ROOMS & SUITES: 97

Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach is a place where the charm of a Mediterranean villa meets elegance on the beach and is the recipient of the coveted 2012 AAA Five Diamond Award.

Located on 4.5 beachfront acres with 400 feet of stunning Atlantic Ocean coastline and panoramic views of the ocean and Miami's glittering skyline, Acqualina features 188 residences and 97 impeccable guests rooms and suites, a 20,000 s.f. ESPA oceanfront spa, two oceanfront restaurants including the acclaimed Il Mulino New York, three oceanfront swimming pools including an adults only tranquility pool and an innovative marine biology-based AcquaMarine children's program.

The resort's contemporary European styling accented with distinctive Old World architectural features creates a magnificent environment that transcends time and all expectations. A true beachfront haven for couples and families, Acqualina provides endless opportunities to relax and rejuvenate, while also offering easy access to South Florida's best shopping and nightlife

The City of Sunny Isles Beach has flourished in recent years from its legendary history of an old kitsch-laden resort town of single story motels and delis to a new and gleaming city. The Sunny Isles Beach of today has struck a balance among luxury resorts and hotels and residential developments, increased national and international tourism, and friendly, small-town living.

New real estate projects have aided in the renaissance of Sunny Isles Beach. Luxury high-rise condos and luxury resorts run along the coastline now and have replaced the low-rise motels that made the city a haven for tourists from the Northeast and Canada in the 1950s and 1960s. "It is a fun and casual city that is just beginning to hit its stride because it is still in the midst of a transition from the kitschy resort town that it used to be," said Ibis Romero, executive director of the Sunny Isles Beach Resort Association. The new gleaming buildings are changing the demographics of the city. In recent years Sunny Isles Beach has seen an increase in European, Latin American, and Russian visitors and residents, as well as younger residents.

Sunny Isles Beach offers everything from pristine beaches and world-class resorts and spas to great food and shopping. Visitors and residents of Sunny Isles Beach will enjoy the best of both worlds: it has the traditional conveniences and friendliness of a small town, with the sophistication of Miami and Fort Lauderdale and the fun of being on the beach. Today it is also a top travel destination in the U.S. offering both luxury resort vacations as well as value family vacations. "Those that visit here hate to leave, and those who live here wouldn't leave for anything," added Romero.

Those who visit Sunny Isles Beach take advantage of high-end, brand-name shopping at Aventura Mall, across the causeway in Aventura, and The Bal Harbour Shops, in nearby Bal Harbour to the south. Less expansive shopping alternatives are available everywhere in the smaller strip malls that offer a variety of dining, shopping and entertainment choices. For great dining and nightlife, South Beach and Fort Lauderdale are just minutes away. Visitors and residents alike enjoy the cultural entertainment, fishing, boating, and water activities year long at Sunny Isles Beach.

AFFILIATIONS

Leading Small Hotels of the World
Visa Signature Collection

ACCOLADES & ARTICLES

Read Vanity Fair review: Acqualina Resort and Spa

WOW FACTORS

The luxurious 20,000 s.f. ESPA oceanfront spa

AWARDS

Andrew Harper Award Winner
Robb Report Best of the Best
SpaFinder Award
Travel+Leisure World's Best
AAA 5 Diamond Award

ACCOMMODATIONS

Deluxe Two-Bedroom Oceanfront Suite
2-Bedroom Oceanfront Suite
Rosewood Suite
Deluxe One-Bedroom Oceanfront Suite
One-Bedroom Oceanfront Suite
Oceanfront Room
Intracoastal Room
Superior Room

AMENITIES & SERVICES

Four oceanfront meeting rooms offer guests a perfect setting for small meetings ranging in size from 10 to 40 persons and social events for up to 130 persons. Business Center services. 24-hour multilingual concierge services. Babysitting services. Complimentary transportation to Bal Harbour Shops, Aventura Mall, and Williams Island. Pet walking services. Limousine and car rental services. Pet walking services.

FACILITIES

Kids Club
Spa
Swimming Pool - Outdoor
Fitness Center / Gym

LEISURE

Infinity-edge pool & tranquility swimming pool
Private Beach Club with private beach & pool
20,000-sq.-ft. full-service Spa, Fitness Center
Transportation to Bal Harbour Shops, Aventura Mall & Williams Island

Nearby: Golf Courses

EXPLORE

Acqualina is located on 4.5 beachfront acres with 400 feet of stunning Atlantic Ocean coastline in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Situated between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, the resort is just minutes from the world famous shops of Bal Harbour and the exclusive address of Williams Island. The vibrant daytime activities and nightlife of Miami Beach, South Beach, Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale are a short drive away.

Williams Island Marina, for yachts up to 165 feet
Shopping at nearby exclusive Bal Harbor Shops and Aventura Mall
Sightseeing tours and visits to points of interest
Fishing at Newport Pier or from the deck of a chartered boat
The legendary nightlife of South Beach.

AIRPORT

Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)

AIRPORT DISTANCE

14 miles/20 minutes

GETTING THERE

Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) - 20 minutes/14 miles
Miami International Airport (MIA) - 30 minutes/19 miles.

CHILD POLICY

Children of all ages are welcome at the resort. There is no charge for children under 16 years of age staying in the parent's room. Our Acqua Marine Program offers an array of activities for children and young adults. There's also a Kids' Corner, featuring kids' pools, games, water play, nanny pavilion, and much more.

PET POLICY

Pets accepted (Fee and/or Restrictions May Apply). Dog walking service.