MEi is a 135-unit, 22-story Asian-inspired oceanfront condominium on Mid-Beach's Collins Avenue, built in 2008 with a spa, tea lounge, beach club and oceanfront pool. Residents consistently praise the staff and a recent multi-year renovation of the common areas; the main tradeoff reported is management follow-through and inconsistent front-desk service.
Residents appreciate attentive staff, amenities and renovated common areas. Complaints concern management follow-through and inconsistent front-desk treatment.
Residents appreciate attentive, reliable help from concierge and front-desk staff.
Residents appreciate renovated interior and exterior common areas and the building's upkeep.
Residents report adversarial responses to maintenance concerns and difficulty getting help from management.
Reviews describe rude or unprofessional front-desk interactions alongside praise for helpful staff.
Central air conditioning, in-unit washer/dryer and a dishwasher come standard in every apartment, along with marble bathrooms and stainless steel kitchens. The building has an oceanfront pool, a spa with a resident masseuse, a fitness center with a yoga studio, a tea lounge and a beach club with private cabanas.
Also here: Beach club with private cabanas · Tea lounge and library · Business center · Multi-functional party and card room
MEi is located at 5875 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140. MEi sits directly on the sand in Mid-Beach, on the Collins Avenue stretch known as Millionaire's Row, a short drive from the shops and restaurants of 41st Street and from South Beach.
Driving times without traffic.

A larger Mid-Beach Collins Avenue oceanfront condo a few blocks south, if you're comparing amenities and unit sizes along the same corridor.

An older, larger Mid-Beach oceanfront condo nearby, if you want to compare a 2008 building against a renovated 1967 one at a different price point.
Apartments are individually owned, with owner-set lease terms and condo association approval required before move-in.
Budget about $130/month on top of rent. Recurring costs include FPL electricity. Amenities are covered by the condo association. Association approval is required before move-in, and its cost is set by the individual owner.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Electricity Electricity Electricity is billed directly by Florida Power & Light. We estimate $130/month, based on FPL's published typical residential bill for 1,000 kWh. Source: FPL rates and typical bill | ~$130 |
Amenities Amenities Resident amenities, including the oceanfront pool, spa, fitness center and concierge, are covered by the condo association and included with the apartment. Source: MEi building amenities | Included |
Estimated monthly total Amenities included; electricity paid separately
~$130