This offering concerns a turnkey hotel project in Calahonda, in the municipality of Mijas on the Costa del Sol. The completed price is fixed at €6,500,000 and includes a fully approved architectural plan and a valid building licence for a 20-room hostel with a living area of 1,716 m² on a 1,001 m² plot. The site stands roughly 1 km from the beach, as the crow flies, in an established tourist area between Fuengirola and Marbella. An alternative option exists to acquire only the plot, licence and project for €2,000,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property is situated in Calahonda, a consolidated residential and tourist district of Mijas. The beach at Playa de Calahonda lies about 1 km away in a direct line, with a moderate gradient of 5.5% towards the coast. Marbella is 15 km away as the crow flies; Málaga city and its airport are 37 km and about 28 km distant respectively.
The building is designed as an operating hospitality business rather than a private residence. Twenty guest rooms are arranged for efficient management, complemented by a rooftop solarium with swimming pool, relaxation areas and a private garage. Buyers seeking a residential home will find the format unsuitable without modification of the approved use.
The plot carries a building completed in 1970, with the approved project and licence in place for the new hostel development. The stated completion date is indicative. The turnkey price of €6,500,000 covers delivery fully finished; the plot-plus-licence alternative at €2,000,000 requires the buyer to carry out construction.
The project does not offer private residential units, gardens for individual use, or a residential energy performance certificate within this listing. The number of bathrooms is not specified in the available data. Hospitality use depends on obtaining operational licences and permits beyond the building licence, which fall outside the scope of this offer.
This asset suits a buyer with hospitality or investment ambitions rather than someone seeking a private home. It fits operators who want to enter the Costa del Sol tourist market with planning risk already removed: the architectural project is approved and the building licence is valid, so construction can begin without further urban planning procedures. The turnkey option also suits investors who prefer to avoid development management and receive a finished product, while the €2,000,000 plot-and-licence variant appeals to buyers who want control over the construction phase and its costs. The thematic design concept, with each floor given its own identity, may interest operators positioning the property for experience-driven travellers rather than the standard budget hostel segment. The rooftop solarium with pool and the private garage add operational elements that support both guest comfort and logistics in a district where parking can be constrained in peak season. Buyers should note that this is not a passive residential purchase: running a hostel requires operational management, staffing and the relevant tourism licences beyond the building permit. The location between Fuengirola and Marbella, about 1 km from the beach, places the property in a competitive but high-demand corridor, with Marbella 15 km away and Málaga airport about 28 km in a direct line. Anyone whose goal is a holiday apartment or family villa should look elsewhere, as the approved use and design are exclusively hospitality-oriented.
The available documentation describes a modern hostel with 20 rooms designed for functionality and efficient operations, delivered fully finished under the turnkey price. Specific materials, brands and technical installations are not detailed in the source data, so no claims can be made about construction standards beyond the completed status. The building envelope covers 1,716 m² on a 1,001 m² plot, implying a dense, multi-level layout consistent with a hospitality programme that includes a rooftop solarium with swimming pool and relaxation areas, plus a private garage. The thematic design concept assigns each floor its own visual identity, which affects interior finishing choices per level rather than structural elements. The original structure on the plot dates from 1970; the extent to which existing fabric is retained or replaced is not specified in the data, so buyers should verify this through technical due diligence. Services such as air conditioning, hot water systems, insulation values and accessibility provisions are not itemised in the available documentation and should be confirmed with the seller's project dossier. For a 20-room operation, the technical plant, water heating, ventilation, electrical capacity and lift provision, materially affects both operating costs and guest comfort, and these points warrant inspection of the approved project documents before commitment. Delivery dates for the completed build remain indicative until confirmed in a purchase contract.
The asking price is fixed at €6,500,000 for the turnkey variant: plot, licence, approved project and a completed, ready-to-operate 20-room hostel of 1,716 m² on a 1,001 m² plot. Alternatively, the plot, licence and project documentation alone are offered at €2,000,000, with construction then carried out by the buyer. No unit-level price list applies, as this is a single commercial asset rather than a residential development. Comparable residential projects in the region quote from prices between roughly €205,000 and €321,950 per unit, which illustrates the scale difference between this commercial offering and the local residential market.
Calahonda functions as a year-round residential and holiday district on the Mijas coast, positioned between the larger urban centres of Fuengirola and Marbella. For a hospitality operation, the daily rhythm is shaped by tourism: the area records ten hotels with roughly 2,131 beds, indicating an established visitor economy with seasonal peaks in summer and shoulder months. Within a 2 km radius there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies and 9 banks, which supports both guests and staff logistically. The immediate surroundings include two sports centres within about 600 metres, La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol, and Finca Naundrup at 1 km, so recreation is within walking range. Three beaches lie between 1.0 and 1.3 km away in a direct line: Playa de Calahonda-Calahonda, La Luna-Royale and Playa de Calahonda-Riviera. The district sits at roughly 55 metres above sea level with a moderate 5.5% gradient to the shore, meaning the walk to the sea involves a gentle but noticeable incline on the return. Public transport consists of 4 lines with 50 stops in the area, allowing staff and guests without a car to reach Fuengirola and Marbella. Outside the summer season the district quiets down considerably, as is typical for this stretch of coast, while a substantial permanent population keeps a core of shops, restaurants and services open year-round. For an operator, this means demand concentrated between roughly May and October, with the swimming season, water at or above 20°C, lasting about five months.
Daily life around the site is supported by an unusually dense service network for a district of this size: within 2 km there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies, 9 banks and a dentist, alongside 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools that reflect a substantial permanent population. Two health centres serve the area. The concentration of ten hotels and roughly 2,131 beds nearby confirms that hospitality infrastructure, suppliers, cleaning services, maintenance firms and seasonal staff, is available locally, which simplifies operations for a new hostel. Recreational assets cluster close by: La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol within about 600 metres, Cabopino Golf at 2.1 km, El Soto Golf at 3.6 km and the Par 3 course at 4.1 km. Puerto Cabopino marina lies 2.3 km away, as the crow flies, offering dining and berths. For excursions, the viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas is 3.9 km away, and the English International College sits 7 km from the site. The coastal road connects the district along its entire length, and the 4 bus lines with 50 stops provide public transport coverage, though a vehicle remains practical for management tasks and supply runs.
The map shows the site in Calahonda, set back roughly 1 km from the coastline between Fuengirola and Marbella. Note that all distances are straight-line; actual road routes are longer. The coastal motorway runs parallel to the shore, with Málaga airport about 28 km to the northeast.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda occupies a mid-position on the western Costa del Sol, 15 km from Marbella as the crow flies and 37 km from Málaga city, placing it within reach of both the region's most premium resort market and its principal airport and urban economy. The district belongs to Mijas municipality, which spans coastline and mountain villages. Compared with the more exclusive enclaves near Marbella and the denser urban belt around Fuengirola and Torremolinos, Calahonda offers a middle profile: established, service-rich and tourism-oriented without the price levels of the Golden Mile.
The nearest beach, Playa de Calahonda-Calahonda, lies 1.0 km from the site in a straight line, with two further beaches at 1.1 km and 1.3 km. Road distances will be longer than these direct figures. Marbella is 15 km away as the crow flies, Fuengirola lies in the opposite direction towards Málaga city at 37 km, and Algeciras is 77 km distant. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport (AGP) is approximately 28 km in a direct line, making it the natural gateway for international guests; Gibraltar airport is about 68 km away. Accessibility by car is good along the A-7 coastal corridor, though summer traffic between Fuengirola and Marbella increases journey times noticeably. Public transport, 4 lines and 50 stops, covers local trips, but airport transfers typically require a car, taxi or coach. Golf courses, the marina at Cabopino and the secondary schools are all reachable within a short drive.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical Mediterranean coastal profile: an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and a swimming season of about five months during which sea water reaches 20°C or more. The site sits at 55 metres above sea level with a moderate 5.5% gradient towards the beach, so the terrain is walkable without serious effort. Sunshine hours on this stretch of coast are among the highest in Spain, which supports the outdoor elements of the project, the rooftop solarium and pool, for most of the year. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year, with dry, stable summers that drive the tourist season. The natural setting combines the coastline, the golf-adjacent green belt of Calahonda and the foothills behind the Mijas coast, giving the area a transition between built-up seaside districts and more open landscapes to the north.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within about 1.3 km of the site, with Playa de Calahonda-Calahonda the closest at 1.0 km as the crow flies. The wider municipality holds Blue Flag beaches including Del Cañon-La Pelá, La Guardia, Playa Granada, Salobreña and Torrenueva, six in total, indicating sustained water quality standards along this coast. Golf is the second pillar of local recreation: Cabopino Golf lies 2.1 km away, El Soto Golf 3.6 km and a Par 3 course 4.1 km, while La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol sit within roughly 600 metres of the property. Puerto Cabopino marina, 2.3 km distant, offers berths, waterside restaurants and a quieter alternative to the busier beach strips. For walking and viewpoints, La Cala de Mijas lies 3.9 km away. Together these facilities give guests of a hostel operation a varied leisure offer within a compact radius.
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 61 mm |
| February | 13.3°C | 41 mm |
| March | 14.4°C | 125 mm |
| April | 16.2°C | 59 mm |
| May | 19.2°C | 23 mm |
| June | 22.8°C | 7 mm |
| July | 25.5°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.2°C | 26 mm |
| October | 20.0°C | 72 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 71 mm |
| December | 13.6°C | 66 mm |
Moderate
Ref: VL377866
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this offering differs fundamentally from the residential developments that dominate new supply. Comparable new-build projects listed in the region, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,950, target private buyers, whereas this asset is a single commercial hospitality property at €6,500,000 turnkey. That price level places it in a different buyer category: hotel operators, hospitality investors or developers specialising in tourist accommodation. Location-wise, Calahonda sits between two distinct market tiers. Marbella, 15 km away as the crow flies, commands the region's highest residential prices and an international luxury clientele; the districts closer to Fuengirola and towards Torre del Mar trade at lower entry points, reflected in the comparable prices above. Calahonda's own profile is mid-market and tourism-driven, evidenced by ten hotels and roughly 2,131 beds in the immediate area, plus a dense network of 38 restaurants within 2 km. For a hostel operation, this environment offers both an advantage, established visitor flows and supporting services, and a competitive consideration, since the existing hotel stock competes for the same guests. The alternative acquisition structure, plot and licence at €2,000,000 versus turnkey at €6,500,000, implies a construction and finishing budget of about €4,500,000 for the buyer who chooses to build independently, a calculation any investor should verify against current construction costs on the Costa del Sol. Regional fundamentals remain relevant: an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, a five-month swimming season and proximity to Málaga airport sustain the tourism demand on which such an operation depends.
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