Side-by-side comparison
Marriott Vacation Club vs. Westgate: Why MVC Is the Better Bet (2026)
Marriott Vacation Club and Westgate Resorts sit on opposite ends of the timeshare quality spectrum. MVC is publicly traded, brand-consistent, premium. Westgate is privately held, has a heavier consumer-complaint history, and is widely considered one of the most difficult timeshare programs to exit. Per-point values differ by nearly 90× ($0.35–$0.90 for MVC vs $0.004–$0.010 for Westgate).
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| Attribute | Marriott VC | Westgate |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Vacation Club Points | Westgate Points |
| Parent | Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) | Westgate Resorts (privately held by Central Florida Investments) |
| Resort count | 90+ | 22+ |
| Typical allocation | 1,000–15,000 | 50,000–500,000 |
| Rental value per point | 35¢–90¢ | 0.4¢–1¢ |
The verdict
Which is better?
MVC is the clearly better program for almost every owner. Higher per-point value, premium brand consistency, working resale market, and Marriott Abound exit pathway (selective but available). Westgate contracts have very limited exit options outside of paid exit companies (which themselves are often scams). If you already own Westgate, the realistic path is use the points or work with specialized services; if you're evaluating new ownership, MVC is the clearly better investment in flexibility.
Which one fits you?
Pick Marriott VC when:
- ✓You want a contract that can be resold or surrendered
- ✓You travel to premium destinations
- ✓Per-point rental value matters
- ✓Resale recovery is a priority
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 yourself
- ✓The Westgate-specific resort experience is what you want