Secrets Vallarta Bay by UVC

The Resort & Its Setting

Secrets Vallarta Bay by UVC sits on Banderas Bay in Puerto Vallarta, one of Mexico's long-established beach destinations. It operates under the UVC brand within the Hyatt Inclusive Collection, which means owners and exchange guests deal with a managed, branded property rather than an independently run one. Weeks here are also affiliated with RCI, so owners who aren't using their week at the home resort can deposit it into the exchange network for a stay elsewhere.

Puerto Vallarta: The Area & Things to Do

Puerto Vallarta built its reputation on golden-sand beaches, a lively old town and the Malecon — the oceanfront promenade lined with restaurants, galleries and bars, just a short stroll from the resort. Banderas Bay itself is the main draw for sailing, snorkelling and sunset cruises. Further along the coast, Playa Mismaloya is a popular choice for beachfront dining and water sports, while Hacienda San Angel offers a taste of traditional Mexican architecture and history. For a change of pace, El Tuito is an inland village with colonial charm and local markets, away from the tourist strip. The region has a dry season from November to April and a rainier spell from May to October, with warm temperatures year-round.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Owners who no longer use their week at Secrets Vallarta Bay by UVC can list it for resale or rental on BidMyTimeshare.com as a private, owner-to-owner sale: you set your own asking price, buyers contact you directly through the platform, and we charge a one-time listing fee with 0% commission on the sale.

Before agreeing a price, it's worth understanding the transfer mechanics specific to Hyatt Vacation Club ownership. Hyatt does not publish an official resale transfer fee; figures reported by owners and brokers have ranged from roughly $500 up to around $600 for closing and transfer costs, so confirm the current figure with the brand or your closing company before finalising a deal. Hyatt also holds a right of first refusal, reportedly for up to 30 days, meaning the brand can step in and match a sale before it completes — factor this waiting window into your timeline. Transfers are typically reported to take around 8 to 10 weeks when handled through a broker, so plan a resale or purchase with that lead time in mind.

One important point for buyers: ownership acquired on the resale market cannot be converted into World of Hyatt points. If points conversion matters to you, this resort's resale route won't deliver it — the RCI exchange affiliation, however, does carry over and remains usable by the resale owner.

Renters, meanwhile, are typically looking for confirmed dates, the home resort's UVC/Hyatt management standard, and proximity to the Malecon and the bay — all points worth highlighting clearly in your listing description.

Practical Notes for Owners & Buyers

Ask any seller or the brand directly for the current annual maintenance fee, as this isn't published and varies by unit and season — don't agree a resale price before confirming it. Keep in mind the right-of-first-refusal window can add time to closing, so build that into any sale timeline you're planning around a specific travel date.