Side-by-side comparison
Hilton Grand Vacations vs. Westgate: HGVC Is the Better Bet (2026)
Hilton Grand Vacations Club and Westgate Resorts target different ends of the timeshare market. HGVC is publicly traded (HGV), brand-consistent, and operates 150+ resorts including the merged Diamond network via HGV Max. Westgate is privately held by Central Florida Investments, operates 22+ resorts, and is widely cited as one of the harder timeshare programs to exit.
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| Attribute | Hilton GV | Westgate |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | HGV Points | Westgate Points |
| Parent | Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. (HGV) | Westgate Resorts (privately held by Central Florida Investments) |
| Resort count | 150+ (including Diamond resorts) | 22+ |
| Typical allocation | 2,000–50,000 | 50,000–500,000 |
| Rental value per point | 10¢–20¢ | 0.4¢–1¢ |
The verdict
Which is better?
HGVC is the better program for almost every type of owner. Higher per-point rental value ($0.01–$0.025 vs Westgate's $0.004–$0.010), broader resort network, working resale market, and clearer exit pathways. Westgate has strong specific properties (Westgate Park City, Westgate Smoky Mountain), but the contract structure works against owners who want to monetize or exit. Existing Westgate owners typically have to use the points themselves or work with specialized services.
Which one fits you?
Pick Hilton GV when:
- ✓You're evaluating new ownership — HGVC is clearly better positioned
- ✓You travel to Hawaii, Vegas, or Orlando
- ✓Exit flexibility and resale recovery matter
- ✓You want broader resort access
Pick Westgate when:
- ✓You specifically want Westgate Park City, Westgate Smoky Mountain, or Westgate Orlando
- ✓You bought Westgate resale at a deep discount
- ✓You're not planning to exit and can use the points
- ✓The Westgate-specific experience matters to you