Vistana Signature Experiences became part of Marriott Vacation Worldwide’s portfolio when Marriott Vacations Worldwide acquired ILG in 2018, placing Vistana alongside Marriott Vacation Club under their umbrella. The majority of Vistana Signature Network resorts, including newer developments like Sheraton Vistana Villages on International Drive, trade exclusively through Interval International. A small group of legacy properties, however, predate Vistana’s exclusive Interval International arrangement and retain contractual dual affiliation with RCI.
For owners at these resorts, that dual status translates into a practical advantage: access to two separate exchange inventories instead of one, which can matter considerably when searching for availability during high-demand weeks.
Which Vistana Resorts Maintain Dual RCI and Interval International Affiliation?
Here is an exhaustive list of Vistana properties that currently carry both II and RCI resort codes:
| Resort | RCI Code | II Code | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Sheraton Broadway Resort Myrtle Beach, SC | 4322 | STW & ST6 |
 | Sheraton Desert Oasis Scottsdale, AZ | 5247 | SDI |
 | Sheraton Vistana Resort Orlando, FL | 0450 & V450 | VIT & VIO |
 | Vistana Beach Club Jensen Beach, FL | 2153 | VIS |
Resort-Specific Notes
- Sheraton Broadway Resort (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina), uses II codes STW and ST6, alongside RCI code 4322. Both phases retain dual status, though owners should confirm which phase their deed covers before assuming identical exchange behavior.
- Sheraton Desert Oasis (Scottsdale, Arizona) carries the II code SDO and the RCI code 5247. Owners here benefit from relatively low maintenance fees paired with solid trading power across both networks, making it a frequently discussed resort among exchange-focused buyers.
- Sheraton Vistana Resort (Orlando, Florida) is the most layered of the four. It carries II codes VIO and VIT, along with RCI codes 0450 and V450 for the original sections. This resort includes multiple sections, Falls, Spas, Courts, Palms, Springs, and Fountains, and not all of them behave identically in RCI.
- Vistana Beach Club (Jensen Beach, Florida) uses II code VIS and RCI code 2153. As one of the earliest legacy properties in the Vistana portfolio, it predates the exclusive-contract era that confined most later developments to Interval International alone.
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.
Can Lock-Off Units at These Resorts Be Split Between RCI and Interval International?
Yes, and this is one of the more strategically useful mechanics available to owners at Sheraton Desert Oasis and Sheraton Broadway Resort. A 2-bedroom lock-off unit can be divided into a 1-bedroom and a studio. Owners can then deposit one half into Interval International and the other into RCI (or both into RCI), effectively gaining two separate exchange deposits from a single maintenance fee payment.
This optional approach maximizes annual trading utility without adding ownership costs, though each deposit typically carries its own exchange fee within its respective network.
What Should Resale Buyers Verify Before Purchasing a Dual Affiliation Vistana Week?
Dual affiliation is a deed-specific and phase-specific attribute, not a blanket resort-wide guarantee. Before purchasing, a resale buyer should verify the exact phase named on the deed (particularly at Sheraton Vistana Resort, where phase determines trading rights), confirm current enrollment eligibility with both RCI and Interval International directly, since exchange company rules can shift independently of resort ownership structure, and check individual exchange account fees for both networks, as maintaining active accounts with two exchange companies means paying two sets of membership and exchange fees rather than one.
Sellers and listing descriptions do not always distinguish between phases accurately, so independent verification against the resort codes listed above is worth the extra step before closing on a resale contract.
