Week 51 / 52 in Big Island

rahulgopi · Jun 21, 2016

I am looking to add HGVC to my timeshare as we love Big Island of all the islands. We currently have Worldmark and Marriott but the 4/5 year restriction is preventing us from exchanging into HGVC often.

I am looking to buy one of the following

1) Fixed week 51 2 br platinum pre at Waikoloa (9600 points ) ~15K USD
2) 2 Br Platinum Pre at Kingsland (14400 points ). ~20K USD

my kids loved the pool @ kingsland, thus we are considering it eventhou it is not fixed 51.

Question is, if we buy platinum kingsland, what is the possibility of getting a 51 / 52 week reservation ? Or is it better to get Waikoloa week 51 , if we really want to travel during that window ?

Greatly appreciate any and all insights.

Cyberc · Jun 21, 2016

rahulgopi said:
I am looking to add HGVC to my timeshare as we love Big Island of all the islands. We currently have Worldmark and Marriott but the 4/5 year restriction is preventing us from exchanging into HGVC often.

I am looking to buy one of the following

1) Fixed week 51 2 br platinum pre at Waikoloa (9600 points ) ~15K USD
2) 2 Br Platinum Pre at Kingsland (14400 points ). ~20K USD

my kids loved the pool @ kingsland, thus we are considering it eventhou it is not fixed 51.

Question is, if we buy platinum kingsland, what is the possibility of getting a 51 / 52 week reservation ? Or is it better to get Waikoloa week 51 , if we really want to travel during that window ?

Greatly appreciate any and all insights.

Hi

I haven't actually went myself, but from what I understand is that if you want to go to HI during week 51/52 you need to own there. Week 51/52 is usually event weeks which means that those weeks are pre-booked for the owners.

You will only see availability if an owner cancels, that might happen anytime of year.

My recommendation is therefor to buy a fixed week 51/52 at HI if you wan't to go each year during those weeks.

Regards

rahulgopi · Jun 21, 2016

Cyberc said:
Hi

I haven't actually went myself, but from what I understand is that if you want to go to HI during week 51/52 you need to own there. Week 51/52 is usually event weeks which means that those weeks are pre-booked for the owners.

You will only see availability if an owner cancels, that might happen anytime of year.

My recommendation is therefor to buy a fixed week 51/52 at HI if you wan't to go each year during those weeks.

Regards

Thank you. I was inclined to Kingsland as it made perfect sense from a MF / points perspective. But if it does not serve my purpose of reserving a week 51 / 52, it appears to be a no go. On the other hand MF at Waikoloa is slightly lower and I might be able to negotiate the purchase price a bit more as they seem to pass ROFR around $10K.

Just for clarification, how is the availability of 51/52 for platinum users at Kingsland ? Is it really hard to get a 51/52 week ?

presley · Jun 21, 2016

rahulgopi said:
Just for clarification, how is the availability of 51/52 for platinum users at Kingsland ? Is it really hard to get a 51/52 week ?

If they are selling weeks 51 and 52 as fixed weeks, it will be very hard to reserve as a floating platinum owner. Those would only show up if the owner uses their points for something else and there is no wait list. You have to log or call in every day in hopes of catching that.

I just looked and there is only one room available with a check in of 1/31 and that is for a few nights. There is nothing else in any of the 3 resorts for those weeks at this time.

SmithOp · Jun 21, 2016

rahulgopi said:
Just for clarification, how is the availability of 51/52 for platinum users at Kingsland ? Is it really hard to get a 51/52 week ?

All the 51/52 intervals are Event Weeks in Hawaii except Bay Club.

http://www.hgvclubprogram.com/resources/resort-seasons/

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rahulgopi · Jun 22, 2016

Thank you very much for all the insights. I am wondering whether the premium for week 51 9600 point Waikoloa is worth it. We really love Kingsland pools but finding a week 51 is hard and ++$ over a platinum week at KL.

KL points to MF value is the best and Waikoloa is not very attractive from that perspective.

Finding it hard to make a decision :shrug:

. Wonder whether buying Waikoloa is the right decision

Sandy VDH · Jun 22, 2016

SmithOp said:
All the 51/52 intervals are Event Weeks in Hawaii except Bay Club.

http://www.hgvclubprogram.com/resources/resort-seasons/

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Bay Club was sold with event weeks, now when HGVC took over those owners can convert to HGVC ownership, but original weeks were sold event.

My contract was sold as weeks 1 - 50 which is the only reason why I know.

rahulgopi · Jun 22, 2016

I am in the process of buying a week 51 at Waikaloa. If I choose to not book week 51, am I eligible to book any other platinum week ? . thanks in advance.

Helios · Jun 22, 2016

rahulgopi said:
I am in the process of buying a week 51 at Waikaloa. If I choose to not book week 51, am I eligible to book any other platinum week ? . thanks in advance.

Yes, you would release your week 51 when you book something else.

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