Resources and Tools

  • Westin Vacation Club Member Website & Dashboard – Manage your ownership, book stays, view points/usage, download Member Guides. Westin Vacation Club
  • Westin Vacation Club Mobile App – Book and modify reservations on-the-go, view resort maps and activity calendars. Westin Vacation Club
  • Points Calculator & Annual Dues Charts – Online tools to estimate purchase cost and ongoing maintenance fees. Westin Vacation Club
  • Vistana Signature™ Network – Access to external exchange resorts via RCI® and Interval International® through Westin Flex and Aventuras programs. Vistana
  • Member Services Contact – Phone and email support for reservations, billing, and ownership questions.

Cost and Value of Membership

  • Purchase Price
    • Westin Flex (deeded points-based): Direct pricing varies by home resort; resale often $6–$9 per point (e.g. $6,000 for 31,000 points).
    • Westin Aventuras (certificate-based): Package deals start around $12,000 for a 176,700-point package (~$0.07/point).
  • Annual Dues / Maintenance Fees
    • Westin Flex: ~$0.02635 per point × Home Option value (e.g. 110,000 points ≈ $2,898.50 /year).
    • Westin Aventuras: Blended maintenance fees across Aventuras inventory; typically 25–30 ¢ per certificate point.
  • Break-Even Analysis
    • Owners taking ≥ 3–4 vacations/year at villa-style resorts generally recoup cost versus comparable hotel stays.
    • Flexibility to bank/borrow or exchange via Vistana Network boosts value.

Benefits of Ownership

  • Residential-Style Villas: Fully equipped kitchens, living/dining areas, in-unit washer/dryer, and upscale Westin® amenities (Heavenly® Bed, WestinWORKOUT, Heavenly® Spa). Westin Vacation Club
  • Signature Wellness Programs: Resort-led fitness classes, spa treatments, and “Vacation Well” activities designed around Westin’s wellbeing philosophy. Westin Vacation Club
  • Flexible Usage:
    • Flex owners bank unused points to next Use Year or borrow against future points.
    • Aventuras owners deposit certificates annually for use or bank them for later.
  • Exchange Options: Internal exchanges at any Westin Vacation Club resort; external via RCI®/Interval International® through Vistana Signature Network. Vistana
  • Member-Only Offers: Discounted villa-rental rates, bonus-point promotions, and preferred access to new resort inventory.

Resort Destinations

Westin Vacation Club comprises 12 villa resorts in beach, mountain, desert, and island locales:

  • Hawai‘i: Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas (Maui), Westin Nanea Ocean Villas (Kaua‘i), Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas (Kaua‘i)
  • Mexico & Caribbean: Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort (Cancún), Westin St. John Resort & Villas (USVI), The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas Cancún (MX)
  • U.S. Mainland: Westin Kierland Villas (Scottsdale, AZ), Westin Desert Willow Villas (Palm Desert, CA), Westin Mission Hills Resort & Villas (Rancho Mirage, CA), Avon Villas (CO)
  • Other: Select Flex resorts in Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Lahaina, St. John

Club Program Rules Guide for the Deeded/Membership Product (Westin Flex)

  • Ownership: Deeded real-property interest in a point-based Flex contract. Vistana
  • Use Year & Deposit: Points deposit on your contract anniversary (quarterly Jan 1/Apr 1/Jul 1/Oct 1).
  • Bank & Borrow: Bank once per Use Year; borrow up to your annual allocation for early bookings.
  • Booking Windows (aligns with Marriott Vacation Club):
    • Advance Reservation Priority: 13–10 months out at your home resort
    • Standard: Up to 10 months at any Flex resort
    • Express: Within 3 months, with relaxed requirements (e.g., 2-night min).
  • Point Expiration: Unused, unbanked points expire at Use Year-end.

Club Program Rules Guide for the Trust Product (Westin Aventuras)

  • Ownership: Non-deeded Certificate of Participation in Aventuras inventory. Vistana
  • Certificate Deposit: Certificates deposit annually on your anniversary; bankable once per year.
  • Booking Windows (Vistana Signature Network standards):
    • ARP: 13–10 months at Aventuras home resorts
    • Standard: Up to 10 months at all Westin Vacation Club resorts
    • Express: Within 3 months, subject to minimum-stay rules
  • Certificate Expiration: Unused certificates expire at end of deposit year.

Planning Calendar

Timeline Activity
13 Months Out ARP booking opens for home-resort villas
10 Months Out Standard reservations open across all Westin Vacation Club resorts
Anniversary Date Points/Certificates deposit, review and bank as needed
3 Months Out Express Reservations window (last-minute stays, 2-night minimum)
Ongoing Monitor promotions, bank/borrow deadlines, and special member offers
Use Year End Expire any unbanked, unused points or certificates

Club Fees Schedule

  • Annual Maintenance Fees:
    • Flex: ~$0.02635 per point (e.g., 110,000 points = $2,898.50)
    • Aventuras: ~$0.25–$0.30 per certificate point
  • Resale Paperwork & Transfer Fees: Typically $75–$150 USD plus state recording fees
  • Reservation Fees: None for Flex; Aventuras may incur a $75 service fee for exchanges

Westin Vacation Club Ownership FAQ

  1. Can I rent out my points or certificates?
    – Flex owners may rent unused points through approved resale channels; Aventuras certificates are non-rental.
  2. What happens if I don’t use all my points/certificates?
    – Bank them to the next deposit year; any unbanked, unused values expire at year-end.
  3. Can I borrow points/certificates?
    – Flex: Yes, up to your full annual allocation; Aventuras: No borrowing, only banking.
  4. Are there blackout dates?
    – No blackout dates; availability is based solely on resort capacity and required point/certificate values.
  5. How do I exit or sell my membership?
    – Resale via approved brokers; subject to first-refusal rights by Westin Vacation Club and Vistana Signature.

Exchange Information

  • Internal Exchanges: Book at any Westin Vacation Club resort using Flex points or Aventuras certificates.
  • External Exchanges:
    • RCI®: Thousands of resorts worldwide (must enroll separately).
    • Interval International®: Access to 1,000+ resorts in 80+ countries via Vistana Signature Network. Vistana
  • Bonvoy Conversions: Occasionally convert unused Flex points into Marriott Bonvoy® points during promotional periods.

Westin Vacation Club – Timeshare Ownership

Experience renewal and well-being at Westin Vacation Club’s luxury villa resorts. Whether you choose the deeded Flex program—owning real-estate-backed points with flexible bank/borrow options—or the certificate-based Aventuras program—owning use certificates for vibrant resort stays—Westin Vacation Club delivers residential-style villas, signature wellness offerings, and a global exchange network that turns every getaway into a journey of restoration and joy.