How to use $400 WKORV room credits in 2 days? Not spa, no taxes

[cindylou]

Aloha,
I tried searching in forums but can't find answers for my friend who is checking out of WKORV in 36 hours but has $440 in room credits to spend, but they don't like massages so spa now or spa gift certificate for next year is a no go. They just found out those room credits can't be used to pay their nightly taxes. He tried talking to GM and concierge to get gift certs for whale watch or helicopter ride next year, but no dice.
Any ideas, other than a bunch of expensive meals with friends at Aunties or Pailolo?

 

[jabberwocky]

I think you can also get some stuff from the market (be careful - the separate vendors who sell clothes, art etc with their own tables don’t count).

If that doesn’t work how about drinks for 30 random people around the pool?

 

[zentraveler]

Or see if any TUGGers are there and buy a round a drinks - or two. Or on a more serious note, ask the Westin what the credits ARE good for and try to find something that works. Can they get a gift certificate for one of the dining venues and give it to someone?

 

[echino]

Any ideas, other than a bunch of expensive meals with friends at Aunties or Pailolo?

I wish $440 would cover a bunch of meals, but I think it would barely cover only one meal for a family.

 

[Denise L]

Can you buy Westin items from the spa shop? Robes and things like that?

We are here now and don’t have any credits, but wish we did. We could easily spend $440 on breakfast, lunch and dinner .

 

[alwysonvac]

Cabana rental

 

[rickandcindy23]

Can you buy Westin items from the spa shop? Robes and things like that?

We are here now and don’t have any credits, but wish we did. We could easily spend $440 on breakfast, lunch and dinner .

Yes, we could easily spend someone else's money.

 

[rcv82]

Availability is unlikely, but a Trilogy cruise is a good option if available.


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[Denise L]

Trilogy night have openings. Can’t hurt to call! Love Trilogy!

 

[alwysonvac]

If your friend converted StarOptions for Resort Credits then here’s the list from the Vistana website for WKORV

From https://www.vistana.com/benefits/resort-credit

 

[Lakeshore]

Maybe put it towards a Westin Heavenly bed mattress or sheet set. I like the robe idea, too.

 

[dioxide45]

Maybe put it towards a Westin Heavenly bed mattress or sheet set. I like the robe idea, too.

I don't think you can order those direct from the resort. It would have to be purchased and show up on the resort folio. You buy those on ShopMarriott.com.

 

[Lakeshore]

Oh, sorry about that.

 

[controller1]

Cabana rental

That won't work as that is through a third-party vendor (Aqualani) even though they do allow villa charges.

 

[VacationForever]

It will cover a meal for four of us.

 

[dioxide45]

Aloha,
I tried searching in forums but can't find answers for my friend who is checking out of WKORV in 36 hours but has $440 in room credits to spend, but they don't like massages so spa now or spa gift certificate for next year is a no go. They just found out those room credits can't be used to pay their nightly taxes. He tried talking to GM and concierge to get gift certs for whale watch or helicopter ride next year, but no dice.
Any ideas, other than a bunch of expensive meals with friends at Aunties or Pailolo?

So how did they use the credits. Did any go to waste.

 

[b2bailey]

Curious how a person would have $400 room credits.

 

[VacationForever]

Curious how a person would have $400 room credits.

- Attend timeshare presentation.
- Apply previously purchased hotel (Marriott) vouchers.
- Redeemed Star Options or Destination Club points for resort credits.

 

[VacationForever]

- Attend timeshare presentation.
- Apply previously purchased hotel (Marriott) vouchers.
- Redeemed Star Options or Destination Club points for resort credits.

Based on $440, my guess is that 4 sets of resort credits of $110 were redeemed from Star Options. 9K SOs = $110 resort credits.