Turnberry Ocean Colony is Sunny Isles Beach luxury at its most complete, twin 37-story oceanfront towers at 16047 and 16051 Collins Avenue, completed in 2006 by Turnberry Associates and CABI Development and designed by Robert M. Swedroe. Behind a private gated entry, roughly 260 residences enjoy 650 feet of private beachfront and a 35,000-square-foot beach club and spa, a combination few island buildings can match.
Private elevator foyers open directly into each home, and floor plans run from about 2,245 to 5,700 square feet, two to five bedrooms built for full-time luxury living. Turnberry Ocean Colony remains a benchmark for...
Turnberry Ocean Colony is Sunny Isles Beach luxury at its most complete, twin 37-story oceanfront towers at 16047 and 16051 Collins Avenue, completed in 2006 by Turnberry Associates and CABI Development and designed by Robert M. Swedroe. Behind a private gated entry, roughly 260 residences enjoy 650 feet of private beachfront and a 35,000-square-foot beach club and spa, a combination few island buildings can match.
Private elevator foyers open directly into each home, and floor plans run from about 2,245 to 5,700 square feet, two to five bedrooms built for full-time luxury living. Turnberry Ocean Colony remains a benchmark for full-service oceanfront life, and a fixture of both the luxury resale and rental markets in Sunny Isles Beach.
Key Facts
- Building: Turnberry Ocean Colony (North & South Towers), Sunny Isles Beach
- Address: 16047 & 16051 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
- Neighborhood: Sunny Isles Beach (direct oceanfront, gated)
- Developer: Turnberry Associates & CABI Development
- Architect: Robert M. Swedroe
- Stories: 37 (each tower)
- Units: ~260 residences (2 to 5 bedrooms, ~2,245 to 5,700 sq ft)
- Completed: 2006
Design and Architecture
Robert M. Swedroe’s twin-tower composition gives Turnberry Ocean Colony its distinctive presence: two slender 37-story shafts sharing 650 feet of beachfront, with only four residences per floor preserving light, air, and privacy. The West Indies-inspired beach club architecture softens the towers’ modern lines at ground level.
Turnberry Associates brought its hospitality DNA (the company behind Aventura Mall) to every detail, from the two-story waterfall entry to the private elevator foyers. Sister luxury addresses like The Estates at Acqualina now compete for the same buyer, but Turnberry’s gated, club-centered formula remains distinctive.
The Beach Club Life
The 35,000-square-foot beach club is the building’s social heart: spa and fitness facilities, a gourmet oceanfront restaurant, cigar room and lounge, card room, and beauty salon, all steps from the private beach. Beach attendants, poolside food and beverage service, and limousine service on reservation complete the resort equation.
For full-time residents, the club replaces the country-club membership; for seasonal owners, it means landing to a fully staffed luxury experience. Few 2006-vintage buildings in South Florida deliver this depth of service.
Turnberry Ocean Colony's oceanfront campus puts residents between two of the island's best assets: 650 feet of private beach out front and Haulover Park minutes north. The park's marina serves the boating set, while Haulover Park kite beach draws the active crowd. Dining runs from Il Mulino ($$$$) on Collins to Timo ($$$), with Bal Harbour Shops a short drive south and Aventura Mall minutes west. Milam's Market covers daily needs. Comparable full-service flagships include Mansions at Acqualina and Regalia.
Turnberry Ocean Colony Frequently Asked Questions
❯ What’s the difference between the North and South towers?
Very little structurally, both rise 37 stories with about 130 residences each, sharing the gated grounds, beach club, and 650 feet of beachfront. The North Tower stands at 16051 Collins Ave and the South at 16047. Buyers typically choose by specific unit, view, and floor.
❯ What makes the amenities special?
The 35,000-square-foot private beach club and spa is the centerpiece: oceanfront pool, fine-dining restaurant, fitness center, sauna and steam rooms, and a two-story waterfall entry. With 24-hour valet, worldwide concierge, and beach service, daily life feels like a five-star resort.
❯ Do units really have private elevators?
Yes, elevators open directly into private foyers, a privacy feature usually reserved for ultra-luxury new construction. Combined with only four residences per floor, Turnberry Ocean Colony feels intimate despite its scale, a key reason it competes with newer towers like Mansions at Acqualina.
❯ Can I rent out a residence here?
Turnberry Ocean Colony supports an active luxury rental market, attracting seasonal and executive tenants. High-end buildings enforce strict lease minimums, screening, and move-in procedures, verify the current rental policy with the association before purchasing as an investor.
❯ Who is behind Turnberry Ocean Colony?
Turnberry Associates (the Aventura-based developer that owns and manages Aventura Mall) partnered with CABI Development on the project. Architecture is by Robert M. Swedroe, a veteran of South Florida luxury residential design whose firm shaped much of the Turnberry portfolio.
❯ What are the interiors like?
Ten-foot ceilings (twelve in penthouses), floor-to-ceiling impact glass, Snaidero Italian cherry cabinetry, marble baths, and Miele and Sub-Zero appliances. Residences run about 2,245 to over 5,700 square feet in two- to five-bedroom layouts with oversized terraces.
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