Raton with broad on-site amenities and meeting spaces; read on if you’re deciding between a spa-forward oceanfront stay and a large classic Florida resort with lots of activities.
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Best for travelers prioritizing a dedicated, large spa, oceanfront rooms and modern Palm Beach dining (including Nobu).

Best for guests who want a wide range of on-site facilities, many pools and restaurants, and extensive meeting or event space.
When Eau Resort & Spa wins: choose Eau if you want a contemporary, oceanfront Palm Beach resort with a focus on wellness (Eau Spa), direct private beach access, designer rooms with private balconies, and destination dining such as Nobu Manalapan.
When Cloister at The Boca Raton wins: choose the Cloister if you want a larger, historic resort complex with many on-site outlets, multiple pools and bars, a private beach club option, extensive meeting and event space, and a strong club/resort feel that suits families and groups.
Bottom line: both are classic South Florida luxury properties; pick Eau for a spa-and-oceanfront-focused Palm Beach experience and the Cloister for scale, variety of facilities and a historic resort club atmosphere.
| Category | Eau Resort & Spa | Cloister at The Boca Raton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary Palm Beach luxury focused on spa, beach and high-end dining | Historic, club-style resort complex with broad on-site activities and meeting spaces |
| Location | Manalapan — private oceanfront on the Atlantic | Boca Raton — part of The Boca Raton resort complex; beach nearby/private beach club |
| Size (rooms) | 309 rooms/suites | 293 rooms |
| Star rating / guest score | 5-star (resort listing/homepage) | 4-star · guest rating 9.2 |
| Pools & beach | Two oceanfront outdoor pools (family pool + adults-only tranquility pool) and private Atlantic beach | Three outdoor pools, private beach nearby / beach club shuttle; pool cabanas (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | 6 on-site venues incl. Nobu Manalapan, Breeze Ocean Kitchen, Angle, Stir | About 10 restaurants and 9 bars/lounges (varied dining across resort complex) |
| Spa & wellness | Eau Spa — 42,000 sq ft, 19 treatment rooms, adults-only policy for spa users | Full-service spa on site (reservations required for treatments) |
| Meetings & events | 30,000+ sq ft of indoor/outdoor event space; multiple ballrooms and outdoor oceanfront venues | Conference center and 146,000 sq ft (13564 m²) of meeting/conference space across the property |
| Kids & families | Kids Club (Loggers) and Teen Club (Hide Away); family-friendly central tower | Children's club (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), family-friendly programming |
| Unique draw | Private oceanfront acreage + a large, destination spa and on-site Nobu | Historic resort complex feel with many on-site outlets, outdoor tennis courts and golf on site |
Eau Resort & Spa sits on seven private oceanfront acres at the southern tip of Palm Beach Island in Manalapan.
Choose Eau for a quieter Palm Beach–island oceanfront setting focused on beach and spa.
Cloister at The Boca Raton occupies a historic resort footprint within Boca Raton and is part of The Boca Raton complex.
Choose the Cloister for classic Boca Raton resort access and extensive on-site options in a central location.
Eau offers 309 Jonathan Adler–designed rooms and suites with private balconies and ocean, pool or garden views.
Pick Eau for modern, design-forward ocean views and plentiful suite options.
Cloister provides about 293 air-conditioned rooms and suites across the resort complex.
Pick the Cloister for a variety of traditional resort room types and configurations in a historic property.
Eau concentrates on a tight roster of destination restaurants including Nobu Manalapan, Angle and Breeze Ocean Kitchen.
Pick Eau if you want fewer, higher-profile dining destinations and oceanfront meals.
The Cloister lists roughly 10 restaurants and 9 bars/lounges across its complex.
Pick the Cloister for a broader selection of on-site restaurants and bars across a larger resort footprint.
Eau features two oceanfront outdoor pools plus a private Atlantic beach area.
Pick Eau for direct oceanfront pools and a quieter adults-only pool option.
Cloister offers three outdoor pools and access to a private beach or nearby beach club.
Pick the Cloister if you want more pool variety and a beach club setup.
Eau’s defining wellness feature is its 42,000 sq ft Eau Spa and daily fitness classes.
Pick Eau for a deep spa-and-wellness focus and calmer evening offerings.
Cloister provides an on-site full-service spa plus a wide range of daytime activities and evening bars.
Pick the Cloister for varied on-site activities beyond spa services and a more active resort atmosphere at night.

Eau Resort & Spa — the 42,000 sq ft Eau Spa and dedicated adults-only spa policy make it the clear choice for wellness-centered stays.

Cloister at The Boca Raton — expansive conference center and large total meeting space across the complex suits big meetings and events.

Eau Resort & Spa — Nobu Manalapan plus Angle and oceanfront Breeze focus dining around a smaller set of signature restaurants.

Cloister at The Boca Raton — more pools, more bars, numerous restaurants and extensive activity options make it better for travelers who want lots to do without leaving the resort.
Eau Resort & Spa — it has the larger, destination Eau Spa (42,000 sq ft) and spa-only amenities; the spa is restricted to guests 18 and older.
Both welcome families, but Eau has specific kids and teen clubs and family/central tower zoning; Cloister offers children's club and supervised childcare (surcharge).
Yes. Eau has direct private Atlantic beachfront on its grounds; Cloister lists a private beach nearby and a complimentary beach shuttle/club option.
Cloister has a large conference center and extensive meeting square footage, but Eau also offers substantial event spaces and oceanfront venues—pick Cloister for maximum indoor conference capacity.
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