Soul Marbella Sunlife, Santa Clara Golf: new build with sea views in Marbella
Apartments and semi-detached villas with 2 to 4 bedrooms next to Santa Clara Golf, with sea views and a show home on site. From €950,000, completion planned for January 2027.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Soul Marbella Sunlife
Sunlife is the newest phase of Soul Marbella, a large residential estate next to the Santa Clara golf course. The earlier phases are finished or being completed, so you are buying into surroundings that are already largely lived in. According to the project information this phase has 68 homes: ground-floor apartments with gardens, upper-floor homes with large terraces and solariums, and semi-detached villas. There is a show home, and completion is planned for January 2027.
We have four homes in our overview, all with sea views and energy rating A. The 2-bedroom ground-floor apartment costs €950,000 for 124 m² usable and a 53 m² terrace. An upper-floor home with 3 bedrooms, a 132 m² terrace and its own pool costs €1,425,000. For €1,550,000 you get a 4-bedroom ground-floor home with 195 m² usable and a 138 m² terrace. The semi-detached villa with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, 234 m² usable and a 229 m² terrace, costs €1,980,000. Apart from the entry-level home, they all have a private pool.
What sets Sunlife apart from an ordinary complex is the scale of its amenities. There are four outdoor pools and a heated indoor pool, a spa with sauna, a gym, a coworking space with gastrobar, a social club with café and bicycle storage. Access is controlled and there is a concierge service. Every home comes with at least one parking space and a storage room.
Amenities
- Four outdoor pools
- Heated indoor pool
- Spa and sauna
- Gym
- Coworking with gastrobar
- Social club and café
- Concierge service
- Controlled access
- Bicycle storage
- Barbecue
Soul Marbella Sunlife in figures
At €6,603 per m², Sunlife is just 5% below the median for new builds in Marbella (€6,948), but 11% above resale homes (€5,967). So you pay no premium compared with other new builds, but you do compared with an older home. Outdoor space is a strength: for the median home it is 63% of the indoor area, better than 89% of new builds in the municipality. The price step per extra bedroom averages €300,000, although going from 3 to 4 bedrooms costs only €125,000 more. With VAT (€95,000), stamp duty (€11,400), notary (€5,700) and lawyer (€11,500), the €950,000 entry-level home comes to €1,073,600.
| Price | € 950.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 95.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 11.400 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 5.700 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 11.500 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 2 bedrooms | from €950,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €1,425,000 |
| 4 bedrooms | from €1,550,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 89% of new developments in Marbella. Largest outdoor space: 229 m².
Planned completion January 2027. For half of the new developments in Marbella, completion is within 3 months.
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current supply of 36 new developments in Marbella and the average asking price of resale homes according to Idealista (September 2026). Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
The estate lies in eastern Marbella, on a slightly elevated spot next to Santa Clara Golf, at around 45 metres above sea level. Mediterranean vegetation grows all around, and the golf course keeps the space in front of you open. You are close to town without living in town: the centre, the hospital and the large shopping centres are just minutes away. As the previous phases are already lived in, the estate is no longer a building site and you can get a feel for the atmosphere beforehand.
Day to day, what you notice most is that everything is close by. You walk to the Santa Clara golf course in 11 minutes, to Aldi in 19 minutes, or 4 minutes by car. Hospital Costa del Sol is a 5-minute drive. You reach the beach at Bahía de Marbella in 7 minutes by car; on foot it is 36 minutes. The old town is 12 minutes away, Puerto Banús 16 minutes and Málaga airport 43 minutes.
We will send you the exact location and the address of the sales office when you request Privé access or book a viewing.
Distances, measured by us
Measured from Soul Marbella Sunlife along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa Bahía de Marbella) | 2.7 km, 36 min | 2.8 km, 7 min |
| Supermarket (Aldi) | 1.4 km, 19 min | 1.5 km, 4 min |
| Golf course (Santa Clara Golf Club Marbella) | 800 m, 11 min | 850 m, 3 min |
| School (Colegio Alborán) | 9.0 km, 13 min | |
| Hospital (Urgencias Hospital Costa del Sol) | 1.7 km, 23 min | 2.1 km, 5 min |
| Puerto Banús | 16.6 km, 16 min | |
| Marbella old town | 6.7 km, 12 min | |
| Málaga airport | 48.8 km, 43 min |
Calculated with OpenStreetMap routes without traffic, on 20 October 2026. Walking times over an hour are omitted.
Sun, light and views
Here the sun rises at 7:01 on 21 June and sets at 21:40, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Soul Marbella Sunlife sits at around 45 metres above sea level.
Sea views are confirmed for all four homes in our overview. The elevated position next to Santa Clara gives views of the golf course and the sea; from the upper-floor homes with solarium the view is at its widest.
Homes and finishes
The homes have underfloor heating, ducted air conditioning and home automation in the living areas. Kitchens come with appliances, and the shower screens are already fitted in the bathrooms. The apartment buildings have a lift. All homes in our overview have energy rating A. As there is a show home, you can judge the finishes yourself before you sign. We compare the show home with the specification for your unit, because show homes sometimes display options that are not standard.
Payment schedule
As with most new builds on the Costa del Sol, you pay in instalments: a reservation deposit, a portion on signing the purchase contract and during construction, and the balance at the deed signing. Every payment before completion must be covered by a bank guarantee. We will send you the exact payment schedule for Soul Marbella Sunlife through Privé.
Available homes in Soul Marbella Sunlife
A selection, as of 20 October 2026. More homes are available than shown below; request the full price list.
| Type | Beds | Baths | Living area | Terrace | Garden | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground floor bungalow | 2 | 2 | 150 m² | 53 m² | – | € 950.000 |
| Top floor bungalow | 3 | 3 | 191 m² | 132 m² | – | € 1.425.000 |
| Ground floor bungalow | 4 | 3 | 243 m² | 138 m² | – | € 1.550.000 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | 5 | 290 m² | 229 m² | – | € 1.980.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Soul Marbella Sunlife
Strengths
- Show home on site, so you see the finishes before you sign.
- Completion as early as January 2027, within a few months.
- Sea views and energy rating A for every home in our overview.
- Four outdoor pools plus a heated indoor pool and spa.
- Hospital 5 minutes away and golf course an 11-minute walk.
- Generous outdoor space, better than 89% of new builds in Marbella.
Points to consider
- The €950,000 entry-level apartment has no private pool.
- Large estate: you share amenities with residents of several phases.
- The beach is only easily reached by car; on foot it is 36 minutes.
- The number of homes varies by source: 68 in our data, while a trade article mentions 107 in two stages.
- Price per m² is 11% above resale homes in Marbella.
Who is Soul Marbella Sunlife right for?
Sunlife suits buyers who want to move in soon to a finished, well-equipped estate close to town. Golfers, families with children and anyone working remotely from Spain will get a lot out of the amenities. It is less suitable if you are looking for something small-scale, few neighbours or a home on the beach. And if you want the lowest possible price per m², resale homes offer better value.
Why buy through Imagine Marbella?
With us you pay exactly the same price as buying direct from the developer. Our fee is paid by the seller, not by you. What you get on top is what makes the difference.
- Independent. We are not tied to any development. We compare the entire market and tell you honestly when a project is not right for you.
- Stronger at the negotiating table. Whenever there is room to negotiate, on price, payment schedule, finishes or a parking space, we know the market, the sales figures and the developers. We defend your interests; the seller defends theirs.
- Free extra services. We check licences, bank guarantees and specifications, provide legal support in your own language and plan viewings around your travel dates.
- Beyond the handover. We follow the construction, the handover and the after-sales with you, so you are never on your own.
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Frequently asked questions about Soul Marbella Sunlife
What is the difference between Sunlife and the other phases of Soul Marbella?
The earlier phases are finished or being completed. Sunlife is the newest phase, with apartments, upper-floor homes with solarium and semi-detached villas. You share the estate's extensive amenities, but your home is newer and there is still more choice.
Can I visit a show home at Soul Marbella Sunlife?
Yes, there is a show home. We arrange the visit and bring the specification for your unit, so you can see what is standard and what is an option.
Do all homes have a private pool?
No. In our overview the upper-floor home, the 4-bedroom ground-floor home and the semi-detached villa have their own pool. The 2-bedroom ground-floor apartment does not, but uses the communal pools.
Which is the best area of Marbella for golfers?
That depends on your course. Around Santa Clara you live close to town, with the golf course an 11-minute walk away and other courses in eastern Marbella a short drive away. If the beach matters to you too, look at the coastal side.
Do I pay more if I buy Soul Marbella Sunlife through Imagine Marbella?
No. You pay the same price as buying directly from the seller. Through us you also get independent advice, legal guidance and aftercare.
What costs come on top of the price of a new-build home?
In Andalusia, a new build carries 10% VAT (IVA) and 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), plus notary, land registry and lawyer's fees. For the most affordable home in Soul Marbella Sunlife, that adds up to around 13.0%.
About the author
Geert Eeckeleers, Managing Director of Imagine Marbella. Since 2018 he has guided buyers on the Costa del Sol, in English, French, Dutch and Spanish.
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