3 Bedroom Penthouse Duplex in Guadalmina Baja
Description
Some residences impress with their generous proportions. Others stand out for their prestigious location.
Only a select few combine exceptional architecture, complete privacy, remarkable outdoor living and one of the Costa del Sol's most sought-after addresses. Located within Alhambra del Golf Phase IV, an exclusive gated community in the heart of Guadalmina Baja, this magnificent duplex penthouse offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle where luxury, tranquillity and proximity to the Mediterranean blend seamlessly.
Offering a total living area of 333 m², including 203 m² of beautifully appointed interior space and over 130 m² of expansive terraces, this exceptional residence has been thoughtfully designed for those who appreciate generous proportions, complete privacy and a seamless connection with the outdoors.
Its southwest orientation ensures abundant natural light throughout the day while providing unforgettable Mediterranean sunsets. The elegant open-plan living and dining area extends onto a generous main terrace, creating a seamless flow between the interior and exterior.
The fully fitted kitchen, complemented by a separate utility room, combines functionality with timeless contemporary design. The private accommodation comprises three spacious bedrooms and three beautifully appointed bathrooms, with the impressive principal suite offering an exceptional sense of comfort, privacy and refinement.
Large built-in wardrobes provide excellent storage, while premium specifications include independently controlled underfloor heating throughout, hot and cold air conditioning, and high-performance double glazing. One of the property's most remarkable features is undoubtedly its extraordinary private rooftop solarium, occupying an entire additional level with a surface area comparable to that of the apartment itself.
Designed as an exclusive outdoor sanctuary, this spectacular space features a barbecue area, multiple lounge and entertaining areas, and breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views stretching across the surrounding gardens, golf courses and the beautiful landscape of Guadalmina Baja.
The property also benefits from two underground parking spaces and two private storage rooms, adding a level of practicality rarely found, even within Marbella's luxury property market. Alhambra del Golf Phase IV is an elegant gated development surrounded by beautifully landscaped tropical gardens, an impressive communal swimming pool and an atmosphere of complete privacy and security, making it equally appealing as a permanent residence or an exclusive holiday home.
Its privileged location places the beaches of Guadalmina just moments away, together with some of Europe's finest golf courses, prestigious international schools, gourmet restaurants, Puerto Banús and every essential amenity required to enjoy an exceptional Mediterranean lifestyle.
A Timeless Investment Properties of this calibre in an established and highly desirable location such as Guadalmina Baja are increasingly scarce. The combination of generous living spaces, outstanding outdoor areas, exceptional privacy and a prime address makes this triplex penthouse a compelling investment with excellent long-term capital appreciation potential.
Whether as a primary residence, an elegant second home or a strategic real estate investment, this is a property that offers an exceptional balance of lifestyle, exclusivity and enduring value. A residence created for those who understand that true luxury is measured not simply by square metres, but by the quality of life it provides.
Features and amenities
- Setting: Frontline Golf, Beachside, Close To Golf, Close To Shops, Close To Sea, Close To Town, Close To Schools
- Orientation: South East
- Condition: Excellent
- Pool: Communal
- Climate Control: Air Conditioning, Central Heating, Fireplace, U/F Heating, U/F/H Bathrooms
- Views: Sea, Mountain, Golf, Panoramic, Garden, Pool, Urban, Street
- Features: Covered Terrace, Lift, Fitted Wardrobes, Near Transport, Private Terrace, Solarium, Paddle Tennis, Utility Room, Ensuite Bathroom, Barbeque, Double Glazing, Basement
- Furniture: Not Furnished
- Kitchen: Partially Fitted, Kitchen-Lounge
- Garden: Communal
- Security: Gated Complex, Electric Blinds, 24 Hour Security
- Parking: More Than One, Private
- Utilities: Electricity, Drinkable Water
- Category: Golf
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Guadalmina
Guadalmina is a well-established residential area on Marbella’s western side, known for its golf setting, spacious homes and practical position between San Pedro and central Marbella. It feels calm, comfortable and quietly upmarket, with a strong year-round community rather than a purely holiday-led atmosphere. Buyers typically choose it for full-time living, second homes or longer stays, helped by easy access to beaches, restaurants, schools, healthcare and nearby golf courses. Day-to-day life is convenient, although many errands are easier by car and the overall pace is more relaxed than in Puerto Banús or the Golden Mile.
Guadalmina suits buyers who want a settled, low-density Marbella lifestyle with golf, space and practical day-to-day convenience. The area feels established and quietly premium rather than flashy, with a strong year-round residential community, easy access to San Pedro and Marbella, and a mix of local dining, healthcare and schools nearby. It works especially well for full-time living, family routines and buyers who prefer a calmer base close to the coast, though many errands and evening plans are easier by car.
Area scores
Guadalmina has good airport access for regular travel, with Málaga Airport reachable in around 45 to 50 minutes by road in normal conditions. It is convenient for owners who want straightforward connections without needing to stay closer to the airport corridor.
Guadalmina is more residential and low-key than Marbella’s livelier hubs, so city-style energy is limited day to day. You have practical local services and easy access to San Pedro, Puerto Banús and Marbella when you want more restaurants, nightlife or activity, but the area itself feels quieter and more suburban than urban.
Guadalmina offers an easy coastal lifestyle, with beaches close by and day-to-day living that feels calm and established rather than high-energy. It suits buyers who want quick access to the sea, golf and nearby hubs like San Pedro and Marbella, though it is less centred on a lively beachfront scene than some other parts of the coast.
Guadalmina scores highly for family living thanks to its established residential feel, spacious homes, golf-side setting and practical access to San Pedro, Marbella and everyday services. It suits buyers looking for a settled environment with room to spread out, while still being well connected for schools, shopping and the coast.
Guadalmina scores highly for full-time living thanks to its established residential feel, day-to-day convenience and easy links to San Pedro and Marbella. The setting is calm and well-kept, with golf, services and a year-round community that make it work well beyond the holiday season.
Guadalmina earns a strong score for golf lifestyle thanks to its established golf setting, everyday residential feel and easy access to nearby leisure, dining and services in San Pedro and Marbella.
Guadalmina scores highly as a holiday-home area thanks to its golf setting, established residential feel and convenient position between San Pedro and Marbella. It suits buyers who want a quieter base with easy access to beaches, services and dining, rather than a more nightlife-led location.
Guadalmina has a notably international feel, helped by Marbella’s large foreign resident base and the area’s long-established appeal to overseas owners, golfers and seasonal residents. It feels more residential and settled than some nearby hotspots, which often suits buyers looking for an easy year-round base with a mixed local and international community.
Guadalmina scores well for investment potential because it combines an established residential setting with broad buyer appeal, supported by golf, everyday amenities and convenient access to San Pedro, Marbella and the wider coast. Its mature character and quietly premium positioning tend to underpin demand, while its range of property types gives it relevance for both lifestyle buyers and longer-
Guadalmina has a settled year-round residential community, but its identity is international, golf-led and suburban rather than that of a traditional local town.
Guadalmina has a distinctly polished feel, with spacious villas, established gated communities, golf-front homes and a well-kept setting that appeals to buyers looking for understated prestige rather than headline glamour. Its address carries weight, while the overall atmosphere remains more discreet and residential than some of Marbella’s more high-profile enclaves.
Puerto Banús and Estepona's marina are accessible by car, but Guadalmina itself is not organised around a harbour or marina routine.
Guadalmina is a low-density golf and coastal residential area rather than a mountain or inland destination.
Nightlife is present but low-key, with a handful of bars, hotel lounges and nearby dining spots rather than a late-night scene. Most residents head to San Pedro, Puerto Banús or Marbella for more energy after dark.
Families have beach access, sports clubs and nearby parks and playgrounds, although formal family facilities are spread between Guadalmina and San Pedro.
Spacious plots, golf surroundings and a low-density street pattern give Guadalmina a calm, settled atmosphere away from Marbella's busiest areas.
Guadalmina generally offers more privacy than Marbella’s busier coastal hotspots, with established residential streets, golf-front homes and villa areas that feel more spaced out. It still has convenient access to services, the beach and main roads, so privacy is strong without feeling isolated.
Guadalmina shows solid rental demand thanks to its year-round residential feel, golf setting and practical access to San Pedro, Puerto Banús and Marbella. Demand tends to come from longer-stay residents, seasonal visitors and tenants looking for a quieter alternative to busier prime areas, rather than from the highest-turnover short-let market.
The local commercial centre and nearby San Pedro offer good everyday dining, though Guadalmina has less variety within its own boundaries than the larger neighbouring towns.
Golf is central, with racket sports, gyms and further clubs nearby, making regular sport one of the area's strongest practical advantages.
Guadalmina offers a comfortable Marbella lifestyle with space, golf and strong day-to-day convenience, but pricing is still firmly in the premium bracket. For buyers who want an established residential setting rather than headline glamour, it can feel worthwhile, though not especially cheap by Costa del Sol standards.
Guadalmina has a settled, residential feel rather than the close-knit atmosphere of a traditional Andalusian village. Daily life is convenient and sociable, with local services, golf and easy access to San Pedro and Marbella, but the character is more suburban and established than distinctly village-like.
Guadalmina is mainly a residential area, so day-to-day walkability depends a lot on your exact address. Some pockets are close to shops, cafés, golf and services, but many homes are spread out and most residents rely on the car for regular errands and getting around comfortably.
Residential streets, the golf setting and coastal access provide pleasant walks, but the spread-out layout and major roads limit continuous routes.
Guadalmina has always struck us as one of Marbella's most comfortable places to live. It doesn't have the buzz of Puerto Banús or the profile of the Golden Mile, but that's often exactly why people choose it. With its established community, golf courses and easy access to both Marbella and San Pedro, it offers a lifestyle that feels settled, practical and quietly premium.
Area intelligence
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People and lifestyle
- Population
- 4.781
- Foreign residents
- 1.937
- Under 16
- 887
- Working age
- 3.089
- Market feel
- Guadalmina gives off steady, established market and lifestyle signals rather than fast-moving buzz. Demand is supported by its practical location between San Pedro and Marbella, strong golf identity, broad appeal for full-time living and a well-kept, quietly p
- Local energy
- Established golf-residential, quietly premium, family-oriented, full-time living, international community, practical location
INE Nomenclator official demographic data 2025
Weather profile
- Winter average
- 13,4°C
- Summer average
- 26,6°C
- Annual rainfall
- 622,2 mm
- Rainy days
- 60,7
- Sunshine hours
- 3.845
Open-Meteo historical weather 2023-2025
Nearby area signals
- Restaurants
- Unavailable
- Bars
- Unavailable
- Cafes
- Unavailable
- Supermarkets
- Unavailable
- Schools
- Unavailable
- International schools
- Unavailable
- Padel clubs
- Unavailable
- Pharmacies
- Unavailable
- Clinics
- Unavailable
- Gyms
- Unavailable
Google Places density counts 2026-06-14
Current asking market
- Total listings
- 284
- Sample used
- 284
- Median asking
- 870.000 €
- Median per m²
- 4.957 €/m²
- Average asking
- 1.515.122 €
Resales snapshot for Guadalmina
Wider market context
- Málaga 2025 Q4
- 3.101 €/m²
- Marbella 2025 Q4
- 4.270 €/m²
"Guadalmina offers Marbella convenience with a more established and relaxed pace of life."
Local recommendations
Restaurante El Cortijo de Ramiro
An elegant Mediterranean restaurant known for its refined dining experience, excellent service and loyal local following. It's one of the area's most established choices for special occasions and long lunches
PASTICCIO Pizza y Pasta - N.1 en MARBELLA
A handy local option in the Guadalmina area for pizza and pasta. A favourite amongst residents for authentic Italian cuisine, fresh ingredients and a welcoming atmosphere. It has become one of the most consistently recommended restaurants in the Guadalmina area.
Dajidali
A stylish Japanese restaurant offering sushi and contemporary Asian cuisine. Popular with both residents and visitors, it adds an international dining option to Guadalmina's restaurant scene.
Laude San Pedro International College
A leading British and Spanish curriculum school serving families across Guadalmina and San Pedro. Popular with international buyers and expat families. School
CEIP San Pedro de Alcántara
A well-known local state primary school serving San Pedro de Alcántara and nearby residential areas. It is a practical option for families in Guadalmina who want day-to-day access to Spanish public education within easy reach.
IES Guadaiza
A modern public secondary school serving San Pedro, Guadalmina and Nueva Andalucía. It provides compulsory secondary education and post-16 pathways within the Spanish state education system.
Real Club de Golf Guadalmina
One of the Costa del Sol's oldest and most prestigious golf clubs, featuring both North and South courses. Golf is central to Guadalmina's identity, and the club remains a major attraction for residents.
Atalaya Golf & Country Club
A well-established golf club offering two championship courses and excellent practice facilities. Popular with both residents and visiting golfers.
El Paraíso
A highly regarded course designed by Gary Player, known for its mature landscaping, mountain views and relaxed atmosphere.
Guadalmina Clinic
A convenient local private medical clinic in Guadalmina for everyday healthcare needs, with a practical location for residents who want easy access to appointments close to home.
HC Marbella International Hospital
A well-known private hospital in Marbella that many Guadalmina residents use for specialist appointments, diagnostics and broader medical services beyond everyday local clinic care. It is a practical option when you want access to a larger private healthcare facility within reasonable driving distance.
Health Center San Pedro De Alcántara
A practical public health centre in nearby San Pedro de Alcántara for routine medical appointments and everyday primary care. It gives Guadalmina residents a useful local option within easy reach for standard public healthcare services.
Guadalmina Mall
A practical local shopping spot for everyday essentials, casual coffees and useful services in the heart of Guadalmina. It is one of the area's handiest amenities for residents who want easy day-to-day convenience close to home.
Barbillón Marbella
A polished beach club on the Guadalmina stretch that works well for long lunches, sea views and an easy beach day without leaving the area. It suits residents and visitors looking for a more relaxed Marbella-style coastal setting rather than a high-energy scene.
Bulevar San Pedro Alcántara (WEB)
A pleasant pedestrian boulevard in nearby San Pedro, popular for an easy stroll, family time and casual stops for coffee or food. It is a practical local attraction when you want an accessible outdoor area with a more lived-in town feel than the resort-style parts of Marbella.
Canyon of the Angosturas
A worthwhile outing for residents who enjoy natural scenery and a change from the coast, the Canyon of the Angosturas offers a more rugged inland landscape within reach of Guadalmina. It suits a half-day trip rather than an everyday local amenity, and is best approached as a practical option for walking, sightseeing and exploring the wider area.
