brp

Certainly possible. I was just commenting in a thread about a Westin timeshare offer in Kaanapail, Maui, and the place they have us staying for the timeshare offer deal has just instituted a mandatory Valet Parking fee, so I thought I would ask about this. it might be likely that other folks on this timeshare presentation deal have stayed at the same place since this is the same offer. I've certainly known of more than a few cases where the location for staying and the location of the timeshare property are not quite the same. Perhaps that is what;s happening here?

Cheers,

Boraxo

Just tell them you are not paying the parking or resort fee. If it is not disclosed in the email confirmation you have no obligation to pay it. For example I have never paid hotel taxes on the timeshare offer. Now of course if you order room service or have restaurant charges, that's obviously not included as they are optional...

brp

Well, the resort fee is explicitly disclosed on what they sent, so I'm good with that. The weasel words say The daily fee and inclusions are subject to change (in Bold, just like that). That's how they're justifying the change. Yes, it is weasily, but it is in there.

What I will lean is is that, when I called, they indicated that it "should be waived," and they would "add notes."

Cheers.

jayrob

HomerJ

So when will these * wood properties be eligible for the Marriott ts offers?

rbAA

I'm doing this in August and the confirmation (as well as the phone rep that you call to "reconfirm") specifically state that there is a $30 per night resort fee and only valet parking for $30 per night. Also, they can't enter your SPG number and there is language that states that elite benefits are not guaranteed. I'm going to call the hotel directly and check this out as I can see this adding up to $100 per night for the "extras" in addition to the $650 for the 5 night package.

How close is the timeshare building as if it has free parking.....

Boraxo

Just received another offer for $798 for 5 nights at Westin Hotel Kanaapali. Somewhat ill timed, as we are heading to the Hyatt Maui later this month on a $699 for 5 nights hotel room offer. To be fair the Westin package includes an Avis car (Hyatt does not) though we get 10k Hyatt points vs. 5k SPG points after attending the sales pitch.

A heads up: make sure you save all your paperwork as you will need it if Vistana decides to shaft you on the points. We attended a presentation at Lagunamar Cancun and had a heck of a time trying to get the 10k SPG points (finally credited 6 months later).

The offer says it cannot be modified but I will be calling Vistana to see if we can get a 1BR or 2BR at the timeshares as we need extra space if we bring the kids. (Hyatt was happy to let us switch from 2BR unit to hotel).

The SVO telephone is 800-544-4191 and is open M-F 7am-8pm PDT. But supposedly you will need an invite code.

Oh, and I have to laugh because we told one of the sales guys that we had no incentive to purchase a unit as these offers keep arriving every year like clockwork. The sales guy responded that we would never see another offer again and just this year we have offers from Marriott, SPG, and Hyatt - LOL!

controller1

Even though you prevailed, it appears you were taking a risk by shooting yourself in the foot!

Geogirl1234

Just received the $798 offer for Westin Ocean Resort Villas. 6 days, 5 nights. Includes an Avis rental. On the back of the offer it says that "if you elect to park a vehicle on site during your stay, you will be charged $15 per day...Parking fee may be subject to change."
Also if you select the 5,000 Starpoints instead of a $75 resort credit...they "cannot be transferred to Marriott Rewards." Which seems odd to me because aren't those accounts being merged? So does this statement really matter?

brp

Forgot to report back. Our parking fee was waived because we had booked before they instituted this. But, if it is disclosed, pretty sure it will be hard to dodge. I was told that this is temporary as they are building a parking structure and, once that is done, they will have self-parking. Not sure when that will be. Also, while the elite benefits are not guaranteed, we were given a preferred view room for being Gold. But it's luck of the draw.

It's about 1.5 or so miles away. A nice walk along the Beach Walk, but really only worth it if you don't need the car in any hurry.

Cheers.

controller1

It is just old information on the form. You have nothing to worry about. When the ability to link accounts was first announced there was a statement in the T&C that stated Starpoints earned through Vistana Signature Experiences could not be transferred to Marriott Rewards. That is no longer the case.

rumitummy

Hi,
Can someone kindly send me a referral for Westin Maui? Greatly appreciate it.

HomerJ

Will all these properties be folded into the Marriott timeshare program come Aug. 1?

Boraxo

controller1

You need get out more often. MVC offered to purchase ILG (owner of Vistana) on April 30, 2018 for $4.7 billion. The transaction is expected to close later this year.