Ko Olina and club points

[HawaiiGal41]

Thank you so much for information on what I have read on Tug over the last couple of weeks. It has been very helpful. Timeshare has just seemed so complicated with way too many rules .

My parent's have both passed away and my folks had a timeshare Ko Olina ,annual, ocean view, 2 bedroom, deeded week. They really had not been able to use it much due to my parent's death and health. We have been there 2 or 3 times. (have not been there for 9 years though)

1) We are really debating do we want to keep the Ko Olina timeshare? We love Hawaii but I prefer Maui... we go back and forth with my husband if we should keep it or sell it. (I know we can rent on Redweek or airbnb if we wanted to go to Ko Olina in the future ). Our fee yearly is $3,357.00 for 2025. What would any of you suggest? I know we could turn it into points but wouldn't be able to go during February, March, or April since it seems they are all booked then.... I do believe we could go another month though (maui Ocean Club) .

We do have 3 adult kids (one married) so we do have 6 in our family now and most likely grandkids in the future so a 2 bedroom seems cheaper and more economical then hotel rooms. (Not sure we always want to go to the same place though but not sure) .

I know we could sell Ko Olina and possibly decide to buy Maui Ocean Club Napili on the open market if we wanted to in the future but that is more $ but I know if you rent it out on Redweek you can also get more.

The debate is .... Do we just sell it and then pay more out of pocket when we travel to Hawaii?

2) Also the Club Points seem very high my folks have 2500 points and the cost is about $2500 annually and we probably won't keep those. But then we won't be an executive member. Is there a big reason we would want to keep the points? How does that effect not being an Executive member.

3) I don't think I would want to use Interval International, it is just way too complicated for me so I wouldn't do that I don't think.

Any suggestions you have with some, any, or all of the questions we would appreciate it. Thank you so much!

 

[rthib]

2) Also the Club Points seem very high my folks have 2500 points and the cost is about $2500 annually and we probably won't keep those. But then we won't be an executive member. Is there a big reason we would want to keep the points? How does that effect not being an Executive member.

The main benefit of Executive is being able to book 1+ Night at 13 month vs 10 month.

 

[HawaiiGal41]

The main benefit of Executive is being able to book 1+ Night at 13 month vs 10 month.

Oh does that mean we can only book for a week (7 days) and never less than that? and what does the 10 month mean?

 

[Fasttr]

Oh does that mean we can only book for a week (7 days) and never less than that? and what does the 10 month mean?

See linked info below to help in your understanding of the benefits at each level of ownership. Keep in mind, these relate only when using Points. If booking via the traditional “weeks” world, the linked info does not apply.

https://www.marriottvacationsworldwide.com/common/cms/mvc/pdfs/owners/Owner-Benefit-Level.pdf

 

[vacation dreaming]

I would suggest you spend some time learning the system and if you can afford the maintenance fees, use it for a few years and see how it goes. I have found the points to be very flexible if you can plan ahead and Marriott has a big footprint in Hawaii so you would have many options.

 

[Hindsite]

Given the cost of your maintenance fees using II is mostly limited to DVC Orlando, Hyatt and Four seasons, if you want to get value for it.
As above, have a go at electing for club points and see how you get on. Make sure you know all the various dates and deadlines so you don't get stuck with expiring points. E.g banking deadline, inventory release dates, election deadlines and how early you can elect. Lots of 2026 inventory is already gone but things change constantly and you can waitlist.

 

[HawaiiGal41]

Given the cost of your maintenance fees using II is mostly limited to DVC Orlando, Hyatt and Four seasons, if you want to get value for it.
As above, have a go at electing for club points and see how you get on. Make sure you know all the various dates and deadlines so you don't get stuck with expiring points. E.g banking deadline, inventory release dates, election deadlines and how early you can elect. Lots of 2026 inventory is already gone but things change constantly and you can waitlist.

thank you, yes trying to deal with it the last many years has been so complicated, so debating if it is worth it. thank you for your advice!

 

[HawaiiGal41]

I would suggest you spend some time learning the system and if you can afford the maintenance fees, use it for a few years and see how it goes. I have found the points to be very flexible if you can plan ahead and Marriott has a big footprint in Hawaii so you would have many options.

Thank you for that advice, yes have tried to figure it out over the last many years but was difficult being a caregiver and not being able to utilize it like we should or could have. thanks!

 

[Hindsite]

thank you, yes trying to deal with it the last many years has been so complicated, so debating if it is worth it. thank you for your advice!

You are never going to know until you try it. Some people do very well with club points, others not at all. Putting a bit of time in to understand how it works will make it more likely that you do well, even if you then decide its not for you.

 

[rthib]

Oh does that mean we can only book for a week (7 days) and never less than that? and what does the 10 month mean?

It just limits the time when you can book less than a week.

If you are executive you can book any number of nights (1 or more) starting at 13 months
If you drop below you can only book any number of nights starting at 10 months.

You can book 7 nights (or more) starting at 13 months (select) or 12 months (owner)

 

[wballoni]

You can book 7 nights (or more) starting at 13 months (select) or 12 months (owner)

My understanding is that Select only lets you book 13 months out if you book multiple consecutive or concurrent week. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[dioxide45]

My understanding is that Select only lets you book 13 months out if you book multiple consecutive or concurrent week. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

No, not that. You need to pay a point premium to book 13 months out for 7 nights or more.

 

[wballoni]

No, not that. You need to pay a point premium to book 13 months out for 7 nights or more.

I should have been clearer, my understanding is for deeded weeks. Not sure if that makes a difference.

 

[rthib]

I should have been clearer, my understanding is for deeded weeks. Not sure if that makes a difference.

Level makes no difference on deeded week, it only makes a difference on window for points.
You can have 0 points and still reserve at 13 month for weeks.
For weeks, the 13 month is if you own multiple weeks that have the same or overlapping seasons and are reserving multiple weeks, has nothing to do with level.

 

[HawaiiGal41]

Level makes no difference on deeded week, it only makes a difference on window for points.
You can have 0 points and still reserve at 13 month for weeks.
For weeks, the 13 month is if you own multiple weeks that have the same or overlapping seasons and are reserving multiple weeks, has nothing to do with level.

Thank you for your advice!!

 

[capjak]

Sounds like you have a good combination and flexibility with having both points plus Kolina. You can convert to points and book Maui fairly consistently. I would keep them both.

 

[HawaiiGal41]

Sounds like you have a good combination and flexibility with having both points plus Kolina. You can convert to points and book Maui fairly consistently. I would keep them both.

Thank you!