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Golden Eight vs Royal River

Golden Eight and Royal River are both new developments in Marbella, about 9 km apart. Golden Eight is priced from €1.79M plus VAT and Royal River is priced from €1.2M to €4.5M plus VAT.

Golden Eight is key ready now, while Royal River is due Q2 2028. Entry prices are €590,000 apart, with Royal River the lower of the two. Built sizes run 441 m² at Golden Eight and 105 to 180 m² at Royal River.

Golden Eight, Artola Alta, Cabopino, Marbella East

Cabopino

Golden Eight
Royal River, Río Real, Marbella East

Marbella East

Royal River
Price range
€1.79M + VAT
€1.2M to €4.5M + VAT
Price basis
Price list, 15 September 2026
Price list, August 2026
Location
Artola Alta, Cabopino, Marbella East
Río Real, Marbella East
Status
Key ready
Off-plan
Delivery
Key ready
Q2 2028
Homes
8 (1 available when checked)
15 (12 available when checked)
Home types
Apartments
Apartments
Bedrooms
3
2 to 3
Built sizes
441 m²
105 to 180 m²
Payment plan
10% reservation, 90% at keys
15% at contract, 15% during construction, 70% at keys, plus VAT
Developer
KPC España
Grupo GS
Architect
A4 (design), AMA Arquitectos (project plans)
Not published
Setting
Sea views, Golf, Gated
Frontline golf, Sea views, Gated
Amenities
Communal pool, Mountain views, Sea views, Golf views, Cinema room, Gym, Rooftop terrace, Underground parking, 24-hour security and Gated community
Communal swimming pool, Communal solarium, Spa with sauna, Gym with cardio and strength areas, Garage with automatic door, Storage rooms, Video surveillance, access control and alarms, Residents-only communal areas, Landscaped gardens with irrigation, Lifts to all levels including basement and roof, Mountain views, Frontline golf, Golf views, Sea views, Gated community, Indoor pool and Heated pool
Last checked
4 October 2026
21 September 2026

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Golden Eight or Royal River: which suits you?

Best if you want

Golden Eight

  • Moving in now: it is key ready
  • Larger homes, up to 441 m² built
  • More of the price paid at the keys: 90% on completion
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Best if you want

Royal River

  • A lower entry price, from €1,200,000 + VAT
  • A frontline golf position
  • More time to pay in stages before completion (Q2 2028)
  • A smaller, easy-care home, from 2 bedrooms
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Questions people ask

How do Golden Eight and Royal River compare on price?

Golden Eight is priced from €1.79M plus VAT and Royal River is priced from €1.2M to €4.5M plus VAT, as checked on 4 October 2026 and 21 September 2026. At entry level the difference is 49%.

Which is ready first, Golden Eight or Royal River?

Golden Eight, by about 24342 months. Golden Eight is key ready now and Royal River is due Q2 2028.

What payment plans do Golden Eight and Royal River offer?

Golden Eight: Reservation: 10%, 10% of the IVA-inclusive price (unit 0A); deed and keys: 90%, at the deed. Amounts on the list include IVA. Royal River: Private contract: 15%; during construction: 15%, deferred; deed and keys: 70%, at the deed. Stage payments are plus VAT.

Where are Golden Eight and Royal River?

Golden Eight is in Artola Alta, Cabopino, Marbella East and Royal River is in Río Real, Marbella East, about 9 km apart in a straight line.

Who is developing Golden Eight and Royal River?

Golden Eight is by KPC España, with architecture by A4 (design), AMA Arquitectos (project plans). Royal River is by Grupo GS.