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Acqualina Resort & Residences
A five-star oceanfront home base in Sunny Isles Beach—perfectly placed between Miami and Fort Lauderdale for days on Biscayne Bay and the Intracoastal. Transit via Haulover Inlet and dock at nearby marinas before heading to the resort.
Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach sits on Sunny Isles Beach along Collins Avenue, with a distinctive Mediterranean-villa style and a reputation for top-tier luxury—recognized by Forbes Travel Guide with Five-Star awards for both the hotel and spa across many consecutive years.
For boaters, Acqualina’s location is all about access: you’re near Haulover Inlet (Baker’s Haulover Cut), the key connection between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay in this area. That makes it easy to plan a day that mixes open-water cruising with calmer bay routes, waterfront dining, and sandbar time.
Because Acqualina is directly on the ocean (not on the Intracoastal), it’s not typically a pull-up-by-boat property. The most seamless approach is to dock or stage from the Haulover area marinas, then take a short rideshare or car service to the resort.
Hotel Information
Hotel Location
Address
17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160, United States
Getting There
Acqualina is beachfront (Atlantic-facing) and does not typically offer on-site transient slips. Plan to dock at a nearby marina (Haulover area) and transfer by car service/rideshare to the resort.
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Nearby marinas for docking, fuel & service
Haulover Park Marina (Haulover Beach Park Marina / Bill Bird Marina area)
Approx. 3–5 milesClosest major hub for slips and day-boating near Haulover Inlet—ideal for staging a charter day, meeting a captain, or setting up a Biscayne Bay run.
Haulover Marine Center
Approx. 3–5 milesService-oriented marina facility near the inlet (repairs/boatyard focus). A practical option when you want quick access to Haulover Cut and nearby boating grounds.
Oleta River State Park (Biscayne Bay side access)
Approx. 5–8 milesGreat for sheltered-water exploring (kayak/SUP-friendly) near the Oleta River and Biscayne Bay. Park hours are 8 a.m. to sundown.
Make Acqualina your launch point with BoatPass
Stay oceanfront and spend your days on the water—plan routes through Haulover Inlet for Biscayne Bay cruising, sandbar time, and skyline sightseeing.
- BoatPass membership covers captain, fuel, and docking on all trips
- No initiation fees, no contracts, cancel anytime
- 3,000+ boats globally across 300+ marinas
- Book via app, website, or concierge
Boats Near Your Hotel
55 Searay
Lupo Two
Lupo One
Top Shelf
Giselle at Haulover
Lovely Day
Jerico V
Piscis
Sandy Sea at Aventura
Sandy Sea at Aventura
Sacred Space
SandySea MIA at Aventura
55 Searay
Lupo Two
Lupo One
Top Shelf
Giselle at Haulover
Lovely Day
Jerico V
Piscis
Sandy Sea at Aventura
Sandy Sea at Aventura
Sacred Space
SandySea MIA at Aventura
Your Perfect Boat Day
Day 1: Arrive at Acqualina, settle in, and scope conditions at Haulover Inlet (currents and shoaling can be dynamic). Plan your on-water timing around tides and local forecasts.
Day 2: Morning departure from a Haulover-area marina → transit Haulover Cut into Biscayne Bay → cruise north/central bay for sightseeing → stop at Haulover Sandbar (anchoring rules vary—confirm day-of) → return before late-afternoon inlet traffic.
Day 3: Choose a calmer, nature-forward route: launch/meet near the Oleta River area for sheltered exploring, then wrap with a beach and spa afternoon back at the resort.
Acqualina feels like a true retreat, but you’re still perfectly positioned to run the inlet and spend the day on Biscayne Bay. Dock nearby, transfer quickly, and you get the best of both worlds.
Why BoatPass for your Acqualina stay
BoatPass helps you turn a luxury beach stay into a full Miami-on-the-water itinerary. Book boats near Haulover and Biscayne Bay, choose the right size for your group, and head out with a plan that matches conditions—especially when transiting Haulover Inlet, where currents and shoaling can make timing important.
Frequently Asked Questions
Acqualina is beachfront on the Atlantic and is not typically a pull-up-by-boat property. Most guests dock at nearby Haulover-area marinas and transfer to the resort by car service or rideshare.
Haulover Inlet (Baker’s Haulover Cut) is the primary nearby connection between the Atlantic and Biscayne Bay. Conditions can change quickly—strong currents and shoaling are known factors—so plan carefully and check local guidance.
Common options are the Haulover Park Marina area for general docking and staging, and Haulover Marine Center for service-oriented needs. After docking, it’s a short drive to Acqualina.
Yes—Haulover Sandbar is a popular nearby boating destination inside the Haulover Cut region. Anchoring and local rules can vary, so confirm the latest regulations and conditions the day you go.
Acqualina offers 24-hour valet parking. Posted rates (subject to change) include spa patrons $15 + tax, restaurant patrons $15 lunch / $20 dinner + tax, visitor day parking (up to 8 hours) $35 + tax, extended day (over 8 hours) $45 + tax, and overnight $55 + tax.
With BoatPass, you can reserve via the app, website, or concierge and choose a departure marina convenient to Haulover and Biscayne Bay. Membership covers captain, fuel, and docking on all trips.
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Rollover – Any unused Passes automatically roll over to the next month and don't expire as long as you remain a Member in Good Standing.
Guaranteed Availability - If you book more than 7 days in advance, we guarantee that at least one boat in your Category or a higher Category will be available on your desired date in any officially launched city. Holidays and holiday weekends are excluded from this guarantee.
Free Trip for Yearly Membership - A Pass will be manually added to your account within one business day of joining the yearly Membership. This Pass can be used to book a boat in the same Category and for the same trip length as your Membership.
Special Dates Bookings - There are no blackout dates. However, July 4th and December 31st may carry an additional fee for night timeslots due to seasonal market conditions (crew rates increase drastically on those dates). Similar adjustments may apply during certain local holidays or special events, depending on the city.
First Month Discount – The first-period introductory rate is a one-time welcome benefit designed to give new Members who have never experienced BoatPass a reduced first month as they begin their Membership. This introductory rate is offered exclusively to first-time Members who have not experienced BoatPass before and is limited to one per household for the lifetime of the account. If eligibility requirements are not met, or if the offer is used in a manner inconsistent with this purpose, the Membership will be billed at the standard first-month rate. By joining, Member authorizes BoatPass to apply any required billing adjustments to the card on file.
Crew, Gas, Water & Ice – In compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations, a captain is provided only for commercial charters with six or fewer passengers. For bareboat charters (up to 13 passengers total, including the charterer and up to 12 guests), the charterer is responsible for selecting and hiring the crew. You may choose your crew from a list of options provided, and we can remit payment to the crew you select on your behalf using your Membership Dues. The charterer is also responsible for fuel. We can remit the fuel payment on your behalf using your Membership Dues. Local trips typically require no additional fuel, although longer-distance or non-local navigation may require an additional fuel charge. Likewise, the charterer is responsible for water and ice. We can remit these payments on your behalf using your Membership Dues.
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