Acqualina Resort and Spa

Acqualina, a boutique hotel with 97 rooms, is Located midway between Fort Lauderdale and South Beach (20 minutes from either) and is the top hotel in the area.  The beautiful oceanfront resort is in a 50-story tower that shares space with luxury condominiums.  The Acqualina Resort and Spa accommodations are, hands down, the largest of any in the area. The smallest rooms at Acqualina  measure 600 square feet and all baths have separate baths and showers.  The interiors throughout Acqualina are realized in a fresh, updated, upscale Floridian bent that provides a new take on an old look. The lobby is done  in an eclectic traditional style that incorporates bold colors and contemporary art work with classic lines and finishes.

Dining to at Acqualina is chic and elegant, though resort casual, with Mediterranean flavors spicing up both of the restaurants. The main restaurant, Il Mulino New York, offers up all meals, changing from casual at breakfast to elegant in the evening. Italian food is featured, but as the name indicates, the menu is eclectic. The casual grill serves varied Mediterranean specialties at lunchtime during the week. Both restaurants expand their hours and menus on the weekends. The bar is a lavish affair, service by white-coated waiters, and pool service is quick.

Acqualina's recreational options are superlative, offering three pools, including a tranquil adults-only plunge with cabanas that rent by the day. The exceptional 20,000-sq-ft spa boasts 16 treatment rooms, as well as separate men's and women's quarters with dressing areas, lockers and saunas. The grounds are dotted with lots of nooks and well-furnished refuges, most done up with the hotel's signature lipstick-red seating. Kids have their own programs, which frees up time for parents, and the beach area is furnished to high standards. Beach cabanas are also available for rent.

Only one of the standard units eyes the ocean, though all of the suites are pointing out across the Atlantic. Having said that, many prefer the city views with from which to catch the afternoon sun and sunset on the large furnished balconies.   All have flat-screen TVs, DVD and CD players, stereos with MP3 capabilities, work space with multiline phones, wired and wireless Internet access, safes, irons and ironing boards, robes, slippers, minibars, coffeemakers and thermostats. The vast and lavish one- and two-bedroom suites range in size from 1,000 to 2,500 sq ft, all with fully equipped kitchens. The dishwashers are a nice touch. Housekeeping is excellent.

Room service at the Acqualina Resort and Spa runs nonstop, and turn-down, twice-daily maid service, complimentary newspapers, shoe shine and a liberal fee-based pet policy bespeak of this hotel's luxury status.

We receive many repeat bookings on ClassicTravel.com and that is why we know Acqualina pleases the most demanding of travelers.   Contact our Virtuoso Travel Specialist Jerry@classictravel.com for more details.

Accolades include:

1)American Spa 2007 Professional’s Choice Awards Favorite New Spa

2)Spa Finders-Reader’s Choice Awards Best Accommodations, Luxury & Interior Design

3)Travel+Leisure Top 10 Coziest Spas in the U.S.

4)Rob Report Top 100 Exclusive Resorts in the World

5)Conde Nast Traveler 2007 Hot List

6)Conde Nast Traveler 65 Coolest New Hotels in the World

7)Travel and Leisure’s World’s Best Award

Acqualina Resort and Spa is a Virtuoso Property. Special rates and amenites apply. See "Virtuoso" tab above to learn more.

Be sure to view gold labeled Virtuoso rates when checking availability.  At Acqualina the special rates includes:

Weddings at Acqualina Resort & Spa

If you have always dreamed of a beachfront wedding set among the blue glistening waves and fresh ocean breeze, Acqualina Resort & Spa offers just this. Their expert staff will tend to every wedding detail because no two weddings occur at the same time. Four lavish banquet rooms with ocean views can accommodate up to 130 guests. Out-of-town guests can stay at one of the luxurious European rooms and suites. The event staff also assists in organizing bridal parties at the must-try Espa Spa or activities for the groom and groomsmen with an afternoon of water sports or nearby activities such as sport fishing and golf.

Espa Spa

This world famous spa, an oceanfront sanctuary, is 20,000 square feet of space dedicated to the art of ancient and modern spa therapies. The two story building overlooks the glistening Atlantic Ocean and provides guests and outside clients with a tranquil sanctuary. It combines the best of ancient and modern therapies with the latest and finest skin care advances. The ultimate treatment choice, ESPA Time, commences with a Welcome Foot Ritual where the client’s needs are established, resulting in tailored treatments and a completely customized experience. All treatments are enhanced by a full line of ESPA marine, aromatherapy and plant active products blended using the highest quality organically grown plants, known for their purity, potency and exceptional results in skincare.

The spa features his and her locker rooms equipped with sauna, steam room, his and her relaxation lounges, and an outdoor spa veranda with outdoor spa pools.

Unique Features Include: Crystal steam room, 16 Spa treatments rooms, 11 Multi- functional treatment rooms, 4 Beauty Suites, Private Oceanfront Spa Suite, Spa pool & Sun deck, Roman waterfall and heated jet pool, and Separate Oceanview male and female relaxation areas

Please contact jerry@classictravel.com for more details.