Acqualina Resort and Spa

Location. Rising above 400 feet of beachfront is the Acqualina Resort and Spa in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. The resort stands within four miles of premier shopping at Aventura Mall and the Bal Harbour Shops. Transportation is provided to Bal Harbour Shops.
Hotel Features. Stately European style is evident on the resort grounds, with iron gates, Baroque fountains, sculpted archways and a porte-cochere with a domed cupola. Acqualina's signature restaurant, the Mediterranean-inspired Aaria, offers indoor and outdoor dining, elegant breakfasts and lunches, and dinners out on the oceanfront veranda. Market fresh daily specials are presented at Il Mulino New York, the award-winning Italian eatery open for dinner daily. Chaise longues and private cabanas line the adults-only Tranquility pool. The Beach Club features a private beach and zero-entry pool. The Acquamarine Program offers a marine biology-based children's program that includes activities like Acqua Patrol, where they explore the world of the Coast Guard with a beach boot camp relay, kayak rescue missions and life guarding. ESPA, the on-site spa, features a Finnish sauna, crystal steam room, ice fountains, fitness center and private spa treatment suites. Creative spa experiences include the Earth Journey, which pampers with a hot stone massage and a linen wrap with Oshadi clay. Access to the spa is complimentary to resort guests.

Guestrooms. Beds are dressed in goose down duvets and pillows, and Rivolta Carmignani sheets. Marble bathrooms boast dual sinks, Lady Primrose toiletries and bathrobes. Stocked minibars include gourmet food snacks. Flat-screen televisions and CD players are provided.

Expert Tip. Executive Chef Ted Peters prepares a customized menu for one couple on select evenings for a romantic oceanside meal.