WorldMark Moab - what a great visit!

[vikingsholm]

I just reviewed WMowners.com website, and found this information:

https://www.wmowners.com/threads/moab-an-associate-resort.52703/#post-396235

The pertinent part of that thread page is a post by user herindoors, saying "It will be a Worldmark resort soon. They are having legal paperwork problems and waiting for those to come to fruition. The associate part will be dropped."

So maybe it's WM doing a CYA thing till all the paperwork is done? The only place I saw anything with "associate" in it was on the reservation. Everything on site I saw was WM branded. Nothing indicated it was even a joint Wyndham/WorldMark thing - strictly WorldMark.

Dave

Great news, thanks!

 

[dioxide45]

I just reviewed WMowners.com website, and found this information:

https://www.wmowners.com/threads/moab-an-associate-resort.52703/#post-396235

The pertinent part of that thread page is a post by user herindoors, saying "It will be a Worldmark resort soon. They are having legal paperwork problems and waiting for those to come to fruition. The associate part will be dropped."

So maybe it's WM doing a CYA thing till all the paperwork is done? The only place I saw anything with "associate" in it was on the reservation. Everything on site I saw was WM branded. Nothing indicated it was even a joint Wyndham/WorldMark thing - strictly WorldMark.

Dave

I doubt it is joint Club Wyndham/Worldmark. My example was somewhat anecdotal in that it might just be a situation where the actual resort inventory isn't yet owned by Worldmark, like the situation at Kingstown Reef. The only tie in to Wyndham is that Worldmark is managed by Wyndham.

 

[WManning]

Happy to help, John. I know it was a long time coming, and there has been a lot of curiosity about the place. Any WM Owner would be pleased to stay at this resort.

Dave
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Great review. Makes me want to book this resort soon.

 

[CO skier]

I’m curious if there is a turn lane to cross traffic to go into resort if you come from town? When we were there and it was under construction, it looked like a nightmare to cross traffic and turn left to also leave the resort.

Yes, there is a "shared" center left turn lane on northbound US-191 from Moab; i.e., a four-lane highway with one center left turn lane for traffic in both directions. Used it many times traveling from Moab town center with a pickup and a trailer of ATVs. Very convenient ... and safe (there is no reason for southbound traffic to be using the center left turn lane; there is nothing to turn into.

Google Maps has a very good picture of the entrance to WM Moab with the new highway and the center turn lane. It is dated November, 2021, so the signs for the Element and Moab resorts are not there, but the driveway definitely is.

I had no trouble with left turns into the resort or left turns out of the resort. The new highway expanded to four lanes from two lanes has made a huge difference.

 

[CO skier]

I just reviewed WMowners.com website, and found this information:

https://www.wmowners.com/threads/moab-an-associate-resort.52703/#post-396235

The pertinent part of that thread page is a post by user herindoors, saying "It will be a Worldmark resort soon. They are having legal paperwork problems and waiting for those to come to fruition. The associate part will be dropped."

So maybe it's WM doing a CYA thing till all the paperwork is done? The only place I saw anything with "associate" in it was on the reservation. Everything on site I saw was WM branded. Nothing indicated it was even a joint Wyndham/WorldMark thing - strictly WorldMark.

Dave

Great news, thanks!

Be hopeful, but take it with a grain of salt. Herindoors is not exactly the most reliable source of information.

Wyndham has been using WAAM (Wyndham Asset Affiliation Model) for just-in-time inventory release. If WM Moab is part of WAAM, then that would explain the delays.

And if the current economic hiccup turns into a full-fledged recession, WM Moab may be an associate resort for some time to come.

 

[CO skier]

At highway speed, it was easy to miss the turn. Watching for that Westin/WorldMark sign was important.

How fast were you going? The US-191 speed limit is 45 mph at the resort entrance and does not change to "highway speeds" until well north of the Colorado River.

 

[DaveNV]

How fast were you going? The US-191 speed limit is 45 mph at the resort entrance and does not change to "highway speeds" until well north of the Colorado River.

Coming in southbound in heavy traffic, it was easy to miss the turn into the parking lot. Once I figured out it was at the end of a long cement-barrier side wall, I knew where to turn. Northbound, I looked for the WorldMark sign.

Dave

 

[ladyz]

What is the difference between the 2 bedroom vs 2 bedroom deluxe in the WM Moab units?

 

[WManning]

I read that Associate stuff too, which has me greatly concerned.

I recently obtained a very small WM account for us mostly with BT, IS, MM bookings. But my plan has been to use the regular points for a Moab trip. I am a bit confused as to how this became an associate when the whole time previous this was always a WM resort.

Sandy,
Just finished a 5 night stay Sun-Fri in a one bedroom at 4k points. Flew United into Moab airport (CNY) 15 miles from Moab. Great resort! Beautiful hiking in arches and cayonlands. Proper Brewing next door to resort and downtown Moab has numerous fantastic restaurants. Only regret was not staying 7 nights.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

This is on my bucket list. Is it possible to trade for this property in RCI? (I own HGVC). What are the best months to visit Moab? We like to hike so not too hot and not too cold.

 

[WManning]

This is on my bucket list. Is it possible to trade for this property in RCI? (I own HGVC). What are the best months to visit Moab? We like to hike so not too hot and not too cold.

Now temps are perfect for hiking and enjoying downtown. Last week high 70`s low 50`s.

 

[DRIless]

I had a Studio2 at WM Moab last week, it was very nice. Not walking distance to town but Very nice. I was spoiled the nights before by Wyndham Durango where you're at the foot of Main Street.

 

[DRIless]

I had a Studio2 at WM Moab last week, it was very nice. Not walking distance to town but Very nice. I was spoiled the nights before by Wyndham Durango where you're at the foot of Main Street.

 

[WManning]

I had a Studio2 at WM Moab last week, it was very nice. Not walking distance to town but Very nice. I was spoiled the nights before by Wyndham Durango where you're at the foot of Main Street.

It's only a 2.5 mile hike. Moab also has a free transit if the walk is to far.

Moab Area Transit | Moab, UT - Official Website

moabcity.org

 

[davidvel]

We were assigned unit 1212 in Building 2, on the second floor. Entry into the unit is with a credit-card-sized electronic card key (hold it against the lock till the light turns green, then turn the door lever handle.) The door was solid and heavy, so it took a bit of effort to get it open. Once inside, slip the door key into a slot adjacent to the doorway, (similar to what I’ve seen in cruise ship staterooms), to activate the lights.

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Dave

I've heard of these. Can't you just ask for 2 keycards and leave one inserted? Otherwise what if one person leaves and another stays?

 

[DaveNV]

I've heard of these. Can't you just ask for 2 keycards and leave one inserted? Otherwise what if one person leaves and another stays?

Somebody needs to insert a card, or the lights go out.

Dave

 

[Mongoose]

I had a Studio2 at WM Moab last week, it was very nice. Not walking distance to town but Very nice. I was spoiled the nights before by Wyndham Durango where you're at the foot of Main Street.

How was your stay/unit in Durango?

 

[dioxide45]

Somebody needs to insert a card, or the lights go out.

Dave

Would a gift card work? We usually use an old empty gift card when on cruise ships.

 

[Mongoose]

Would a gift card work? We usually use an old empty gift card when on cruise ships.

Any credit card or key card sized item will work. Even a thick business card. It doesn’t read the card, it’s just a switch.

 

[CO skier]

Somebody needs to insert a card, or the lights go out.

Dave

"That's what she said."

(The Office TV show reference).

 

[HikerBiker]

This is on my bucket list. Is it possible to trade for this property in RCI? (I own HGVC). What are the best months to visit Moab? We like to hike so not too hot and not too cold.

We have a studio for Moab next week. We were able to purchase the week’s stay (are they called extra vacations?) for about $350 through RCI. I didn’t see any exchanges available. We are looking forward to hiking there and at Canyonlands. We plan to be on the trails early as we like the cooler temperatures for hiking.

 

[CO skier]

We have a studio for Moab next week. We were able to purchase the week’s stay (are they called extra vacations?) for about $350 through RCI. I didn’t see any exchanges available. We are looking forward to hiking there and at Canyonlands. We plan to be on the trails early as we like the cooler temperatures for hiking.

The RCI Extra Vacations are a great deal. You will need to move the couch to make way for the murphy bed each night and back the next morning. Bring gloves and a good jacket for hiking; if the wind is blowing at all, it will be "cold" before 9 a.m.

The northwest hot tub at the resort is HOT! If that is what you want. Unplug the phone if you do not want an invitation to a zoom sales presentation.

The Moab Brewery at the south end of town is a great place for dinner. The broccoli cheese soup is excellent.

 

[jasavak]

I wonder how difficult it is to find availability in summer ?

 

[CO skier]

I wonder how difficult it is to find availability in summer ?

Super Easy

Here is the availability that can be reserved in a 1 bedroom

 

[HikerBiker]

The RCI Extra Vacations are a great deal. You will need to move the couch to make way for the murphy bed each night and back the next morning. Bring gloves and a good jacket for hiking; if the wind is blowing at all, it will be "cold" before 9 a.m.

The northwest hot tub at the resort is HOT! If that is what you want. Unplug the phone if you do not want an invitation to a zoom sales presentation.

The Moab Brewery at the south end of town is a great place for dinner. The broccoli cheese soup is excellent.

Thank you for all this information. We do not do presentations so will definitely unplug the phone. The Moab Brewery will be on our list as my husband is a beer fan.