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Isla Bela vs Royal River

Two new developments in Marbella, some 10 km apart: Isla Bela, priced from €785k to €2.45M plus VAT, and Royal River, priced from €1.2M to €4.5M plus VAT.

Isla Bela is due Q1 2028, while Royal River is due Q2 2028. Entry prices are €415,000 apart, with Isla Bela the lower of the two. Isla Bela has 114 homes and Royal River 15.

Isla Bela, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella, near Puerto Banús

Nueva Andalucía

Isla Bela
Royal River, Río Real, Marbella East

Marbella East

Royal River
Price range
€785k to €2.45M + VAT
€1.2M to €4.5M + VAT
Price basis
Published prices, September 2026
Price list, August 2026
Location
Nueva Andalucía, Marbella, near Puerto Banús
Río Real, Marbella East
Status
Under construction
Off-plan
Delivery
Q1 2028
Q2 2028
Homes
114 (58 available when checked)
15 (12 available when checked)
Home types
Apartments and penthouses
Apartments
Bedrooms
1 to 4
2 to 3
Built sizes
Not published
105 to 180 m²
Payment plan
€10k reservation, 30% at contract, 10% during construction, 60% at keys, plus VAT
15% at contract, 15% during construction, 70% at keys, plus VAT
Developer
Gestilar
Grupo GS
Architect
Morph Studios
Not published
Setting
Gated, Sea views
Frontline golf, Sea views, Gated
Amenities
Gym, Spa, Indoor swimming pool, Outdoor sports area, Coworking area, Social club, Cinema room, Children's area, Landscaped gardens with native species and palms, Gated community, Walk to shops and restaurants, Sea views, Mountain views, Children's playground, Lift and 24-hour security
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
21 September 2026
21 September 2026

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Isla Bela or Royal River: which suits you?

Best if you want

Isla Bela

  • A lower entry price, from €785,000 + VAT
  • Earlier keys, with delivery in Q1 2028
  • More bedrooms, up to 4
  • A smaller, easy-care home, from 1 bedroom
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Best if you want

Royal River

  • A frontline golf position
  • A boutique scheme of 15 homes
  • More of the price paid at the keys: 70% on completion
  • More time to pay in stages before completion (Q2 2028)
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Questions people ask

How do Isla Bela and Royal River compare on price?

Isla Bela is priced from €785k to €2.45M plus VAT and Royal River is priced from €1.2M to €4.5M plus VAT, as checked on 21 September 2026. At entry level the difference is 53%.

Which is ready first, Isla Bela or Royal River?

Isla Bela, by about 3 months. Isla Bela is due Q1 2028 and Royal River is due Q2 2028.

What payment plans do Isla Bela and Royal River offer?

Isla Bela: Reservation: €10,000; private contract: 30%; during construction: 5%, at 6 months; during construction: 5%, at 12 months; deed and keys: 60%, on completion. Stage payments are plus VAT. Royal River: Private contract: 15%; during construction: 15%, deferred; deed and keys: 70%, at the deed. Stage payments are plus VAT.

Where are Isla Bela and Royal River?

Isla Bela is in Nueva Andalucía, Marbella, near Puerto Banús and Royal River is in Río Real, Marbella East, about 10 km apart in a straight line.

Who is developing Isla Bela and Royal River?

Isla Bela is by Gestilar, with architecture by Morph Studios. Royal River is by Grupo GS.