As you may know, Marriott Vacation Club owners are able to participate in the Interval International exchange program. Marriott Vacation Club owners are able to stay at a wide variety of resorts by exchanging their Marriott Legacy Weeks or Abound Club Vacation points with Interval International, but some resorts trade with both RCI and II.
Owners at these resorts get a real benefit from the dual affiliation: they can search two exchange networks instead of one, which can make a big difference when they’re trying to book a popular week.
Dual Affiliation Marriott Resorts
Some Marriott Vacation Club Legacy week owners at select resorts can take advantage of what is called “dual affiliation”, which means they will have the ability to exchange with both II (Interval International) and RCI (Resorts Condominiums International). RCI boasts over 6,000 additional resorts in their exchange network.
All Marriott Resorts That Are Affiliated With RCI
We’ve compiled an exhaustive list of these special resorts which have the ability to be traded with II, as well as RCI below:
| Resort | RCI Code | II Code | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Marriott Cypress Harbour Orlando, FL | 2619 | MCP |
 | Marriott Desert Springs 1 Palm Desert, CA | 2099 | MDS |
 | Marriott Harbour Club Hilton Head Island, SC | 2041 | MHH |
 | Marriott Heritage Club Hilton Head Island, SC | 1779 | MHG |
 | Marriott Monarch Hilton Head Island, SC | 0336 | MMS |
 | Marriott Royal Palms Orlando, FL | 1699 | MRP |
 | Marriott Sabal Palms Orlando, FL | 1276 | MSP |
 | Marriott Streamside Vail, CO | 1320 | SAV & MVB & MDO & MEV |
 | Marriott Sunset Pointe Hilton Head Island, SC | 2616 | MSN |
Resort-Specific Notes
- Marriott’s StreamSide: Evergreen phase does not trade with RCI
- Desert Springs Villas II: Does not trade with RCI
Why Do Select Resorts Have Access To RCI, When Others Only Trade with II?
This dual affiliation feature offered on select Marriott resorts, comes from a time when all Marriott resorts were affiliated with RCI, prior to becoming affiliated with II. The resorts that are currently affiliated with both exchange companies are the original Marriott resorts that were around during that period of time. Resorts that were built or purchased after Marriott became affiliated with II as their primary exchange company are only affiliated with II, which explains why many of Marriott’s resorts do not feature this dual affiliation.
How Does an Owner Deposit a Week Into RCI Instead of Interval International?
Depositing into RCI is a distinct process from a standard II deposit and requires a few extra steps. Follow this sequence to do it correctly:
Confirm RCI eligibility
Verify that your specific deed and phase are RCI-affiliated using the resort codes listed above. Not every section at every dual-affiliated property qualifies.
Obtain an RCI membership
If you do not already have an individual RCI Weeks account, enroll at rci.com. RCI membership is separate from any Interval International membership and carries its own annual fee.
Reserve your home resort week directly with the resort
Contact the resort’s owner services line and book your deeded week as a standard home resort reservation. This confirmed reservation is what you will deposit, so complete this step before logging into RCI.
Gather your reservation confirmation details
Once the resort issues a confirmation number, have that information ready. RCI will need it to match and accept the deposit.
Log into your RCI Weeks account and locate your resort
Use the correct RCI resort code for your property and phase (for example, code 2153 for Vistana Beach Club). Selecting the wrong code can result in a failed or misapplied deposit.
Assign and deposit the confirmed reservation into RCI
Enter your home resort confirmation details in your RCI account to complete the deposit. RCI will review and confirm acceptance, at which point the week enters your RCI deposit bank.
Search or request an exchange
With the deposit accepted, you can browse RCI inventory or submit an exchange request. RCI Weeks operates on a deposit-first model, so the exchange search begins after your week is already on deposit.
The key difference from II is the deposit-first requirement. II exchanges can be initiated directly from your membership dashboard without depositing a resort reservation first, which is called Confirm First, while RCI requires a confirmed booking in hand before the deposit process begins.
What Are The Benefits of Trading My Marriott With RCI?
The next time you are about to book your vacation be sure to remember that if you own at one of the Marriott properties listed above, you can trade with both II and RCI. Being able to trade with both exchange companies will afford you access to a much larger network of resorts, and a sizable amount of additional vacation availability as well. This additional access can be an asset for those travelers looking to book desirable locations and times of the year by exchanging their Legacy weeks.
What Are The Costs of Trading With RCI?
If you find something in the RCI exchange network that you wish to book, you will need to become an RCI member and pay an annual membership fee of $109. At the time of trading your week, RCI charges $299 per trade, you will not pay this exchange fee unless you initiate a transfer.
However, these costs can be well worth it, considering RCI features the largest network of resorts of any exchange company, and will give owners an additional 6,300 resorts to choose from by depositing their week into the RCI exchange system.
Learn More About Exchanging Marriott Vacation Club With Interval International
If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of trading a Marriott Legacy week with Interval International, you can get easy-to-read travel demand index charts and step-by-step instructions to guide you through your next trade by reading our in-depth article: How Trading Marriott Weeks With Interval International Works.
Learn More About Marriott Vacation Club Resale
Purchasing a Marriott Vacation Club Legacy Week on the resale market is an extremely cost-effective way to take advantage of these select resorts who trade with RCI, as well as II. If you wish to learn more about having the option of trading with both II and RCI with a resale contract, you can fill in a contact form and speak with one of our licensed Marriott resale specialists to see which of the above resorts is the best fit for your vacation needs.
