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Acqualina Resort Awarded Best Waterfront Hotel in the US by Newsweek

MIAMI, March 28, 2024 – Acqualina Resort & Residences has been recognized as the Best Waterfront Hotel in the U.S. in the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards contest. This award underscores Acqualina’s commitment to excellence and guest satisfaction.

ā€œIt has been a remarkable awards year, and we are thrilled to be a first-time recipient of the Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards,ā€ says Deborah Yager Fleming, CEO and Partner. ā€œOur team’s unwavering dedication to delivering unparalleled service and consistently surpassing expectations for our esteemed guests fills us with immense pride.ā€

The selection process for the Best Waterfront Hotel category was editorially driven with inputs from a panel of travel experts. The final list of nominees was determined by Newsweek editors, while readers had the opportunity to cast their votes for their favorite properties.

In addition to the Newsweek announcement, Acqualina was named by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 Best Hotel in the U.S. and #1 Best Resort in U.S., as well as #1 Best Hotel in Florida, #1 Best Hotel in Miami Beach, #1 Best Resort in Florida and #1 Best Resort in Miami Beach in their annual Best Hotel Awards.  Forbes Travel Guide announced Acqualina Resort as a Five Star Hotel, making it the 12th year in a row the property has received this prestigious, ultra-exclusive industry accolade. In addition, Forbes Travel Guide awarded Acqualina Spa with a Five Star Spa rating.

With four world-class restaurants, curated amenities and luxurious rooms and suites, Acqualina Resort provides an exclusive experience and ultra-luxurious beach lifestyle like no other.

Acqualina’s gorgeous beachfront location features outdoor living room settings, three oceanfront swimming pools, and cabanas where guests can make online reservations. Guests of the luxury Miami Beach resort can bask in the South Florida sun or spend the afternoon shaded by palm trees. The attentive Acqualina team will make sure every need is met. That includes everything from serving a delicious Mediterranean lunch on the beach to providing a delectable coconut or a cocktail where guests never need to leave the beach.

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Celebrate with Acqualina

Guests can take advantage of the Fourth Night Free offer, valid for stays through December 19, 2026, which includes a complimentary fourth night, daily breakfast for two adults, a $45 spa credit for up to two adults, a welcome amenity, complimentary internet access, and access to the AcquaMarine Children’s Program for ages 4–12, upon availability with reservation required.

For families seeking extra space, the Second Bedroom On Us offer transforms a One Bedroom or Deluxe One Bedroom Suite into a Two-Bedroom Suite with a complimentary adjoining room at the Best Available Rate, and includes daily breakfast for two per bedroom, a $45 spa credit per adult for up to two adults, a welcome amenity, complimentary internet access, and access to the AcquaMarine Children’s Program for ages 4–12, upon availability with reservation required. This offer is valid for arrivals from August 1 through September 30, 2026, on new reservations received through September 28, 2026, with a minimum stay of two consecutive nights; the complimentary adjoining room is subject to availability at time of booking.

Whether traveling with children, grandparents, or friends, these offers give every guest the opportunity to create lasting memories at Acqualina’s award-winning oceanfront resort.

The recognition comes on the heels of a landmark year for Acqualina, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in May 2026 with a series of new offerings across dining, wellness, and accommodations. Among them is a fully reimagined Il Mulino New York. The oceanfront Italian restaurant debuted a comprehensive redesign featuring sculptural banquettes, a dramatic new bar, and curated artwork alongside a refreshed, seasonally driven menu.

Acqualina Spa introduced exclusive Seed to Skin Tuscany treatments, deepening its partnership with the Italian skincare brand, along with a newly added cold plunge experience within its 20,000-square-foot oceanfront sanctuary.

Acqualina Resort also introduced the One-Bedroom Oceanfront Villa Suite, a one-of-a-kind residential-style retreat with nearly 2,800 square feet of indoor-outdoor living, Calacatta Oro marble surfaces, Italian-designed furnishings, and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen with premium Miele appliances.

For more information, visit acqualinaresort.com.

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.

ABOUT THE LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD, LTD (LEADING HOTELS)

Comprised of more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries, The Leading Hotels of the World is the largest collection of independent luxury hotels. In 1928, 38 independent hoteliers came together to create LHW. Since then, the Company has carefully curated distinctive hotels, resorts, inns, chalets, villas, and safari camps from the snow-capped Alps of Europe to the African veldt, sharing them with adventurous souls who seek the remarkably uncommon. LHW’s collection covers the globe and promises a broad range of destinations and uncommon experiences, enhanced by LHW’s tiered guest loyalty program, Leaders Club. Explore, find inspiration, and experience unforgettable travel moments by visiting www.lhw.com, Facebook @LeadingHotels, X @LeadingHotels, and Instagram @leadinghotelsoftheworld.

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Acqualina Resort & Residences

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