Bentley Residences Sunny Isles Beach Location & Neighborhood
18401 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
The Neighborhood
What's within reach.
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Sunny Isles Beach Direct beach accessOn-site
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Aventura Mall Premier luxury shopping2.0 mi
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Bal Harbour Shops World-renowned retail2.5 mi
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Miami International Airport MIA — international gateway17.8 mi
Life at Bentley Residences Sunny Isles Beach
Sunny Isles Beach is Florida's branded residence capital — a three-mile stretch of oceanfront real estate where the world's most prestigious brands now compete for sky. Porsche Design Tower introduced the in-residence car elevator concept; Bentley Residences perfects it. Owners take their cars directly into their living rooms via the Dezervator, a glass-enclosed elevator that became an industry first when Porsche launched. Bentley pushes the program further with diamond-cut façades and Bentley Mulliner-level interior packages.
The Dezervator
Bentley Residences includes three Dezervator car elevators — patented vehicle elevators that lift cars from street level directly into each residence's private sky garage. Owners drive into a glass capsule, ride up with their vehicle, and exit directly into their living space. The system accommodates everything from a Bentley Bentayga to a Lamborghini SUV.
Beach & Recreation
Sunny Isles Beach is the most uninterrupted stretch of oceanfront in Miami-Dade County. Residents at Bentley enjoy direct beach access with private cabanas, beach attendants, and umbrella service. Heritage Park (0.5 mi) and Pier Park (0.7 mi) offer fishing, water sports, and ocean-view picnicking.
Shopping
Bal Harbour Shops (2.5 mi south) is one of the highest grossing luxury retail centers in the world per square foot — anchored by Hermès, Cartier, Chanel, and Dior. Aventura Mall (2.0 mi west) is the third-largest mall in the U.S. by GLA, with over 300 stores including the only Apple store and Tesla showroom in northern Miami-Dade.
Dining
Sunny Isles dining ranges from oceanfront fine dining (Carpaccio, Il Mulino) to casual cafés on Collins Avenue. Bal Harbour Village brings Le Zoo, Hillstone, and Cipriani Le Petit. The Aventura corridor offers Tropezón, The Capital Grille, and Bourbon Steak.
Connectivity
Miami International Airport is 17.8 miles via I-95 (28-minute drive in moderate traffic). Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is 13 miles north (22-minute drive). The Aventura Brightline station (3 miles inland) connects to Downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando via high-speed rail.
Bentley Residences Sunny Isles Beach Investment & Market Outlook
Why Sunny Isles Beach Pre-Construction Outperforms
South Florida pre-construction has historically delivered double-digit appreciation between contract and delivery, especially in branded residences. Sunny Isles Beach specifically has seen sustained demand from international buyers seeking US dollar-denominated real estate, tax advantages from Florida's no-income-tax structure, and currency hedging against home-market inflation.
Branded residences like Bentley Residences Sunny Isles Beach typically command 25–35% price premiums over comparable non-branded inventory in the same submarket, and resale price retention has consistently outpaced the broader Miami condo index over the past decade.
Friends & Family Pricing
As pre-construction specialists with direct developer relationships, we offer qualified buyers access to friends-and-family pricing — typically 4–8% below current public release pricing — along with extended deposit schedules, custom unit selection, and priority on the most desirable exposures and floors.
Deposit Structure
Standard Sunny Isles Beach pre-construction deposit structures range from 20% at contract to 50% by delivery, with milestone payments at groundbreaking, top-off, and certificate of occupancy. Bentley Residences Sunny Isles Beach follows the Sunny Isles Beach market standard. Our team can walk you through the full deposit schedule and any current developer incentives reducing the at-contract deposit requirement.
How to Reserve a Residence at Bentley Residences Sunny Isles Beach
Pre-construction purchases follow a different path than resale transactions. Here's what to expect, step by step.
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Initial Consultation
We start with a 30-minute call to understand your goals — primary residence, investment, legacy asset — and walk you through current availability, pricing tiers, and the floor plans best suited to your needs.
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Floor Plan Selection & Reservation
Once you've narrowed your selection, a refundable reservation deposit (typically $25,000–$100,000) holds your residence for 14–30 days while contracts are prepared. You'll receive the full developer reservation package and the most current pricing for your specific unit.
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Contract & First Deposit
The purchase contract is executed with the developer, and the first deposit (typically 10–20% of the purchase price) is wired to the developer's escrow account at a Florida-licensed institution. All funds are protected under Florida pre-construction escrow law until milestones are reached.
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Construction Milestones
Subsequent deposits are released as construction reaches defined milestones — typically groundbreaking, top-off, and certificate of occupancy. You'll receive quarterly construction updates, photo documentation, and the option to tour the unit once interiors are roughed in.
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Closing & Delivery
At closing, the final balance is funded (cash or financing via approved lenders), title transfers, and you receive keys. Closing typically occurs 30–60 days after the developer issues the certificate of occupancy. Move-in coordination, designer access, and Mercedes-Benz/Bentley/Armani concierge enrollment all happen at this stage.
Bentley Residences Sunny Isles Beach FAQs
Answers to the most common questions about Bentley Residences Sunny Isles Beach pricing, amenities, and policies. For anything else, our team is here to help.
How much do Bentley Residences cost?
Bentley Residences in Sunny Isles Beach start at approximately $5.5 million for three-bedroom ocean-view residences and exceed $30 million for the full-floor Signature Penthouse. Mid-range four-bedroom residences typically price between $8.9M and $14M. Sky and half-floor penthouses range from $14M to $22M.
How does the Dezervator car elevator actually work?
Each owner drives onto a circular turntable at street level, which rotates the vehicle for proper alignment. The car then enters the Dezervator — a glass-enclosed patented vehicle elevator — and rides directly to the owner's floor. The owner exits into their private 3-4 car sky garage, which opens onto the main living area. The entire process takes under 90 seconds. The Dezervator was first introduced at Porsche Design Tower (same developer, Dezer Development) and the patent name is a portmanteau of the developer's name.
How many cars can I park in my residence?
Every Bentley residence includes a private in-residence sky garage accommodating 3 or 4 vehicles, depending on unit type. The Signature Penthouse includes an 8-car garage with a glass display wall facing the interior of the residence — designed for showcasing collector vehicles.
Who designed Bentley Residences?
The 63-story tower was architecturally designed by Sieger Suarez Architects (also responsible for Waldorf Astoria Miami). All residence interiors, façade details, and amenity finishes were designed by Bentley Motors' own design team in Crewe, England — the same team responsible for Bentley's Mulliner bespoke vehicle program.
When will Bentley Residences be completed?
Construction began in 2022 with topping off expected in 2026 and residence delivery scheduled for 2028. The development is currently in active pre-construction sales.
Does every residence really have a private pool?
Yes. Every residence at Bentley features a private pool on the terrace — not a hot tub or plunge pool, but a full pool. This is unprecedented in a residential tower at this scale (216 residences, 63 stories) and remains the building's most marketed feature alongside the Dezervator.
Can I rent my Bentley residence?
The condo documents permit leasing with a 6-month minimum lease term, with restrictions on the number of leases per year. Short-term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO) are not permitted. Many owners structure their purchases for long-term family use or as legacy assets rather than as rental investments.
What is the diamond-cut façade?
The building's exterior features a distinctive diamond-pattern glass façade — a geometric pattern that references Bentley's iconic 'diamond quilted' leather upholstery (most famously seen in the Continental GT). The pattern is achieved through a custom-fabricated curtain wall system and gives the tower its signature silhouette against the ocean.
