Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach

Escape to a Mediterranean-inspired haven on the pristine shores of Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach. Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach proudly holds the Forbes Five-Star Award and AAA Five Diamond Award, along with multiple 2025 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards—recognized as the #1 Best Destination Resort, #1 Best Waterfront Hotel, and #1 Best Hotel Spa.

At our oceanfront sanctuary, exceptional service, world-class amenities, and curated experiences await, tailored for families and discerning travelers alike. Indulge in unparalleled dining, rejuvenating spa treatments, and bespoke activities—all crafted to delight your senses and create unforgettable memories in a serene and sophisticated setting.

Acqualina is the only resort in South Florida built completely open to the sea, free of any barriers separating the hotel from the powdery soft sand and the calm waters of the Atlantic. Guests will enjoy the red couches thoughtfully placed on Seashore Paspalum grass, shaded by signature red umbrellas. Spanning 4.5 acres of prime beachfront, the resort offers an unmatched waterfront sanctuary with three oceanfront swimming pools, including one exclusively for adults.

Families will love the AcquaMarine children’s program—complimentary for ages 4 to 12—where marine biology-based adventures spark curiosity and joy. For life’s most meaningful occasions, Acqualina’s indoor and outdoor venues provide a breathtaking setting for opulent weddings and milestone celebrations, each event curated with exquisite attention to detail.

Accommodations

Designed to offer a sense of modern luxury with classic furnishings and finishes, each of the 54 guest rooms and 44 suites present over-sized floor plans (entry level category at 740 sq. ft.) and private balconies.

Acqua Experiences

A collection of highly curated lifestyle offerings at the resort and around Miami. Some examples include: painting by the sea, scuba diving lessons, and photoshoots with Pipe.

Dining

Acqualina offers four oceanfront restaurants – Avra, Ke-uH, Il Mulino New York and Costa Grill, in-room dining, as well as unique oceanfront dining experiences that will make for an unforgettable vacation.

Acqualina Spa

Acqualina Spa is an award-winning oceanfront sanctuary with luxurious-appointed indoor and outdoor facilities, skilled estheticians, and licensed massage therapists offering personalized esthetic and body services, and wellness programs, and a healthy spa menu. Features include relaxation lounges with Himalayan salt walls, 11 state-of-the-art treatment rooms, a Royal Spa Suite for two, and an outdoor pool, sun deck, and heated jet pool.