Williams Island Amenities: Club, Marina, Pools, Tennis & More

Williams Island's amenity offering is the primary reason the community commands a premium over standalone luxury buildings in Aventura. Unlike a single high-rise building with a gym and pool, Williams Island functions as a resort campus, 84 acres of private waterfront with a full private club, multiple pool facilities, a marina, tennis and pickleball courts, restaurants, a spa, and a fitness center that rivals dedicated health clubs.

Here is a complete guide to everything Williams Island offers.

The Williams Island Club

The Club is the social and recreational heart of the community. Located at the waterfront center of the island, it is exclusive to residents and their invited guests: no hotel visitors, no day passes, no outside memberships. Key Club facilities:

• Fine dining restaurant with panoramic waterfront and marina views. Full-service, white-tablecloth dining for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
• Casual café, bar, and lounge for everyday meals, coffee, and social gatherings.
• Grand ballroom with capacity for community galas, holiday events, and private celebrations. Available for member event rental.
• Private event spaces for smaller gatherings, meetings, and social functions.
• Full-service spa and wellness center offering massages, facials, body treatments, nail services, and beauty salon services.
• Fitness center with cardio equipment, free weights, strength training machines, and group fitness classes.
• Business center with workstations, printing, and meeting facilities for residents who need a professional workspace.
• Children's programs and activities offered seasonally, providing organized programming for younger residents.
• Waterfront terrace overlooking the marina, a popular gathering point for residents after a day on the water.
• Concierge services for reservations, event coordination, and community assistance.

Tennis and Pickleball

Williams Island has 10 tennis courts, making it one of the better-equipped private residential communities in South Florida for tennis. Courts include both clay and hard surfaces. The facility hosts organized leagues, lessons, and tournaments for residents.

Pickleball courts were added in recent years to meet growing demand, Williams Island was ahead of the curve in recognizing pickleball's rise as a premium amenity in luxury communities. Courts are available for resident use and organized play.

Island Pool & Restaurant

Separate from the Club pools, the Island Pool & Restaurant is the community's premier outdoor facility, a resort-style pool complex with panoramic Intracoastal views, open year-round thanks to South Florida's climate. Facilities include:

• Resort-style heated outdoor pool with cabanas available for reservation
• Heated lap pool for fitness swimming
• Olea Restaurant and full bar: Williams Island's signature poolside dining, serving residents throughout the day from breakfast through late afternoon
• Towel and locker service
• Lifeguards on duty during operating hours
• Children's splash area
• Alfresco dining terrace with direct water views

The Island Pool complex is one of the most popular daily-use amenities on the island, particularly during winter when seasonal residents arrive and outdoor poolside dining becomes a daily ritual.

The Marina

Williams Island has a private full-service marina accommodating vessels up to 100 feet in length. Marina slips are available for purchase or lease by island residents. The marina provides direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway, from which boaters can reach Biscayne Bay, the Bahamas, the Florida Keys, and up the coast to Fort Lauderdale, all standard routes for South Florida boating.

In addition to the central marina, virtually every residential tower includes private marina access as a building amenity, dock access and the ability to use small vessels, kayaks, and paddleboards from the building's waterfront area. The combination of building-level waterfront access plus a 100-foot-capable central marina makes Williams Island one of the most accommodating addresses in South Florida for boaters of all kinds.

Security and Transportation

24-hour security is a community-wide standard. Gatehouses at the island entrance are staffed around the clock, and all visitors require resident authorization for access. Building-level security, concierge desks, key fob entry, monitored common areas, operates in parallel.

Courtesy shuttle service is available at most buildings, providing on-island transportation between residences, the Club, the pool complex, and the marina. This is particularly valuable for residents in the towers nearest the entrance (1000, 2000) who may be a 10–15 minute walk from the Club end of the island.

Building-Level Amenities

Every residential building at Williams Island maintains its own amenity suite in addition to the community-wide amenities. Standard building amenities across most towers include:

• Heated pool and spa
• Fitness center
• BBQ and picnic area
• Residents' club room or community lounge
• Bike storage and jog path access
• Valet and assigned parking
• Children's play area

Premium buildings add further: Bella Mare includes a poolside bar and sauna; Bellini includes a private elevator to each residence and 24-hour concierge; 3000 Island Blvd includes a dedicated community room and bike storage.

What Monthly Maintenance Covers

HOA/maintenance fees at Williams Island vary by building and unit size. Common inclusions:

• 24-hour security and gatehouse operation
• Common area maintenance, landscaping, and cleaning
• Building-level pool and amenity maintenance
• Cable TV (most buildings)
• Water and trash (some buildings)
• Parking (assigned and/or valet, building-dependent)

Monthly fees range from approximately $1,200/month for smaller units in classic towers to $4,000–$6,000/month for large residences in premium buildings. Williams Island Club membership and food and beverage minimums are separate from HOA fees. Always confirm the exact inclusions with each building's association before purchasing.

For a complete guide to the buying process, see our condo buying guide. For a building-by-building breakdown including pet policies and parking, see our buildings guide.