Costa Azul Suites

The Resort and Its Setting

Costa Azul Suites is an independent timeshare resort in Santa María, affiliated with RCI. It's structured to suit both traditional fixed-week owners and those on a points-based vacation club arrangement, which gives some flexibility in how a week is used year to year. As an independent property rather than part of a large international chain, its day-to-day management and owners' association tend to be more locally run — something both sellers and buyers should keep in mind when it comes to transfers and fees.

Santa María and the Magdalena Region

Santa María sits within Colombia's Magdalena region, an area known for its Caribbean coastal character, local markets and traditional villages. The city centre is the natural starting point for visitors, with local dining, craft markets and cultural landmarks that reflect the region's heritage. Beyond the resort itself, the wider Magdalena region rewards travellers who take time to explore — from small-town life to the natural landscapes that define this part of Colombia. It's a destination better suited to those drawn to authentic, less-packaged travel than to visitors expecting a built-up international resort strip.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Costa Azul Suites and are considering selling or renting it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a direct owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and interested buyers or renters contact you through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee to post your ad, and BidMyTimeshare.com takes 0% commission on the sale or rental itself — whatever price you and the buyer agree is the price you keep.

Because Costa Azul Suites is run as an independent resort, resale transfers typically go through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a large branded transfer department. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, sellers should contact the resort's management to confirm the current transfer fee and the latest annual maintenance fee, since these figures aren't standardised across independent resorts and can change year to year. It's also worth asking directly whether the resort or association holds a right of first refusal on resales, and how long a transfer typically takes to process, so both parties know what to expect before money changes hands.

A resale buyer should expect to receive the usage rights tied to the specific week or points contract being sold, along with whatever RCI exchange eligibility is attached to that ownership — but not any resort-specific perks, promotions or incentives that may have been offered to the original purchaser. Always get written confirmation from the resort's management of exactly what transfers with the unit before closing.

What Renters and Buyers Typically Look For

Renters considering Costa Azul Suites are usually after straightforward access to Santa María and the Magdalena region at a lower cost than booking directly, plus the convenience of a self-catering timeshare unit. Buyers, meanwhile, tend to focus on three things: confirmation of the RCI affiliation for exchange purposes, clarity on whether the ownership is a fixed week or points-based, and a clear understanding of the annual maintenance fee and any outstanding transfer costs before committing.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Given the resort's RCI affiliation, owners who plan to exchange rather than use their week directly should deposit it with RCI well ahead of their intended travel dates, as popular exchange destinations can fill up quickly. Anyone new to the area should also set aside time to explore Santa María and the surrounding Magdalena region rather than treating the resort purely as a base — it's part of the appeal of owning or renting here.