Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach recently marked a major milestone, celebrating 20 years of five-star luxury, exceptional hospitality, and unforgettable family memories with an extraordinary anniversary weekend in Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach.

The iconic oceanfront resort, long recognized as one of South Florida’s most prestigious destinations, commemorated two decades of excellence with a series of immersive events that showcased everything guests love about Acqualina – from world-class dining and wellness experiences to family-friendly activities and luxury lifestyle offerings. 

The highlight of the weekend was Acqualina’s glamorous 20th Anniversary Party, held on May 16th, exactly twenty years after the resort first opened its doors. Guests were welcomed with champagne on the resort’s oceanfront veranda before enjoying an unforgettable evening of live music, aerial performances, and immersive entertainment. Signature cocktails crafted exclusively for the occasion flowed throughout the celebration, while culinary stations from Acqualina favorites Avra Miami, Ke-uH, and Il Mulino New York showcased the resort’s acclaimed dining portfolio. A luxurious Rolls-Royce Lounge, featuring caviar service and Louis Roederer Champagne, added an extra touch of elegance to the milestone event.

The anniversary weekend also debuted the Acqualina Wellness Club Pop Up, an immersive four-hour wellness experience set against the backdrop of the resort’s serene oceanfront grounds. The event brought together leading fitness, mindfulness, and wellness practitioners for a morning of Mat Pilates by TREMBLE,  Boxing by Gotham Gym, and Guided Meditation by Quantum Temple. Guests then transitioned to an extensive Wellness & Gifting Experience featuring an array of activations like Mini Targeted Massage by Acqualina Spa, the BrainGym by Gharieni, Express Stretch sessions by StretchZone, Whole-Body Vibration Therapy, Ear Seeding by Dr. Jennifer Shyu, and artisanal MYKA Greek Yogurt. 

For automotive enthusiasts, Acqualina partnered with Prestige Imports to present The Art of Motoring, a two-day showcase featuring some of the world’s most coveted supercars, hypercars, and ultra-luxury vehicles. Guests admired extraordinary vehicles from Lamborghini, Pagani, Lotus, Gunther Werks, and Czinger while also enjoying exclusive test-drive opportunities.

The weekend concluded with the Acqualina Family Olympic Competition, a spirited afternoon of friendly rivalry, teamwork, and joyful connections. Families gathered on the resort’s Great Lawn for an obstacle course, a giant cup stacking game, a larger-than-life memory game, and a beach ball relay challenge, all led by the Miami Fitness Connection team.

As Acqualina enters its next chapter, the resort continues to raise the bar with a series of exciting new introductions, including a reimagined Il Mulino New York, exclusive wellness experiences from Seed to Skin Tuscany at Acqualina Spa, a newly enhanced AcquaMarine Kids Club, and the luxurious Oceanfront Villa Suite experience.

For more information or to book your stay, visit Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach.

-By Patricia Sotos