By Tali Jaffe-Minor
The Miami Open returns to the Hard Rock Stadium on March 15, bringing the world’s best players to the hard courts for two weeks of matches—and a distinctly Miami experience. With a turnout that topped 400,000 last year, it’s safe to say the stands represent more than just a perch to watch Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic, Sabalenka, and Gauff vie for victory. It’s also the ideal venue for turning up the sartorial volume—after all, The Miami Open is widely regarded as the most glamorous stop on the ATP and WTA calendars.
And speaking of glamorous… if you’re looking for the perfect home away from home during The Miami Open, we highly recommend Acqualina’s new one-of-a-kind Oceanfront Villa Suite. Less than 10 miles from the Center Court action, it’s the ideal nest to rest between matches, host an impromptu cocktail party, or just lounge beachside—or on your own expansive beachfront terrace. Read more about it below and see what we recommend you pack for the courts—and the après.
Après at Acqualina? Yes, please! The iconic beach club is just where you’ll want to wind down your day after a day of spectating at The Miami Open.
As Acqualina approaches its 20th anniversary, the Sunny Isles resort has introduced a new way to settle into its singular lifestyle: the Oceanfront Villa Suite. Staying in the 2,700-square-foot space feels less like checking into a hotel and more like borrowing an impossibly glamorous beachfront apartment.
The Villa Suite’s 700-square-foot terrace. Photo by Troy Campbell.
The gourmet kitchen, outfitted with Miele appliances, opens directly into a living room made for gathering, with enough room for a dozen friends to drift in and out. The real draw, though, is outside: a 700-square-foot oceanfront balcony with a six-person dining table that practically demands a long, lingering meal.
The spacious master bedroom has its own private terrace, perfect for a morning meditation. Photo by Troy Campbell.
In the master bedroom, start your morning on the private terrace with an Illy coffee in hand, though the kitchen’s built-in Miele brewing system makes it tempting to upgrade the ritual. And while the Acqualina Spa’s new cold plunge is reason enough to venture out, the Villa Suite’s master bathroom may just rival it: a steam shower, shimmering Cosmos stone floors, and a dramatic onyx wall deliver a spa atmosphere so you don’t have to leave your room.
The gourmet kitchen, outfitted with Miele appliances, will tempt you to play host even on vacation. Photo by Troy Campbell.
A cleverly designed den conceals a queen-size bed, easily transforming into a second bedroom, and doubles as an elegant work space, complete with an Italian-milled desk and sitting area.
With nearly twice as many residences as hotel rooms, Acqualina truly feels like a home away from home—with perhaps a few extra amenities.
