Resort Fees allowed by RCI or II?

[pchung6]

I am not really using RCI that much, but just curious to find out does RCI allow resorts to charge high resort fees? It seems some of the high end resorts in RCI (Hilton, Disney, Wyndham, Diamond, etc...) all have high resort fees now, especially in Hawaii and Mexico.

On the other hand, I do not remember I've been charged any fees with Interval exchanges (mainly Starwood and Marriott). I also heard the rumor Interval and Diamond are now parted away because Interval not happy Diamond charges fees on exchangers? Is it true Interval kicked few Mexican resorts out because of this behavior?

I'm just trying to collect information here, I still love both exchange companies.

 

[VacationForever]

Timeshare resort fees are not true resort fees like those charged by hotels. There is an occupancy tax charge that is collected by Hawaii that are passed on to those staying at Hawaii timeshare resorts. Similarly in Mexico, there are associated taxes collected on behalf of the government for folks staying there. These are not "high" resort fees.

For all inclusive timeshare resorts, anyone exchanging into them has to pay an all inclusive food and drinks fees per day/week per person. This is not new and has been in the timeshare industry ever since I started timesharing in the late 90s.

 

[DeniseM]

Actually, many resorts charge exchangers resort fees. For instance, the Waikoloa Hiltons charge RCI exchangers a daily $25 resort fee plus the state occupancy tax. For a 2 bdm. the total is about $270 for one week.

 

[dgalati]

Actually, many resorts charge exchangers resort fees. For instance, the Waikoloa Hiltons charge RCI exchangers a daily $25 resort fee plus the state occupancy tax. For a 2 bdm. the total is about $270 for one week.

On top of the points used and $239 booking fee why use RCI? I refuse to ever pay a resort fee when I can book a resort without one.

 

[Eric B]

On top of the points used and $239 booking fee why use RCI? I refuse to ever pay a resort fee when I can book a resort without one.

It generally pays to actually do the math and figure out the total cost of vacationing at a resort. There are some where one can book a stay without a resort fee by one method that winds up being more expensive than paying an MF, exchange fee, and resort fee. Bottom line is that knowledge is power.

 

[DannyTS]

the Vidanta resorts charge fees to both the II and RCI exchangers

 

[Panina]

On top of the points used and $239 booking fee why use RCI? I refuse to ever pay a resort fee when I can book a resort without one.

It depends what you want and where you trade. When I trade into DVC I am ok paying it as it is still more cost effective for me to pay the fee then buying at DVC.

 

[dgalati]

It generally pays to actually do the math and figure out the total cost of vacationing at a resort. There are some where one can book a stay without a resort fee by one method that winds up being more expensive than paying an MF, exchange fee, and resort fee. Bottom line is that knowledge is power.

I get your point but it Just rubs me the wrong way to pay a resort fee.

 

[dgalati]

It depends what you want and where you trade. When I trade into DVC I am ok paying it as it is still more cost effective for me to pay the fee then buying at DVC.

Resort fee On top of the points, booking fee and maintenance fees paid on the points. I think its just a money grab that the resorts have been able to get away with. In vegas they stated with a daily resort fee then they started to charge for parking. Adding almost $50 a day to the stay.

 

[DeniseM]

I don't think anyone likes paying additional fees, but exchanging is still the cheapest way to stay at the top resorts, so you have to take that into consideration. My husband can be a real tight wad sometimes, and I have to remind him that he can't take it with him. YMMV

 

[Panina]

Resort fee On top of the points, booking fee and maintenance fees paid on the points. I think its just a money grab that the resorts have been able to get away with. In vegas they stated with a daily resort fee then they started to charge for parking. Adding almost $50 a day to the stay.

Totally agree with the money grab and I stay away from most resorts that charge the extras fees but sometimes the math works and it is still a good deal.

 

[dgalati]

I don't think anyone likes paying additional fees, but exchanging is still the cheapest way to stay at the top resorts, so you have to take that into consideration. My husband can be a real tight wad sometimes, and I have to remind him that he can't take it with him. YMMV

Your right about that.

 

[pchung6]

Does anyone believe Marriott and Vistana will soon to start charge these resort fees on exchangers?

 

[DeniseM]

They could, but it's pure speculation at this point.