Are you curious about how much Marriott Vacation Club points cost on the resale market? Marriott Vacation Club Points (also known as Destinations Club Points) are a popular way for Marriott timeshare owners to access all of the amazing Marriott resorts across the globe. If you are looking to purchase points on the resale market, it’s important to know what the going rate is, what fees are applicable to transfer the ownership, and how to navigate the timeshare resale process.
In this article, we will take a closer look at how much Marriott Destinations Club points cost on the secondary market and explain what to expect for your purchase.
Marriott Vacation Club Points Cost
Initial Purchase Price
When shopping for the right Marriott Vacation Club points package on the resale market, you will find that pricing can fluctuate through time. Resale prices are based on a few main factors which determine the value of a Marriott Destinations Club Points membership:
- Annual allotment of vacation club points (how many vacation points you’ll get each year)
- How many points are available currently (if any)
- Number of points that are banked (if any)
- Number of points that are borrowed (if any)
- Use Year
If you’d like to browse currently available Marriott’s Destinations Club point packages, you can view our Marriott points listings for up-to-date pricing.
Transfer / Closing Costs
When purchasing Marriott Vacation Club points on the resale market, there are a handful of fees that are required to be paid by the buyer in order to transfer a points-based Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Club timeshare into their name. There are four main fees to be aware of:
- Transfer Fee: $750 per beneficial interest (per 250 Vacation Points) with a minimum of $3,000
- Owner Education Fee: $300 (not charged if buyer has existing points ownership)
- Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Waiver Fee: $95 (per contract purchased)
As with any real estate transaction, there are going to be additional costs that are associated with the transfer of your new Destination Club membership, so it’s important to know what to expect early in your research process.
Annual Maintenance Fees
Just like with other timeshares, there are going to be annual maintenance fees that are required to keep your Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Club points membership active. These fees will vary depending on the size of your points package.
Currently, Marriott Vacation Club owners pay 68.4 cents per annual point or in maintenance fees each year.
Annual Club Fee
There is also an all-inclusive annual club fee that is paid to cover all expenses for access to the Interval International exchange company, housekeeping fees, banking and borrowing fees, fees for converting to Bonvoy Points, reservations cancellation fees, guest certificate fees, and more. Many other vacation clubs choose to charge lower club fees, but nickel and dime you with charges for many of the common actions that owners use from year to year. With Marriott points, your annual club fee covers all of these fees and allows owners to have a consistent fee each year, even when they are using each and every feature of their timeshare.
| Membership Level | 2023 Club Fee |
|---|---|
| Owners and Select Members | $230.00 |
| Executive and Presidential Members | $270.00 |
| Chairmans’ Club Members | $295.00 |
Learn More About Marriott’s Destination Club Points
Marriott Destinations Club points are one of the most flexible and easy-to-use timeshare programs available, and Marriott features some of the most luxurious resorts in more of the most popular destinations that many other timeshare developers.
If you’re just beginning your research on Marriott Points resale, you can start by reading some of our articles that answer some of the most popular buyer questions:
- If you’d like to learn more about how Marriott Vacation Club’s Destination Club program works, you can read our in-depth article here: How Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Club Points Work.
- If you’d like to browse the many Marriott Vacation Club resorts that are part of the Destinations Club program, you can visit our Marriott Resort Directory.
- If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of timeshare use years, you can read up on the topic here: Marriott Destinations Club Use Year: Everything You Need To Know.
- If you’d like to learn how far in advance you can book your Marriott Destinations Club points, read: Marriott Vacation Club Reservation Booking Windows.
- If you’d like to learn about converting Destination Club Points into Bonvoy points (previously Marriott rewards points) you can read our in-depth article here: How Exchanging Marriott Destinations Club Points for Bonvoy Points Works.
- If you’d like to learn about trading your Marriott points using an interval international, you can learn about the subject here: How Trading Marriott Destination Club Points With Interval International Works.
Navigating The Marriott Resale Market
In this article, we looked at the initial purchase price, transfer and closing costs, and annual maintenance fees associated with Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Club points. As you can see, there are a few different factors that go into the overall cost of purchasing Marriott Vacation Club points on the resale market.
However, if you do your research to find the right property, and work with a reputable timeshare resale company, the process of purchasing a points-based Marriott timeshare can be seamless and straightforward, while saving you thousands when compared to retail costs.
If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a Marriott owner, how to purchase Marriott Vacation Club points on the secondary timeshare market, or if you have any questions about the timeshare resale process, feel free to contact us today. We would be more than happy to help you navigate the process and find the perfect Marriott Vacation Club points package for your needs.
