Secrets Vallarta Bay by UVC-4 Nights

The Resort and Its Setting

Secrets Vallarta Bay by UVC is an all-inclusive timeshare property on Banderas Bay in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. It carries the Hyatt Inclusive Collection name and sits within the UVC portfolio, which places it firmly in the all-inclusive bracket rather than the self-catering model some other timeshare resorts use — expect meals, drinks and some entertainment bundled into a stay, with the specifics confirmed at booking. The resort is affiliated with RCI, so weeks here can move through exchange as well as direct ownership use.

Puerto Vallarta: The Area and What There Is to Do

Puerto Vallarta has long drawn a loyal following for its mix of beach resort comfort and genuine colonial-era town centre. The Malecón, the oceanfront promenade lined with sculpture, bars and restaurants, is about 2km away and makes an easy evening walk, especially at sunset. Old Town (Viejo Vallarta), roughly 3km off, has the cobbled streets and tucked-away restaurants that give Puerto Vallarta its reputation beyond the resort strip. Banderas Bay itself is right on the doorstep, with boat trips, beach clubs and, in season, whale and dolphin sightings. Further afield, Mismaloya Beach (around 15km) offers a quieter cove with a jungle backdrop, and the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens (about 25km) suit anyone wanting a day away from the sand among tropical planting and waterfalls.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Secrets Vallarta Bay by UVC and are thinking of moving it on, or renting it out for a season, you list it privately on BidMyTimeshare.com: you set your own asking price, buyers and renters contact you directly through the platform, and there's a one-time listing fee with 0% commission on the sale — we don't take a cut of what you agree with a buyer.

Before pricing a resale, it's worth knowing the brand-specific mechanics. Hyatt does not publish an official resale transfer fee; RedWeek has quoted around $500, though that figure looks to predate 2017, and one owner reported paying closer to $600 for closing and transfer costs in 2025. Build some margin into your expectations rather than treating either figure as fixed. Hyatt also holds a right of first refusal reportedly good for up to 30 days, meaning the brand can step in and match an agreed sale before it completes — factor that possible delay into your timeline. A broker-sourced estimate puts the typical transfer process at 8–10 weeks from agreement to completion, so this isn't an overnight handover.

Buyers should also understand what a resale does not include: anyone purchasing this ownership on the resale market cannot convert it to World of Hyatt points, a restriction Hyatt applies specifically to resale buyers rather than original purchasers. If converting to loyalty points matters to you, this isn't the route to it — but if your priority is simply using or renting the week itself, that restriction may not affect you at all.

What Renters Typically Look For

Renters coming to an all-inclusive property like this one are usually checking what's actually covered — meals, drinks, entertainment, beach access — rather than assuming it matches every other all-inclusive they've stayed at, so it helps sellers to confirm current inclusions when listing. They're also often weighing the RCI exchange route against a straightforward rental, and asking about proximity to the Malecón and Old Town, both a short taxi or shuttle ride from the resort.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Puerto Vallarta keeps warm weather for most of the year, with lower humidity from November through April and quieter shoulder periods around May and September–October. Hurricane season runs August to October, which resorts in the area are well practised at managing. Anyone relying on an RCI exchange should confirm membership status and availability ahead of travel, since booking this way depends on points balance and what's open at the time.