The Costa del Sol University Hospital is a hospital center of the SAS that belongs to the Andalusian Regional Government and depends on the Ministry of Health and Consumption. It is an integral part of the Andalusian Public Health System.

The territorial scope of the Costa del Sol University Hospital is defined by the municipalities: Benahavis, Casares, Estepona, Fuengirola, Istán, Manilva, Marbella, Mijas, and Ojén. The population of the reference area of the Costa del Sol University Hospital (HUCS) according to the latest update from the National Statistics Institute (1/1/2013) is 387,026 inhabitants (+2.03% compared to the previous year).

The health policy developed at the Costa del Sol University Hospital follows the guidelines of the regional health policy.