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Compare new-build apartments with penthouse options in Marbella from €1m to €1.5m

SANTA CLARA HOMES, ZEW ELVIRIA and ALOHA FOREST compare three Marbella projects where penthouse logic, golf reach, terrace space and the price band overlap. SANTA CLARA HOMES sits compactly inside €1m–€1.5m and brings a wellness-and-golf feel; ZEW ELVIRIA starts lower and touches the band mainly at the upper end; ALOHA FOREST has strong daily routes and golf, but continues well above the search window.

Independent project comparison · verified local data
Home data checked: · source: Resales Online

Short answer

Penthouse options require more than just a top-floor label

SANTA CLARA HOMES, ZEW ELVIRIA and ALOHA FOREST compare three Marbella projects where penthouse logic, golf reach, terrace space and the price band overlap.

Penthouse options are project-range signals, not promises for every home. Always request the current unit sheet for one concrete home: price, floor, terrace, orientation, view line, parking, storage, monthly costs and availability must be confirmed together.

€690,000 – €2,248,942Price range
116.11 m²–187.00 m²Built area
30.67 m²–148.43 m²Terrace
1 km–3.3 kmRestaurant/Beach

Hans Beeckman's view of these three projects

Santa Clara Homes - KEY READY

The wide sliding doors and terrace feel useful on an ordinary morning: towels over a chair, the door open, a little fresh air without needing to make an occasion of it. That gives Santa Clara Homes - KEY READY a relaxed, lived-in feel, with outdoor space that is not just attractive but can genuinely be part of your day.

The homes offer 149.87–156.13 m² built area, with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, some with a guest toilet bathrooms. Prices range from €1,250,000 to €1,338,800, at €8,424 per built m². Because 4 homes are available, I would compare terrace, view, orientation and privacy for each home side by side.

For day-to-day life in Marbella, it is that balance of coming home and stepping outside easily that matters. A higher m² price is not automatically wrong.

With August 2026, you are not buying a distant promise, but a home you can assess concretely.

ZEW ELVIRIA

Once inside, you can feel that the choice is not just about floor area, but about where the light falls and how much outdoor space actually suits your day. ZEW ELVIRIA in Marbella deserves a side-by-side comparison: a more generous layout for working from home, or a home where you can open the door and make outdoor living part of your morning.

The homes range from 151.00–187.00 m² of built area, with 2–3 bedrooms and 2–3 bathrooms. Prices range from €690,000 to €1,350,000, at €5,593 per built m². With 35 available homes, the best purchase is often not the cheapest one, but the most logical one. Think about an ordinary workday: coming home, taking off your coat, and noticing whether the layout feels calm or whether you would rather have more outdoor space and light.

Built €/m²: €5,593. Weighted indoor/outdoor €/m²: €7,846. Comparable New Golden Mile weighted median: €6,277. Difference: +25.0% higher. The schedule towards January 2029 is clear, but checking the bank guarantee and phasing remains necessary.

ALOHA FOREST

What stands out in Marbella is how a wide terrace can become a real part of your breakfast routine, with enough room for chairs without blocking the way. It means apartment living does not feel enclosed: open the doors, bring in the light and still keep a place where you can step outside for a while. Shops and restaurants are pleasantly close for everyday life.

ALOHA FOREST offers apartments with 116.11–132.02 of built area, 2 bedrooms and 2–3 bathrooms. Prices range from €1,237,624 to €2,248,942; €10,611 per built m² helps put the asking level into perspective. With 6 available homes, you can genuinely prioritise floor level, sunlight and privacy instead of simply reacting to what is free.

Otherwise, you are mainly paying for the story rather than living value. Completion in August 2026 gives you time to dream, but also reason to remain sharp on guarantees.

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The choice behind the numbers

Which Marbella choice fits your space and golf rhythm?

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Daily shop: ALDI · 886 m walking · 886 m driving

SANTA CLARA HOMES

SANTA CLARA HOMES: Price range €1,250,000 – €1,338,800, Built area 149.87 m²–156.13 m², Terrace 101.38 m²–102.30 m².

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Daily shop: Supermercado Scandinavia Las Cumbres · 1.8 km not practical on foot · 1.8 km driving

ZEW ELVIRIA

ZEW ELVIRIA: Price range €690,000 – €1,350,000, Built area 151.00 m²–187.00 m², Terrace 49.00 m²–130.00 m².

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Daily shop: Supermercado El Ángel · 658 m walking · 694 m driving

ALOHA FOREST

ALOHA FOREST: Price range €1,237,624 – €2,248,942, Built area 116.11 m²–132.02 m², Terrace 30.67 m²–148.43 m².

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Project ranges per project

The selection concerns concrete homes, not the entire project

Penthouse options are project-range signals, not promises for every home. Always request the current unit sheet for one concrete home: price, floor, terrace, orientation, view line, parking, storage, monthly costs and availability must be confirmed together.

Home data checked: · source: Resales Online. Price and availability can change.
ProjectPrice rangeCurrent property typesBedrooms / bathroomsBuilt areaTerraceGarden / plotOrientation
SANTA CLARA HOMES Marbella Resales Online · 20-08-2026 €1,250,000 – €1,338,800Price range apartments 3 / 3 (+ gasten-wc) 149.87 m²–156.13 m² 101.38 m²–102.30 m² Not separately stated south-east · south-west · south · east · west
ZEW ELVIRIA Marbella Resales Online · 21-08-2026 €690,000 – €1,350,000Price range apartments 2–3 / 2–3 151.00 m²–187.00 m² 49.00 m²–130.00 m² 40.68 m² Not confirmed
ALOHA FOREST Marbella Resales Online · 18-08-2026 €1,237,624 – €2,248,942Price range apartments 2 / 2–3 116.11 m²–132.02 m² 30.67 m²–148.43 m² 30.85 m² Not confirmed

Google Maps · Google Routes

SANTA CLARA HOMES, ZEW ELVIRIA and ALOHA FOREST on one interactive map

The map shows three separately checked project points. Routes to supermarket, restaurant, beach, golf and airport each start from the correct project point.

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Google Maps · three checked project markers.
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SANTA CLARA HOMES

Marbella

  • Daily shop: ALDI · 886 m walking · 886 m driving.
  • Restaurant: Kayena Marbella Kitchen And Lounge · 2 km not practical on foot · 2 km driving.
  • Beach: Playa el Pinillo · no walking route · 2.5 km driving.
  • Golf: Santa Clara Golf Marbella · 1.8 km not practical on foot · 1.8 km driving.
  • Airport: Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport · no walking route · 54.2 km driving.
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ZEW ELVIRIA

Marbella

  • Daily shop: Supermercado Scandinavia Las Cumbres · 1.8 km not practical on foot · 1.8 km driving.
  • Restaurant: Restaurante El Lago Marbella · 1 km walking · 1 km driving.
  • Beach: Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club · no walking route · 2.5 km driving.
  • Golf: Greenlife Golf Marbella · 1.1 km walking · 1.1 km driving.
  • Airport: Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport · no walking route · 46.5 km driving.
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ALOHA FOREST

Marbella

  • Daily shop: Supermercado El Ángel · 658 m walking · 694 m driving.
  • Restaurant: El Jardin · 1.9 km not practical on foot · 2.3 km driving.
  • Beach: Chiringuito Victors Beach Marbella · no walking route · 3.3 km driving.
  • Golf: Aloha Golf Club · 270 m walking · 270 m driving.
  • Airport: Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport · no walking route · 62 km driving.
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Price range

A penthouse feel only counts when price, floor, route and monthly costs work together

A penthouse label sounds exclusive, but it only counts when price, floor, terrace, route, view line, parking and monthly costs belong to the same concrete Marbella home.

  • Confirm view line for the concrete home.
  • Check terrace depth, floor and orientation before reserving.
  • Compare community fees, IBI, waste tax, parking and storage.

Method

How price, orientation and routes are checked?

Price and availability
Checked in Resales Online.
No data mixing
Price, m², image and route stay project-bound.
Routes
Walking and driving remain separate.
Final control
Identity, schema, images and links are checked together.

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Costs

Ask about recurring costs

Community fees
Confirm the amount for the selected unit.
Reserve fund
Check planned works.
Local charges
IBI, waste tax, garage and storage.
Special contributions
Ask what has been approved.

Official sources

Four institutional information sources

Municipal, airport, regional and cadastral context. Project prices remain in Resales Online.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Which project has the lowest starting price?

Zew Elviria currently has the lowest starting price: €690,000. That only describes the entry unit; view, terrace, floor level and position can change the real value.

Which project offers the largest built area?

Based on the current unit data, Zew Elviria goes up to 187.00 m². For context: Santa Clara Homes: 149.87 m²–156.13 m²; Zew Elviria: 151.00 m²–187.00 m²; Aloha Forest: 116.11 m²–132.02 m². Built area is not the same as usable interior space.

Which project has the largest outdoor space?

Aloha Forest has the largest stated terrace or outdoor area in this comparison: 148.43 m². The project ranges are: Santa Clara Homes: 101.38 m²–102.30 m²; Zew Elviria: 49.00 m²–130.00 m²; Aloha Forest: 30.67 m²–148.43 m².

Which project is cheapest per built m²?

By median price per built m², Zew Elviria is lowest at €5,593. The medians in this comparison are: Santa Clara Homes: €8,424; Zew Elviria: €5,593; Aloha Forest: €10,611.

How do bedrooms and bathrooms differ?

The current split is: Santa Clara Homes: 3 / 3 bathrooms, some with a guest toilet; Zew Elviria: 2–3 / 2–3; Aloha Forest: 2 / 2–3. Then check the exact unit, because one extra bedroom means little without layout, light and outdoor space.

Which beach distances are shown in this comparison?

According to the place cards on this page: Santa Clara Homes: Playa el Pinillo · no practical walking route · 2.5 km driving; Zew Elviria: Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club · no practical walking route · 2.5 km driving; Aloha Forest: Chiringuito Victors Beach Marbella · no practical walking route · 3.3 km driving. Use this as route context; the exact unit choice still matters.

Can I combine the lowest price with the largest terrace?

Not automatically. Price range, terrace range and m² range come from the current units per project, but not necessarily from the same home. Check the specific unit.

Which costs should I check besides the price?

For the specific unit, check VAT, stamp duty, notary, registration, legal support, community fees and what is or is not included in the price.

Hans Beeckman, real estate advisor at Del Sol Prime Homes
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Written and checked by Hans Beeckman

Senior Real Estate Advisor · Costa del Sol

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