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Alvista Hollywood (formerly Park Colony) Apartments: Rent, Trade-offs & Resident Feedback

Park Road / 441 corridor · Hollywood, FL · Our summary of recurring themes in public resident feedback, plus property details and advertised rent. Updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on Alvista Hollywood (formerly Park Colony)

The former Park Colony is a large, value-priced garden community near Park Road and the 441 corridor that trades polish for price and green space. It fits budget-conscious renters and hospital-area workers, with the caveat that its review history under both names skews critical on maintenance and management.

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Neighborhood
Park Road / 441 corridor
Address
812 S Park Rd, Hollywood, FL 33021
Floor plans
1-3 BR
Advertised rents
~$1,830-$2,500 (approx., per listings) (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
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What residents like

  • Clearly below-downtown pricing for one-to-three-bedroom garden apartments
  • Uncommon amenity spread for the price band, including two pools and tennis courts
  • Convenient to I-95, Memorial Regional / Joe DiMaggio hospitals, and Oakwood-area shopping
  • Mature, heavily landscaped grounds

Common complaints

  • Reviewers frequently report slow maintenance follow-through
  • Common complaints include broken or unreliable security gates despite the gated-community billing
  • Residents cite rising utility and fee charges on top of rent
  • Several reviews describe management as hard to reach or unresponsive
Firsthand resident experiences

Resident reviews of Alvista Hollywood (formerly Park Colony)

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Amenities

Two swimming poolsTennis courtsFitness centerGated accessDog parkBusiness and media centerPrivate balconiesIn-unit washer/dryerLush landscaping
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Questions to ask when you tour Alvista Hollywood (formerly Park Colony)

Use these questions to verify current conditions and investigate the trade-offs surfaced by public resident feedback.

  • What is the exact monthly total after every mandatory fee, utility package and service charge?
  • Can I see the specific available unit—not only the model—and receive the quoted price in writing?
  • How does guest parking work, and what rules can lead to towing?
  • Who handles after-hours maintenance emergencies, and what response time is promised in the lease?
  • How often has the access gate or controlled-entry system been unavailable during the past year?
  • Which advertised amenities are currently open, what are their hours, and is access included in base rent?
  • Who is the current management company, and how are unresolved resident issues escalated?
How this apartment research is made How we build these pages: we examine publicly available resident feedback from sources such as Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and Reddit, then summarize recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text or display third-party star ratings. Paid partner modules are labeled and do not alter the editorial summary. Trade-offs reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.

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