Secrets Aura Cozumel

The Resort and Its Setting

Secrets Aura Cozumel is an independently run timeshare property on the island of Cozumel, off Mexico's Quintana Roo coast. Unlike the large resort-chain developments common on the mainland, it operates as a standalone resort with its own management, while still giving owners access to the RCI exchange network. That combination of an independent property with RCI affiliation is the key thing to understand about ownership here: you get a specific week at a specific resort, plus the option to trade it through RCI if you'd rather holiday somewhere else that year.

Cozumel: The Island and What to Do

Cozumel is one of the best-known diving and snorkelling destinations in the Caribbean, built around the reefs of Cozumel Reefs National Marine Park, just a few kilometres offshore. Beyond the water, San Miguel — the island's town centre — has the ferry terminal to Playa del Carmen, along with restaurants, shops and galleries, while San Gervasio in the island's interior offers a quieter look at Mayan ruins without the crowds of the better-known mainland sites. Most visitors split their time between reef trips, the beach, and day visits to town; a rental car or scooter makes it easy to explore the island at your own pace.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Secrets Aura Cozumel and want to sell or rent it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a straightforward owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers, nothing more.

Because Secrets Aura Cozumel is an independent resort, resale isn't handled through a developer with a published transfer-fee schedule or a right of first refusal — it runs through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, both sides should confirm directly with the resort: the transfer fee for moving the week into a new owner's name, the current annual maintenance fee, and how long the paperwork typically takes to process. Get these figures in writing rather than relying on what a previous listing may have stated, since resorts can adjust them over time.

What a resale buyer gets is the deeded or contracted week itself, plus continued access to RCI for exchanges, since that affiliation belongs to the resort rather than to any individual owner. What doesn't automatically carry over is anything tied specifically to the seller — loyalty status, banked points sitting in an RCI account, or any informal arrangements the seller may have had with on-site staff. Renters, for their part, are typically looking for confirmed dates during the December–April high season, clarity on what's included in the week, and a seller who can answer questions about the resort directly.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Cozumel runs on the Mexican Peso, though ATMs are widely available and cards are accepted in most tourist areas. The island is reached via Cozumel International Airport, with many travellers connecting through Cancún or taking the ferry from Playa del Carmen. High season (December to April) sees the best weather and the most competition for dates, while hurricane season (June to November) brings a higher chance of storms, so travel insurance is worth considering if booking during those months. Anyone planning to dive should arrange certification or lessons with a local operator in advance, as Cozumel's dive sites are a major draw and bookings can fill up quickly.