Sole on the Ocean is Sunny Isles Beach’s boutique answer to the mega-tower: a 24-story oceanfront condo-hotel at 17315 Collins Avenue, completed in 2007 with architecture by Kobi Karp. The undulating, wave-like façade is the tell, Karp designed the building to read as part of the seascape, with just 147 condominium residences of one and two bedrooms (618 to 1,201 square feet) above the Solé Miami hotel operation. Owners get a private beach, an infinity-edge pool, a full-service spa, and a beachfront restaurant, plus the option to place their unit in the hotel rental program for income between visits. For...
Sole on the Ocean is Sunny Isles Beach’s boutique answer to the mega-tower: a 24-story oceanfront condo-hotel at 17315 Collins Avenue, completed in 2007 with architecture by Kobi Karp. The undulating, wave-like façade is the tell, Karp designed the building to read as part of the seascape, with just 147 condominium residences of one and two bedrooms (618 to 1,201 square feet) above the Solé Miami hotel operation. Owners get a private beach, an infinity-edge pool, a full-service spa, and a beachfront restaurant, plus the option to place their unit in the hotel rental program for income between visits. For buyers who want the oceanfront without the 50-story scale, Sole on the Ocean is the intimate alternative.
Key Facts
- Address: 17315 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
- Neighborhood: Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County
- Developer: Feeley Group
- Architect: Kobi Karp
- Stories: 24
- Residences: 147 condo units (plus hotel keys)
- Year Completed: 2007
The Rental Program: Income With an Ocean View
This is the building’s economic engine. Unlike long-term-only towers, Sole on the Ocean lets owners tap nightly and weekly demand from beach travelers, with the hotel operator handling bookings, housekeeping, and front-desk service. For a second-home buyer at Sole on the Ocean, the model is compelling: enjoy the residence whenever you like, let the program carry the carrying costs the rest of the year. Dues run higher than in non-hotel buildings, so underwrite the net, not the gross.
A Boutique Alternative to the Mega-Towers
At 24 stories and 147 residences, the building feels personal in a city of 50-story giants. The lobby, pool deck, and beach never feel crowded, and the wave-form façade gives the address an identity you can spot from down the beach. Nearby, Jade Ocean offers a larger-scale contrast for buyers comparing oceanfront options on this stretch of Collins Avenue.
Sole on the Ocean's north-beach position keeps it close to Haulover Park's marina and kite beach, a favorite weekend anchor for residents. Haulover Park also protects the northern view corridor. Day to day, Milam's Market on Collins covers groceries, and Aventura Mall is minutes west for shopping and dining. Il Mulino ($$$$) handles the special-occasion dinners. Boutique buyers also compare Sayan just south and Sole on the Ocean's larger neighbor Turnberry Ocean Colony.
Sole on the Ocean Frequently Asked Questions
❯ How does the hotel rental program work?
Owners can enroll their residence in the on-site hotel rental program, which books it to guests and shares revenue with the owner. Listings describe the setup as ideal for second-home owners: reserve time for yourself, earn income the rest of the year. Review the current operator agreement, revenue splits, and blackout rules before buying purely for yield.
❯ What size are the units?
Sole on the Ocean’s residences are compact by Sunny Isles standards: one- and two-bedroom residences from about 618 to 1,201 square feet, plus terraces. The efficient layouts are exactly what makes the rental program work (smaller units book well as hotel suites) and they keep entry prices among the lowest on the oceanfront.
❯ Are pets allowed?
Pet policy here is restrictive. MLS records for the building show pets not allowed. That matters for full-time buyers with animals, so verify the current association rules in writing before making an offer if a pet is part of the household.
❯ What’s the beach and amenity setup?
Sole on the Ocean offers a private beach with umbrella and lounge service, an oceanfront infinity pool, a full-service spa and fitness center, tennis courts, a beachfront restaurant and bar, and a business center. The hotel operation keeps restaurants and services staffed at a level a 147-unit residential tower alone couldn’t support.
❯ Is it a good investment?
The math is the appeal: some of the lowest price-per-square-foot figures on the Sunny Isles oceanfront, paired with a genuine short-stay rental program. Trade-offs include compact units, higher condo-hotel dues, and stricter pet rules. Compare Sunny Isles Beach condos for sale and rent to weigh it against pure residential towers.
❯ Who is the architect, and what else did they design?
Kobi Karp, the Miami-based architect whose undulating façade defines the building. Karp also designed the towers at St Tropez on Sunny Isles Boulevard, making him one of the most visible architectural signatures in the city.
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