The Grand Islander, A Hilton Grand Vacations Club

The Resort & Its Setting

The Grand Islander, A Hilton Grand Vacations Club, is a Honolulu property within the Hilton Grand Vacations Club portfolio. Ownership here is structured as vacation points rather than a fixed week, giving owners a flexible way to plan annual stays in one of the world's best-known island cities. As a Hilton-branded club resort, it draws both loyal Hilton Honors travellers and buyers specifically looking for a foothold in Oahu's timeshare market.

Honolulu and the Surrounding Area

Honolulu needs little introduction: it's one of the most visited city destinations in the Pacific, built around Waikiki's beaches and backed by volcanic ridgelines. From The Grand Islander, Waikiki Beach is about 2 km away, with its swimming, surfing, restaurants and shopping all on the doorstep. Diamond Head, the volcanic tuff cone that frames so many postcard shots of Honolulu, is roughly 3 km away and makes for a popular half-day hike with sweeping coastal views. History buffs will want to allow time for Pearl Harbor National Memorial, about 15 km away, home to the USS Arizona Memorial and its museum. Closer to downtown, the Honolulu Museum of Art (around 4 km) and Iolani Palace (around 5 km) offer a cultural counterpoint to the beach days, covering Hawaiian, Asian and Western art alongside the former seat of the Hawaiian monarchy.

Selling or Renting Out Your Week Here

If you own points at The Grand Islander and are ready to move on, or simply want to rent out a stay you won't use, BidMyTimeshare.com lets you list privately: you set your own asking price, buyers and renters contact you directly through the platform, and we charge a one-time listing fee with 0% commission on the sale or rental itself.

Before you list, it helps to understand how an HGV resale actually transfers. According to Hilton Grand Vacations' fee schedule effective 1 January 2026, resale buyers pay a $736 activation fee, a $504 ownership change fee and a $102 estoppel fee (up from $715, $489 and $99 respectively in 2025). HGV's club disclosure also notes that transfers may be subject to a right of first refusal, which brokers report is typically exercised, or waived, within 30 days of a sale being submitted. Closing timelines vary: expect anywhere from 4–6 weeks in a straightforward case to 60–120 days when a broker is involved, so set buyer and seller expectations accordingly in your listing.

It's equally important that buyers go in with a clear view of what a resale purchase does and doesn't include. Resale buyers at The Grand Islander get limited Hilton Honors point conversion, no automatic elevated Honors status, no Open Season booking benefits and no access to HGV Max. None of this stops a resale working well for buyers who simply want to use their points for Hawaii stays or RCI exchanges, but it does mean sellers should be upfront about it, and buyers should factor the transfer fees into their offer.

Exchanging Through RCI

The Grand Islander is affiliated with RCI, so owners can deposit their points into the RCI exchange network to trade for stays at other affiliated resorts worldwide, instead of returning to Honolulu every year. If you're listing a resale, mentioning the RCI affiliation is a genuine selling point for buyers who want flexibility beyond Oahu.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Renters

Renters and buyers researching The Grand Islander are typically after a specific unit size, view and travel season rather than the resort name alone, so include those details in your listing along with any point allocation. Before agreeing a price as a buyer, ask the seller for the current annual maintenance fee and confirm it directly with Hilton Grand Vacations, since this isn't something a private seller can guarantee will stay fixed.