Riviera Azul

The Resort and Its Setting

Riviera Azul is a vacation ownership property in Puerto Plata rather than part of a large international chain. That independent status means the resort is run by its own management and owners' community, with decisions shaped by the people who actually hold weeks there rather than a head office elsewhere. Owners buy a fixed interval of time each year, which is the traditional timeshare model: pay once, then return annually (or trade the week away) without booking a fresh holiday from scratch every time. Being RCI-affiliated, Riviera Azul weeks can also be deposited into the RCI exchange network for a stay elsewhere, which is one of the main reasons people hold on to a week here even if they don't visit every single year.

Puerto Plata and What's Around It

Puerto Plata is one of the Dominican Republic's longest-established resort towns, with a restored colonial-era centre, the seafront Malecón promenade, and a mix of local restaurants, shops and nightlife a short drive from most resort properties in the area. The cable car up Mount Isabel de Torres is a well-known half-day outing, with views over the city and coastline plus a botanical garden at the top. Families often head to Ocean World Adventure Park for dolphin and sea lion shows, while Playa Dorada remains a reliable, calm-water beach for swimming and sunbathing. Anyone willing to travel a little further should consider the 27 waterfalls at Damajagua, a popular full-day trip for swimming, cliff jumping and hiking through the pools. The airport serving the area is Gregorio Luperón International Airport, which keeps the region well connected for both North American and European visitors.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Riviera Azul and are considering selling it, or renting it out for a season, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission taken from your sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers.

Because Riviera Azul is an independent resort, any resale transfer is handled through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a branded corporate transfer desk. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth contacting Riviera Azul's management directly to confirm the current transfer fee, whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resales, and what the current annual maintenance fee is — these figures aren't published centrally, so getting them in writing avoids surprises for both sides. A resale buyer typically takes over the week itself and the ongoing obligation to pay annual fees; any RCI membership or exchange credits tied to the previous owner's account do not automatically transfer and would need to be set up fresh with RCI.

For renters, the appeal of a week at Riviera Azul is straightforward: a fixed, fully-furnished unit in a known location for a set week, usually at a lower cost than booking the equivalent dates through a hotel. Renters should always confirm check-in dates, unit size and what's included directly with the owner before paying anything.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Puerto Plata runs on Eastern Time, and the climate stays warm year-round, with December through March generally the most comfortable stretch for humidity and temperature — also the busiest period, so owners renting out a week for those months can expect stronger interest. The Dominican Peso is the local currency, though US dollars are accepted at most tourist-facing businesses. Anyone holding or buying a week here that relies on RCI exchanges should check deposit deadlines and availability with RCI well ahead of travel, since exchange space for popular weeks can fill early.