Marival Distinct Residences & SPA – Handwritten Collection

The Resort & Its Setting

Marival Distinct Residences & SPA sits at Cocoteros S/N Int. 150 in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit — just a short stretch from the beach. It's an independent property with RCI affiliation, meaning it isn't run by one of the big international timeshare chains but still gives owners access to RCI's exchange network. Its place in the Handwritten Collection points to a boutique approach: smaller-scale, personalised service rather than a sprawling resort complex, with the "SPA" in its name reflecting an on-site wellness and treatment offering alongside the usual holiday accommodation.

Nuevo Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit

Nuevo Vallarta is one of the more established resort towns on the Riviera Nayarit, the stretch of Pacific coastline that runs north from Puerto Vallarta. The beach itself is close by, with golden sand, calm swimming conditions and beach clubs along the shore. A few kilometres away, Marina Vallarta offers yacht charters, fishing trips and waterfront restaurants, while Banderas Bay is known for seasonal whale watching, dolphin sightings and snorkelling. Golfers have a championship course within easy reach, and for a change of pace, Old Town Puerto Vallarta's cobblestone streets, galleries and restaurants are an easy trip down the coast. Owners who use their week themselves, as well as renters, generally come for this combination of beach, boat trips and an easy drive into "old Mexico."

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own at Marival Distinct Residences & SPA and are ready to move on, or simply want to rent out a year you're not using, BidMyTimeshare.com lets you do this as a private, owner-to-owner resale or rental. You set your own asking price, and buyers and renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission taken on the sale — sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee to post their week. There's no middleman negotiating on your behalf, which keeps more of the value in your pocket.

Because Marival Distinct Residences & SPA operates as an independent resort, resale transfers are handled through the resort's own owners' association or management office rather than a large corporate transfer desk. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, ask the resort directly for the current transfer fee, whether a right of first refusal applies, and the latest annual maintenance fee. These figures aren't published centrally and can change, so get them in writing from the resort before closing. A resale buyer typically takes on the week itself and its RCI exchange eligibility, but will need to apply separately for any resort loyalty perks or promotional incentives tied to the original purchase, since these generally don't transfer with a resale.

What Renters and Buyers Look For

Renters typically ask about the week or season they'd be booking, the unit size, and how close the resort is to the beach and to Nuevo Vallarta's restaurants and shops — all of which this resort answers well given its location. Buyers considering a resale purchase will want to know the maintenance fee, whether RCI exchange rights are included, and how the transfer process works with the resort's owners' association. Having this information ready in your listing — along with clear photos and your week's usage pattern — makes it easier for serious buyers and renters to make a decision.

Practical Notes

Puerto Vallarta International Airport serves the Nuevo Vallarta area, and most attractions, from the marina to Old Town, are a short taxi or rental car ride away. Given the coastal setting, hurricane season runs from June through October, which is worth factoring into both your own travel plans and any rental dates you advertise.