Vilar Do Golf by Diamond Resorts

The resort and its setting

Vilar Do Golf by Diamond Resorts is set in Almancil, one of the Algarve's best-known golf addresses, surrounded by manicured courses and quiet residential streets a short drive from the coast. Units are designed for families and couples, with a layout and furnishing style typical of Diamond Resorts' European portfolio — comfortable, self-catering accommodation aimed at longer stays rather than a brief overnight visit. The resort now sits under Hilton Grand Vacations ownership following the Diamond Resorts brand transfer, and it carries RCI affiliation, so owners can deposit their week into the exchange network for stays elsewhere if they'd rather not return to Almancil every year.

The area and things to do

Almancil is golf country, but it's also within easy reach of the classic Algarve coastline. Vilamoura's marina and beach are about 5km away, with restaurants, bars and boat trips lining the waterfront. Quarteira, a few kilometres further on, retains more of a working fishing-village feel alongside its own long beach. Inland, the old town of Loulé is worth the 12km drive for its Saturday market, Moorish-influenced architecture and quieter pace. Further along the coast, the Benagil Cave and its dramatic sea cliffs are a popular day trip for anyone staying a week or more. Faro International Airport is roughly 40km away, making this a straightforward fly-drive destination for UK and other European visitors.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at Vilar Do Golf and no longer use it, you can list it for sale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. It's an owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, buyers and renters contact you through the platform, and there's no commission taken on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to get their week in front of genuine buyers.

Because this resort transferred into the Hilton Grand Vacations portfolio, any resale here follows HGV's resale process rather than a simple owners'-association handover. According to HGV's fee schedule effective 1 January 2026, a resale transfer involves a $736 activation fee, a $504 ownership change fee and a $102 estoppel fee (these were $715, $489 and $99 respectively in 2025, so expect further small increases over time). HGV's club disclosure also notes that a right of first refusal may apply, with brokers reporting a typical 30-day window before a sale can proceed.

Transfer times vary: brokers quote anywhere from 4–6 weeks in straightforward cases up to 60–120 days where HGV exercises its review period or paperwork is slow. It's worth building this into your sale timeline if you have a specific handover date in mind.

Buyers should also understand what a resale purchase does not include. Under current HGV rules, resale buyers get only limited Hilton Honors conversion, no automatic elevated Honors status, no Open Season booking benefits, and no access to HGV Max. None of this affects your right to use and enjoy your week — it simply means some of HGV's newer loyalty perks are reserved for retail purchases. Being transparent about this in your listing saves time with serious buyers.

Practical notes for owners and renters

Renters researching this resort will typically want to know the unit size, which week or season is on offer, and whether it can be banked into RCI for an exchange rather than used in Almancil itself. If you're listing a rental, state these details clearly, along with any resort or HGV administration fees that apply to guest reservations. Sellers should have their maintenance fee statement and HGV account details to hand, since buyers will ask about both before agreeing a price.