FAQ
What people ask us most.
What is Sunstay Málaga?
Sunstay Málaga is a property management, operation and investment company in Málaga and the Costa del Sol (ATANDALUCIA SL, tax ID B44854891). It brings together four lines: Sunstay Holiday Rentals (holiday lets, at sunstayrentals.com), Sunstay Living (room-by-room rentals), Sunstay Real Estate (sales and rentals) and Sunstay Projects (investment and asset transformation).
Which areas of the Costa del Sol do you cover?
We work across Málaga and the Costa del Sol, from Mijas Costa to Nerja: Mijas Costa, Fuengirola, Benalmádena, Torremolinos, Málaga city, Rincón de la Victoria, Vélez-Málaga and Nerja. We have two offices: Av. La Riviera 78 in Los Álamos (Torremolinos) and Calle Río Seco 38 in Nerja.
How much does Sunstay charge to manage a holiday rental?
One single fee: 20% of rental income, plus VAT. No bookings, no fee. It covers professional photography, listing on Airbnb, Booking, VRBO and our own website, dynamic pricing, booking and payment management, 24/7 guest support, check-in and check-out, coordination of cleaning and laundry, and a monthly report. It does not include maintenance, gardening or property supervision.
How much could my property earn as a holiday rental?
It depends on the area, number of bedrooms, views, pool, condition and licence. The calculator on sunstayrentals.com gives you an instant estimate based on our real rates in your area, and we then prepare a free, no-obligation study of your property.
Do I need a licence to rent my property to tourists in Andalusia?
Yes. To rent out a whole home to tourists for short stays, it must be registered as a Vivienda con Fines Turísticos (VFT) in the Andalusian Tourism Register before you start. It has to meet habitability and equipment requirements, and some municipalities or owners' associations may add restrictions. We advise on what your property needs; this is general information, not legal advice. More in our tourist licence guide.
What is Sunstay Living and which properties do you take on?
Sunstay Living is our room-by-room rental line, with medium and long-term contracts. We work with properties of 3 or more bedrooms in the province of Málaga. We assess the property, prepare and furnish it, select tenants and manage contracts, incidents, maintenance and payments, with clear reporting for the owner. See Sunstay Living.
Which suits me best: holiday rental, long-term or room-by-room?
It depends on the property. Holiday rentals usually earn more for homes near the beach or the old town that hold a licence, but they need daily management. Long-term lets give a fixed income with less work. Large homes often earn more rented by the room. We compare your property's real net annual income, not the nightly rate. See this comparison.
Can you help me sell my property on the Costa del Sol?
Yes, through Sunstay Real Estate. We value the property on real market criteria with no obligation, set the strategy, handle viewings and negotiation, and stay with you until signing at the notary, including the paperwork afterwards. We have more than 6 years in the Málaga and Costa del Sol market and more than 50 completed transactions. See Sunstay Real Estate.
What does Sunstay Projects do?
It finds investment opportunities, studies their technical, legal and financial viability, and coordinates the transformation of the asset until it is ready to sell, rent or operate. Some projects: 11 seafront apartments in Nerja (8.5% ROI), a disused supermarket in Torremolinos turned into 8 holiday homes (12% ROI) and 6 newly built holiday units on Avenida Antonio Machado (10% ROI). See Sunstay Projects.
Do you have apartments to spend the winter in Nerja?
Yes. In the Río Marina complex in Nerja, right on the beach, we rent apartments by the month: €1,000/month without sea views and €1,200/month with sea views, with electricity, water, wifi and one professional clean a month included. Minimum stay one month, €300 deposit. See winter stays.
How do I book a holiday apartment with Sunstay?
On sunstayrentals.com, where booking direct costs up to 15% less than Booking or Airbnb for the same apartment, or by WhatsApp on +34 722 82 28 31.
How do I contact Sunstay?
Customer service and bookings: +34 722 82 28 31 (also WhatsApp). Owners who want us to manage their property: +34 623 23 00 02. Email: info@sunstayrentals.com. You can also write to us through the contact form; we reply within 24 hours.