Side-by-side comparison
Marriott Vacation Club vs. Hilton Grand Vacations: Premium Timeshare Showdown (2026)
Marriott Vacation Club (MVC) and Hilton Grand Vacations Club (HGVC) are the two most-discussed premium points-based U.S. timeshare programs. Both target buyers willing to pay $20,000+ at developer prices for Hawaii, Caribbean, and high-demand U.S. property access. The economics are different — MVC has the highest per-point value of any major program; HGVC sits in the middle.
Head-to-head
| Attribute | Marriott VC | Hilton GV |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Vacation Club Points | HGV Points |
| Parent | Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) | Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. (HGV) |
| Resort count | 90+ | 150+ (including Diamond resorts) |
| Typical allocation | 1,000–15,000 | 2,000–50,000 |
| Rental value per point | $0.350–$0.900 | $0.010–$0.025 |
The verdict
Which is better?
MVC wins on per-point rental value ($0.35–$0.90 vs HGVC's $0.01–$0.025), brand consistency, and resort prestige. HGVC wins on resort count (150+ including Diamond properties via HGV Max) and Hilton Honors cross-redemption. Annual rental yield on a typical allocation is similar — roughly $2,500–$4,500 either way. For Hawaii-focused buyers, MVC tends to win at Maui and Kauai; HGVC wins at Hawaii Island. Resale recovery is meaningfully better for MVC contracts than HGVC.
Which one fits you?
Pick Marriott VC when:
- ✓Per-point rental value matters most to you
- ✓You travel to Maui, Aruba, or the Caribbean regularly
- ✓Resale recovery (if you ever sell) is a priority
- ✓You prefer fewer, premium stays per year
Pick Hilton GV when:
- ✓You're a Hilton Honors loyalist
- ✓You want HGV Max access to Diamond resorts
- ✓You travel to Hawaii Island, Vegas, or Orlando regularly
- ✓You prefer a larger, more diverse resort network
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