Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta

The Resort and Its Setting

Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta sits directly on Banderas Bay, one of the largest bays on Mexico's Pacific coast, giving owners immediate beach access alongside easy reach of downtown Puerto Vallarta. The resort is affiliated with RCI, meaning your week here isn't limited to the property itself — you can also deposit it into the exchange network and book stays at other RCI resorts worldwide, subject to RCI's own booking rules and fees.

Puerto Vallarta and What's Nearby

Puerto Vallarta draws millions of visitors a year for good reason: it pairs a working beach-town atmosphere with genuine Mexican character. The Malecón — the oceanfront boardwalk lined with restaurants, galleries and bars — is just half a kilometre away, and Old Town's cobblestone streets and local eateries are a similarly short walk or taxi ride away. Marina Vallarta, about 3km away, has yacht charters and waterfront dining, while the nearby Arts District is worth an afternoon for gallery-hopping. Banderas Bay itself, right at the resort's doorstep, is the base for snorkelling trips, sportfishing and boat tours. It's a destination that works equally well for a week of doing nothing on the sand or a week of exploring.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own at Secrets Vallarta Bay and are considering selling or renting out your week, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission taken from your sale — sellers pay a single, small one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers.

Because facts on transfer costs, resale fees, or any right of first refusal specific to this resort weren't provided to us, we can't state figures here — and neither should you until you've confirmed them. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, contact the resort's owners' association or on-site management directly and ask for: the current transfer fee for changing ownership into the buyer's name, the resort's current annual maintenance fee, and whether the resort or any affiliated party holds a right of first refusal on resales. These details affect what a buyer is actually willing to pay, so get them in writing early.

What does transfer to a resale buyer typically include? Generally, a buyer takes over the deeded or contractual interval itself along with the associated annual fee obligation going forward. RCI affiliation is tied to resorts, not individual owners, so if the resort maintains its RCI affiliation, a new owner would typically still be able to enrol with RCI — but any separate RCI membership fees, exchange deposit fees, or points costs are the buyer's own responsibility and are not part of your sale price. Always confirm this directly with the resort rather than assuming it carries over automatically.

Renters, meanwhile, are generally looking for clear week/season dates, confirmation of what's included (unit size, view, any resort fees due on arrival), and a straightforward way to communicate with the owner before booking — all of which you control when you list directly.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Puerto Vallarta's international airport (PVR) is about 15km from the resort, roughly a 20–30 minute drive on established highway routes. December through April is the peak season for good weather, so if you're renting out a week in that window, price and list it well ahead of time. The rainy season (May–November) brings lower exchange and rental demand, which can mean more competitive rates for renters willing to travel then. The Mexican Peso is the local currency, though USD is widely accepted in tourist zones, and English is commonly spoken in the resort and hospitality sector.