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Acqualina Resort & Residences
Ultimate guide to Acqualina Resort & Residences — Mediterranean-inspired Sunny Isles ultra-luxury with about 98 rooms, sprawling spa and Atlantic beachfront. Book when family-friendly north-beach resort polish beats South Beach nightlife.
Live partner rates · no FlightLogic markup · 5-star classification
Acqualina Resort & Residences is on our curated Miami list in Sunny Isles Beach: live partner rates, MIA transfer notes and neighbourhood fit — not a FlightLogic stay score without a firsthand review. Sourced facts: official 5-star classification, typical band £500–£1,400, airport MIA.
Property amenities
- Beach access
- Multiple pools
- Large spa
- Restaurants
- Kids club cues
- Fitness
Room features
- Spacious resort rooms and suites
- Oceanfront terraces common
- Residential finishes
- Daily housekeeping
Room types
What's nearby
Stated distances are measured from the property; other entries note how you'd get there. Walking times in Miami run longer than the distance suggests once heat, crossings and pedestrian detours are counted.
Landmarks
- South Beach / Ocean Drive Rideshare
- Lincoln Road Rideshare
- Brickell / downtown Rideshare via causeway
- Bal Harbour Shops Short hop
Transit
- Miami International (MIA) ~15–45 min by car typical
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Often competitive
- Rideshare / taxi Default between Beach and Brickell
- Beach / boardwalk Immediate or short hop
Shopping & food
- Neighbourhood restaurants Immediate
- Hotel dining On site
- Sunny Isles / Bal Harbour dining Short hop
Check-in, check-out and languages
- Check-in
- From 16:00
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Languages at reception
- English, Spanish
This is a destination resort north of Miami Beach — budget rideshares for South Beach evenings.
Who Acqualina Resort & suits — our verdict first
Acqualina is Sunny Isles’ Mediterranean ultra-luxury resort: spa, pools and family-friendly Atlantic calm. Book it for north-beach polish. Choose Four Seasons Surf Club for more intimate Surfside design; choose Faena/Fontainebleau when you want to stay inside Miami Beach proper.
Getting there from Miami International (MIA)
FLL is often competitive with MIA for Sunny Isles — both can run 25–45 minutes depending on traffic. MIA via I-95/Broad Causeway patterns still works; confirm live maps for your flight time.
MIA is the default Miami gateway; Fort Lauderdale (FLL) can be smarter for Sunny Isles and some north-beach hotels. Causeway traffic — MacArthur, Venetian, Julia Tuttle — defines Beach transfer times more than raw distance. Rideshares remain the default with luggage.
Where it sits in Miami
Acqualina Resort & Residences sits in Sunny Isles Beach at 17875 Collins Avenue. In Miami terms neighbourhood choice decides the trip: South Beach for Art Deco and nightlife; Mid-Beach for classic Collins resorts; Surfside / Sunny Isles for calmer north-beach luxury; Brickell and downtown for bay-business stays.
Assume rideshares between Beach and Brickell — the causeways are part of the itinerary, not a footnote.
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Live rates for Acqualina Resort & Residences — no FlightLogic markup.
Rooms and what you actually get
Inventory is roughly 98 rooms and suites. Miami products swing from intimate Surf Club keys to 1,500-room Mid-Beach campuses — renovation status, view category and resort fees often matter more than the star plaque.
Ocean-view premiums and mandatory resort fees are common on the Beach. Read the live rate inclusions rather than assuming the headline nightly price is all-in.
Dining, beach days and the stay rhythm
Miami rewards matching the hotel to your days: South Beach for walks and nightlife; Mid-Beach for resort campuses; north beach for spa calm; Brickell for dining towers and meetings. Acqualina Resort & Residences works best when you lean into that geography.
Hurricane season, Art Basel, boat-show weeks and spring break all swing rates and restaurant availability — book dining early in peak windows.
How it compares with our other Miami picks
Four Seasons at The Surf Club is the closest intimate north-beach peer. Carillon covers wellness Mid/North Beach. Classic Miami Beach hotels win when you need Art Deco and Ocean Drive adjacency. Brickell hotels win for business geography.
Booking notes and practical tips
Indicative nights sit around £500–£1,400 depending on season, holidays and major events — use the live rates panel for current partner prices.
Request bed type and view in writing. Budget for resort fees and beach cabanas. Pack for fierce hotel AC against Miami heat and sudden afternoon storms.
Verified facts
- Address: 17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach
- About 98 rooms and suites plus residences
- Large spa, multiple pools and beachfront
- Family-friendly ultra-luxury positioning
- Near Aventura Mall; farther from South Beach nightlife
Good for
- Families seeking ultra-luxury beach calm
- Spa-focused stays
- Guests who prefer Sunny Isles over South Beach energy
Not ideal for
- Nightlife-first South Beach itineraries
- Guests without a car/rideshare budget for city days
- Strict mid-range budgets
Airport transfer
Flying via Miami International Airport (MIA)? FLL is often competitive with MIA for Sunny Isles — both can run 25–45 minutes depending on traffic. MIA via I-95/Broad Causeway patterns still works; confirm live maps for your flight time. See our Miami International Airport (MIA) guide for terminals, transit options and arrivals logistics.
FlightLogic has not yet stayed at Acqualina Resort & Residences, so this page carries no editorial review or score — it is a verified entity listing, with location facts checked August 2026 and prices always live from the booking partner. Our review integrity policy explains why we never publish ratings without a named author's stay.
Book Acqualina Resort & Residences
Typical night £500–£1,400 (indicative — the live rate decides)
Rates and availability are live from our stay partner* — you book on their site at their price, with no FlightLogic markup.
Check live rates & availability*Frequently asked questions
Where is Acqualina Resort & Residences?
Acqualina Resort & Residences is in Sunny Isles Beach at 17875 Collins Avenue, Miami / Miami Beach area, FL 33160. Use that exact address for rideshares — Collins Avenue numbers jump quickly between South Beach, Mid-Beach and Surfside.
How many rooms does Acqualina Resort & Residences have?
About 98 rooms and suites. Exact counts can shift after renovations — confirm your room type when booking.
How far is Acqualina Resort & Residences from MIA airport?
Miami International is typically about 15–45 minutes by taxi or rideshare depending on whether you are going to Brickell, South Beach, Mid-Beach or Sunny Isles. Causeway traffic matters more than the map distance.
Is Acqualina Resort & Residences good for first-time Miami visitors?
Acqualina Resort & Residences suits families seeking ultra-luxury beach calm. Skip it if you are among nightlife-first South Beach itineraries. Sunny Isles Beach only pays off when that area matches most of your evenings — not when it is merely the cheapest night.
South Beach, Mid-Beach or Brickell?
Stay South Beach for Art Deco, Lincoln Road and nightlife. Stay Mid-Beach for classic Collins resorts like Fontainebleau. Stay Surfside or Sunny Isles for calmer north-beach luxury. Stay Brickell or downtown when meetings and bay dining matter more than Atlantic sand.
What time is check-in and check-out at Acqualina Resort & Residences?
Standard check-in is from 16:00 and check-out by 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out depend on availability — request them when booking around Art Basel, holidays or boat-show weeks.
Do Miami Beach hotels charge resort fees?
Often yes — many Beach and resort hotels add daily resort fees on top of the room rate. Always read the live rate inclusions and total price before you compare hotels on the headline nightly number alone.
Acqualina Resort & Residences vs other hotels on this list?
Four Seasons at The Surf Club is the closest intimate north-beach peer. Carillon covers wellness Mid/North Beach. Classic Miami Beach hotels win when you need Art Deco and Ocean Drive adjacency. Brickell hotels win for business geography.
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Facts last verified August 2026.