Lindo Mar Resort

The Resort & Its Setting

Lindo Mar Resort sits right on the Carretera Costera a Barra de Navidad, in Conchas Chinas — a quieter, more residential pocket of Puerto Vallarta just south of the main hotel strip. Google reviewers rate it 4.4 out of 5 from nearly 700 reviews, and the feedback is consistent: classic suites with ocean views and kitchenettes, a casual beachside atmosphere, an on-site pool, and dining on site. It's the kind of resort that suits owners who want a straightforward beach base rather than a resort packed with extras — the kitchenettes give owners self-catering flexibility, which is worth highlighting to anyone renting or buying a week.

Puerto Vallarta: The Area and What There Is to Do

Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico's best-known Pacific beach destinations, drawing well over a million visitors a year, and Lindo Mar's location puts owners within easy reach of the city's main draws. The Malecón — Puerto Vallarta's famous oceanfront promenade lined with sculptures, galleries, bars and restaurants — is about half a kilometre away, and the cobblestoned Old Town (Centro Histórico) is roughly a kilometre further, with its mix of colonial architecture, local shops and authentic cantinas. The beach itself is a short walk away, and Banderas Bay, a couple of kilometres out, is the starting point for boat tours, snorkelling trips and seasonal whale watching. Further afield, the Vallarta Botanical Gardens (around 15km south) make for a good half-day trip if you fancy a break from the sand.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own at Lindo Mar Resort and are thinking about selling or renting out a week, 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 no commission taken on the sale, just a one-time listing fee to get your ad live.

Lindo Mar is an independent resort, so resales aren't handled through a big branded exchange company — they go through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth asking management directly for two things: the current transfer fee for changing the deed or membership into the buyer's name, and the current annual maintenance fee, since both vary and aren't something we can quote without confirmation from the resort. Ask too about how long a transfer typically takes to process, as timelines differ resort to resort, and confirm exactly what is included in the sale — for example, whether it's a fixed week, floating week, or points-based use, and whether any outstanding fees need settling before the transfer completes. A resale buyer at an independent property like this should expect to take on the usage rights and the ongoing annual fee, but not necessarily any perks tied to the original purchase contract, so it pays to get the details in writing from the resort before closing.

For renters, the appeal of Lindo Mar is fairly specific: ocean-view suites, kitchenettes for self-catering, a beachside pool, and a walkable location near the Malecón and Old Town — all good selling points to mention in a listing, along with the time of year, since Puerto Vallarta's high season runs November through April.

Practical Notes for Owners and Travellers

Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) is about 10km north of downtown, a manageable drive from Conchas Chinas. Peak season (November–April) brings the best weather and the busiest resort and restaurant bookings, so renters should plan ahead if they want those dates; May–June and September–October offer a quieter, often more affordable shoulder season with still-decent conditions. The currency is the Mexican peso, though cards are widely accepted in the main tourist areas, and a valid passport is required for entry into Mexico.