FAQs
- What is Timeshare Ownership?
- Why is Marriott involved in Timeshare Ownership?
- What makes Marriott Vacation Club International a leader in the timeshare ownership industry?
- What are the benefits when I become an owner with Marriott Vacation Club International?
- What makes a Timeshare vacation different from a regular vacation?
- Is Marriott Vacation Club International really owned by Marriott International?
- As an owner, do I always have to stay at my home resort?
- May I vacation more than once a year?
- How many Owners does Marriott Vacation Club have?
- How much will my Timeshare cost?
- Can I afford a Marriott Vacation Club ownership week?
- How do I purchase or learn more about Marriott Timeshare?
What is Timeshare Ownership?
Timeshare, also known as Vacation Ownership, is the deeded property purchase or lease purchase of a vacation villa for one or more weeks, typically within a “floating” time system, which allows scheduling each year’s vacation within a specified season. Most of our properties are deeded real estate, so you truly own your vacations for a lifetime, and can pass your ownership on to family or friends.
Why is Marriott involved in Timeshare Ownership?
In the words of JW Marriott Jr., “…We studied the timeshare business very closely for a long time. We saw it was a fantastic idea – in theory. It was full of wonderful promise. But timeshare in practice often was not up to our standards. We wanted to create something that people could customize so that they could enjoy their vacation the way they want it and when they want it.”
What makes Marriott Vacation Club International a leader in the timeshare ownership industry?
Marriott Vacation Club International boasts the largest system of quality ownership resorts in the world, with destinations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. You’ll get greater options and flexibility, plus all the benefits of the Marriott Rewards program. Not to mention a level of quality you won’t find anywhere else. But that’s what you’d expect from Marriott.
What are the benefits when I become an owner with Marriott Vacation Club International?
As an owner, your family has access to a lifetime of extraordinary vacation opportunities. You have the option of staying at your home resort every year, or exchanging your time for a vacation within Marriott’s vast network of resorts in some of the world’s most sought after destinations, from Hawaii to the French countryside. You have the flexibility of trading your weeks for Marriott Rewards points every other year, which are redeemable for stays at Marriott hotels and resorts worldwide – or airfare, cruises, car rentals, golf and more. In addition to the flexibility of ownership, other benefits include reduced rental rates at our Vacation club resorts, Marriott to Marriott internal exchange privileges at a reduced fee, and multiple week owners can reserve concurrent or consecutive use 13 months in advance.
What makes a Timeshare vacation different from a regular vacation?
Marriott Vacation Club Villas more closely resemble condominiums with space, amenities and pricing a regular resort can't match. Villas come with up to three bedrooms, living and dining areas, full kitchens and up to two separate bathrooms. But Timesharing offers so much more. Vacation Club resorts are seen as close-knit communities where families can reconnect, with each other and with others, at a pace and in a space you just can’t find in traditional hotel surroundings. Accommodations are ample enough to suit everyone, with exclusive amenities such as washers and dryers, multiple television sets and DVD players. And many Marriott Vacation Club resorts provide coveted facilities such as golf courses, spas, multiple pools and activities centers.
Is Marriott Vacation Club International really owned by Marriott International?
Yes. Marriott Vacation Club International is a subsidiary of Marriott International. In 1984, Marriott was the first major hospitality corporation to enter into the timeshare ownership industry. Since that time, Marriott Vacation Club International has redefined the industry by incorporating the signature quality, service and hospitality expertise of Marriott into a product which offers ownership of first-class luxury resorts with the flexibility to experience great vacation destinations around the world.
As an owner, do I always have to stay at my home resort?
With Marriott Vacation Club International you can vacation for the rest of your life and, if you choose, never stay in the same location twice. You can exchange your home-resort week and experience any of more than 40 and growing Marriott Vacation Club resorts worldwide or 2000 affiliated resorts around the globe through Interval International. Trade your week for a relaxing, luxury cruise or plan a family event you will never forget using Marriott Rewards points…that’s only the beginning of how your ownership can be used.
May I vacation more than once a year?
Marriott’s timeshare ownership program offers many usage options that afford multiple yearly vacations. Split week and lock off options, available at select Marriott Vacation Club resorts, allows owners to split up their week(s) and/or lock-off their villas to enjoy both a summer and a winter vacation. In addition, Marriott Rewards points earned through exchanging your week can be redeemed for weekly stays at our resorts world wide!
How many Owners does Marriott Vacation Club have?
Marriott Vacation Club International boasts more than 300,000 satisfied owners.
How much will my Timeshare cost?
There's no "one size fits all" answer with Timeshare ownership. How much you spend depends on factors such as the size and location of your Timeshare to the time of year you use it. Prices for a Marriott Vacation Club International Timeshare week range from $7,800 to $85,000.
Can I afford a Marriott Vacation Club ownership week?
Based on what an average family spends on vacation*, Marriott’s ownership program could pay for itself with 5 – 7 years. Due to the increase in rental rates, Marriott owners are able to lock in tomorrow’s vacations at today’s prices. Marriott’s deeded timeshare ownership weeks are used during the lifetime of our owners and then passed on to their heirs allowing future generations to vacation for a lifetime!
*based on average cost of a 7 night stay in a Marriott full service resort including taxes and averaged dining charges.
How do I purchase or learn more about Marriott Timeshare?
Simply call (800)-527-1787 to speak with one of our knowledgeable Marriott Vacation Club representatives. Or you may request more information online by clicking here.
