
Eau Resort & Spa
Best for beach-focused stays, large spa days, and resort-style family or celebration getaways.
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Eau Resort & Spa is a five-star private-oceanfront resort in Manalapan with extensive spa, pools, and destination dining; read this if you want a beachfront resort for families or couples. The Ben, Autograph Collection is a stylish, upscale Marriott-branded hotel in downtown West Palm Beach; read this if you prefer a polished city-base steps from dining, nightlife, and galleries.
Updated · about 12 miles apart

Best for beach-focused stays, large spa days, and resort-style family or celebration getaways.

Best for a central downtown base near Clematis Street, business meetings, and walking access to West Palm Beach dining and shops.
When Eau Resort & Spa wins: choose Eau if your priority is private Atlantic beachfront access, multiple oceanfront pools (including an adults-only tranquility pool), a large on-site spa (42,000 sq ft), and on-property destination restaurants including Nobu — good for families, spa days, and beach weddings.
When The Ben, Autograph Collection wins: choose The Ben if you want a stylish Marriott Autograph hotel in the heart of West Palm Beach within steps of Clematis Street and CityPlace, with meeting space and easy access to urban dining, bars, museums, and nightlife.
Bottom line: pick Eau for a resort, beach, and spa vacation; pick The Ben for a downtown, walkable West Palm Beach stay with polished hotel services and meeting capabilities.
| Category | Eau Resort & Spa | The Ben, Autograph Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Oceanfront resort, resort-scale amenities and event spaces | Stylish urban hotel focused on downtown access and meetings |
| Location | Manalapan private oceanfront, quiet island setting near Lantana | Downtown West Palm Beach, steps from Clematis Street and CityPlace |
| Size (guest rooms) | 309 rooms and suites | 208 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Best for ages / audience | Families and couples (kids club and adult-only pool available) | All ages; urban travelers, business guests, couples |
| Pools / beach | Two oceanfront outdoor pools (family pool + adults-only tranquility) and a private Atlantic beach | One outdoor pool; no private beach |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site restaurants including Nobu Manalapan, Angle, Breeze, Stir, Savor and Oceana | Two restaurants and two bars/lounges; poolside bar and rooftop garden |
| Spa & wellness | Eau Spa, 42,000 sq ft with many treatment rooms, sauna/steam and hydrotherapy | Not published |
| Event & meeting space | Extensive oceanfront indoor/outdoor event spaces and many ballrooms (30,000+ sq ft listed) | About 17,013 sq ft of conference space with 6 meeting rooms and a ballroom |
| Nearby highlights | Lantana and local beaches, short drive to Worth Avenue and West Palm Beach attractions | Immediate access to Clematis Street, CityPlace, Norton Museum and Kravis Center within walking distance |
| Distance between properties | about 12 miles to The Ben | |
Eau Resort & Spa sits on seven private oceanfront acres in Manalapan with direct Atlantic beach access.
Eau is a beach-first property best for guests prioritizing ocean access and a quieter island setting.
The Ben, Autograph Collection sits in downtown West Palm Beach steps from Clematis Street and CityPlace.
The Ben is ideal when you want a walkable downtown base rather than a beachfront resort.
Eau has 309 rooms and suites across three towers, many with private balconies and ocean, pool or garden views.
Eau gives more room types and ocean-facing options for families and couples wanting resort views.
The Ben offers 208 individually decorated guestrooms with standard and accessible room configurations.
The Ben provides well-equipped urban rooms with multiple accessibility options and water/city views.
Eau provides a resort-scale dining roster including Nobu Manalapan, a steakhouse and casual oceanfront venues.
Eau’s on-site dining is a major draw if you want resort restaurants without leaving property.
The Ben has two on-site restaurants and two bars/lounges, positioned to serve downtown guests and meeting groups.
The Ben covers daily dining needs well and places you within walking distance of many more downtown restaurants.
Eau features two oceanfront pools and a private Atlantic beach for resort-style sun and swim.
Eau is the clear choice if on-site beach access and multiple pool atmospheres matter.
The Ben provides an outdoor pool suitable for downtown hotel guests but does not have a private beach.
The Ben works for travelers who need a city hotel pool and plan to visit public beaches separately.
Eau’s wellness offering centers on the large Eau Spa plus fitness, tennis and daily classes.
Eau is better for dedicated spa and active-wellness stays with quieter resort evenings.
The Ben emphasizes easy access to downtown bars, restaurants and cultural venues, plus in-hotel fitness.
Choose The Ben if you want walkable nightlife and culture immediately outside your door.

Eau — private Atlantic beach, two oceanfront pools, and a 42,000 sq ft Eau Spa.

The Ben — steps from Clematis Street, CityPlace, museums and restaurants.

The Ben — sizable meeting footprint with 6 meeting rooms and 17,013 sq ft of conference space suited to business groups.

Eau — kids club, family pool, and room configurations that accommodate families.
Eau Resort & Spa — it has private oceanfront access and two oceanfront pools, while The Ben does not have a private beach.
The Ben — it’s in downtown West Palm Beach, steps from Clematis Street, CityPlace and cultural venues like the Norton Museum and Kravis Center.
Both have meeting facilities, but The Ben lists 17,013 sq ft of conference space with 6 meeting rooms; Eau also offers extensive ballrooms and large event spaces if you need resort/event settings.
Yes. Eau explicitly runs kids and teen clubs and family pool options; The Ben welcomes families, and up to 12 children can stay free in a parent/guardian's room per its policies.
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