Marriott Vacation Club, San Diego

The resort and its setting

Marriott Vacation Club San Diego is an urban timeshare property at 701 A St, right in the middle of downtown San Diego. Google's own description calls it "understated suites in a polished property," and the on-site amenities reflect that city-hotel feel rather than a sprawling resort complex: an indoor pool, a gym and a cocktail bar. With a 4.4/5 rating from 1,753 Google reviews, it's clearly well regarded by the people who actually stay there. This is a resort for owners who want a comfortable base in the city itself, not a self-contained beach destination.

The area and things to do

Downtown San Diego puts guests within easy reach of the Gaslamp Quarter's restaurants, bars and nightlife, San Diego Bay and the waterfront, Petco Park, and the trolley system that connects across the city. It's a walkable, year-round destination with mild weather, strong for conference travel, city breaks, family trips built around Balboa Park or the zoo, and short runs out to La Jolla or Coronado. Because the resort is downtown rather than beachfront, renters and buyers tend to be people who want to explore the city on foot and use San Diego as a base for day trips, rather than those looking to stay poolside all week.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own at Marriott Vacation Club San Diego and want to sell or rent your week, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a private owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, your listing is shown directly to buyers and renters, and there's no commission on the sale — you simply pay a one-time listing fee to advertise. Buyers contact you directly through the platform to arrange the transfer or rental.

Before you list, it helps to understand Marriott's own transfer mechanics, since they affect both your price and your timeline. According to Marriott, a resale transfer of points costs $750 per 250 points (minimum $3,000), plus a $300 education fee for first-time owners and a $95 fee if Marriott waives its right of first refusal. For US legacy weeks, RedWeek lists a lower $25 transfer fee plus the same $95 right-of-first-refusal fee. Marriott holds a right of first refusal on resales, running 15–30 days depending on the resort, so a buyer shouldn't expect an instant handover — owners report the full transfer typically takes 3–4 months to complete.

It's also worth being upfront with buyers about what a resale purchase does and doesn't include: resale points don't count toward Marriott's Reserve or Pinnacle membership tiers, and resale legacy weeks can't be enrolled in the Abound program or converted into Marriott Bonvoy points. These restrictions don't stop you selling, but setting expectations correctly avoids disputes after the fact. The resort does participate in Interval International for owners who want to exchange their week rather than use or rent it.

Practical notes for buyers and renters

Marriott doesn't publish these resale fees on an open web page — current figures sit behind the owner portal login — so it's sensible for both parties to confirm the latest numbers directly with Marriott before finalising a sale. Renters booking a stay should factor in that this is a downtown, indoor-amenity property: there's no on-site beach, so plan on walking or a short trip to the coast for sand and surf.