Side-by-side comparison

Marriott Vacation Club vs. Diamond Resorts: Premium vs. Heavy-Discount (2026)

Marriott Vacation Club and Diamond Resorts (now operating under Hilton Grand Vacations via HGV Max since 2021) target completely different segments of the timeshare market. MVC is premium-tier with Marriott-brand consistency. Diamond carries a heavier sales-practices history and trades at a deep discount on the resale market.

Head-to-head

Attribute	Marriott VC	Diamond
Currency	Vacation Club Points	Diamond Points
Parent	Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW)	Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. (acquired 2021)
Resort count	90+	70+ (now operating under HGV Max)
Typical allocation	1,000–15,000	2,500–100,000
Rental value per point	$0.350–$0.900	$0.080–$0.180

The verdict

Which is better?

MVC is clearly better for almost every type of owner. Per-point rental value is roughly 4× higher ($0.35–$0.90 vs $0.08–$0.18), brand consistency is stronger, and resale recovery is meaningful (20–40% of original price vs $0–$1,000 for Diamond). Diamond has some standout properties — Sedona, Williamsburg — but the contract economics work against owners. If you're already in Diamond, the realistic path is use the points or sell them via a buyer service; if you're evaluating new ownership, MVC is the clearly stronger choice.

Which one fits you?

Pick Marriott VC when:

✓You're buying timeshare for the first time and want a contract that holds value
✓Resale recovery matters in case you exit later
✓You prefer Marriott-brand quality consistency
✓You travel to Hawaii, Caribbean, or Aruba

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Pick Diamond when:

✓You specifically want Sedona, Williamsburg, or Las Vegas Strip Diamond properties
✓You're buying Diamond resale at a deep discount and accept exit limitations
✓You're already a Diamond owner — HGV Max adds long-term upside
✓You can use the points and aren't planning to exit

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