10 Reasons why Timeshares are better than hotels

When purchased correctly — on the resale market — a timeshare can offer something most hotel rooms simply cannot: more space, full kitchens, separate bedrooms, resort amenities, and a more comfortable vacation experience for families.

Major hospitality brands including Marriott, Wyndham, Hilton, Disney, Hyatt, Sheraton, Westin, and others have helped make vacation ownership a mainstream part of the resort industry. But the key is understanding the difference between buying retail from a developer and buying smart on the resale market.

Below are the biggest reasons many owners love timeshares — and why staying in a spacious resort condo can be a far better vacation experience than being crammed into a standard hotel room.

Benefits of Timeshares for Vacations

1. No hotel bill at checkout
   One of the great joys of timeshare ownership is checking out after a full week in a resort condo without paying a nightly hotel bill. While most ownerships do have annual maintenance fees, owners who buy resale can often vacation for far less than comparable hotel rates.
2. More space than a hotel room
   Timeshare condos often include full kitchens, living rooms, washers and dryers, balconies, and multiple private bedrooms. For families, that can mean room to spread out instead of everyone being packed into one hotel room.
3. Save money on food
   Feeding a family on vacation gets expensive fast. A full kitchen lets owners prepare breakfast, snacks, leftovers, and even full meals instead of eating every meal at restaurants. That can easily save families hundreds of dollars during a weeklong trip.
4. Enjoy timeshare resorts without owning
   Renting from an existing owner can provide many of the same benefits of staying in a timeshare resort without buying anything. Timeshare rentals are available around the world, often at prices far below comparable hotel rooms.
   Learn how to find great timeshare rentals .
5. Rent out unused time
   Owners who cannot use their week may be able to rent it out to recover some or all of their annual maintenance fees.
   Learn how to rent your timeshare .
6. Give memorable vacations as gifts
   A week at a beautiful resort can be an unforgettable gift for family or friends. Many owners enjoy being able to share vacation time with loved ones.
7. Build vacation traditions
   Returning to the same resort year after year can feel more like visiting a vacation home than staying in a hotel. Many owners make lasting friendships with other families they see each year.
8. You are more likely to actually take vacations
   Owning vacation time encourages many busy families to plan ahead and take the trips they might otherwise postpone. Regular vacations matter.
9. Access discounted bonus weeks
   Many timeshare owners can access bonus weeks, getaway weeks, and discounted vacation inventory through exchange companies and owner networks.
   Visit the TUG Timeshare Exchanging Forum .
10. Visit more vacation destinations
    Through exchanges, rentals, and direct owner-to-owner trades, timesharing can open the door to resorts and destinations around the world.