Marbella Revives Major 96-Million-Euro Residential and Luxury Hotel Project After 30 Years
By Mas Property
on Tue Dec 09 2025
Marbella continues to demonstrate its strong appeal for national and international investment, with the revival of a major urban development project valued at 96.2 million euros. The initiative includes the construction of 232 residential homes and a luxury hotel operated by a major international brand, and will be developed in the sought-after La Meridiana area.
According to town planning councillor José Eduardo Díaz, the project dates back nearly three decades and has now been reactivated. Remarkably, the development will not be assessed under current planning regulations but under those in force at the time of its original approval. This allows a significant portion of previous administrative processes to remain valid, speeding up its path toward completion. The project is already estimated to be around 50% processed.
The development, part of the Plan Parcial de Ordenación de Arroyo de la Cruz, covers 154,000 square metres south of the AP-7 motorway. Of this total, 52,000 square metres are reserved for the luxury hotel and 40,000 square metres for public open spaces. The plan includes a mix of multi-family and single-family units positioned for the free market.
Investment figures reveal 90 million euros allocated for residential and hotel construction, plus an additional 6.2 million euros for essential infrastructure. The identity of the hotel operator has not yet been disclosed, though officials confirm it will be a globally recognised brand new to Marbella’s hospitality landscape—a notable addition to a municipality already rich in five-star establishments.
Following the council’s approval to resume the planning process, the town hall will now request updated reports, particularly relating to transport impact and road network integration. The project forms part of a broader urban expansion strategy, which includes significant zones such as Marbería and Las Monjas.
In parallel, the municipality continues to show strong momentum in urban development. Díaz also highlighted the recent approval of four new hotel licences, underscoring investor confidence in Marbella. Over the last two weeks alone, the town has authorised 38 million euros in licences, including a 113-home development in Nueva Andalucía—land that has remained inactive for over two decades. Additionally, more than 90 responsible declaration licences have been processed for refurbishment, maintenance and upgrades, representing over three million euros in investment.
“These figures reflect the vitality of Marbella’s urban sector and the municipality’s exceptional ability to attract both residential and tourism-driven investment,” Díaz stated.
Source: Sur In Engish, December 2025