by Kelsey Mulvey
Enter the property’s iron gates and you’ll be immediately whisked away from Miami’s bustling metropolis into an idyllic oasis. The property’s Baroque fountains, sculpted archways, and the awe-inspiring grand porte-cochere feels otherworldly—as if you were transported to another time and place. However, with 400 feet of uninhibited Atlantic shoreline, the property has a coastal ease only Sunny Isles Beach can provide.
After check-in, settle into one of the property’s 98 rooms, which range from a 750-square-foot standard room to suites with over 2,300 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. Each of the hotel’s generous retreats is equipped with marble-clad bathrooms, Seed to Skin Tuscany toiletries, and stocked refrigerators with a mélange of snacks and beverages.
Once you are acquainted with your personal quarters, it’s time to explore the wonder of Acqualina. Though the property is certainly one of the best Miami beachfront resorts, the hotel has three swimming pools for guests of all ages. Dotted with crimson lounge chairs and private lounge chairs, the property’s Beach Club Pool offers a family-friendly haven for splashing around. The Recreational Pool hosts a schedule of aquatic exercises—fitting for those who want to mix fun and fitness—while the Tranquility Pool is a restful, adults-only refuge.
Speaking of tranquility, unwind in style at Acqualina Spa. Touted as the Best Hotel Spa in the country by USA Today, our 20,000-square-foot sanctuary has several luxury facilities such as a Finnish Sauna, Crystalized Steam Room, and oceanfront pool terrace, complete with a heated pool and calming Roman waterfall. With an assortment of massages, facials, and body wraps—plus treatments for couples and prenatal guests—our spa menu caters to every need.
If a day spent at the pool or spa works up an appetite, prepare to be regaled by Acqualina’s on-site eateries. Sink your toes into the sand and savor Mediterranean-meets-Miami cuisine at Costa Grill, our beachfront outpost open for lunch and light, pre-dinner snacks. Come evening, indulge in the property’s melting pot of restaurants. Located at The Estates at Acqualina, Avra Miami brings a taste of Greece to
Sunny Isles Beach. New York’s Zagat-praised Il Mulino touched down at Acqualina, bringing classic Italian fare to the coast. Or, if you have sushi on your mind, Nobu alum Chef Oscar Noborikawa zeroes in on local-inspired Japanese fusion at Ke-uH.
Regardless of how you spend your time—and where you choose to eat—one thing’s for sure: When it comes to finding paradise, you can’t beat a stay at the best.