Royal Decameron Punta Centinela

The Resort & Setting

Royal Decameron Punta Centinela is an independent timeshare resort affiliated with RCI, set on the Pacific coastline of Santa Elena province in Ecuador. It's positioned to give owners direct access to the beach and the surrounding coastal area, with the usual vacation-ownership structure: fixed or floating weeks that can be used on-site or exchanged through RCI's network for stays at other affiliated resorts worldwide.

As an independent resort (rather than part of a major international hotel brand), Royal Decameron Punta Centinela is run by its own management and owners' association. That's worth keeping in mind both for day-to-day resort matters and for anything involving a change of ownership.

The Area & Things to Do

Santa Elena is one of Ecuador's less commercialised coastal provinces, known for long Pacific beaches, fishing communities, and a slower pace than the country's bigger tourist hubs. The coastline right around the resort is suited to swimming, sunbathing and general beach time, and the wider province rewards a bit of exploring.

Within a short drive, La Libertad is a working fishing town worth a visit for its seafood markets and genuine local atmosphere, while Salinas — Ecuador's best-known beach resort town — offers extra restaurants, nightlife and amenities if owners want a change of pace. History and archaeology enthusiasts can head inland to the Real Alto site, one of the region's significant pre-Columbian settlements. A rental car makes it much easier to cover these distances and see the province properly, since public transport links between smaller towns can be limited.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Owners who no longer use their week at Royal Decameron Punta Centinela can list it for resale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. As with all our listings, there's no commission on the sale — sellers set their own asking price, pay a one-time listing fee to go live, and deal with interested buyers directly through the platform.

Because this is an independent resort, any resale here goes through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a branded corporate transfer process. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, sellers and buyers should both confirm directly with the resort: the transfer fee charged to move the week into a new owner's name, whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resales, how long the transfer process typically takes, and the current annual maintenance fee. These details vary by resort and can change, so always get them in writing from management rather than relying on outdated paperwork.

A resale buyer should also clarify exactly what they're receiving — the week/unit type, whether it's fixed or floating, and whether RCI exchange privileges transfer automatically or require separate enrolment with RCI once the new ownership is registered. None of this needs to go through us; our marketplace simply connects sellers and buyers and leaves the actual transfer paperwork to the resort and the parties involved.

What Renters Look For

Renters considering a week here are typically drawn by the beach setting and the chance to explore a quieter part of coastal Ecuador rather than the more built-up resort towns. Clear answers to practical questions — unit size and sleeping capacity, which dates are available, proximity to the beach, and what's included — help a listing stand out. Since Santa Elena isn't a heavily packaged tourist destination, renters also appreciate guidance on getting there and getting around.

Practical Notes

Ecuador's dry season, December to April, offers the most reliable beach weather and is generally the easiest time to both use and rent out a week. Santa Elena runs on Ecuador Standard Time year-round, the US Dollar is the local currency, and Spanish is the main language spoken, though a little Spanish goes a long way with locals. Owners planning to exchange through RCI should book well ahead, as popular dates fill up early.