Sunset Padel Opens as Miami Beach’s First Indoor Padel Club in Sunset Harbour
Miami Beach’s elite sporting community welcomes its latest hotspot: Sunset Padel, the city’s first-ever members-only indoor padel club. Located in the vibrant Sunset Harbour neighborhood, the club is set to redefine the local padel scene with its fusion of top-tier sports facilities and an upscale social atmosphere. Founded by Gianluca Vacchi, alongside partners Chris Paciello, Michael Stern, and Rafi Gibly, Sunset Padel promises a unique blend of athletic excellence and luxurious surroundings.
“Sunset Padel represents a new pinnacle for padel in Miami Beach, merging state-of-the-art facilities with a refined, social environment. Our vision was to create a space where elite sporting performance meets exceptional luxury, setting a new standard for the game,” said Gianluca Vacchi, Co-Founder of Sunset Padel.
Nestled in Sunset Harbour, Miami Beach’s hub for health and fitness, Sunset Padel offers an unparalleled experience. The facility boasts four state-of-the-art indoor courts designed by Padel Galis, the leading padel company from Spain. A key feature is the non-blinding linear lighting, a first for Miami, ensuring optimal visibility without glare. The courts are surfaced with Mondo Turf, an advanced material that provides biomechanical support for joints and ligaments, offering players a soft and forgiving playing surface.
High ceilings enhance the indoor space, ensuring the perfect game environment no matter the weather. This attention to detail makes Sunset Padel an unmatched venue for the sport.
Beyond the courts, Sunset Padel elevates the player experience with a dedicated stretch-out area, offering recovery and flexibility support through cutting-edge fitness technology and personalized concierge services. Members can access personal stretch specialists to ensure they’re performing at their best.
The club’s sports program, led by Pablo Ibáñez, Sports Director and Head Coach, brings a wealth of expertise to members. Ibáñez, a former World Padel Tour player, was instrumental in the success of Spain’s Nueva Alcántara Club, which was crowned the World’s Best Club in 2023.
Sunset Padel’s design echoes the ambiance of an exclusive members-only club. The dark courts are accented by terracotta hues, and the interiors feature high-quality materials, including luxurious wood paneling, bars, and counters. The design seamlessly blends functionality and aesthetic sophistication, elevating the typical sports facility into a high-end social space.
Amenities include spa-inspired showers in opulent changing rooms, a curated pro shop offering premium gear from Padel Nuestro, and a juice bar serving health-conscious beverages. Every detail has been meticulously crafted to meet the refined tastes of its members.
“Sunset Padel’s purpose is building a community with like-minded people who love the sport and want to be in a social setting no matter their playing level,” said Chris Paciello, Co-Founder of Sunset Padel.
“We are proud to offer Miami Beach a facility that not only meets but exceeds the highest expectations in both design and functionality,” added Rafi Gibly, Co-Founder of Sunset Padel.
With its combination of cutting-edge sporting facilities, luxurious design, and community-focused environment, Sunset Padel is set to become the go-to destination for Miami’s padel enthusiasts. This exclusive club is more than just a place to play; it’s a place to connect, recover, and elevate the padel experience to new heights.
New Residential Project Proposed in Sunset Harbour
With proposals for a brand-new development in Sunset Harbour, developer Ronny Finvarb is appearing before the Miami Beach Design Review Board once more.
The board will decide on the plans for the developer’s mixed-use development at 1790 Alton Road in the Sunset Harbour area during its meeting this week. Finvarb had previously attempted to develop a hotel on the site, but the city commission last year unanimously approved a zoning overlay area that prohibited the development of new hotels. Instead, it promoted the creation of fresh office ventures or residential towers.
The new overlay district permits some residential units in office construction projects and raises the height limit for office buildings in the region bounded by 20th Street, Alton Road, Dade Boulevard, and Purdy Avenue from 50 feet to 65 feet. The district not only forbids the construction of new hotels, but it also necessitates a conditional use permit for all structures larger than 25,000 square feet.
The designs show a five-story structure with 12 residential units, a rooftop deck with a private pool and bar, and restaurant space on the first and second levels. Sobe 18 LLC is a subsidiary of the Bay Harbor Islands-based Finvarb Group.
Finvarb’s proposal to erect a 36-key hotel on the 0.2-acre land on Alton Road, which he paid $4 million for in April of last year, was opposed by several Sunset Harbour locals.
For their mixed-use project at 1685 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach, which will be anchored by the Thompson Hotel, Finvarb Group and Chahine Investment Group were able to raise $44.6 million in financing in May 2022.
The Landon Bay Harbor-Miami Beach, a 46-key hotel in the Bay Harbor Islands, was purchased by Finvarb Group last year for $10 million.
The Residence Inn by Marriott South Beach, the Courtyard by Marriott South Beach, and the Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach, all located close by at 1750 Alton Road, are also included in Finvarb’s portfolio of properties in Miami Beach.
Tampa Bay Rays Co-Owner Just Sold Miami Beach Waterfront Estate for $31.5 Million
Randy Frankel, co-owner of the Tampa Bay Rays, has sold his oceanfront Miami Beach home for $31.5 million in an off-market deal and this mansion is too stunning not to share!
Not only is this waterfront mansion absolutely gorgeous, it is now considered one of the most expensive homes to sell in Sunset Islands. The property itself rests along Biscayne Bay expanding nearly 0.45 acres located at 1635 West 22nd Street. It features 7 expansive bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms that include 4 bedrooms in the main house, 2 guest suites and a staff room.
This contemporary and gated home is Miami living at the finest, with its ultra-modern design, grand living room with 14 foot ceilings, chef’s kitchen, formal dining, and wall to wall sliding doors leading to an elite outdoor entertaining space.
This home also offers a number of luxury amenities including, an elevator, resort-style pool, deck with summer kitchen, rooftop deck, new seawall, and a large dock.
The property was developed by Todd N. Glaser and designed by Domo Design.
The Frankels originally purchasing the home in August 2020 for $14.4 million and then sold it at a 120% markup. Property records for the home show the buyer as Ares Management CEO Michael Arougheti. Ares Management is listed as an investor for the Inter Miami CF for the Major League Soccer team with David Beckham.
Although Randy Frankel is the co-owner of the Tampa Bay Rays, he has also been apart of some big ventures. He is the former managing director at Goldman Sachs, real estate investor, owns vineyards on Long Island, gyms, country clubs, and has stake in a few European sports teams. The Frankels also recently sold a Miami penthouse for $6.45 million in January 2021 and another penthouse in December 2021 for $9.491 million.
About Sunset Islands
Sunset Islands are a set of four small islands located just to the West of Miami Beach. As the name implies, the islands are known for their captivating sunset views that offer both dry and waterfront lot homes. This luxury neighborhood is one of the most highly coveted in all South Florida.
Residents enjoy 24 hours a day gated entry, private docks for waterfront homes, and a central location to hot spots such as Sunset Harbour and Lincoln Road. Serving stunning water views, a prime locale, and elegant bayfront estates, the Sunset Islands community is undeniably one of Miami Beach’s finest.
There are currently 7 homes listed for sale on Sunset Islands with a starting price of $5 million.
