Colonial Village

The resort and its setting

Colonial Village sits in Playa de las Américas, one of southern Tenerife's established holiday resort towns, within easy reach of the beach. As an independent resort rather than part of a global hotel brand, it's run by its own owners' association or management company rather than a head office, and it holds an affiliation with Interval International, giving owners access to that exchange network if they choose to use it. Accommodation here is geared towards the practical side of a beach holiday — self-catering units suited to couples or families who want a base rather than a full-service hotel experience.

Playa de las Américas and things to do

Playa de las Américas is one of Tenerife's busiest resort areas, with a long beachfront promenade packed with restaurants, bars and shops within walking distance of Colonial Village. It's a good base for both relaxing and exploring: Siam Park, one of Europe's best-known water parks, is about 5km away, and the dramatic volcanic scenery of Teide National Park is roughly an hour's drive inland. For a change of pace, the historic town of Puerto de la Cruz on the island's northern coast makes for a worthwhile day trip. Closer to home, the beach itself and the area's water sports — jet skiing, windsurfing and the like — cover most tastes, and quieter coastal paths offer an escape from the busier stretches when you want one.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at Colonial Village and are considering selling, BidMyTimeshare.com is an owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, buyers contact you directly through the listing, and there's no commission on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to advertise. The same applies if you'd rather rent out a week instead of selling it outright.

Because Colonial Village is an independent resort, resale transfers are handled through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a branded resale desk. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both parties should contact the resort directly to confirm the current transfer fee and the annual maintenance fee, as these figures aren't standardised across independent resorts and we can't quote them here without verified numbers. It's also worth asking whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resales, since some independent resorts do and some don't — get this confirmed in writing before completing a sale.

A resale buyer typically takes on the week itself along with the obligation to pay ongoing annual maintenance fees, and — where confirmed — access to Interval International exchange benefits tied to the ownership. Buyers should not assume anything beyond what the resort confirms in writing, including whether any outstanding fees or special assessments come with the unit.

Practical notes

Transfer timelines for independent resorts vary depending on how the owners' association processes paperwork, so sellers and buyers should ask the resort for a realistic estimate rather than assuming a fixed turnaround. Renters, meanwhile, are generally looking for clarity on check-in dates, unit size and proximity to the beach — all worth spelling out clearly in a listing to attract serious enquiries.