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But they seem to be missing in RCI too. So perhaps they are negotiating changes with them too?
We go to Vidanta Riviera Maya every year. Book about 8 rooms each time to bring friends and family. Last year when we booked through RCI Registry, our rep told us they were negotiating. I don’t believe it was for only one year but…with our experience with Vidanta over the past 6 years…it wouldn’t surprise me if they changed the policy…AGAIN.
 

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The Vidanta partner portal is still down it seems. I'm surprised that Vidanta is doing this given it's affecting all the exchange companies (except possibly DEX?), and for this long. Methinks very negative changes are in the works.
 

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The Vidanta partner portal is still down it seems. I'm surprised that Vidanta is doing this given it's affecting all the exchange companies (except possibly DEX?), and for this long. Methinks very negative changes are in the works.
DEX is still showing many dates for Vidanta resorts, except for GM Acapulco.
 

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Even more curious: I don't see them in RCI either.

Vidanta changes their exchange policies more often than some people change socks, so who knows?
Read your reply and thought I would reach out to you. We're owners elsewhere in MX and someone suggested Vidanta in Puerto Vallarta, actually they said it's location is Neuvo Vallarta. Might you know how I may learn about availabilty to rent from an owner during [a specific time frame]. Thanks.

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Read your reply and thought I would reach out to you. We're owners elsewhere in MX and someone suggested Vidanta in Puerto Vallarta, actually they said it's location is Neuvo Vallarta. Might you know how I may learn about availabilty to rent from an owner during [a specific time frame]. Thanks.

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Hi @trailwalker
Welcome to TUG & the Mexican Forum.

In my opinion- the 3 -" rent from owner" sites to review for Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta are :
TUG Marketplace
Redweek
Aimfair

Here are the current listings from TUG Marketplace [ as of June 26-2024}
Please note : I used the filters to find - Mexico - Rentals- Nuevo Vallarta

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TIMESHARE MARKETPLACE SEARCH RESULTS​


For Rent
2 bed LO
Vidanta Grand Luxxe Residence Club Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$4200.00
Week 29-52
Floating -
First Check In Day 07/20/23 Last Check In Day 12/24/25

2023
Grand Luxxe 2BR
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Contact Member
For Rent
3 bed
Vidanta Grand Luxxe Residence Club Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$7200.00
Week 29-52
Floating -
First Check In Day 07/20/23 Last Check In Day 12/24/25

2023
Grand Luxxe ESTATE
Show Listing
Contact Member
For Rent
1 bed
Vidanta Grand Luxxe Residence Club Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$3500.00
Week 29-52
Floating -
First Check In Day 07/20/23 Last Check In Day 12/24/25

2023
Grand Luxxe 1 BR
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Contact Member
For Rent
2 bed LO
Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$1795.00
Week 46-52
Floating -
First Check In Day 11/14/23 Last Check In Day 12/24/24

2023
GRAND MAYAN
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For Rent
1 bed
Paradise Village Beach Resort & Spa
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$700.00
Points
6,240 Accor Vacation Club Points

Week 1-52
Floating -
First Check In Day 01/01/24 Last Check In Day 12/24/24

2024
A beautiful timeshare available! Try me!
Show Listing
Contact Member
For Rent
Studio bed
Vidanta Grand Luxxe Residence Club Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$2800.00
Week 1-52
Floating -
First Check In Day 01/01/24 Last Check In Day 12/24/24

2024
Come as a Couple, bring Your Family, or Share with Friends
Show Listing
Contact Member
For Rent
3 bed
Vidanta Grand Luxxe Residence Club Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$6200.00
Week 1-52
Floating -
First Check In Day 01/01/24 Last Check In Day 12/24/25

2024
Grand Luxxe PRESIDENTIAL VILLA
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For Rent
3 bed
Vidanta Grand Luxxe Residence Club Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$6299.00
Week 20-52
Floating -
First Check In Day 05/15/24 Last Check In Day 12/24/24

2024
Grand Luxxe Spa 3 Bedroom Suite
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Contact Member
For Rent
2 bed
Paradise Village Beach Resort & Spa
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$1495.00
Week 21-51
Floating -
First Check In Day 05/23/24 Last Check In Day 12/20/25

2024
Paradise Village Beach Resort and Spa - 2 bedroom suite, 7 nights
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For Rent
1 bed
Paradise Village Beach Resort & Spa
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$1000.00
Week 21-51
Floating -
First Check In Day 05/23/24 Last Check In Day 12/20/25

2024
Paradise Village Beach Resort and Spa - 1-bedroom, 7 nights
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For Rent
Studio bed
Paradise Village Beach Resort & Spa
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$800.00
Week 21-51
Floating -
First Check In Day 05/23/24 Last Check In Day 12/20/25

2024
Paradise Village Beach Resort and Spa - Studio suite, 7 nights - available through Dec 22, 2023
Show Listing
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For Rent
1 bed
Vidanta Grand Luxxe Residence Club Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$5135.00
Week 22-22
Floating -
First Check In Day 05/31/24 Last Check In Day 05/31/25

2024
SPEND A WEEK IN EXQUISITE MODERN LUXURY IN NUEVO VALLARTA
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For Rent
3 bed
Vidanta Grand Luxxe Residence Club Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$4930.00
Week 22-22
Floating -
First Check In Day 05/31/24 Last Check In Day 06/01/25

2024
ultimate luxury Grand Luxxe Spa Tower Neuvo Vallarta CHECK IN FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY OR MONDAY
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Contact Member
For Rent
Studio bed
Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$950.00
Week 22-50
Floating -
First Check In Day 06/01/24 Last Check In Day 12/13/24

2024
double jacuzzi
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For Rent
1 bed
Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$1200.00
Week 22-50
Floating -
First Check In Day 06/01/24 Last Check In Day 12/13/24

2024
one bedroom suite
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For Rent
1 bed
Vidanta Grand Luxxe Residence Club Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$4799.00
Week 22-22
Floating -
First Check In Day 06/01/24 Last Check In Day 06/01/25

2024
EXPERIENCE THE GRAND LUXXE RESIDENCE'S SPECTACULAR ONE BEDROOM LOFT
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Contact Member
For Rent
1 bed
Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$1200.00
Week 22-50
Floating -
First Check In Day 06/02/24 Last Check In Day 12/14/24

2024
the vidanta grand mayan at nuevo vallarta, golf the course where PGA plays
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For Rent
1 bed
Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$1200.00
Week 22-50
Floating -
First Check In Day 06/02/24 Last Check In Day 12/13/24

2024
great 1 bdr, splash pool on balcony, golf the same course as the pga does!
Show Listing
Contact Member
For Rent
1 bed
Mayan Palace at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$1050.00
Week 23-27
Floating -
First Check In Day 06/05/24 Last Check In Day 07/05/24

2024
Nice 1 bedroom
Show Listing
Contact Member
For Rent
2 bed
Mayan Palace at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$1100.00
Week 23-45
Floating -
First Check In Day 06/05/24 Last Check In Day 11/08/24

2024
Large 2 bedroom.
Show Listing
Contact Member
For Rent
2 bed LO
Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$4800.00
Week 51
Fixed -
Check In 12/20/24 Check Out 12/27/24

2024
2 Bedroom Master Suite Grand Mayan Nuevo Vallarta
Show Listing
Contact Member
For Rent
2 bed
Vidanta Grand Luxxe Residence Club Nuevo Vallarta
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$5300.00
Week 51
Fixed -
Check In 12/21/24 Check Out 12/28/24

2024
Christmas in Paradise
Show Listing
Contact Member
For Rent
Studio bed
Paradise Village Beach Resort & Spa
North America | Mexico | Nayarit | Nuevo Vallarta
$945.00
Week 2-50
Floating -
First Check In Day 01/11/25 Last Check In Day 12/13/25

2025
Paradise Village Resort and Spa, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
Show Listing
Contact Member
 
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Good morning all,
including @dioxide45 ,@rpennisi ,@echino ,@lidi66 ,@hurnik ,@andy25g ,@tschwa2 ,@wimom03 ,@WorldT ,@Red elephant ,@bnoble ,
@TheHappyWanderer ,@TobyandEm .

As of 7 am Weds. June 26 - RCI has 3 Vidanta resort brands showing.
[These were not showing last evening.]
Resorts showing in RCI are :
Grand Mayan (NV - RM- Cabo) - All Mayan Palace - Bliss RM.

The " urgent information / resort fee structure " has variations [as previously] and some new variations.
that I will post separately.

While this thread was started due to an absence of Vidanta listings on Interval - I assume having updates & details
from other exchanges options may be helpful to TUG members.
 
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RE : Updates to Urgent Information / Resort Fees.
Here is the [ June 26-2024] new info for :
RCI -C374 : Mayan Palace Regency at Vidanta Mazatlan

A number of other Mayan Palaces list this RCI member resort fee structure [ 770-1050-1260]
and guest fee structure [ 1400-1890-2380 ]

Note : Currently [ June 26] This is the only RCI / Vidanta resort code that says Vidanta owners cannot confirm Vidanta resorts through RCI.

I have edited out Policy Restrictions -on minimum age - smoking laws in Mexico etc.

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Fees & Urgent Information​

Mandatory Fees
Mandatory Resort Fee is 770.00 U.S. dollars for Hotel. Only Credit Cards accepted. Fee applies to Subscriber 1 & 2 on the account in this unit type, per reservation
.Mandatory Resort Fee is 1050.00 U.S. dollars for 1 Bedroom units. Only Credit Cards accepted. Fee applies to Subscriber 1 & 2 on the account in this unit type, per reservation.
Mandatory Resort Fee is 1260.00 U.S. dollars for 2 Bedroom units. Only Credit Cards accepted. Fee applies to Subscriber 1 & 2 on the account in this unit type, per reservation.

Mandatory State Lodging tax is 3 % . Cash or Credit is accepted.

Mandatory Resort Fee is 1400.00 U.S. dollars for Hotel. Only Credit Cards accepted. Fee applies to Guest/s traveling in this unit type, per reservation.
Mandatory Resort Fee is 1890.00 U.S. dollars for 1 Bedroom units. Only Credit Cards accepted. Fee applies to Guest/s traveling in this unit type, per reservation.
Mandatory Resort Fee is 2380.00 U.S. dollars for 2 Bedroom units. Only Credit Cards accepted. Fee applies to Guest/s traveling in this unit type, per reservation.


Policy Restrictions.....


Other Urgent Information
Mandatory New Resort Fees for RCI Subscribers & for their Guests apply to new reservations as of June 15th, 2024. Multiple & Consecutive reservations allowed. Multiple reservations require a Guest Certificate be added as of the second unit confirmed; Subscriber Resort Fees will apply to multiple reservations when account holders are traveling.Guests traveling without Subscriber 1 or 2 on the RCI account must pay the Mandatory Resort Fee that applies to Guests. Joint members need to contact RCI before making their reservation for special instructions. Prepay the fee 48 hours after the unit is confirmed or 30 days prior to check-in by accessing the email sent by Vidanta with instructions to pay online or at 866-PAYNOW1/ 866-729-6691.

Vidanta owners cannot confirm Vidanta properties thru RCI; Vidanta properties are: Mayan Palace, The Bliss, Grand Mayan, Grand Bliss, Grand Luxxe, Celebrate & Kingdom of the Sun; Violations will be cancelled.Please pre-check in by visiting https://precheckin.vidanta.com/home. The resort will receive the update for the RCI reservation, including guest certificates, within 72 hours of confirmation. The fee does not cover local taxes. For details about benefits, please visit www.premiumvacationbenefits.com.
Close fees and Urgent Information
 
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Interesting. So the resort fee went up (by a lot) but the 1-in-3 has been dropped. Sounds like they are less interested in making sure they have fresh meat for the tours, and more interested in covering the costs of the resort during slow times.

Looks like the 1-in-3 is still there for e.g. MP at NV. The MP/NV listing also shows two different fee structures. I suspect the second (lower) one is an error.

(This is the RCI listing, Resort ID #6631)
 
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Unforutnately Interval doesn't show anything yet/still (at least for my account). SFX says they still don't have access. Not sure about Third Home.
 

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Read your reply and thought I would reach out to you. We're owners elsewhere in MX and someone suggested Vidanta in Puerto Vallarta, actually they said it's location is Neuvo Vallarta. Might you know how I may learn about availabilty to rent from an owner during [a specific time frame]. Thanks.

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There are two resorts. Vidanta mayan palace is the only one in "puerto Vallarta" (it's NOWHERE near downtown, IMO). You can go to Vidanta's website and see it's real location.

And then the Vidanta complex (Mayan Palace, Grand Mayan, Grand Luxxe/Bliss/etc.) that's in Nuevo Vallarta.

So technically the PV MP is closer to PV than the NV location. But it's up further than say, the Sheraton Buganvilias in Puerto Vallarta (which is still about 1.5 miles up from the zona romantica)
 

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Holy crikey! I knew something "bad" was in the works. Yeah they got rid of the 1-3 rule and you can get Guest Certs in RCI now, but the pricing is atrocious. $2,380 for a Guest Cert resort fee????? For Mayan Palace!!!! I can probably rent a 2 BR Grand Luxxe from an owner on redweek for that. Ouch!!
 

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Holy crikey! I knew something "bad" was in the works. Yeah they got rid of the 1-3 rule and you can get Guest Certs in RCI now, but the pricing is atrocious. $2,380 for a Guest Cert resort fee????? For Mayan Palace!!!! I can probably rent a 2 BR Grand Luxxe from an owner on redweek for that. Ouch!!
Hi @hurnik,
For the average Joe exchanger this works out to a daily rate of about $ 360 per night / $ 2560 per week - for a 2 bedroom Mayan Palace for personal use.
If you want to send a family member = $ 545 per night / $ 3800 per week ]

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Take someone who has MF of $ 900 and gets 20 TPU's [ = $ 45 per TPU ] .
Mayan Palace -PV : 2 bedroom March 2025 (currently available) = 15 TPU's

Your MF + annual RCI member fee + exchange fee = $ 1300 approx + $ 1260 resort fee = $ 2560
[ and whoppi- doo - you have 5 TPU's left over ]

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The 770 - 1050- 1260 resort fee structure is roughly what a Mayan Palace owner pays as a MF fee and these deposits are basically developer owned,
so I get their thinking.

However - we will see how long Vidanta stays with this June 2024 RCI resort fee structure. Their history is to change it up to get real world results.
 

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Hi @hurnik,
For the average Joe exchanger this works out to a daily rate of about $ 360 per night / $ 2560 per week - for a 2 bedroom Mayan Palace for personal use.
If you want to send a family member = $ 545 per night / $ 3800 per week ]

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Take someone who has MF of $ 900 and gets 20 TPU's [ = $ 45 per TPU ] .
Mayan Palace -PV : 2 bedroom March 2025 (currently available) = 15 TPU's

Your MF + annual RCI member fee + exchange fee = $ 1300 approx + $ 1260 resort fee = $ 2560
[ and whoppi- doo - you have 5 TPU's left over ]

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The 770 - 1050- 1260 resort fee structure is roughly what a Mayan Palace owner pays as a MF fee and these deposits are basically developer owned,
so I get their thinking.

However - we will see how long Vidanta stays with this June 2024 RCI resort fee structure. Their history is to change it up to get real world results.

Yes, but $2500 for a MP?? Look on redweek and you can probably get a 2 BR Grand Luxxe for $2500 (depending on season)

Compared to previous iterations where I think the highest was $850 in resort fees (with a $150-250 credit for food/drink), this is significantly higher.

It'll be interesting to see what Interval, Third Home, and SFX agreements will be.
 

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Yes, but $2500 for a MP?? Look on redweek and you can probably get a 2 BR Grand Luxxe for $2500 (depending on season)

Compared to previous iterations where I think the highest was $850 in resort fees (with a $150-250 credit for food/drink), this is significantly higher.

It'll be interesting to see what Interval, Third Home, and SFX agreements will be.
After reading T-Dot-Traveller and hurnik on resort fee increases, I checked again with DEX. The resort fee is still $150/week, but all the GL units one and two bedroom are level 6 (highest) deposit trades, for all their availability in NV. There is no mention of 1 in 3/4. Seems Hilton has a special deal with Vidanta(?)
 

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After reading T-Dot-Traveller and hurnik on resort fee increases, I checked again with DEX. The resort fee is still $150/week, but all the GL units one and two bedroom are level 6 (highest) deposit trades, for all their availability in NV. There is no mention of 1 in 3/4. Seems Hilton has a special deal with Vidanta(?)

So with HGV, there's two ways to get into Vidanta:
1) "Exchange" via SFX (directly with Hilton, I'm not talking about an independent SFX account). AFAIK, there's no mention on Hilton's website about any fees other than a "reservation fee". I've never exchanged via this method, as in the past, (until Hilton nuked all exchange options other than RCI and this specific SFX method), it was significantly cheaper to deposit a floating week with SFX and use my Diamond membership to book that way.

2) RCI via the HGV Corporate account. These fees look to be different than "direct" RCI (or possibly it's location dependent). Here's what my RCI/Hilton account shows for the Grand Mayan Nuevo Vallarta. This is significantly (IMO) worse than anything. $3,290 for resort fees if using a guest cert???!!!!!!!!

Mandatory Resort Fee is 980.00 U.S. dollars for Hotel. Only Credit Cards accepted. The fee applies to subscribers one and two on the account in this unit type per reservation.
Mandatory Resort Fee is 1820.00 U.S. dollars for Hotel. Only Credit Cards accepted. The fee applies to guests traveling in this unit type per reservation.

Mandatory Resort Fee is 1190.00 U.S. dollars for 1 Bedroom units. Only Credit Cards accepted. The fee applies to subscribers one and two on the account in this unit type per reservation.
Mandatory Resort Fee is 2240.00 U.S. dollars for 1 Bedroom units. Only Credit Cards accepted. The fee applies to guests traveling in this unit type per reservation.

Mandatory Resort Fee is 1750.00 U.S. dollars for 2 Bedroom units. Only Credit Cards accepted. The fee applies to subscribers one and two on the account in this unit type per reservation.
Mandatory Resort Fee is 3290.00 U.S. dollars for 2 Bedroom units. Only Credit Cards accepted. The fee applies to guests traveling in this unit type per reservation.Mandatory State Lodging tax is 5 % . Cash or Credit is accepted. 2024 mandatory State Lodging Tax.


Effective June 15th, 2024, mandatory new resort fees will apply to RCI subscribers and their guests for new reservations. Multiple and consecutive reservations are allowed. For multiple reservations, a guest certificate must be added starting from the confirmation of the second unit. Subscriber resort fees apply to multiple reservations when the account holders travel. Guests traveling without Subscriber 1 or 2 listed on the RCI account must pay the guest's Mandatory Resort Fee. Joint members should contact RCI for special instructions before making their reservation.
 

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What is II’s current policy for depositing a Marriott timeshare unit for trade into the Grand Luxxe in Nuevo Vallarta.
 
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