Puerto Plata Village and Resort

The Resort and Its Setting

Puerto Plata Village and Resort is an independently run timeshare property affiliated with RCI, located in the city of Puerto Plata on the Dominican Republic's North Coast. Independent status means the resort isn't tied to a large international hotel brand — it's owned and managed through its own structure, with RCI affiliation giving owners access to that exchange network. This combination suits owners who want a straightforward Caribbean base without the overhead (and fees) that come with a big-name chain.

Puerto Plata: The Area and Things to Do

Puerto Plata has been a tourist hub for decades, and it shows in the mix of beachfront, colonial-era sites and modern visitor infrastructure around the city. Puerto Plata Beach sits about a kilometre from the resort, an easy walk away for a swim or some water sports. A short distance further on is Fortaleza San Felipe, a 16th-century fortress in the downtown area and one of the best-preserved pieces of Dominican colonial history. Families often head to Ocean World Adventure Park for dolphin and sea lion encounters, while Cofresi Beach, about 25km west, is worth the trip for its quieter golden sand and clearer water. Between the city centre, the beach and the surrounding hills, there's enough here to fill a week without ever needing to leave the Puerto Plata area.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Puerto Plata Village and Resort and are considering selling or renting it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers, rather than handing over a percentage at closing.

Because Puerto Plata Village and Resort is independent, resale isn't processed through a big-brand transfer department. Instead, ownership changes typically go through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management office, who will confirm the transfer process, any applicable transfer fee, and the current annual maintenance fee. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, sellers should request this information in writing from the resort, and buyers should ask for the same before committing — timeshare resale values and costs vary enough that neither party should assume figures without confirming them directly with the resort first.

Since the resort is RCI-affiliated, this is also worth noting for prospective buyers: a resale buyer may be able to continue using the RCI exchange network, but should check with the resort or RCI directly on whether membership transfers automatically or needs to be re-registered in the new owner's name.

Renters, meanwhile, are typically looking for confirmed dates, a clear week or points allocation, and a straightforward answer on what's included (unit size, RCI exchange eligibility, and any resort fees payable locally). Being upfront about these details in a listing tends to attract more serious enquiries.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Puerto Plata Village and Resort is roughly 30km from La Unión International Airport, a drive of around 30–45 minutes depending on traffic — a reasonable transfer time by Caribbean resort standards. The Dominican Peso is the local currency, though US dollars are widely accepted in Puerto Plata's hotels, restaurants and shops, which simplifies budgeting for both owners visiting their week and renters unfamiliar with the local currency.