Westgate Resorts Reviews 673

I have been a resort owner for over 10 years but unable to use the time when we needed the most. Very disappointed!

Please read this before attending a Westgate timeshare presentation. It is an enormous scam that will take up far more than the promised “90 minute” timeframe. We were trapped for over five hours!

Their sales tactics are a relentless, high pressure approach. You will be told that your time share purchase opportunity is a now or never situation. You will also be bombarded with paper drawings, numbers and empty promises, all without any time for investigation. Should you have the nerve to ask to speak privately, the sales person will hover nearby and watch you for verbal and nonverbal cues.

YOU CAN CANCEL A CONTRACT-
In the event that you find yourself pressured into a sale, be aware that at closing you will receive a back pack, which contains a tablet and also a sealed envelope in an inside pocket. The sealed envelope contains a Time Share Notice of Cancellation form, which will NOT be disclosed to you during the closing process. You should sign and date this notice of cancellation. Send a cover letter with the notice that states your intention to cancel. List the contract number, location of the timeshare and amount of down payment in the letter. Send the cover letter and signed notice of cancellation by overnight mail. The mailing address is listed on the notice of cancellation. Be sure to request a proof of delivery, so you’ll have signed verification that the documents were received.

Fall 2016
Lead to believe we were being approached to get a new unit/week when they were trying to sell foreclosed unit/weeks.

Westgate Resorts was okay. The place looked nice and had good amenities, but the experience didn’t fully live up to the hype. Staff was friendly but things could have been handled better and with a smile. Just an average stay. We ended up falling for the time share and purchasing one. They gave us a hard time to use it and for that I wouldn’t recommend West Gate. Thankfully we hired a company to get us out of the contract so we don’t have to deal with them anymore.

I stayed at the Westgate Resort for a business conference at the convention center. I spent almost all my time in the conferences and came back to my room only to sleep. I checked out of my room with no walkthrough. Two weeks later I received my credit card statement and found they charged my card a random amount of $1,500. It must have been a fraudulent transaction. I figured it was a deposit the forgot to refund. I called my CC company and filed a fraudulent claim to have it removed. After 3 months, I received notice from my CC company that the Westgate Resort reported that their "housekeeping" department discovered a broken TV and that the charge was valid for "incidentals". Now, keep in mind I don't watch TV and if I did and it wasn't working, I would have reported it to the front desk. Notwithstanding, any random charges should be verified by photos, documents, some sort of "proof" that if I was the person that allegedly damaged their TV and that the not surprisingly exact cost was the $1,500 incidental charge, someone should have notified me rather than scamming my card. I tried working with my CC company and they refused to credit me back saying that they had no grounds to do so even though I contacted their supervisors in their fraud division.
As of now, I am filing a small claims lawsuit against the Westgate Resort for a refund plus more for the trouble. Word to the wise. This resort is a TOTAL scam! It's not the first time they tried to scam my card. They tried it back in February at another conference I attended there. The only reason I booked a room there was because I could walk to the convention center. Folks, Las Vegas and always was a scamming city. I will never go back there for any conferences no matter what and look forward to keeping my money close to my side. NEVER EVER book a room at the Westgate Resort. Trust me. If you like your money, stay somewhere else. That place is literally and utterly a scamming place!

My experience with Westgate Resorts has been nothing short of a nightmare and serves as a cautionary tale about timeshare ownership. What began as a seemingly innocent offer for a gift card and free vacation in exchange for attending a brief presentation turned into a harsh, high-pressure ordeal that has caused ongoing stress and financial burden.
The sales tactics employed were deceptive from the start. What was promised as a quick lunch meeting turned into a five to six hour marathon of aggressive sales pressure. Multiple salespeople cycled through, each creating urgency and employing manipulative tactics. Despite repeatedly expressing concerns about affordability and my lack of understanding about the program, the pressure continued until I was exhausted enough to sign.
The misrepresentations didn't end with the sale. Promises made during the presentation proved false—availability I was assured of didn't exist, and "free weeks" I could supposedly gift to friends were misleading. Since purchasing, I've been bombarded with up to seven calls daily despite requesting they stop, constant emails, and additional sales pitches. The product itself is unusable for my actual travel needs and represents a financial obligation I never truly wanted or understood.
This experience epitomizes everything wrong with timeshare ownership: deceptive sales practices, high-pressure tactics, false promises, and a product that fails to deliver on what was sold. I strongly caution anyone considering a timeshare purchase to avoid this company and this industry entirely.

I recently purchased a timeshare from Westgate Resorts in Las Vegas and deeply regret this decision. What was promised as a 60-90 minute presentation turned into over five hours of high-pressure sales tactics that left us mentally exhausted and confused. Multiple sales representatives cycled through, each time, presenting different prices and packages while we repeatedly said we needed time to think. Instead, we were given just five minutes to make this major financial decision before they returned with more pressure.

The sales tactics were deliberately manipulative. They started by showing us properties we couldn't afford to make everything else seem reasonable, then wore us down with hours of back-and-forth until we were desperate to leave. We were promised this would be a property investment we could pass down to our children without costs, that we could travel anywhere anytime, and that maintenance fees would remain stable and only be due every other year. None of these promises have proven true.

The contract signing process was equally problematic. We were rushed through paperwork without proper explanation, just told to sign at the X's. Even small promises like free parking for owners turned out to be false. Looking back, I can see how every aspect was designed to confuse and pressure us into signing something we didn't fully understand. We feel deceived and taken advantage of by sales staff who made false representations about ownership, costs, and benefits. This has caused tremendous stress for our family, and I strongly caution anyone considering a timeshare purchase from Westgate to be extremely wary of the sales tactics and promises made during these presentations.

Scammers! Never do it !

Owning a Westgate Vacation Plan is a scam. The maintenance is outrageously expensive, over $1,900, and then you have to pay $700 just to reserve it. It's a total rip-off.

It is now March 2 2026 and no comments from Westgate resorts. Go on line and research. They are scammers in my opinion and the goverment should shut them down but if you follow the monet you see why.
Bought with all the lies they have given everybody else. At the time Westgate said it was a good investment. For 140 dollars you can switch to any other west gate resort with the time you have. We go through and take the old equipment out of the room and put in new every five years. Please dont get me started on the maintanence fees sky rocketing and no signs they are ever going down. I paid 24 thousand dollars for it and right now I would give my week in a two bedroom to any one who wants it for a bottle of coke to drink.

I could give 0 stars to this company and sales representative.
We spent more than 4 hours and we like how we can spend our vacation, but we said no many times cause we dont want to spend Money without a researching. But the guy push push and push and my wife start with a anxious crisis so i stand up and we still pushing.
They dont care nothing, we did not buy and they left us 20 minutes walking distance for our car.

If you do not have your ID, please do not come here to try to get drinks. They will deny it. Just go to a liquor store. We’re all the way here from Texas and I don’t have my ID. They will not take a photo for a front or back. Horrible customer service.

This was my first time coming to this resort. The hype is not all there. Spacey sleeping area. The lights was very dim in the kitchen and bathroom. Only one working elevator and you had to wait 10 or more to get on it. Over price. Will not go back.

I purchased a Westgate timeshare in 2023 based on false promises and have experienced nothing but misrepresentation and high-pressure tactics since.
Broken Promises: I was told HOA fees would be $655 annually ($1,310 every two years). Now they're charged annually and increasing dramatically. I was promised $1,500 in annual travel credits and no blackout dates - both false. When I tried booking July 4th week in 2025, I was told block-out dates prevented it, directly contradicting my original sales pitch.
High-Pressure Tactics: In April 2024, I was aggressively pressured into upgrading with claims I could rent out the unit to cover costs. In August 2024, when I tried to downgrade, I endured a 2.5-hour session where staff refused my request. Most disturbing: a rep advised me to rent the timeshare without Westgate's knowledge by booking under my name while guests paid fees - clearly unethical advice.
They pressured me to add my college-age children to the deed "so they can help make payments" and refused to show me the actual unit I'd be deeded. When I insisted, the agent claimed an emergency and left.

I'm writing this review hoping to spare others from the nightmare experience my husband and I endured with Westgate Resorts.

What was advertised as a one-hour presentation turned into over four hours of relentless pressure and manipulation. We were trapped in a room where saying "no" meant absolutely nothing. Every time we declined, they came back with new "perks" and promises that turned out to be lies.

They conveniently "forgot" to mention crucial details like recurring maintenance fees, special assessments, and hidden booking costs. We weren't told that prime dates, including the entire month of April for spring break—would be blocked unless we paid extra fees. The "members-only rooms" we were promised? Not consistently honored.

Here's what makes me sick: they never properly informed us about our 10-day right to cancel. I had concerns during that marathon presentation, and if I'd known I could walk away within 10 days, I absolutely would have. They deliberately withheld this information to trap us.

They pitched this timeshare as an "investment" and promised we could rent it through Airbnb to make money. Complete fabrication. Westgate doesn't offer this service, and any rental requires expensive third-party arrangements they never mentioned. They also promised training and support that never materialized.

The constant refrain was "today only" and "you'll never see this deal again." Classic predatory sales tactics are designed to prevent us from thinking clearly or consulting anyone.

This wasn't a sales presentation, it was a calculated scheme built on deception, pressure, and false promises. We were manipulated into a contract we never would have signed with honest information and time to think.

Please protect yourself and stay far away from Westgate Resorts.

I bought in 1992 was divorced in 2000 took orders from the court that I had to pay for the week they would not remove ex name from the deed tried for several years. It was court ordered now 25yrs later the ex filed for bankruptcy and westgate red flagged my account removed my address my phone number and email linked to the account. Will not discuss with me any details on why they never notified me of any changes to my legally owned time. Totally corrupt company never ever buy from this corrupt company. They told me that the only person that can fix this problem was the ex wife lawyer who she contacted the lawyer called and they will not do what the lawyer asked. Intact they won't talk to the lawyer.

We were subjected to deceptive sales tactics by Westgate. Daniel Duque promised a 60-minute meeting but subjected us to a 6-hour high-pressure ordeal with our three young children present. He made rapid-fire claims about Disney partnerships, property appreciation, and easy resale which ended up being false. The contract process was deliberately rushed. After nearly 4 hours, we requested a break for our exhausted children, but Mr. Duque insisted we continue. He rushed through the contract in 15 minutes with no opportunity to understand terms. I disclosed having a brain injury yet was pushed to sign while mentally exhausted. Ana M. Martinez finalized paperwork in another rushed session. Every promise was false. The contract transfers to our children despite claims otherwise. Maintenance fees increase annually, not remain stable. We couldn't use the timeshare as promised and pain out-of-pocket for lodging. Since February, harassment has been relentless. Corporate representatives called excessively, contacting my wife at work and me during medical treatment. During ketamine infusion therapy when i was legally in capable of decisions, representatives pressured my sister and were extremely rude. Most alarming: our account was upgraded to platinum without authorization. When we rejected unauthorized modifications on October 11th, 2025, Maria Lacera claimed to send 27 documents but only 3 were viewable unless we signed first. On October 17th, Maria talked over me repeatedly, thanking me for being a "valued platinum member" despite my objections. Immediately after, we were locked out of our account. Westgate used misrepresentation, high-pressure tactics, and deliberate withholding of information. The rushed process, my cognitive disability, presence of young children, and exhausting duration constitute duress. Their conduct is unethical and predatory.

My Name is Manthibane Thambe and I am writing this review because of the Service I got from Zandi Tshupane I got what I wanted and it’s Thanks to Her

Guest: We have roaches in our kitchen. Our joining bathroom has 13B 3000 unit water damage with wallpaper coming g down behind the toilet, but housekeeping came up a couple of days ago, and I guess repairs will be made after we check out Saturday. Water was also dripping from the light closest to the shower. There was water on the floor when we were given this room late Friday night, and Joseph said he'd report it. It took a few days for housekeeping to respond to it. The water has finally quit dripping from the light and pooling on the floor. A bath mat and towels soaked up the water. It was an accident looking for a place to happen in my opinion. So our extra lockout room has become just a sleeping area with all the water and continued dripping 🥴It is my opinion that Westgate needs to make some sort of amends to me as my guests have been unable to have full use of their unit and is very embarrassing to me as an owner since 2007, then upgraded 2009 to bring them to a resort with roaches and a room like this. That is why this resort is getting such bad reviews online. Things like this is why Smoky Mtn is no longer a 5 star resort. Way too much HOA too, especially for roaches and unmaintaned units. This unit does have a wonderful view but that's a out it. I could never get a stepstool delivered in spite of several requests. The beds are too high for me to get into. I am 5 ft tall and when I stand by the bed it is waist high. I cannot get in them. Granted I have both knees that need replaced but the beds should not be so high that short people have a difficult time getting in them. Surely this isn't the first time this has came up or people are not reporting it. Again, the fall from a 5 star rating. Very sad.

I'm writing to warn others about my troubling experience with Westgate Resorts. From arrival to departure, nothing went as it should have.

Upon checking in, staff directed us to a room already occupied by another family, an embarrassing situation that immediately raised concerns about their operational competence.

I attended what was supposed to be a brief sales presentation that dragged on for over six hours. During this marathon session, representatives made false claims about my existing ownership, insisting I lacked proper deed documentation. They pressured me into believing an upgrade was necessary to fix supposed problems with my account. After researching post sale, I realized my current agreement already included everything they claimed I was missing.

The sales approach was aggressive and disrespectful. When I requested time to discuss such a major financial decision with my spouse, staff challenged my authority to make decisions, an inappropriate and unprofessional response designed to prevent thoughtful consideration.

After signing, the attentive service vanished. Representatives who were previously eager to communicate became impossible to reach when I needed post purchase assistance.

The actual accommodations were equally disappointing. Despite assurances that the unit would adequately accommodate four people, the reality fell far short. The sofa bed was in such poor condition that relatives ended up sleeping on the floor, hardly the quality vacation experience promised.

Between the deceptive sales methods, unfulfilled commitments, pressure tactics, and inadequate lodging, this has been one of the worst vacation ownership experiences imaginable. My family endured unnecessary stress, and I feel trapped in an agreement obtained through misrepresentation.

Anyone considering Westgate should proceed with extreme caution and verify all claims before signing anything.