Side-by-side comparison
Club Wyndham vs. Vistana (Sheraton/Westin): Volume vs. Premium (2026)
Club Wyndham and Vistana Signature Experiences (the Sheraton and Westin-branded timeshare network now under Marriott Vacations Worldwide since the 2018 acquisition) target very different owners. Wyndham is volume-driven — 230+ resorts, big point counts, lower per-point value. Vistana is premium-driven — 20+ Sheraton/Westin resorts, smaller StarOptions allocations, higher per-StarOption value.
Head-to-head
| Attribute | Wyndham | Vistana |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Club Wyndham Points | StarOptions |
| Parent | Travel + Leisure Co. (formerly Wyndham Destinations) | Marriott Vacations Worldwide (acquired 2018) |
| Resort count | 230+ | 20+ |
| Typical allocation | 50,000–1,000,000 | 30,000–200,000 |
| Rental value per point | $0.005–$0.012 | $0.025–$0.055 |
The verdict
Which is better?
Vistana wins on per-StarOption rental value ($0.025–$0.055 vs Wyndham's $0.005–$0.012) and brand consistency, especially at Westin Ka'anapali and Westin St. John. Club Wyndham wins on resort breadth and the Ovation exit program. Annual rental yield from a typical allocation lands roughly similar between the two — both around $1,500–$3,500 — but the way you get there is very different. For new buyers, the decision is mostly about travel pattern, not point-system mechanics.
Which one fits you?
Pick Wyndham when:
- ✓You want the largest possible resort footprint
- ✓You may want to exit later — Ovation is the cleanest path
- ✓You travel often across many destinations
- ✓You're comfortable managing large point counts
Pick Vistana when:
- ✓You want Hawaii Westin (Ka'anapali, Princeville) or St. John access
- ✓Premium Sheraton/Westin brand consistency matters to you
- ✓You prefer smaller curated resort networks
- ✓You're open to MVC Destination Points conversion options
What are your specific points worth?
Free, instant estimate for either program. No signup.
Try the calculator →