Acqualina Resort & Residences is an award-winning, five-star oceanfront condominium and resort located in the heart of Sunny Isles Beach. Completed in 2006, the Mediterranean-inspired 51-story tower sits on approximately 4.5 oceanfront acres with 400 feet of direct beachfront. The property comprises 188 private condominium residences and 98 hotel rooms, creating a combination of luxury residential living and full-service resort hospitality. Developed by BSG Development and designed by renowned South Florida architect Robert Swedroe, Acqualina has earned numerous distinctions, including the AAA Five Diamond Award and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star recognition for both the resort and spa.
Acqualina offers spacious two-, three-, and four-bedroom residences, with only six residences per floor. Floor-through designs and approximately 10-foot floor-to-ceiling windows provide expansive views in both directions, allowing residents to enjoy Atlantic Ocean sunrises from the east and views toward Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline from the west. Residences feature two spacious terraces and range from approximately 2,379 to 3,180 total square feet, while select five-bedroom penthouses offer approximately 5,775 square feet. Private elevator access opens directly into the foyer of each residence, enhancing privacy and exclusivity.
Residences feature sophisticated interiors with high-end finishes, smart-home technology, and premium European furnishings and décor. Gourmet kitchens include granite countertops, gas cooking, wet bars, and appliances by Gaggenau and Sub-Zero, including wine storage. Additional features include solid-wood interior doors, spacious closets, centralized water filtration, full-size washers and dryers, and luxurious bathrooms finished with marble and onyx. Spa-inspired bathrooms incorporate freestanding tubs, frameless showers, steam showers, designer fixtures, and other upscale details.
Acqualina is particularly distinguished by its extensive resort amenities and personalized services. The property features a 20,000-square-foot oceanfront spa and treatment center, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, a private equipped beach, multiple outdoor recreation areas, and four swimming pools, including resort-style and spa pools. Residents also enjoy a business center with ocean views, children’s activity and educational facilities, sports areas, poolside dining, 24-hour valet parking, bike storage, and sophisticated package-management services.
Residents have access to the service standards of a five-star resort, including 24-hour room service and comprehensive concierge assistance. Additional services include residence housekeeping, childcare, pet care, private butler service, tailoring, restoration, and personal styling. Acqualina is also home to an impressive collection of restaurants offering Italian, Japanese, steakhouse, Greek, and Mediterranean cuisine, allowing residents to enjoy fine dining without leaving the property.
Located directly on Sunny Isles Beach, Acqualina places residents close to shopping, dining, recreation, schools, and entertainment. Bal Harbour Shops, nearby golf and tennis facilities, water sports, and other South Florida destinations are easily accessible. Combining direct oceanfront living, spacious residences, five-star hospitality, exceptional dining, and an extensive collection of amenities, Acqualina Resort & Residences offers one of Sunny Isles Beach’s most established and prestigious luxury residential experiences.