Mayan Palace at Vidanta Puerto Vallarta

The Resort & Its Setting

Mayan Palace at Vidanta Puerto Vallarta is a large beachfront property in Marina Vallarta, part of the wider Vidanta portfolio in Mexico. Guests have access to 19 dining options, two spas, a pool, and regular live entertainment, all within a planned marina community known for its tidy streets, golf course frontage, and direct beach access. Google reviewers rate the resort 4.3 out of 5 from over 2,000 reviews, reflecting a consistent, well-run operation rather than a boutique or budget set-up.

Marina Vallarta itself is one of the more orderly, walkable parts of Puerto Vallarta — a mix of residential blocks, marina-front restaurants, and small shopping parades, which makes the resort easy to get around without a car.

The Area & Things To Do

Puerto Vallarta sits on Banderas Bay, backed by the Sierra Madre mountains, and the bay itself is right outside the resort — a natural starting point for boat trips and, in season, whale watching. The Malecón, Puerto Vallarta's famous oceanfront promenade lined with galleries, bars, and nightly street performances, is about 3km away, and the cobblestoned Old Town (Centro), with its markets and traditional restaurants, is a similarly short trip. Further south, the dramatic rock formations of Los Arcos and the Vallarta Botanical Gardens make for good half-day outings if you're willing to travel a bit further out of Marina Vallarta.

Selling Or Renting A Week Here

Owners who no longer use their week, or who want to generate some income from it, can list it directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. You set your own asking price, write your own listing, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform — there's a one-time listing fee and no commission taken on the sale or rental.

Before you list, it's worth getting clear on Vidanta's own transfer process, since this affects what a buyer actually receives. Vidanta doesn't publish a standard resale transfer fee — owners report on forums that the cost of transferring a contract to someone outside the family depends on when the original contract was signed, ranging from roughly one year's maintenance fee on older pre-2002 contracts up to around ten times the annual fee on contracts from 2013 onward. There's no published right of first refusal, and typical transfer timelines aren't published either, so it's worth asking Vidanta directly before you agree on a price with a buyer.

One point that matters a lot for resale: owners report that newer 100-year certificates can only be transferred to immediate family or heirs, not sold on to an unrelated buyer, and that any add-on benefits attached to the ownership end once it's sold. If you're not sure which type of contract you hold, check with Vidanta before listing, so your buyer knows exactly what they're purchasing.

Practical Notes For Buyers And Renters

Renters typically look for a reliable beachfront base with on-site dining and easy walking access to a marina or town centre — this resort ticks those boxes for anyone wanting to split time between the beach, the Malecón, and Old Town without renting a car. Buyers considering a resale purchase should ask the seller (or Vidanta directly) about the current annual maintenance fee, the exact transfer cost that applies to that specific contract, and whether the certificate is one of the newer family-only types before making an offer.