Yacht Club at Portofino

Summary

The Yacht Club at Portofino is a 359-unit, 34-story condominium at the tip of South of Fifth, built in 1999 with a marina, tennis courts, a two-room gym and a bayfront pool. Residents consistently praise the views, staff and location near the beach; recurring elevator outages are the standout complaint, alongside complaints about inconsistent valet service.

359 unitsBuilt 1999

Reviews

Residents consistently praise the views, staff and South of Fifth location, while recurring elevator outages are the standout complaint.

What residents praise

Views, staff and a walkable South of Fifth location

Residents repeatedly praise Biscayne Bay and skyline views, a "fantastic" two-room gym, a quiet pool deck, and a location a short walk from the beach and neighborhood restaurants, with concierge and valet staff singled out for friendly, attentive service.

Well-kept common areas and considerate neighbors

Residents appreciate well-kept common areas and considerate neighbors.

What residents complain about

Elevator outages and slow updates

Residents report frequent elevator outages, long waits and poor communication about repairs.

Inconsistent valet service

Residents report uneven valet service and difficulty getting parking concerns addressed.

Amenities

The Yacht Club at Portofino has 24-hour concierge, security and valet, a heated bayfront pool with jacuzzi, lighted tennis courts and a two-room fitness center with a sauna. Every apartment has central air, an in-unit washer/dryer and a dishwasher.

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

Also here: Marina access and boat dock · Business/entertainment room and billiards · Convenience store, hair salon and lobby deli · BBQ and grilling area

Location

Yacht Club at Portofino is located at 90 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139. The Yacht Club at Portofino sits at the southern tip of Miami Beach's South of Fifth neighborhood, on Alton Rd near the Miami Beach Marina, a short walk from the beach, South Pointe Park and the neighborhood's restaurants.

  • 4 minby car
    South Beach (Lincoln Road)
  • 8 minby car
    Downtown
  • 10 minby car
    Brickell
  • 10 minby car
    Wynwood
  • 16 minby car
    Miami International Airport
  • 17 minby car
    Coral Gables
  • 32 minby car
    Fort Lauderdale Airport

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingHigh flood risk
  • FEMA high-risk flood zone (AE)
Safety and upkeepUnsafe-structure notices
  • 2 unsafe-structure notices from the city since 2023, 2 still open Show all 2
    • Case US2024-05153 · openDec 2024
    • Case USE2024-02285 (elevators) · openMar 2024
  • 2 reviews report elevator problems since 2024
  • Major repair permits in the past year: concrete and structural repairs, roof work Show all 5
    • Roof workSep 2026
    • Concrete and structural repairsAug 2026
    • Roof workFeb 2026
    • Roof work, 2 permitsDec 2025
    • Roof workNov 2025
Noise and disruptionConstruction nearby
  • 2 noise complaints to the city since 2023
  • 1 construction site within 750 ft, nearest 750 ft Show all 1
    • 803 2st St750 ft

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