Westgate Resorts Reviews 666

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.

Misleading Sales Practices and Booking Nightmare with Westgate

We purchased a Westgate timeshare in Gatlinburg and immediately regretted it due to deceptive sales tactics and broken promises.

Sales Misrepresentations

During the presentation, we were told booking would be straightforward and affordable, with costs through Interval International never exceeding $599 per week. We were also told our supplemental week could be split into two vacations and pressured to sign
that day or lose the offer.

The most alarming issue: They requested our Social Security numbers claiming it was "only for identification," but later we discovered a loan was opened without our informed consent.

Booking Reality vs. Promises

When we attempted our first booking, the experience was a complete disaster spanning three days.

On Day 1, we called Gateway Reservations for an August two-bedroom unit. Initially quoted $349, we were then told it couldn't be booked until September. After being transferred multiple times, quotes escalated from $989 to $1,078 for a ONE-bedroom unit.
This took over 2 hours with no supervisor available.

On Day 2, we tried Interval International where we were promised sub-$599 rates. The lowest quote we received was $1,859—over three times what we were promised! A supervisor finally explained that the $599 rate only applies to "exchanges"—a critical detail
never disclosed during sales.

On Day 3, we contacted the Gatlinburg sales office and texted our rep Amber for three days with no response. We were transferred repeatedly and never connected to a supervisor.

Outcome

We formally requested contract termination, deed-back options, and investigation into these sales practices. We felt pressured, misled, and deceived from day one.

Potential buyers: demand everything in writing and verify all claims independently before signing anything with Westgate.

En diciembre de 2020, asistimos a lo que prometieron sería una presentación de 1 hora en Orlando. En cambio, el personal confiscó nuestras identificaciones y nos retuvo por más de 5 horas mientras 10 vendedores diferentes aplicaron tácticas de presión implacables.

Lo más atroz fue que nos hicieron firmar contratos completamente en inglés a pesar de que el español es nuestro idioma principal. El traductor proporcionado tergiversó deliberadamente términos críticos del contrato. Esto es FRAUDE.

Afirmaron que era una inversión de bienes raíces que se apreciaría, prometieron que los ingresos de alquiler cubrirían los costos del tiempo compartido, garantizaron que Westgate recompraría el contrato si queríamos vender, publicitaron acceso a resorts de Disney, cruceros y parques temáticos, y declararon falsamente que las cuotas de mantenimiento terminarían después de pagar la hipoteca (continúan para siempre y aumentan anualmente).

Hemos pagado $30,000 y solo hemos tomado dos vacaciones. Las reservaciones en otras propiedades de Westgate han fallado repetidamente (más de 10 intentos). Cuando preguntamos sobre los beneficios de Disney, el servicio al cliente actúa como si no existieran. Cuando intentamos vender como prometieron, nos dijeron que Westgate no está comprando contratos—contradiciendo su garantía explícita.

En 2022, cometimos el error de asistir a otra presentación donde 7 vendedores nos presionaron por más de 5 horas para "mejorar."

Westgate explota las barreras del idioma, usa tácticas de alta presión y hace promesas falsas para atrapar familias en contratos sin valor. Manténganse alejados.

I am writing to report serious concerns about the sales practices I experienced when purchasing a timeshare from Westgate. I was misled by sales representatives regarding several critical aspects of the agreement, which has caused significant financial hardship.
The interest rates for financing were not properly disclosed, and the information presented was misleading, directly affecting my ability to make an informed decision. More troubling, the yearly maintenance fees were never mentioned during the sales presentation. This omission of ongoing financial obligations has created unexpected and unmanageable expenses that I was completely unprepared for.
The sales process involved high-pressure tactics, including showcasing different properties while emphasizing urgent, limited time offers. I was not given adequate time to review the contract or understand the long-term implications of this purchase. Representatives falsely claimed the timeshare would be a valuable investment that could generate rental income—claims I have since learned were intentionally misleading.
My decision was based on misrepresentation and lack of transparency. I now face unforeseen financial hardship that prevents me from maintaining the obligations tied to this contract. I urge others to thoroughly research and carefully evaluate any timeshare offer before committing, and to be wary of high-pressure sales tactics that don't allow time for proper consideration.

Ugh, after years of let downs, I'm out. We bought with Westgate in 2018, an every other year package. Where do I start? Our home resort was at Orlando Palace. One year, our refrigerator went out right at the start of our stay, ruining a weeks worth of food. We were told we would be reimbursed, and provided receipts. Yeah, not so much. Fast forward to our next stay. This time around, the locks to all the rooms entry doors malfunctioned. Meaning, every time a guest returned to their room, someone from security would have to let them in. This was not an easy task, because security was running throughout the two buildings, so one would have to wait sometimes twenty minutes to be let into their rooms. This went on for days. Oh, I forgot our first year stay, we were brand new owners, and the first day of our stay, we were informed we needed to attend a mandatory owners meeting. The greedy bastards tried upselling us a new package, A DAY INTO OUR FIRST STAY!! Omg the audacity, and we let them have it for bothering us on our first stay, so immediately we had a bad taste in our mouths about Westgate. Now to our last stay in 2025. We paid the extra 100 bucks to use our week at another resort. We chose Painted mountain resort in Phoenix. Upon check in, promptly at 4:00 PM, we were informed our room, which had been reserved for months wasn't ready due to not being cleaned. we finally got in at 8:00 PM. Way to treat an owner, Westgate. Then the second day we had no fry pan to cook with. After two calls, no fry pan. Third day, after 3 calls throughout the day, finally a fry pan. This last stay sent me over the edge, and made my mind up to sell. The ONLY two times we had a good stay, was our initial stay in Vegas when we bought, and another stay where we went to get free tickets to an attraction in Gattlinburg Tn., and listened to their presentation for about a half hour before we revealed we were already owners. Funny how everything is perfect when they are setting you up to buy, right? Anyway, do yourself a favor and dont even bother with these people. You can get a whole house on Vrbo, with a pool, and no other guests to deal with, for the same amount your week maintenance/condo fees will cost you every year. This place sucks, and we dont even mind if we take a loss, just to get out of this.

Westgate Resorts – Deceptive, Predatory, and Financially Harmful

My experience with Westgate Resorts has been one of the most deceptive and stressful consumer experiences of my life. I was pressured into signing a timeshare contract after hours of manipulation and false promises. The sales representatives claimed the timeshare would increase in value, could be easily rented or sold, and would save money on future vacations. None of that was true.

After purchasing, I discovered hidden fees, inflated maintenance costs, and near-impossible booking restrictions that make using the timeshare extremely difficult. Attempts to resolve the issues through Westgate’s customer service went nowhere — their agents were dismissive and unhelpful.

I now realize Westgate’s system is designed to trap people in high-cost, long-term obligations that provide little to no actual benefit. Their tactics are predatory, relying on emotional pressure and misinformation to close sales.

I strongly urge anyone considering a Westgate purchase to research thoroughly before signing anything. In my opinion, these practices are unethical and exploit consumers who simply want affordable family vacations.

— Samantha V.

I'm writing to warn others about Westgate Resorts' predatory timeshare sales tactics. What was promised as a "brief 90-minute presentation" turned into a 3+ hour high-pressure ordeal that has caused ongoing financial and emotional distress.

The Deception Started Early: We were approached at a restaurant with a cash incentive for what was promised to be a "90-minute" presentation. The session actually lasted over 3 hours despite our time constraints. We were told no credit checks would be made
and income requirements would be waived, while the down payment was repeatedly lowered to pressure us into signing.

High-Pressure Sales Environment: Despite clearly stating we couldn't afford it and didn't want to proceed, staff ignored our concerns. When I explicitly said I didn't want to sign and asked about cancellation policies, they refused to provide information.
Instead, they rushed me through signing documents without proper explanation, claiming "others were waiting."

Zero Post-Sale Support: After returning to Pennsylvania, attempts to get help during financial hardship were met with hostility. Representatives yelled at me, dismissed concerns, and refused to provide account balance breakdowns. Despite making mortgage
payments, we were told the balance "would not go down."

Emotional Impact: This experience has been devastating. The manipulation, lack of transparency, and cruel treatment during our most vulnerable moments is unacceptable. What should have been a vacation opportunity became a nightmare of financial stress and
emotional trauma.

Warning to Others: Avoid Westgate's sales presentations entirely. Their tactics are designed to trap you in contracts you can't afford or understand. The promises of help and support disappear the moment you sign.

My husband and I had an extremely disappointing experience with Westgate Resorts that we feel other consumers should know about. During our timeshare sales presentation, we were subjected to high-pressure tactics for over six hours with three different agents who continuously dropped prices, claiming offers were only good that day. This created an artificial sense of urgency that prevented us from making an informed decision.

We were told the properties were exclusive to contract holders only, which turned out to be false. Most concerning, the sales team failed to disclose critical information including that we were purchasing "points" through a promissory note that would impact our credit, that maintenance fees would increase 6% annually forever, and that these fees would transfer to our heirs permanently.

The ownership was misrepresented as a real estate investment that would appreciate in value, but the opposite occurred. When we calculated the actual cost per night for our $9,497.36 contract, it amounts to over $1,500 per night for a basic 7-day vacation.

We were never directed to check Westgate's BBB rating before signing, which would have revealed their problematic track record. The entire sales process felt manipulative and designed to prevent customers from understanding what they were truly committing to.

Potential customers should thoroughly research any timeshare purchase and be extremely wary of high-pressure sales environments.