Summary

The Plaza of Bal Harbour is a 301-unit, 15-story oceanfront condominium built in 1965, where individual owners lease out units directly. Deeded beach access, a heated pool and spa, an exercise room and valet parking define the amenity set. Reviews are split between residents who call it a well-run, quiet building with attentive staff and others who describe slow valet service, limited self-parking and inconsistent staff responsiveness.

301 unitsBuilt 1965

Reviews

Residents appreciate the oceanfront location and quiet building. Valet waits, limited self-parking and inconsistent staff responsiveness draw complaints.

What residents praise

Oceanfront location and staff

Residents repeatedly praise the deeded beach access, ocean views and helpful front-desk and valet staff.

Well-built, quiet building

Several reviews describe the building as solidly built and quiet compared to newer towers nearby.

What residents complain about

Valet-only parking with long waits

Reviews describe long waits for valet and limited options to park or retrieve your own car.

Inconsistent staff and management interactions

Reviews describe unprofessional or unhelpful front-desk and valet interactions, alongside positive feedback about staff.

Amenities

Central air conditioning and a dishwasher in every apartment, a common laundry facility, a heated pool and spa, an exercise room, elevator access and deeded beach access. Garage and valet parking are both offered.

In the apartment
Central air
Dishwasher
In the building
Doorman
Elevator
Fitness center
Pool
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking*
Package service
Not available
Resident storage
Not available
Shared laundry

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Billiard room · Community room

Location

The Plaza of Bal Harbour is located at 10185 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154. The Plaza sits directly on the ocean in Bal Harbour, steps from Bal Harbour Shops, with Surfside and Sunny Isles Beach a short drive north.

  • 13 minby car
    South Beach (Lincoln Road)
  • 18 minby car
    Wynwood
  • 20 minby car
    Brickell
  • 20 minby car
    Downtown
  • 21 minby car
    Miami International Airport
  • 27 minby car
    Coral Gables
  • 29 minby car
    Fort Lauderdale Airport

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingModerate flood risk
  • FEMA moderate-risk flood zone
Safety and upkeepNo recurring upkeep complaints
  • No county building cases, and no repeated resident complaints about elevators, AC, leaks, mold, pests or maintenance
Noise and disruptionNo noise or construction complaints
  • No noise or construction complaints from residents

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