Club Nautilus

The resort and its setting

Club Nautilus is an independent timeshare resort affiliated with RCI, located in Puerto del Carmen on the south coast of Lanzarote. The accommodation is designed as a self-catering base rather than a hotel stay — units are set up for owners and their families to settle into for a week at a time, with the beach and the town's promenade close by. Lanzarote's climate is mild and dry for most of the year, which is part of the appeal of owning here: the resort works as well as a winter escape as it does for a summer holiday.

Puerto del Carmen and things to do

Puerto del Carmen is Lanzarote's main tourist town, built along a long stretch of beach with a marina at one end and a lively strip of bars and restaurants running the length of it. Expect a mix of casual beachfront chiringuitos and more formal dining, plus a nightlife scene that's busiest in peak season. Beyond the town itself, Timanfaya National Park — Lanzarote's volcanic landscape and one of the island's best-known sights — is around 40km away and a popular day trip for owners and renters alike. The island's museums and cultural sites, many influenced by architect César Manrique, are also within easy reach.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at Club Nautilus and no longer use it, you can list it for resale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. As with any private resale, you set your own asking price — there's no agent setting it for you, and no commission taken when it sells. Sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee to get the week in front of buyers; after that, interested buyers contact you directly through the platform to ask questions and agree terms.

Because Club Nautilus is an independent resort, any resale transfer is handled through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a large branded exchange company. Before you agree a price with a buyer — or before you buy — ask the resort for the current transfer fee and the annual maintenance fee, since these vary and aren't something we can quote without confirmation from the resort itself. It's also worth asking directly whether the resort or association holds a right of first refusal on resales, and how long a transfer typically takes to process once a deal is agreed, so both sides know what to expect.

A resale buyer at Club Nautilus takes on the week itself and, where applicable, continued access to RCI for exchanges — but not any loyalty perks, upgrades, or promotional extras the original purchaser may have received when buying directly from the resort. It's always worth getting this in writing before completing a purchase.

Practical notes for owners and renters

Owners thinking of renting out a week rather than selling tend to find the most interest from travellers looking at May to September, when Lanzarote's weather and resort atmosphere are at their liveliest — though the island's year-round sunshine means off-season weeks can still appeal to buyers wanting a quieter trip. Renters usually ask about proximity to the beach, whether the unit is self-catering, and what's within walking distance in Puerto del Carmen, so it's worth covering these points clearly in your listing.

Getting there

Club Nautilus is around 20 minutes from César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport in Arrecife, making it a straightforward trip for UK and European travellers. If you're arranging an RCI exchange into or out of the resort during peak season, it's worth booking well ahead, as popular weeks fill quickly.