About Acqualina Ocean Residences
Developed by the Trump Group
Acqualina Ocean Residences is the original tower of the Acqualina campus on Collins Avenue. The Trump Group (Jules and Eddie Trump) completed it in 2006, and it rises 51 stories on the oceanfront (a few listings say 52). It is a resort-style building: the Acqualina Resort & Spa shares the property, so owners live with hotel-grade services around them. Sources differ on the architect; Robert Swedroe is the name given most often.
Most homes are large. Resale listings are mainly three- and four-bedroom residences, with a typical size around 2,200 sq ft and combined units above 8,000 sq ft. Many are flow-through layouts with views of both the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, and some open onto a private elevator foyer. Unit counts differ by source: about 179 to 188 private residences plus roughly 97 to 98 condo-hotel units, and some sources report 246 to 249 in total. Ask the association for the exact breakdown.
Acqualina is a group of separate condominiums: Acqualina Ocean Residences (17875 Collins Ave), The Mansions at Acqualina (17749 Collins Ave) and The Estates at Acqualina (17901 and 17975 Collins Ave). Each has its own fees, rules and reserves, so compare them one by one rather than as a single community.
Amenities confirmed by the building’s MLS listings include the Il Mulino New York and Costa Grill restaurants, the Acqualina Spa, four pools, a fitness center, a kids’ club, beach cabanas and beach service, a concierge, valet parking and a doorman.
On renting: the building allows leasing, but the terms vary by unit and have changed over time. MLS rental listings most often show a 90-day minimum, with 6-month and 12-month minimums also listed, a few say daily rentals are allowed, and others list renting limits. Pets are restricted; many listings cite a 20-pound limit. Confirm the current rules with the association before you buy or lease.
Sunny Isles Beach is the barrier-island city just north of Haulover Park and south of Golden Beach, with the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Intracoastal Waterway to the west. Ask the association for its current budget, reserve study and any planned assessments before you buy.
Building Fees & Assessments
MLS listings for Acqualina Ocean Residences have shown a median association fee around $2.14/sqft/month -- shown per square foot, not as a flat dollar figure, since that's comparable across unit sizes rather than skewed by whichever units happen to be listed right now. This is a point-in-time reference, not a live figure, and can change over time. Confirm the current fee for a specific unit before making an offer.
Specific reserve fund balances, pending special assessments, and financial statements aren't public MLS data -- request them directly from the condo association or your agent before making an offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acqualina Ocean Residences pet-friendly?
Acqualina Ocean Residences does not generally allow pets. Verify current pet policy directly with the building association before purchasing.
Can I rent out my unit at Acqualina Ocean Residences?
Long-term rentals are generally permitted at Acqualina Ocean Residences, though minimum lease terms and any short-term rental restrictions vary by building. Verify the current rental policy directly with the association before purchasing as an investment.
Where is Acqualina Ocean Residences?
At 17875 Collins Ave on the ocean in Sunny Isles Beach.
When was Acqualina Ocean Residences built and who developed it?
It was completed in 2006 and developed by the Trump Group. Sources differ on the architect; Robert Swedroe is named most often.
How tall is Acqualina Ocean Residences?
Most sources give 51 stories. A few MLS listings say 52.
How many residences does Acqualina Ocean Residences have?
Sources differ: about 179 to 188 private residences plus roughly 97 to 98 condo-hotel units, and some report 246 to 249 in total. Ask the association for the exact breakdown.
How is it different from The Mansions and The Estates at Acqualina?
They are separate condominiums on the same Acqualina campus. This is the original 2006 tower; the Mansions followed in 2015 and the Estates, in two towers, in 2022 and 2023. Each has its own fees, rules and reserves.
Can I rent out a unit or have a pet?
Leasing is allowed, but terms vary. MLS rental listings most often show a 90-day minimum, with 6-month and 12-month minimums also listed. Pets are restricted, and many listings cite a 20-pound limit. Confirm both with the association.
Reviewed by Carlos Olivares, FL License #3051724. Last updated October 2026.
