Live-in housekeeper in Marbella
Live-in housekeepers experienced in Costa del Sol villas, with verified references: first profiles in 48 hours and a 6-month guarantee.
In Marbella, a live-in housekeeper is the arrangement that best suits large villas and international families who split the year between the Costa del Sol and other homes. Having a professional living on site means the property is always looked after — before, during and after the season — and that the service flexes around demanding schedules, frequent travel and a busy social calendar.
Most of our Marbella clients want a live-in with experience in high-end homes, languages (English is essential in many households) and complete discretion. It goes well beyond cleaning: it's running the day-to-day of a villa, coordinating with gardeners, maintenance or security, cooking for the family and being on hand when an hourly arrangement simply falls short.
At Maids & Co we select live-in housekeepers for Marbella through a bespoke process: an in-depth interview, references checked directly with previous employers and full document verification. We present the first profiles within 48 hours, you only pay if you hire, and every placement is backed by a 6-month guarantee.
What it costs
In Marbella, given the calibre of the homes and how demanding the role is, live-in housekeepers tend to sit at the upper end of the market; these are the guideline figures:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Live-in salary (Marbella market) | €1,800–€3,000/mo |
| Legal minimum (SMI, 14 payments) | €1,221/mo |
| Hourly reference (SMI) | €9.55/h |
| Accommodation + board | Included (salary in kind) |
| Maids & Co fee | One month's salary + VAT |
Areas we cover
Demand for live-in housekeepers in Marbella concentrates in the most exclusive areas: family villas in Sierra Blanca and Nagüeles, staffed properties in La Zagaleta and Guadalmina, homes near Puerto Banús and Nueva Andalucía, and seafront residences in Los Monteros and along the Golden Mile. These are large households where someone living in covers what no hourly service can.
We also work with families in Benahavís and Sotogrande who spend part of the year here and need the villa kept ready all year round. For all of them, a live-in brings continuity, trust and genuine availability in a market where good staff are scarce and snapped up quickly.
We cover Marbella and the whole Costa del Sol: Puerto Banús, Sierra Blanca, Nueva Andalucía, La Zagaleta, Golden Mile, Guadalmina, Los Monteros, Nagüeles, Benahavís and Sotogrande.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a live-in housekeeper cost in Marbella?
- Between €1,800 and €3,000/mo in salary for most Marbella villas — above the legal minimum (the SMI of €1,221/mo over 14 payments, or €9.55/h). The figure rises with experience in high-end homes, languages and the size of the property. On top of the salary, Social Security registration applies from the first hour; our fee is one month's salary plus VAT, payable only if you hire.
- Which areas of Marbella do you cover for live-ins?
- All of Marbella and its surroundings: Puerto Banús, Sierra Blanca, Nueva Andalucía, La Zagaleta, Golden Mile, Guadalmina, Los Monteros and Nagüeles, as well as Benahavís and Sotogrande. If your villa is in another Costa del Sol development, just tell us and we'll arrange it.
- Does the live-in need her own room in the villa?
- Yes. The family must provide a private room in suitable condition; in Marbella villas this is usually part of the staff quarters. Accommodation and board count as salary in kind, within the legal limits, and are set out in the contract.
- How quickly can you present live-in candidates in Marbella?
- The first verified profiles within 48 hours, already shortlisted by language, experience in large homes and the duties of your villa. Many seasonal families ask us to have the selection ready before they arrive in Marbella, and we're glad to organise that in advance.
Ready to start?
We send verified profiles in under 48 h. You only pay when you hire.