Alexander 702
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
Alexander 702 is a direct oceanfront vacation rental apartment on the 7th floor of The Alexander, a beachfront residential building at 5225 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach's Mid Beach/South of Mid Beach area. The property is managed by HORA Vacation Rentals and sits directly on the sand, offering an intimate, low-key alternative to the busier South Beach strip less than 3 miles away. The building recently completed a $35 million renovation covering both pools, the Tiki bar, restaurant, and mezzanine pool deck.
Rooms
This particular unit is a newly renovated, 1,200-square-foot, 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment with a large corner oceanfront balcony. The master bedroom is direct oceanfront with a king bed plus a bonus twin, a second bedroom has three twin beds (two convertible to a king), a third has a queen bed, and a fourth has a full bed, sleeping up to 7 guests standard (9 maximum with additional fees). It features a full open-concept kitchen with modern appliances, cookware, and serving utensils, plus a living and dining area with ocean views.
Amenities & Recreation
Building amenities include two heated outdoor pools (one family-friendly, one adults-only), two hot tubs, a fitness center, direct beach access, an elevator, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a washer/dryer in-unit, and paid/valet parking. A private poolside cabana with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and waterfall shower is available to rent separately, and the pool/beach area includes a Tiki bar and food service.
Dining & Services
Guests have access to an onsite restaurant and coffee shop, concierge and bellhop service, a gift shop, and an onsite hair salon and day spa on the 4th floor. Room service and delivery via Grub Hub and Uber Eats are also available, supplementing nearby dining options.
Location
The apartment is steps from the beach and boardwalk and within a few hundred meters of two bus stops (5225 Collins Avenue and Collins Av & 5200 Blk). Numerous restaurants sit within an easy walk or short drive, including Blu Gin Restaurant and Lounge, Cafe Bernie, Lola Restaurant & Grill, Arlen Beach Restaurant, Cecconi's Miami, and The Tavern locations, while Miami International Airport is about 17km away.
Best for
This unit suits families or groups needing multiple bedrooms and a full kitchen, thanks to its 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout sleeping up to 9 and its two pools (one dedicated to families). It also appeals to travelers wanting a quieter, direct-oceanfront setting near but not in the heart of South Beach, with beach access, a fitness center, and hot tubs on site.
Travel tips
Two bus stops sit within about 100 meters of the building, making it easy to reach South Beach (under 3 miles away) without a car, though paid/valet parking is available if driving. Miami International Airport is roughly 17km away, about a 20-minute drive, while Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood is farther at around 27km. Book beach chairs, water sports, and the poolside cabana in advance by contacting the property directly, as these carry additional fees and are arranged separately from the room.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the apartment's ocean views, cleanliness, spaciousness, and comfort, with several noting it comfortably accommodated large groups of up to 8 people. The quieter, more residential feel of the Mid Beach/North Beach area is highlighted as a plus for those wanting distance from the busier South Beach crowds. Responsive, accommodating management was also mentioned favorably, including a case of staff rearranging a booking after a flight delay. No recurring negative themes appear in the available review excerpts.
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