Inherited HGVC Membership

[rad.travel.dad]

My dad passed away in December and he had recently purchased a one-bedroom/one-bath timeshare with HGVC at the Carlsbad Seapointe resort for around $13k just last year, sadly he barely got to use it himself. Based on his purchase paperwork, it's a 1BR/1BA "Float week during float season every odd numbered year". Maintenance fees due are currently $1,199 for 2026 (was $1,099 in 2025). I'm still waiting to get full access from HGVC so I can find out what the points value is, by the looks of the chart, it's likely 4,200 points if it's Gold season/6,200 points in Platinum.

I'm personally not new to timeshares by any means but I am new(er) to the HGVC platform. What is the float week and season in terms of points? And does this property have a higher than normal maintence fee per point based on the location? I would assume so.

In terms of keeping it, I only live about an hour away from the property my dad owned at (Carlsbad Seapointe), it doesn't look particularly spectacular and looks like it can be booked retail for a decent price so I'm not sure we would use that one for a full week every other year. I personally own with Vistana (MVC) which covers Hawaii and Orlando for us well and also own with Fiesta Americana Vacation Club which we use for our trips to Mexico and also some Hilton properties in Las Vegas, other islands of Hawaii, and elsewhere. Through both of those, we have access to both Interval International and RCI (if I wanted it) for exchanges.

So based on all of this, I'm just curious, would this be a good deal to keep? Would it be worth selling? Or would it be worth just surrendering back to Hilton and moving on? TIA for any opinions on the matter.

 

[TolmiePeak]

My dad passed away in December and he had recently purchased a one-bedroom/one-bath timeshare with HGVC at the Carlsbad Seapointe resort for around $13k just last year, sadly he barely got to use it himself. Based on his purchase paperwork, it's a 1BR/1BA "Float week during float season every odd numbered year". Maintenance fees due are currently $1,199 for 2026 (was $1,099 in 2025). I'm still waiting to get full access from HGVC so I can find out what the points value is, by the looks of the chart, it's likely 4,200 points if it's Gold season/6,200 points in Platinum.

I'm personally not new to timeshares by any means but I am new(er) to the HGVC platform. What is the float week and season in terms of points? And does this property have a higher than normal maintence fee per point based on the location? I would assume so.

In terms of keeping it, I only live about an hour away from the property my dad owned at (Carlsbad Seapointe), it doesn't look particularly spectacular and looks like it can be booked retail for a decent price so I'm not sure we would use that one for a full week every other year. I personally own with Vistana (MVC) which covers Hawaii and Orlando for us well and also own with Fiesta Americana Vacation Club which we use for our trips to Mexico and also some Hilton properties in Las Vegas, other islands of Hawaii, and elsewhere. Through both of those, we have access to both Interval International and RCI (if I wanted it) for exchanges.

So based on all of this, I'm just curious, would this be a good deal to keep? Would it be worth selling? Or would it be worth just surrendering back to Hilton and moving on? TIA for any opinions on the matter.

I would disclaim interest. The maintenance fees are pretty high. HGVC is a good system but you want to get the properties with the lower maintenance fees.

 

[letsgobobby]

This is c a very bad deed. I would disclaim.

 

[Tyrael-36]

Hello RTD,

I am sorry for your loss. You are in the right forum for these questions though. Here are my thoughts as a 8-year HGVC/bHC timeshare owner:

You need to know what the bi-annual points allocation amount is and where it covers, but it will not just be limited to the Carlsbad resort location. You should be able to utilize the points across the HGVC platform, with resort limitations based on the membership type. You should also have the opportunity to leverage these points for some Fiesta Americana locations and RCI through the exchange program (I have not personally pursued this option). And with all HGVC points programs you can trade the allocation for Hilton Honors points, but it's not the best bang for your buck.

Once you know the specifics, you will have to decide if the $1,199 annual fee is worth a week of vacation points every-other year. And really, in my experience, most HGVC locations are in the 8,000 point range for a weekly reservation in the better travel months. And as you mentioned, the points/fee ratio on this agreement is one of the worst. This being a low point allocation, given bi-annually, with an annual maintenance fee, will be very hard to 'sell' as many people are literally giving these deeds away to get away from the annual maintenance fee.

In my opinion, if you are already utilizing a separate timeshare program, you might want to see what you can work out with Hilton to surrender the deed. I hate these low point EOY/EEY deeds as they have nearly zero resale value.

Others here may have much different opinions. In any event, good luck.

 

[mountainboy]

Sorry for your loss...
You have been given excellent advice by others...
Some like the daytime use with many GPR properties (like at GPP, MarBrisa or CSP, your dad's deeded loxn), and as you live close by, if you travel here frequently, may use it.
If not, get a Vegas resale or Craig lodge, IF HGVC appeals to you & do not get this deed...
Best!
TY!

 

[buzglyd]

6200 is actually 9920 now. If you really want it, make sure the HGV points transfer with the deed as they don’t transfer on resale anymore.

 

[rad.travel.dad]

6200 is actually 9920 now. If you really want it, make sure the HGV points transfer with the deed as they don’t transfer on resale anymore.

Even on a transfer to family? I thought there was typically an exception for that.

Also, it appears base on the maintenance fee statement that he has HGV MAX which is their new offering including all properties.

 

[mountainboy]

Even on a transfer to family? I thought there was typically an exception for that.

Also, it appears base on the maintenance fee statement that he has HGV MAX which is their new offering including all properties.

Try it but make sure you let HGV folks know that you want the HGV Max ownership to also xfr to you, if you assume that deed or else walk away...
TY

 

[SmithOp]

A float week during float season is September through May. The summer weeks are fixed weeks there.

There should also be access to GPX for trades and bonus weeks.

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