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About Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach

On the water in Sunny Isles, in the northern part of the city, Acqualina's 51-story Mediterranean-style tower evokes the city's classic 1950s-era grand hotels. The heart of the resort is the two-story, 20,000-square-foot (1,858-square-meter) ESPA at Acqualina, the U.S. flagship of the British-based spa company, which is known for its customized treatment rituals and rigorous therapist training. The hotel has 97 guest rooms and suites and four pools: one is exclusively for spa guests, another for adults only, and two others for couples and families alike. Acqualina's three restaurants include the indoor-outdoor house restaurant Aaria, which specializes in Mediterranean coastal cuisine; a branch of Il Mulino for delectable Italian fare; and a casual beachfront café. For children, the Kids Club Acquamarine, an educational, marine biology-based program is offered. An 18-hole golf course is nearby. Meeting space accommodates up to 175.

Location

Address

17875 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida ,
33160
United States

Call: 1 877-885-2513

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Highlights

  • Business Type
  • Connoisseur Spa
  • Day Spa
  • Inclusive-pricing Spa
  • Luxury Spa
  • Resort/Hotel Spa
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Awards & Accolades

2010 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

Best Interior Design
Best for Accommodations

2009 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

Favorite Spa Professional

2008 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

Best Interior Design
Best for Accommodations
Best for Luxury
Best for Romance
Favorite Spa Manager
Favorite Spa Therapist

2007 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

  • Best for Accomodations
  • Best for Interior Design
  • Best for Luxury

    • Services

    Guests of the two-level ESPA at Acqualina are greeted with a cool, scented towel and an amuse bouche-size smoothie, and are led to the hydrotherapy facilities, which are recommended before treatments. Time spent in the beautifully tiled circular crystal steam room, the dry Finnish sauna, and the nautilus-shape experience shower (with color therapy and aromatherapy) is meant to jumpstart the benefits of treatments. An outdoor heated lap pool, ice fountain, whirlpool, and terrace are reserved for spa guests. Smoothies, salads, and wraps from the organic spa cuisine menu are served on the spa terrace.

    The relaxation room, lined with daybeds strewn with silk throws, faces the spa pool and ocean, as do many of the 16 treatment rooms. All but four of these have private showers, and a suite for two has its own glass-walled steam room and a private oceanfront balcony. Separate men's and women's locker areas are also available. Spa interiors, designed to symbolize the cleansing process of both body and soul, incorporate soothing water fixtures, subtle lighting, and tinted glass mosaics, which stylishly contrast with materials such as sandstone, teak, and seashells.

    A hallmark of ESPA is its rigorous staff training. Each therapist is certified in massage and aesthetics, so guests need not move rooms or be inconvenienced by a change in therapists for services. As a result, treatment rituals move seamlessly from salt scrubs and marine wraps to Ayurvedic and Thai massage to holistic facials. Rituals are booked by length of time, and the particulars are decided upon with the therapist at the start of the session.

    Treatment Offerings

    • Massages
    • Aromatherapy
    • Ayurvedic
    • BlackBerry Hand Massage
    • Couples
    • Cranio Sacral Massage
    • Deep Tissue
    • Hand/Foot
    • Hot Stone
    • Prenatal/Postnatal
    • Reflexology
    • Scalp
    • Swedish
    • Facials
    • Acne/Deep Cleansing
    • Anti-aging
    • Back Facial
    • Custom
    • Exfoliating
    • Men's
    • Sensitive/Calming
    • Signature
    • Body Scrubs
    • Dry Brushing
    • Fruit Scrub
    • Salt Scrub
    • Body Wraps
    • Algae/Seaweed
    • Cellulite
    • Herbal Wrap
    • Mud
    • Hair/Nail Services
    • Eyebrow and Lash Tinting
    • Hair Extensions
    • Hair Styling and Care
    • Lash Extensions
    • Makeup Instruction/Application
    • Manicures
    • Pedicures
    • Waxing
    Rooms & Dining

    The resort has 97 guest rooms and suites in the center of its tower. All have modern furnishings that borrow from European, duvets beds, and marble baths stocked with full-size amenities.

    Intracoastal Rooms have a bathroom with shower and whirlpool tub, private terrace, and a view of Collins Avenue. Some Deluxe Intracoastal Rooms have a sofa sleeper and French doors between the bedroom and sitting area. Oceanfront Rooms have a foyer, private terrace, and ocean view. The one-bedroom Classic Suites have a living room and private outdoor dining area. Oceanfront Suites have one or two bedrooms, living room, one-and-a-half or two baths, and kitchen. The resort also has 188 residences for private ownership.

    The resort has three restaurants. Aaria, with a full bar and dining veranda, serves Japanese fare, as well as sushi specialties. Il Mulino offers dishes such as Branzino al Forno and fine Italian wines. The beachside Costa Grill serves gourmet sandwiches and burgers in an alfresco setting. Kosher diets can be accommodated, and spa cuisine is available at ESPA.

    Offerings

    • Rooms
    • 97Rooms
    • Food Options
    • Kosher
    • Portion Control
    • Serves Alcohol
    Activities

    In addition to the spa facilities, the resort has three heated outdoor oceanfront swimming pools, including an 80-feet one that's reserved for adults. Guests gather here and along the 400-foot beach. On the Mezzanine floor, the fitness center offers LifeFitness equipment with TVs, as well as personal trainers (by appointment). For children age five to 12, the resort's educational Acquamarine program organizes activities such as snorkeling, games, and arts and crafts. Golfers can hit the links at the nearby Turnberry Isle Resort Club and Diplomat Country Club & Spa.

    Meeting space includes the oceanfront boardroom, holding up to 25 and the Mediterranean, which accommodates 150.

    Many of the area's famed attractions are easily accessible from Acqualina, including South Beach and Ocean Drive, approximately 10 miles away.

    Offerings

    • Fitness & Activities
    • Personal Training
    • Scuba/Snorkeling
    • Yoga Classes
    • Facilities & Amenities
    • Concierge
    • Dry Cleaning
    • Locker Room
    • Meeting Facilities
    • Restaurant
    • Retail Store
    • Robes Provided
    • Sauna
    • Showers
    • Slippers Provided
    • Steam Room
    • Swimming Pool
    • Toiletries Available
    • Wedding/Event Space
    • Whirlpool, Jacuzzi

    Reviews

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    ByAnonymousU | July 11, 2011
    I like this spa...
    Would you visit again? Yes
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    ByGretelO | April 22, 2011
    Very beautiful! The staff were attentive.
    Would you visit again? Yes
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    great service
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    ByRocheleJ | August 17, 2010
    I visited Aqualina a few months after it opened. The service was great, I had worked at a five star spa myself so my expectations were high. The service from the spa attendants was wonderful. The atmosphere was very quiet and relaxed. We were able to use the pool that was specifically for the spa which some spas only allow hotel guests to use. We also ordered lunch and made a great day out of only have one service each. The water experiences in the relaxation area had a nice variety.
    Would you visit again? Yes
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    Byk@the spa | February 26, 2010
    The steam room is is incredible! Even the seating is so comfortable, unlike many other places. We had a relaxing afternoon with lunch outside. The waterfall jacuzzi outside was relaxing and quiet. Delicious gourmet and fresh fruit were abundant in the relaxation room. Great place to" unwind" from Miami's "grind." Spend the day here and renew yourself in style!
    Would you visit again? Yes
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    Pampering at its finest
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    ByBarbaraM | January 6, 2010
    My best friend and I do an extended spa week end each spring. We had the most wonderful experience here last March. Service was top notch, staff was most helpful and the spa treatments were some of the best we have experienced.We got a cabana by the adult only pool and this was well worth the extra cost. Staff attention was phenomenal and service was quick.I would highly recommend this property and spa for any one looking for a relaxing, no worries stay. You will leave feeling pampered and relaxed.Will probably return this year. Why tamper with perfection.
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    Great Spa Experience-Michael Manis Jericho NY
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    Bymanism | December 19, 2009
    We visited this spa as recommended by a friend. My wife had a wonderful time, she said best massage she ever had. I enjoyed the experience also. Room was OK Michael Manis-Jericho NY
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    Memorable facial
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    ByHappycustomer | January 31, 2009
    Spa was relaxing - facial was great - next time I will come earlier and spend time on the beach and have lunch by the pool in addition to having a spa treatment. Didn't stay overnight - was just a day guest - but was happy to see that they had an Il Mulino Restaurant too.
    Would you visit again? Yes
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    Travel Information

      • Fort Lauderdale International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away by car; Miami International Airport, 30 minutes away.
      • Transfers can be arranged through the concierge (fee) for the airport or South Beach.
      • Pets are allowed for a US$100 fee; a 25-pound weight limit applies.

    Address & Contact Info

    For more information call 1 877-885-2513 or visit www.lhwspas.com/find…