Program Profile
Westgate Resortspoints value
Westgate Resorts operates a mix of weeks-based and points-based ownership across 22+ resorts, primarily in Orlando, Las Vegas, Park City, and Myrtle Beach.
Parent
Westgate Resorts (privately held by Central Florida Investments)
Portfolio
22+ resorts
Rental value
0.4¢–1¢ per points
Last reviewed
June 2026 · By the editors
Personalized · ~1 minute
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Program overview
What is Westgate Resorts?
Westgate Resorts is one of the largest privately-held timeshare developers in the U.S., owned by David Siegel and Central Florida Investments. The portfolio centers on Orlando (multiple flagship resorts), Las Vegas, Park City, Myrtle Beach, Branson, and Gatlinburg. Westgate operates a hybrid system: legacy weeks-based ownership for older contracts and a points-based system for newer ones. The company is well-known for high-pressure sales presentations and one of the most difficult exit experiences in the industry — Westgate has historically refused brand-direct buybacks and pursues owners aggressively for unpaid maintenance fees. The resale market for Westgate is weak as a direct result.
Mechanics
How Westgate points work
Points-based Westgate ownership uses a published point chart by resort, season, and unit size. Booking windows are 13 months at home resort, 12 months club-wide. Legacy weeks owners can convert to points (for a fee) but most don't — the conversion economics rarely favor the owner. Westgate enforces strict expiration rules and limited banking options, making annual point management essential.
Allocations
Typical Westgate ownership tiers
Entry-level points
50,000–100,000
Single peak-season week at a mid-tier resort
Standard points
100,000–250,000
Multi-week travel or peak-season Orlando/Vegas trips
Premier points
250,000–500,000
Top-tier; rarely seen on resale
Legacy weeks (any tier)
N/A
Pre-points contracts; specific week/resort ownership
Sample values
Rental value examples
Approximate secondary-market rental value for common Westgate allocations. Actual offers depend on resort, season, and check-in flexibility.
Expiration
When Westgate points expire
Westgate Points expire at the end of the use year with limited banking options — typically one year forward at a fee. Westgate is known for being less flexible than industry peers on banking, borrowing, and exchange. Owners who don't book each year's points often forfeit them. The combination of strict expiration and difficult exit creates pressure to monetize points proactively each year.
Cash strategy
Turning Westgate points into cash
Westgate Points trade at $0.004–$0.010 per point — lower than most major programs due to brand reputation and oversupply. A typical 200,000-point allocation rents for $800–$2,000 per year. Orlando and Vegas weeks rent strongest. The primary cash-out path for Westgate owners is self-renting: book your peak week through your Westgate account, list the reservation on Airbnb or Vrbo, and collect the rental income. Note that Timeshare Rental Pros — the cash-buyer service we reference for other programs — does not currently purchase Westgate points or weeks.
Heads up
We don't have a cash buyer for Westgate points
The cash-buyer service we recommend buys points from a set of major points programs, and Westgate Resorts isn't currently one of them. We'd rather tell you that than send you somewhere that can't actually help. Here's what does work for Westgate owners:
- →Self-rent your points on Airbnb or Vrbo — book a peak week and list it yourself. More work, but you keep the full spread.
- →Look at resale and exit options for the contract itself. Use the brand's own program first, and never pay an upfront-fee “exit” company.
Exit options
Getting out of Westgate Resorts ownership
Westgate has no brand-direct buyback program — owners cannot simply give back their contract to Westgate. The resale market is weak; Westgate contracts often sell for $0 or pennies on the dollar. Third-party "exit companies" target Westgate owners aggressively, often charging $4,000–$15,000 with no guarantee of result. The most realistic path for many Westgate owners is to keep monetizing points each year (via self-rent or buyer services) while the contract is in force.
Frequently asked
Westgate owners frequently ask
How much are Westgate timeshare points worth?
Westgate Points are worth $0.004–$0.010 each on the secondary rental market — lower than most major timeshare programs due to brand reputation and resale oversupply. A typical 200,000-point allocation rents for $800–$2,000 per year. Orlando and Vegas weeks command the highest per-point value.
Why is Westgate hard to exit?
Westgate has no brand-direct buyback program — unlike Wyndham (Ovation), Marriott, or Hilton Grand Vacations, Westgate does not accept contract surrenders. Owners who want out must either find a buyer (very difficult; resale value is near zero) or stop paying maintenance fees and accept the credit and legal consequences. This is the most-cited weakness of Westgate ownership.
Can I sell my Westgate timeshare?
In theory yes, but in practice almost no one is buying Westgate contracts. Resale listings sit for years and typically close at $0 or token amounts. The most reliable monetization is to keep self-renting the annual points (book a peak week and list it on Airbnb or Vrbo) while you continue to hold the contract. Note that Timeshare Rental Pros — the cash-buyer service we reference for other programs — does not currently purchase Westgate points.
Should I hire a timeshare exit company for Westgate?
Generally no. Most "exit companies" charge $4,000–$15,000 upfront and have no contractual relationship with Westgate — they cannot force Westgate to accept a contract back. Many exit companies have been shut down by state attorneys general or the FTC for failing to deliver promised exits. Be especially cautious of upfront-fee exit services.
How do I rent out my Westgate points?
Self-rent by booking peak weeks at Orlando, Las Vegas, or Park City properties (Westgate's strongest markets) and list on Airbnb or Vrbo. That is the primary cash-out path for Westgate owners — Timeshare Rental Pros, the cash-buyer service we reference for other programs, does not currently purchase Westgate points. Given Westgate's expiration rules and the absence of a brand-direct exit, monetizing each year's points via self-rent is the best available strategy.
What's the difference between Westgate weeks and points?
Westgate weeks owners own a specific week (or float-week tier) at a specific resort. Westgate points owners have a flexible allocation usable across the portfolio. Weeks owners can convert to points for a fee but the conversion economics rarely favor the owner. Most active resale and rental activity centers on points-based contracts.
Sources & methodology
Per-point rental values: our own analysis of current Airbnb / Vrbo and direct-rental listings, cross-referenced against published broker data. Full methodology →
Industry & ownership statistics: American Resort Development Association (arda.org), 2025 reporting.
Program rules & point charts: the Westgate Resorts owner portal and Westgate Resorts (privately held by Central Florida Investments) public filings.
Cash-buyer payout history: Timeshare Rental Pros (timesharerentalpros.com), as published.
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