Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa

The Resort and Its Setting

Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa is an independently operated, RCI-affiliated timeshare property in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, on Mexico's Pacific coast in Guerrero. Rather than belonging to a major branded timeshare system, it's run as its own vacation ownership destination, with RCI membership giving owners access to a wider pool of exchange resorts. The setting is the main draw: the resort sits close to both the modern, purpose-built beachfront of Ixtapa and the older fishing-village streets of Zihuatanejo, so owners get a mix of resort convenience and genuine small-town Mexican coastal life within a short ride of each other.

The Area and Things to Do

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo is one of Mexico's longer-established Pacific beach destinations, and it works well for owners who want variety without travelling far. Zihuatanejo's town beach, a few minutes from the resort, has calm water and seafood restaurants right on the sand. Ixtapa Beach, a short drive away, is the more developed strip, with water sports operators, hotels, bars and shopping. Further along the coast, La Ropa is popular for snorkelling and beachfront dining, Playa Quieta suits anyone after a quieter swim, and boats run out to Ixtapa Island for snorkelling and a small nature reserve. Deep-sea fishing is a long-standing local activity, and the Zihuatanejo markets are worth a morning for crafts and fresh seafood.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa and want to sell or rent it out, BidMyTimeshare.com is an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list the week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee to put your week up for sale or rent, and 0% commission — the price you agree with a buyer is the price you keep.

Because this is an independent resort rather than a branded chain, resale here typically goes through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a corporate transfer department. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both sides should confirm directly with the resort's management: the transfer fee charged to move the week into the new owner's name, the current annual maintenance fee, and whether the RCI affiliation carries over automatically or needs to be re-registered by the new owner. These details vary by resort and aren't fixed figures we can quote here, so treat the transfer fee and annual fee as items to confirm before closing a sale rather than figures to list the week on.

A resale buyer should expect to receive the deeded or contracted week itself and, where applicable, continued access to RCI exchange once any transfer paperwork is complete — but not necessarily any prior owner's loyalty perks, banked exchange credits, or points balances, which typically don't transfer with a resale.

Practical Notes for Renters and Buyers

Renters usually ask about season, so it's worth being upfront in your listing: November through April is the dry season, with reliable sunshine and comfortable beach conditions, while June through October is hurricane season on this stretch of coast. Winter weeks are in higher demand for obvious reasons, so owners renting out peak-season dates should list well ahead of time. Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) serves the area directly, which is a useful detail to include for renters flying in from the US, Canada or UK.

Getting Your Listing Right

When listing your week, include the unit size, the week or season it covers, whether it's fixed or floating, and the current annual maintenance fee if you have it to hand — buyers and renters comparing properties in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo will want that up front. Mentioning the RCI affiliation is worthwhile too, since it's a genuine selling point for buyers building an exchange portfolio.