Expect world-class design and signature St. Regis hospitality as a landmark Costa del Sol development gets close to completion.
The Riviera will always be a centre of gravity for discerning second-home buyers. But Spain’s Costa del Sol is increasingly making a compelling case for itself as a competitor—particularly among those for whom privacy, space and wellbeing are as important as proximity to the most fashionable marinas and beach clubs.
One development capitalising on this shift in focus is The St. Regis Residences, Casares: a €200 million project in the Costa del Sol by Spanish luxury developer Caledonian, which has announced the early release of its second phase following strong international demand.
Situated within the 500-acre Finca Cortesin estate, between Marbella and Sotogrande, the development comprises just 46 two-, three- and four-bedroom residences, with prices starting at €2.8 million. Some 65 per cent of the entire project has sold within 16 months, with buyers hailing from the United States, Central Europe and Scandinavia.
“Southern Spain’s luxury property market is evolving, and so too are the expectations of international buyers,” says Enrique Lopez Sastre, Caledonian’s Director of Sales & Marketing. “We are seeing a growing appetite for residences that offer greater space, privacy and a more considered approach to luxury, alongside the service and amenities associated with an internationally recognised brand.”
The project’s architectural credentials are formidable. Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan, founder of Studio MK27, leads the design, with landscaping by Isabel Duprat and lighting by María Covarrubias. Almost 20,000 square metres of native planting and gardens will integrate the buildings into their Mediterranean surroundings.
Inside, buyers can choose between two distinctive design approaches conceived by Kogan and celebrated Spanish interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán. Oak, natural stone and brass feature prominently, while expansive glazing maximises natural light and panoramic views. The open-plan residences range from 270 to 780 square metres, with selected ground-floor properties and penthouses incorporating private swimming pools.
Sustainability has also informed the design, with solar panels, high-performance heat pumps, underfloor heating and energy-efficient ventilation systems among the specified features.
The hospitality proposition is equally ambitious. Residents will benefit from round-the-clock St. Regis concierge and butler services, alongside a 1,250-square-metre private amenities club encompassing a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, gym, yoga and Pilates studios, library, wine lounge, private cinema and coworking facilities.
The wider Finca Cortesin estate adds a championship golf course, racquet club, secluded beach club and dedicated yoga and meditation centre. Its wellness credentials are expected to receive a further boost in early 2027 with the arrival of Lanserhof, the German longevity and preventative-health specialist, marking the group’s first facility outside Germany and Austria.
With Marbella approximately 20 minutes away by car, residents can enjoy the region’s established attractions without sacrificing the tranquillity of their immediate surroundings.
Completion of Phase One is scheduled for mid-2028, with Phase Two expected in 2029. For buyers seeking a Mediterranean retreat where architectural pedigree, five-star service and a decidedly contemporary approach to wellbeing converge, Casares is making an increasingly persuasive argument. Click here for further enquiries.
