II Exchanges into Big Island

[frytard]

Hi All,

I read earlier in the month that its pretty much impossible to get Waikoloa Marriott exchange through II. With that in mind what are some things i can change my 1 or 2 BR Marriott Grand Chateau into Big Island that is decently nice and worth the exchange?

I saw Kona Coast wasn't bad - any other places that might be Toddler friendly pools or one of those waveless beaches because of rocks put in (like poipu as an example) to go to?

Thanks!

Edit: Makes me want to get a RCI Vegas trader since it seems like their options are much better for big island.

 

[Tahiya]

The Hiltons are great, but as you surmised, they're in RCI. They require about 42 TPU, so you'd need a high value trader. Kona Coast was nice when we stayed there 11 years ago, but it's not like a Marriott or a Hilton in terms of on-site amenities.

 

[BJRSanDiego]

Hi All,

I read earlier in the month that its pretty much impossible to get Waikoloa Marriott exchange through II. With that in mind what are some things i can change my 1 or 2 BR Marriott Grand Chateau into Big Island that is decently nice and worth the exchange?

I saw Kona Coast wasn't bad - any other places that might be Toddler friendly pools or one of those waveless beaches because of rocks put in (like poipu as an example) to go to?

Thanks!

Edit: Makes me want to get a RCI Vegas trader since it seems like their options are much better for big island.

I could be wrong, but I thought that Waikoloa is 99% tied to points and was not sold as weeks. So, other Marriott points owners can book it, but very little inventory shows up into ii.

I've exchanged into Kona Coast 2 three times. It is a nice place. Kona Coast 2 is closer to the water but there is still a golf course between you and the ocean. Kona Coast 1 is slightly older and closer to the highway. I recall that they may have a garage. Perhaps KC1 was built as a condo, but that is just a guess.

 

[frytard]

I could be wrong, but I thought that Waikoloa is 99% tied to points and was not sold as weeks. So, other Marriott points owners can book it, but very little inventory shows up into ii.

I've exchanged into Kona Coast 2 three times. It is a nice place. Kona Coast 2 is closer to the water but there is still a golf course between you and the ocean. Kona Coast 1 is slightly older and closer to the highway. I recall that they may have a garage. Perhaps KC1 was built as a condo, but that is just a guess.

Ok Thanks. I guess that explains the Waikaloa not being on II situatio then. And thanks for the Kona Coast Description.

 

[iftravel]

The Hiltons are great, but as you surmised, they're in RCI. They require about 42 TPU, so you'd need a high value trader. Kona Coast was nice when we stayed there 11 years ago, but it's not like a Marriott or a Hilton in terms of on-site amenities.

King’s land? Do you know how many RCI points needed?

 

[Tahiya]

Often 42 TPU. I may have seen 46 before for a 2 bedroom.

 

[Luanne]

King’s land? Do you know how many RCI points needed?

Often 42 TPU. I may have seen 46 before for a 2 bedroom.

Is the number of points required the same as the number of TPUs? Aren't points and weeks different?

 

[Tahiya]

Sorry-didnt notice you said RCI points. Yes they're different. I can't answer your question about RCI points.

 

[SmithOp]

Hilton's in RCI also have daily resort fees now, except possibly a few like Waikoloa Bay Club.