Marriott Vacation Club
The Abound points program across Marriott, Westin & Sheraton resorts.
Marriott Vacation Club now runs on the Abound points program, which replaced the legacy fixed-week model for new buyers. You purchase an annual allotment of Club Points and book across 90+ Marriott, Westin, and Sheraton Vacation Club resorts by season and unit size. Points can be banked (up to 100%) or borrowed (up to 50%), converted to Marriott Bonvoy points, or exchanged through Interval International. 2026 maintenance fees run about $0.815 per point.
What we liked
- Flexible Abound points across 90+ Marriott/Westin/Sheraton resorts
- Bank up to 100% and borrow up to 50% of points; Interval International access
- Convert points to Marriott Bonvoy (ratio rises with your ownership tier)
Watch out for
- High developer buy-in; 2026 dues ~$0.815/point (a 5,000-pt contract ≈ $4,074/yr)
- Best resorts require booking at the 13-month window
- Resale points often lose Bonvoy conversion and concierge perks
The Bottom Line
A dependable, brand-consistent points system — buy resale to skip the developer premium, but know resale points carry benefit restrictions.
Marriott Vacation Club: Owner Reviews
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Consistent quality, real annual fees
"We've stayed at Marriott properties for years and the quality is dependable. The points system is flexible once you understand it. Just be realistic about the annual maintenance fees — they climb every year, so budget for that."
Great resorts, resale value is low
"The resorts themselves are excellent and booking is straightforward for us. The one thing to know going in is that resale value drops sharply, so buy for the vacations, not as an investment."
Good product, popular weeks book fast
"Happy overall, but the most in-demand resorts and holiday weeks go quickly, so you have to plan far ahead. When we book early we're always pleased with the stay."