The Bay Club, A Hilton Grand Vacations Club

The Resort and Its Setting

The Bay Club is part of the Hilton Grand Vacations portfolio, located in Waikoloa on the leeward (west) side of Hawaii's Big Island. Owners buy into a timeshare structure here rather than booking a hotel room year by year, with Hilton's brand standards applying across the property. The resort is affiliated with RCI, so owners who want a change of scenery can deposit their week into the exchange network rather than returning to Waikoloa every visit.

Waikoloa and the Big Island

Waikoloa is one of the Big Island's established resort areas, known for golf courses, dining, and easy access to the coast. From this base, owners and renters can reach some of the island's defining sights without long drives. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site centred on the Kilauea crater, is roughly 48 km away. Mauna Kea, one of the tallest mountains on Earth measured from base to summit, is about 32 km out and draws visitors for its observatories and panoramic views. Waipio Valley, the dramatic "Valley of the Kings" with its waterfalls and hiking trails, sits around 56 km from the resort, and Wailoa River State Park, with its walking paths and traditional Hawaiian fishponds, is about 35 km away. A rental car is the practical way to cover these distances, since Big Island attractions are spread across the island rather than clustered nearby.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Owners who decide to part with their week, or rent it out for a season, can list it directly on BidMyTimeshare.com as a private, owner-to-owner sale: you set your own asking price, buyers contact you through the platform, and we charge a one-time listing fee with 0% commission on the sale itself.

Before setting a price, it helps to know what a resale transfer at The Bay Club actually involves. According to Hilton Grand Vacations' published fee schedule effective 1 January 2026, resale transfers carry a $736 activation fee, a $504 ownership change fee, and a $102 estoppel fee (these were $715, $489, and $99 respectively in 2025). HGV's official club disclosure also notes that transfers may be subject to a right of first refusal, which brokers report is typically exercised within 30 days. Closing times vary widely — brokers quote anywhere from four to six weeks on the fast end up to 60–120 days in other cases, so sellers and buyers should both build in some patience.

It's also worth telling buyers upfront what a resale purchase doesn't include: HGV resale buyers do not get HGV Max, receive only limited Hilton Honors conversion with no automatic elevated status, and don't get Open Season booking benefits. None of this blocks a sale, but setting expectations early avoids disputes later. The RCI affiliation itself does transfer with the week, since it's tied to the resort rather than to the original purchase.

Practical Notes for Renters

Renters weighing a week at The Bay Club should ask the owner directly about unit size, view, and the specific week or points allocation being offered, since these details vary by contract and aren't standardised across the resort. Given the Big Island's spread-out attractions, renters should also factor in a rental car and plan key activities like Mauna Kea visits or Volcanoes National Park trips in advance, particularly in busier travel periods.