Acqualina Resort Earns 18th Consecutive AAA Five Diamond Award
MIAMI, July 12, 2026 – For the 18th consecutive year, Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach has been awarded the prestigious American Automobile Association’s (AAA) Five Diamond award. The oceanfront resort is the only hotel in Sunny Isles and one of three hotels in Miami to earn the hospitality industry’s distinguished award for quality and service. The distinction places Acqualina among a select group of properties nationwide to hold both the AAA Five Diamond Award and the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award.
“To be recognized as a Five Diamond property for eighteen consecutive years—alongside our Forbes Five Star distinction—speaks to a level of consistency our team works every day to protect,” said Deborah Yager Fleming, CEO and partner of Acqualina.
To earn the AAA Five Diamond designation, hotels must pass a rigorous evaluation that includes unannounced, in-person inspections, anonymous overnight stays for hotels and a review by a panel of experts. All AAA Diamond Program hotels are re-evaluated annually to ensure they provide the best experience for travelers and diners. This ranks Acqualina Resort among fewer than 1 percent of the more than 23,000 AAA-inspected properties.
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ABOUT ACQUALINA RESORT & RESIDENCES
Acqualina Resort & Residences is where the charm of a Mediterranean villa meets elegance on the beach. The lush grounds feature red couches set on grass and are dotted with signature red umbrellas. A seaside luxury haven located on 4.5 beachfront acres in pristine Sunny Isles Beach, Acqualina Resort features 98 impeccably appointed guest rooms and suites and 188 residences with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, world-class dining including Il Mulino New York, the alfresco Costa Grill, Ke-uH Japanese restaurant and Avra Miami, three oceanfront swimming pools, spacious meeting rooms, and AcquaMarine, an innovative marine biology-based children’s program. A variety of lavish interior and exterior venues provide an ideal background for opulent weddings and memorable events. Acqualina Spa provides guests with an exquisite 20,000-square-foot, two-story tranquil sanctuary of excellence and relaxation. A family-owned and operated property, Acqualina is a recipient of the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards for both the hotel and spa and the AAA Five Diamond Award and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
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