Originally Posted by
hhoope01
Since Marriott technically doesn't own the property, the owners do, does Marriott decide whether they charge for parking or is that an owners decision?
Or does Marriott actually own the "parking" lots, but not the rooms? I admit I don't fully understand the "ownership" details around Timeshare properties.
Marriott manages the property under an agreement with the COA. I don't know who decides about parking, but I assume it's probably the COA.
Also, as mentioned by craz just prior to this post, the free beach parking is for the daytime. In the evenings you would have a problem finding a place to park.
In Hawaii all resorts must provide beach access as the beaches are owned by the state and open to everyone. Usually the few parking spots alloted are difficult to snag. I know it's a lot to pay for parking, but I wouldn't try to park for free and risk all the hassle & potential problems.