Marriott's Imperial Palms Villas

The resort and its setting

Marriott's Imperial Palms Villas is part of Marriott Vacation Club, built around apartment-style villas rather than standard hotel rooms. Google's own summary calls it a "laid-back apartment hotel offering pools & a gym, plus gardens with golf course views" — a fair description of a resort that leans towards quiet comfort rather than high-energy entertainment. The address, 8404 Vacation Way, Orlando, FL 32821, places it in the Lake Buena Vista corridor on the southern side of Orlando, one of the most timeshare-dense stretches of Orange County thanks to its proximity to Walt Disney World. With 491 reviews averaging 4.7 stars, it has a long track record of owners and renters who know what to expect: villa-style accommodation, resort pools, on-site fitness facilities and landscaped grounds with golf course views.

The area and things to do

Orlando needs little introduction as a holiday destination — it's one of the most visited leisure markets in the United States, built almost entirely around theme parks, dinner shows and outlet shopping. Staying in the Lake Buena Vista area puts owners and renters close to Walt Disney World's parks and Disney Springs, with Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando also within reasonable driving distance. Beyond the parks, the wider Orlando area offers golf courses, factory outlet malls, and a steady rotation of family-friendly attractions, which is part of why villa-style resorts with full kitchens and separate living space are so popular here — guests tend to stay longer and cook at least some meals rather than eating out every day.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own at Marriott's Imperial Palms Villas and want to sell or rent your week, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee and no commission taken on the sale, so you keep what you negotiate.

There are a few Marriott-specific points worth knowing before you list. According to Marriott, resale transfer fees for points-based ownership run $750 per 250 points, with a $3,000 minimum, plus additional fees — including a $300 education fee for first-time owners and a $95 fee when Marriott waives its right of first refusal. For US legacy weeks, the transfer fee is lower: $25 plus a $95 right-of-first-refusal fee. Marriott holds a right of first refusal on resales, typically exercised within 15 to 30 days depending on the resort, meaning Marriott can step in and buy the week back at the agreed price before a private sale completes. Owners report that the full transfer process typically takes three to four months, so factor that timeline into any sale.

Buyers should also understand what a resale purchase does and doesn't include: resale points don't count towards Marriott's Reserve or Pinnacle membership tiers, and resale legacy weeks cannot be enrolled in Abound or converted to Marriott Bonvoy points. This resort does participate in the Interval International exchange network, which is worth mentioning to prospective buyers interested in trading their week for stays elsewhere.

Practical notes

Marriott doesn't publish these transfer and resale fees on an open web page — the figures above come from the owner portal and from resale and transfer specialists, since Marriott requires an owner login to view them directly. Anyone selling or buying here should confirm current fees and the right-of-first-refusal window directly with Marriott Vacation Club before finalising a price, as these details can change. Renters, meanwhile, are typically looking for the basics: clear dates, villa size, proximity to the parks, and confirmation of what's included — so listing accurate unit details and current maintenance fee information will help attract serious enquiries.