The Sunny isn’t just a place to stay — it’s a place to connect, feel at home, and come back to.
Rooted in the legacy of The Newport, this oceanfront hotel has welcomed generations of travelers since 1967. In 1984, it found new life under the care of the family who still owns it today.
Now reimagined as The Sunny, it’s a hotel built for what comes next — warm, thoughtful, and designed to bring people together.
A place where all are welcome under the sun (SPF recommended, of course).
Through The Years
From seaside motels to music legends, prime rib to poolside weddings, this stretch of Sunny Isles has decades of stories to tell. Take a look at the moments that shaped our past — and inspired the vision behind The Sunny.
1920: Harvey Baker Graves purchases and develops Sunny Isles Beach
Originally called “Sunny Isles – America’s Riviera,” the land was promoted as a future tourist paradise. Graves envisioned a resort-style destination between Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
1936: The Sunny Isles Pier is built
Constructed by the Miami Beach Fishing Pier Company, the 800-foot-long pier quickly becomes a local landmark — welcoming fishermen, sightseers, and visitors from all over.
1940s-1950s: Early development of Sunny Isles continues
The area gradually grows, with small businesses and vacation cottages dotting the shoreline.
1950s–1960s: Motel Row flourishes
Dozens of colorful, mid-century motels pop up along Collins Avenue. Known for their bold architecture and beachside charm, they attract snowbirds and road-trippers from across the country.
1967: The Newport opens
One of the first high-rise oceanfront hotels in the area. Amenities include banquet halls, The Pub restaurant, access to the Sunny Isles Fishing Pier, and a lounge soon to be known as the 7 Seas.
1967: The Pub and 7 Seas Lounge debut
The Pub becomes a go-to spot for classic dinners and live piano. The 7 Seas Lounge begins its legendary run as a hotspot for live music and nightlife.
1984: The Newport is purchased by its current family ownership
A new chapter begins, focused on long-term care and hospitality with heart.
2007: Kitchen 305 opens
The new restaurant quickly earns buzz — especially for its iconic Wednesday all-you-can-eat lobster nights, which become a local legend.
2007-2012: Pier restoration begins
In partnership with the City of Sunny Isles Beach, the hotel’s owners help restore the Newport Fishing Pier — the last remaining public pier in Miami-Dade County.
2021-2025: A full-scale transformation begins
A multi-year, down-to-the-studs renovation of the Newport Beachside Hotel is undertaken — all while staying open, welcoming guests, and keeping the spirit of the hotel alive.
2025: The Sunny opens
A bold new chapter begins. Reimagined for a new generation, The Sunny honors its roots while shaping the future of hospitality — a place where all are welcome under the sun.
Motel Row
Back in the 1950s and ’60s, long before the skyline rose up around it, Sunny Isles Beach was a stretch of colorful, independently run motels — welcoming snowbirds, road-trippers, and sun-chasers with open arms and ocean views. Hospitality was personal back then. Owners knew your name, kids ran barefoot from pool to beach, and days were spent exactly as they should be: easily and under the sun.
The Rise of The Newport
In 1967, the motels gave way to something bigger. The Newport opened as one of the first high-rise resort motels in Sunny Isles — complete with banquet halls, a signature restaurant called the Pub, and direct access to the Sunny Isles Fishing Pier. A small lighthouse marked the entrance, but the real landmark was the energy inside: lively, local, and built to last. A place where culture and community came together.
The 7Seas Lounge
If you know, you know. Tucked inside The Newport, the 7 Seas Lounge was one of Miami’s best-kept secrets—a smoky, electric, late-night haunt where Tina Turner once lit up the stage. Over the years, legends like Led Zeppelin, Chuck Berry, and Frankie Valli followed, turning the lounge into a magnet for music lovers and night owls alike.
Red velvet booths, strong drinks, and a dance floor that didn’t quit. It wasn’t just a lounge. It was a scene. And the stories still linger.
Newport Pub
Opened in 1967 as the signature restaurant of The Newport, The Pub was a classic in every sense. Known for hearty meals, ice-cold beer, and live piano music, it was the kind of place where vacationers and locals sat side by side, often for hours.
Generations came back for the prime rib, the shrimp cocktail, the warm service, and the familiar feeling that no matter how much Miami changed, The Pub stayed the same.
Since 1984
By the 1980s, Miami was changing — and so was The Newport. In 1984, the property was purchased by the family who still owns it today. What began as a single hotel soon became something more: a place to build a legacy rooted in genuine hospitality, long-standing community ties, and the kind of warmth that doesn’t go out of style.
For the past four decades, their focus has remained the same: creating a hotel where people feel welcome, cared for, and connected — whether staying for a weekend or returning year after year.
Meet The Sunny
The Sunny isn’t just a new name — it’s the next chapter in a story nearly sixty years in the making.
Rooted in the legacy of The Newport, The Sunny reimagines what hospitality can be: warm, thoughtful, and designed to bring people together. It honors where we’ve been — and looks ahead to everything that’s next. Welcome to our beachside home.