By Lyssa Goldberg
December at Acqualina carries a special kind of magic—sun-drenched mornings, a shimmering Atlantic horizon, and the joyful sound of children discovering the wonder of the season. For guests escaping to one of the most beloved family resorts Miami Beach offers, the award-winning AcquaMarine Kids Club becomes a festive sanctuary where imagination thrives.
The Kids Club opens with extended hours for the holiday season (Wednesday through Sunday until Dec. 14, and daily from Dec. 15 through Jan. 4), welcoming junior guests ages 4 to 12 into a world of color, creativity, and ocean-inspired play, all just steps from the sea.
With AcquaMarine offered as a complimentary amenity for children, parents can unwind throughout the Miami Beach spa resort—perhaps with a restorative massage treatment or an afternoon of beachfront dining Miami-style—while the kids enjoy inspired days of creativity and connection. (And with spacious accommodations such as two-bedroom hotel suites and three-bedroom suites in Miami, families at Acqualina can find the perfect place to gather, rest, and savor every moment.)
Holiday crafts, imaginative indoor activities, and sunlit outdoor adventures give families countless ways to celebrate the season together at AcquaMarine.
Holiday Activities: A Celebration of Traditions & Joy
Inside AcquaMarine’s bright, welcoming space, the spirit of the holidays comes alive through a variety of hands-on activities designed to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s. Children craft cheerful creations such as ornament designs, felt stockings, menorahs, and dreidels—seasonal projects that sparkle with personality and reflect the cultural richness of December. As the year draws to a close, little ones turn to celebratory touches like star wands, resolution jars, or “fireworks in a jar,” blending creativity with a sense of fresh beginnings—all of it unfolding within the warmth and comfort of an extraordinary Miami resort hotel.
Winter Crafts: Arctic Imagination in the Sunshine
Even with Miami’s balmy breezes, winter’s charm thrives through AcquaMarine’s imaginative craft sessions. Children create whimsical arctic-themed art using beach-found treasures and seasonal materials—projects like Arctic animal suncatchers, seashell snowmen, watercolor snowflakes, or playful paper penguin art that allow them to explore frosty themes while basking in the glow of Florida sunshine. These activities bring a touch of winter wonder to the coast, offering a perfect blend of creativity and the easygoing elegance of Miami oceanfront resorts.
Outdoor Play: Fun-Filled Days by the Sea
Of course, no December at Acqualina is complete without embracing the resort’s breathtaking natural surroundings. AcquaMarine’s outdoor play transforms the beach and lawns into vibrant playgrounds where children run, explore, and soak in the beauty of the coast. Games like treasure hunts, sandcastle building, beach relay races, bubble play, and lawn Olympics allow little ones to enjoy winter sunshine in a way only possible at one of the most picturesque Miami beachfront resorts. With every splash of salt air and laughs carried by the breeze, the outdoors becomes an irresistible extension of the day’s adventure.
Know Before You Go
AcquaMarine is complimentary for junior hotel guests ages 4 to 12.
Morning Session: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Optional: Extend until 1 p.m. with lunch provided at 12 p.m. for a fee
Afternoon Session: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Full Day Session: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lunch provided from 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. for a fee
Reservations for AcquaMarine should be made 24 hours in advance by contacting the Concierge or by dialing 305.918.6860.