The Estates at Acqualina

What The Estates at Acqualina does

The Estates at Acqualina is an ultra-luxury oceanfront residential real estate development located at 17895 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, Miami, Florida, developed by GSF Acquisition, LLC — an affiliate of The Trump Group led by brothers Jules and Eddie Trump. The project was announced in June 2016, acquired its 5.6-acre oceanfront site in 2017 through the $71 million-mortgaged purchase of the Golden Strand Ocean Villas Resort, and topped off in 2021 at 672 feet / 52 stories as the tallest building ever built in Sunny Isles Beach. The development comprises the South Tower (Via Acqualina 777, 51 stories), the Boutique Tower (Via Acqualina 888, 49 stories), and the Villa Acqualina amenity complex spanning over 50,000 square feet, totaling 245-265 residences ranging from three- to seven-bedroom units to the Platinum Collection penthouses and Casa Di Oro single-family homes.

The core product is luxury residences delivered furniture-ready with Crestron smart-home integration, 10-foot-6-inch ceilings, imported stone countertops (nearly 2 million square feet of stone sourced globally), his-and-her bathrooms with imported onyx and marble, steam mist showers, and wrap-around terraces engineered for Miami's humid climate. Distinctive features include lobbies designed by Karl Lagerfeld (his first U.S. interior design project) and access to Acqualina Resort & Spa's five-star services — ESPA spa, Il Mulino NY, AQ by Acqualina, Avra restaurant (added 2021), and 24-hour concierge, valet, and housekeeping. Pricing ranges from $3.9 million to $9 million for standard residences, $40-48 million for Platinum Collection penthouses, and is upon request for Casa Di Oro single-family homes, equating to $1,500-$1,700 per square foot.

Revenue is generated through one-time sales of luxury condominium and single-family units, financed by a $558 million construction loan from Bank OZK and a $600 million contract with Coastal Construction. The go-to-market motion is direct enterprise-style sales through a $10 million, 10,000-square-foot sales gallery with a 4,500 sq ft fully furnished model unit, supplemented by an international broker network and multi-language marketing (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese). The customer base is described as the "1/10 of 1 percent" ultra-wealthy, with a buyer mix of 50% U.S., 14% Mexico, and the balance from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Panama; 70% of owners at the predecessor Mansions at Acqualina project had prior association with the Acqualina Resort & Spa brand.

Name

The Estates at Acqualina

Legal name

GSF Acquisition, LLC

Website

https://estatesatacqualina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Estates at Acqualina is an ultra-luxury oceanfront residential development in Sunny Isles Beach, Miami, selling 245-265 condominium units, penthouses, and single-family homes priced from $3.9 million to $48 million to ultra-high-net-worth buyers, and is operated by GSF Acquisition, LLC, an affiliate of The Trump Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

Rental and Leasing Services (532), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Villa Resorts & Branded Villa Communities (THAMAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Villas & Residences Resorts (THAGACAM), Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

Keywords

• Luxury real estate development
• Ultra-luxury condominiums
• Oceanfront residential properties
• High-end property sales
• Luxury branded residences

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Residential Real Estate Sales: One-time sale of luxury residential units (condominiums and single-family homes). Revenue generated through transaction-based sales of 245-265 residences ranging from standard units to multi-million dollar penthouses. Additional revenue from concierge services and hotel/resort access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Estates at Acqualina develops and sells ultra-luxury oceanfront residential condominiums and single-family homes in Sunny Isles Beach, Miami, Florida. The project comprises two 50+ story boutique towers and a Boutique Tower totaling approximately 245 residences ranging from 3 to 7 bedrooms, delivered fully furnished with smart-home technology, imported stone countertops, and wraparound terraces. Buyers gain access to the Villa Acqualina amenity complex (45,000+ sq ft) and five-star services from Acqualina Resort & Spa, with Karl Lagerfeld-designed lobbies anchoring the brand and design pedigree.

Product overview

The Estates at Acqualina is a luxury oceanfront residential development in Sunny Isles Beach, Miami, Florida, featuring two 50-story boutique towers (Via Acqualina 777 and Via Acqualina 888) with 245 luxurious residences ranging from three to seven bedrooms. The development offers a portfolio of distinct residence types including Vecchio, Toscana, Donatello, and Milano in the main towers, plus Ravello in the Boutique Tower. Exclusive penthouse offerings include Casa Di Oceana and Casa Di Oro single-family homes. Residents receive access to Villa Acqualina, an expansive amenity complex featuring entertainment facilities including ice skating rink, bowling alley, movie theater, and racing simulators. The development is managed in association with Acqualina Resort & Residences, ranked as the number one luxury beachfront resort in the continental U.S. by TripAdvisor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Platinum Collection: A limited number of spectacular one- and two-story furnished penthouses created for the most discerning buyers at The Estates at Acqualina.

Products and services

• Vecchio Residence A three-bedroom luxury residence at The Estates at Acqualina with approximately 3,793 sq ft total area, featuring a wraparound terrace with summer kitchen. Intended for ultra-high-net-worth buyers seeking oceanfront living.
• Toscana Residence A four-bedroom luxury residence at The Estates at Acqualina with approximately 6,228 sq ft total area, featuring a terrace with spa and summer kitchen/sauna.
• Donatello Residence A five-bedroom luxury residence at The Estates at Acqualina with approximately 4,909 sq ft total area, featuring a terrace with optional summer kitchen and spa.
• Milano Residence A five-bedroom luxury residence at The Estates at Acqualina with approximately 6,702 sq ft total area, featuring a terrace with summer kitchen and spa/sauna.
• Ravello Residence (Boutique Tower) A four-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath residence in the Boutique Tower of The Estates at Acqualina with approximately 4,835 sq ft total area, featuring a great room, service room, and terrace with summer kitchen.
• Casa Di Oceana Penthouse A two-story penthouse residence in The Estates at Acqualina with over 9,083 sq ft interior and 4,250 sq ft terrace, featuring five bedrooms, six-and-a-half bathrooms, a glass oceanfront pool, and 270-degree Atlantic Ocean views. Part of the Platinum Collection created for the most discerning buyers.
• Casa Di Oro Single Family Home A single-family home at The Estates at Acqualina with over 8,850 sq ft interior and 2,242 sq ft balcony across three levels, featuring a private 4-car garage, private pool and spa, and oceanfront kitchen. Pricing available upon request.
• Villa Acqualina Amenity Complex A 45,000+ square foot amenity complex available to Estates at Acqualina residents, featuring ice skating rink, bowling lanes, movie theater, Formula 1 racing simulator, Wall Street Trader's Club, spa, fitness center, and multiple restaurants including Il Mulino New York, AQ by Acqualina, and Avra.

Quantifiable outcome

• TripAdvisor's #1 luxury beachfront resort in the continental U.S.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• AvracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2021NYC restaurant group with locations in New York and Beverly Hills opening at Estates at Acqualina. Celebrity hotspot bringing Greek cuisine to Sunny Isles Beach. Expected to attract star attention similar to its New York locations.
• Reddymade Architecture & DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2017New York-based architecture and design firm led by Suchi Reddy that designed elements of Villa Acqualina, including the ice skating rink featuring translucent Corian and Lucite walls modeled after a crystalline underwater cave.
• Karl LagerfeldflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 27 June 2016Karl Lagerfeld, creative director of Chanel and Fendi, designed the two residential lobby spaces at The Estates at Acqualina - his first interior design project in the United States. The partnership included custom features, finishes, and furnishings conceived by Lagerfeld himself, with designs inspired by Florida's climate and the building's oceanfront location.
• Leitzes & CocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York-based arts and commerce agency that arranged the partnership between Karl Lagerfeld and The Estates at Acqualina. Led by Carey Leitzes, the firm facilitated the landmark design collaboration.
• Il Mulino New YorkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFine dining restaurant available to Estates at Acqualina residents through access to Acqualina Resort & Spa. Authentic Italian cuisine restaurant part of the luxury resort amenities.
• AQ by AcqualinacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSignature restaurant at Acqualina Resort & Spa accessible to Estates at Acqualina residents. Part of the five-star dining experiences available through hotel access.
• Coastal ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor for the Estates at Acqualina project with a $600 million contract - the largest ever for condominiums. Responsible for construction of the luxury development.
• CBREminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommercial real estate services firm that brokered the auction for the Estates at Acqualina site. Brokers Christian Charre, Natalie J. Castillo, and Paul Weimer facilitated the land acquisition.
• Derek JeterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFormer MLB star partnered with Estates at Acqualina to help families affected by major hurricanes in Florida and Puerto Rico through charitable initiatives.
• Jorge PosadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFormer MLB star partnered with Estates at Acqualina owner Jules Trump and his wife Laura Posada to help families affected by major hurricanes in Florida and Puerto Rico.
• ESPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury spa brand providing access to Estates at Acqualina residents. Part of the comprehensive five-star services available through Acqualina Resort & Spa.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• St. Regis Residences Miami / Sunny Isles Beach: Marriott/St. Regis branded luxury and ultra-luxury residences in Miami market with similar hotel-managed service model. Comparable as hotel-branded luxury residence in the same Miami/Sunny Isles Beach submarket, offered by a broader hospitality incumbent with global distribution.

Direct peers

• Surf Club Four Seasons Residences: Ultra-luxury branded oceanfront residences in Surfside, Florida, managed by Four Seasons Hotels, with pricing from $4M to $35M+. Comparable as luxury branded oceanfront residence managed by five-star hotel brand in Miami market.
• Aston Martin Residences Miami: Ultra-luxury branded oceanfront condominium in downtown Miami featuring 391 residences starting around $1.5M up to $50M+ penthouses. Directly competes in the branded luxury oceanfront residence category targeting international ultra-wealthy buyers in the Miami market.
• Porsche Design Tower Miami: Ultra-luxury branded oceanfront condominium tower in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, featuring 132 residences priced from $4M-$32M with similar Porsche-branded automotive design elements and private elevator entries. Directly comparable ultra-luxury branded residence product in the same Sunny Isles submarket.
• The Mansions at Acqualina: Sister project by the same Trump Group developer directly adjacent to The Estates at Acqualina, completed in 2015 with ultra-luxury oceanfront residences and similar hotel-managed service. Most directly comparable peer given shared brand, developer, and adjacent Sunny Isles Beach location.
• The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach: Hotel-managed ultra-luxury branded residences on Miami Beach with comparable pricing tiers and similar hotel-service-driven value proposition. Directly comparable as a branded luxury oceanfront residence with similar concierge/amenity offering.
• Turnberry Ocean Club Sunny Isles Beach: Ultra-luxury branded oceanfront condominium tower in Sunny Isles Beach with pricing starting around $3.5M and similar target buyer profile. Comparable as luxury branded oceanfront residence in the same Sunny Isles Beach submarket competing for similar buyer cohorts.
• Residences by Armani/Casa: Ultra-luxury branded oceanfront condominium in Sunny Isles Beach featuring Armani-designed interiors with pricing tiers comparable to Acqualina. Directly comparable ultra-luxury designer-branded residence in the same Sunny Isles Beach submarket.
• Faena House Miami Beach: Ultra-luxury oceanfront branded condominium in Miami Beach with fewer than 60 residences, ultra-high price points (starting around $10M+), and hotel-managed services through Faena hotel. Comparable as ultra-luxury branded oceanfront residence with similar target buyer profile.

Emerging players

• Bentley Residences Miami: New ultra-luxury branded oceanfront condominium in Sunny Isles Beach by Dezer Development featuring Bentley automotive brand design integration, with pricing tiers comparable to Acqualina. Comparable as emerging ultra-luxury branded residence product targeting same Sunny Isles buyer pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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