ACQUALINA RESORT AND RESIDENCES, Sunny Isles Beach

Acqualina Resort offers 98 guest rooms and suites, all with private balconies overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or Intracoastal Waterway. Each features a king-size bed, separate living area, marble bathrooms with double sinks, and glass-enclosed showers. The Royal Spa Suite includes a private steam room, rainforest shower, and oceanfront treatment room. Suites come with gourmet kitchens, Sub-Zero refrigerators, and Italian Lapitec countertops.

The resort has four restaurants: Il Mulino New York serves Italian cuisine with ocean views, Ke-uH offers Japanese fusion dishes like the 'Bonzai Truffle' roll, Costa Grill is Miami's only beachfront restaurant, and Avra Miami specializes in Greek cuisine. In-room dining is available from 7 AM to 11 PM. Beachfront dinners under the stars can be arranged for $295 per person.

Acqualina Spa includes a heated saltwater pool, infrared sauna, and treatments like the Balancing Massage with volcanic stones. The Royal Spa Suite has a mother-of-pearl steam room and a private wraparound balcony. Guests can use Peloton bikes, Technogym equipment, and join guided yoga classes. The AcquaMarine program offers marine biology-based activities for children.

The resort is on 4.5 beachfront acres in Sunny Isles Beach, between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. It's a 5-minute walk to Bal Harbour Shops (Chanel, Prada) and 25 km from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport. Nearby landmarks include Samson Oceanfront Park (500 m) and Oleta River State Park (3 km).

Concierge services arrange beach cabanas, watersports, and private dinners. Four oceanfront meeting rooms host events for up to 70 guests. The AcquaFit program includes wellness coaching. Valet parking handles Bentleys, Jaguars, and Mercedes. The AQ Gelato & Coffee Bar serves homemade pastries and Champagne. Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond awards have been earned for 10+ consecutive years.