Mayan Palace Golf at Vidanta Acapulco

The Resort and Its Setting

Mayan Palace Golf at Vidanta Acapulco is part of the Vidanta group's presence in Acapulco, positioned in Fracc. Playa Diamante — a part of the city known for its beachfront development and closeness to the bay. As a Vidanta property, it follows the brand's standard approach to vacation ownership: fixed weeks or points-based stays managed centrally, with the resort affiliated to RCI for members who want to exchange their time elsewhere rather than return every year.

The Area and Things to Do

Acapulco needs little introduction as a Pacific coast destination — Acapulco Bay itself is about half a kilometre from the resort, with the beaches, water sports and sunset views the city built its reputation on. Puerto Marqués, roughly 8 km away, offers calmer water and a more low-key beach scene with local seafood restaurants. Old Town Acapulco (around 10 km) has the Zócalo plaza and the older colonial streets, while the La Quebrada cliff divers, about 12 km out, remain one of the city's signature sights. Acapulco International Airport is around 25 km from the resort, which is worth factoring in when planning arrival or departure times.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you're ready to move on from your week, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a straightforward owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers simply pay a small, one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers.

Before you list, it helps to know how Vidanta handles resales. Vidanta doesn't publish a fixed transfer fee — owners who've gone through the process report that the cost of transferring to someone outside the family depends on when the original contract was signed. Older, pre-2002 contracts have reportedly carried a transfer charge equivalent to around one year's maintenance fee, while contracts from 2013 onward have been reported at up to ten times the annual fee. There's no published right of first refusal for Vidanta, and typical transfer processing times aren't published either, so it's worth confirming current figures directly with Vidanta before agreeing on a price with a buyer.

One important point for resale buyers: owners have reported that newer 100-year certificates are restricted to transferring only to immediate family or heirs, not to unrelated buyers. If your contract falls into that category, check this carefully, as it affects who you can legally sell to. It's also been reported that any add-on benefits attached to an ownership (beyond the base week) don't carry over once the unit is sold, so be upfront with buyers about exactly what does and doesn't transfer — the RCI affiliation is tied to the resort itself, but extras are not guaranteed to follow the contract.

For renters, the appeal is simpler: a known resort brand, a location close to the beach in Playa Diamante, and the flexibility of booking a single stay without buying in. Owners renting out a week should be clear in their listing about the unit size, view, and whether the week falls in peak dry season.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Sellers

Anyone buying a resale week here should ask the seller for the current annual maintenance fee and get written confirmation from Vidanta of the actual transfer fee that applies to that specific contract date, since the figures above are owner-reported rather than official. Sellers should have their contract paperwork and certificate type (standard vs. 100-year) ready, as this affects who is eligible to buy.

Getting There and Around

Acapulco International Airport, about 25 km from the resort, handles domestic and some international connections. Taxis and organised tours are the usual way to reach Puerto Marqués, Old Town and La Quebrada from the Playa Diamante area.