Side-by-side comparison
Westgate Resorts vs. WorldMark by Wyndham (2026)
Westgate Resorts and WorldMark by Wyndham are very differently positioned timeshare programs. Westgate is privately held by Central Florida Investments, operates 22+ resorts, and is widely cited as one of the harder programs to exit. WorldMark is owned by Travel + Leisure Co. (which also owns Club Wyndham), operates 90+ West Coast-focused resorts, and uses credits that don't expire on most accounts.
Head-to-head
| Attribute | Westgate | WorldMark |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Westgate Points | WorldMark Credits |
| Parent | Westgate Resorts (privately held by Central Florida Investments) | Travel + Leisure Co. (formerly Wyndham Destinations) |
| Resort count | 22+ | 90+ |
| Typical allocation | 50,000–500,000 | 5,000–30,000 |
| Rental value per point | $0.004–$0.010 | $0.070–$0.140 |
The verdict
Which is better?
WorldMark is the clearly better program for most owners. No-expiration credits, broader resort network, more transparent ownership, and consistent West Coast / Pacific Northwest property quality. Per-credit value is meaningfully higher than Westgate per-point ($0.07–$0.14 vs $0.004–$0.010). Westgate has specific standout properties (Park City, Smoky Mountain, Orlando), but the contract structure works against owners. For new buyers, WorldMark wins decisively.
Which one fits you?
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
Pick WorldMark when:
- ✓You travel inconsistently — no-expiration is a big advantage
- ✓West Coast and Pacific Northwest are your destinations
- ✓Broader resort network matters (90+ vs 22+)
- ✓You want simpler credit-based logic without exit complications
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