Side-by-side comparison
Diamond Resorts vs. Westgate: Two Hard-to-Exit Programs (2026)
Diamond Resorts (now under HGV via HGV Max since 2021) and Westgate Resorts (privately held by Central Florida Investments) are two of the timeshare programs most frequently flagged by consumer advocates and exit companies. Both carry meaningful resale-market discounts and limited brand-direct exit options. For owners stuck deciding between these two — or trying to monetize what they already own — the differences matter.
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| Attribute | Diamond | Westgate |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Diamond Points | Westgate Points |
| Parent | Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. (acquired 2021) | Westgate Resorts (privately held by Central Florida Investments) |
| Resort count | 70+ (now operating under HGV Max) | 22+ |
| Typical allocation | 2,500–100,000 | 50,000–500,000 |
| Rental value per point | 8¢–18¢ | 0.4¢–1¢ |
The verdict
Which is better?
Diamond is the slightly better-positioned program of the two in 2026, thanks to the HGV acquisition and HGV Max integration opening up the broader Hilton resort network. Diamond per-point rental value is meaningfully higher ($0.08–$0.18 vs Westgate's $0.004–$0.010), and resale liquidity is slightly better. Westgate has standout specific properties (Park City, Smoky Mountain) but the contract structure makes monetization and exit harder. For new buyers, neither is great; for existing owners, services that specialize in difficult contracts can work for both.
Which one fits you?
Pick Diamond when:
- ✓You want Sedona, Williamsburg, or Las Vegas Strip access
- ✓HGV Max integration matters (Hilton resort cross-booking)
- ✓Slightly better per-point rental value matters
- ✓You're betting on HGV ownership continuing to improve Diamond
Pick Westgate when:
- ✓You specifically want Westgate Park City or Westgate Smoky Mountain
- ✓You bought Westgate at deep resale discount
- ✓The Westgate-specific resort experience matters
- ✓You're not planning to exit and can use the points