This duplex penthouse is located in Hoyo 15, a residential complex in Guadalmina Baja, on the western side of Marbella municipality. The property measures 219 m², has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and was completed in 2004. The main floor holds the living-dining room with fireplace, kitchen with dining area, and one bedroom; the upper floor contains the master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, a second bedroom, and an office that can be reconverted into a fourth bedroom. Two terraces face west and two balconies face east. The complex includes two communal pools, gardens, and 24-hour security, with the Real Club de Golf Guadalmina southern course adjacent to the grounds.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Guadalmina Baja is an established beachside urbanisation between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona, roughly 9 km from central Marbella. The complex sits alongside the southern course of Real Club de Golf Guadalmina, approximately 600 metres from the beach and the Guadalmina Shopping Centre. A supermarket lies within 200 metres and a pharmacy within 150 metres, placing daily amenities within walking distance.
The property suits households seeking a ready-to-occupy residence with four sleeping areas, three bathrooms, and both east and west outdoor space. Two parking spaces (12.36 m² and 15.49 m²) and a storage room (5.40 m²) are included. The flexible office/bedroom layout on the upper floor allows adaptation between a work-from-home setup and a conventional fourth bedroom.
This is a completed resale property, delivered in 2004 (indicative). It is not a new-build development. Technical upgrades have been carried out in recent years: the air conditioning system has been renewed with app-based remote control, exterior joinery has been replaced with German double glazing, all blinds are electric, and the guest powder room was remodelled shortly before listing. Terraces have automatic irrigation.
The property offers garden, pool, and street views rather than sea views. Parking consists of two spaces in the complex rather than a private garage. The pool is communal, not private. As a 2004 building, the development predates current energy-efficiency standards, and no energy label is recorded in the available data. The fourth bedroom currently functions as an office and requires reconversion.
This property fits several recognisable buyer situations. A family relocating to the area benefits from four potential bedrooms, three bathrooms, and proximity to international schools, The International School of Estepona is 3.1 km away and the British International School 8.6 km, plus a pharmacy, hospital at 3.1 km, and sports centres within 2 km. A couple seeking a full-time Mediterranean residence will find that the walkable amenities and 24-hour security reduce practical friction, while the two-level layout allows guests to be housed on a separate floor. Buyers dividing time between countries can use the upper-floor office as a workspace and rely on remote-managed air conditioning and a security-controlled complex during absences. Golf players are positioned alongside the Guadalmina south course, with El Campanario 1.8 km and El Paraíso 2.8 km away. The property is less suited to buyers who require a ground-floor garden unit, a private pool, direct sea views, or lift access to their own front door, the unit is on the third floor with a lift, but the internal duplex stair is unavoidable. Buyers prioritising a contemporary new-build specification should also factor that the construction dates from 2004.
The building dates from 2004, and the current specification reflects a series of documented upgrades rather than an original high-end package. The exterior carpentry has been replaced with German double glazing throughout, which improves acoustic insulation on the street-facing side and thermal performance, relevant given that the property has both east and west exposures. All blinds are electric, including on the terraces, where electric awnings provide shade on the main west-facing terrace. The air conditioning system has been renewed and is controllable via a mobile app, allowing remote management of the interior climate. The guest powder room was remodelled shortly before the listing. Interior features include a fireplace in the living room, fitted wardrobes, a walk-in closet in the master bedroom, and a small dressing area in the second upper-floor bedroom. The terraces carry automatic irrigation for planting. The upper west terrace has a newly built seating area. Two parking spaces (12.36 m² and 15.49 m²) and a 5.40 m² storage room transfer with the property. Communal areas, two swimming pools and mature tropical gardens, are maintained by the community. No energy performance certificate figure is provided in the available data; buyers should request the current certificate, as 2004 construction predates the post-2007 CTE standards applicable to newer developments.
The asking price is €975,000 for the 219 m² duplex penthouse, which equates to approximately €4,450 per m² of built area. The price includes two parking spaces and a storage room, elements often priced separately in this market. Within the immediate Guadalmina Baja area, pricing is influenced by proximity to the golf course, beach access on foot, and the presence of 24-hour security in the complex. Buyers comparing against new-build alternatives on the Costa del Sol should note that this is a resale property from 2004 with documented technical upgrades (double glazing, renewed air conditioning, remodelled bathroom), which affects both the asking price context and expected maintenance considerations. Availability is immediate, subject to sale; viewings require three days' notice.
Daily life at Hoyo 15 revolves around a low-rise complex with mature tropical gardens and two communal swimming pools, set against the boundary of the Guadalmina golf course. The penthouse occupies the third and fourth levels, which means stair use between the main and upper floors is part of the daily routine, a consideration for buyers comparing single-level apartments. The west-facing orientation of both main terraces places outdoor use largely in the afternoon and evening, while the east-facing balconies off the kitchen and one bedroom receive morning sun. The layout separates functions clearly: guest accommodation and living space on the entry floor, principal bedrooms above. The neighbourhood is residential rather than resort-like. Guadalmina Baja consists of villas and low-rise apartment blocks, and the surrounding streets are quiet for most of the year, with activity peaking in July and August. Within a few minutes' walk there is a supermarket, pharmacy, banks, and the Guadalmina Shopping Centre with restaurants and shops; the area data lists 69 restaurants, 10 cafés, and 4 banks within a 2 km radius. Puerto Banús marina is under 5 km away for dining and nightlife. The beach is roughly a 10-minute walk (1.7–1.8 km straight-line to the nearest stretches, Playa de San Pedro and Playa Atalaya), on flat terrain with a negligible gradient of 0.2%, so cycling is a practical alternative. A car remains useful for reaching Marbella, Estepona, or the airport, but day-to-day errands do not require one.
Guadalmina Baja sits in the coastal band between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona, part of Marbella municipality's western corridor. The immediate surroundings are residential and low-density, with 38,982 residents in the wider area. Services cluster within a short radius: supermarket at 200 m, pharmacy at 146 m, and the Guadalmina Shopping Centre at roughly 600 m with restaurants and shops. Healthcare access includes a hospital 3.1 km away and a dentist within the 2 km amenity set. Sport facilities are concentrated nearby, the Apolo sports centre at 0.8 km, Polideportivo San Pedro at 1.5 km, and a climbing wall (Rocodromo) at 1.6 km. Public transport is available with 8 lines and 50 stops in the area, which is above average for coastal urbanisations of this type, though services thin out outside peak hours. EV charging points lie 1.5–2.7 km away. Marbella centre is 9 km east; Estepona lies to the west. The A-7 coastal road and AP-7 toll motorway connect the area to both, passing Málaga at 57 km by road.
The map shows Hoyo 15 in Guadalmina Baja, bordered to the north by the golf course and within walking distance of the beach and shopping centre to the south. Marbella lies east, Estepona west, and the markers for beaches, golf clubs, schools, and marinas indicate the practical radius of daily life in this part of the Costa del Sol.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Guadalmina Baja occupies the transition zone between Marbella's western suburbs and Estepona's eastern edge, a position that places it outside the price band of central Marbella and Golden Mile properties while retaining access to Puerto Banús (4.4 km) and Marbella old town (9 km). To the east, San Pedro de Alcántara provides the nearest full urban centre; to the west, Estepona has expanded as a lower-cost alternative. The area's identity is defined by golf-course residential estates and beachside low-rise development, distinguishing it from the tower-dominated sections of the coast further east toward Benalmádena and Torremolinos.
Beaches: Playa de San Pedro and Playa Atalaya both at 1.7 km, Playa Isdabe at 1.8 km, and Playa Canina Ventura del Mar, the closest beach, at approximately 1.8 km straight-line, reachable on foot or by bicycle on flat terrain. Golf: the Real Club de Golf Guadalmina southern course borders the complex; El Campanario is 1.8 km away, El Higueral 2.5 km, and El Paraíso 2.8 km. Marinas: Puerto Banús at 4.4 km. Towns: Marbella at 9 km, Estepona reachable within 15 minutes westbound, Málaga at 57 km. Airports: Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) approximately 46 km straight-line, realistically 45–55 minutes by car depending on traffic, and Gibraltar (GIB) 52 km straight-line, an alternative for UK flights. Alicante (ALC) at 436 km is not a practical option.
| Beach Distance | 2 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 48 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 50 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at 9–16 metres above sea level with a negligible slope of 0.2% toward the beach, meaning no hillside walking is involved in daily life. Historical climate data records 3,856 sunshine hours per year, above the Spanish coastal average, and an annual mean temperature of 19.3 °C with a seasonal range of roughly 12–26 °C. The sea remains at or above 20 °C for approximately six months of the year, defining the practical swimming season from late May through October, extendable at each end by the two communal pools, which are not temperature-dependent. Winters are mild by Northern European standards; the fireplace in the living room and the renewed air conditioning cover both ends of the temperature range. The west orientation of the main terraces aligns outdoor use with the strongest light of the afternoon and evening, while the east balconies capture morning sun for early-day use. The immediate green environment includes the complex gardens and the golf course perimeter.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest coastline includes Playa de San Pedro (1.7–2.1 km), a long, serviced beach with a recently completed seafront promenade connecting toward Puerto Banús, and Playa Atalaya (1.7–2.8 km), a quieter stretch popular with local residents. Playa Isdabe and Playa Canina Ventura del Mar (1.8 km, dog-friendly) add variety within the same radius. All are reachable on foot or bicycle on flat terrain. Golf is the dominant organised recreation: Real Club de Golf Guadalmina's southern course runs alongside the complex, and three further courses, El Campanario, El Higueral, and El Paraíso, lie within 3 km. Water-based recreation centres on Puerto Banús Marina (4.4 km), which hosts charter and water-sport operators. For land sports, the Apolo sports centre is 800 m away, Polideportivo San Pedro 1.5 km, and a climbing facility 1.6 km. The area records 32 local public holidays per year, reflecting an active municipal festival calendar across San Pedro and Marbella.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.7°C | 80 mm |
| February | 13.6°C | 47 mm |
| March | 14.7°C | 154 mm |
| April | 16.7°C | 70 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 27 mm |
| June | 23.7°C | 6 mm |
| July | 26.6°C | 1 mm |
| August | 27.0°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.9°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 72 mm |
| November | 16.2°C | 89 mm |
| December | 13.9°C | 80 mm |
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Ref: VL182476
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
At €975,000 for 219 m² (roughly €4,450/m²), this property is positioned in the mid-to-upper resale segment of the western Marbella corridor, and the comparison set within this dataset highlights the price gap between resale stock in established prime areas and new-build product further along the coast. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €269,000, all eastern or eastern-Andalusian locations with different market fundamentals. Torre del Mar and Mijas are more modest markets with higher construction density and longer winter-season quiet; Estepona is the closest comparable, having attracted significant new-build supply at materially lower entry prices than Guadalmina. What the price difference reflects here is location maturity rather than specification: Guadalmina Baja is a consolidated, low-density urbanisation with a golf course boundary, walkable amenities, 24-hour security, and proximity to Puerto Banús (4.4 km) and Marbella (9 km). New-build units at €205,000–€270,000 will typically be smaller apartments in higher-density schemes, without equivalent immediate surroundings. The trade-off for the buyer is clear: a 2004 building on a 219 m² footprint in an established address versus newer construction standards and warranty coverage in less established settings. Buyers weighing this property against new-build alternatives should also consider community fees for security and garden maintenance, and the absence of the 10-year new-build structural guarantee applicable to recent developments.
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