The Modern Honolulu, a Hilton Vacation Club

The Resort & Setting

The Modern Honolulu, now part of the Hilton Vacation Club (formerly Diamond Resorts) family, is a harbourfront property at 1775 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu. Google reviewers rate it 4 out of 5 across more than 3,500 reviews, and the general consensus matches the official description: a contemporary resort with sleek rooms, a handful of on-site restaurants, and two pools to choose between. It's primarily a place to stay rather than a sprawling resort complex — which suits owners and renters who want a comfortable base close to the action rather than an isolated beach retreat.

The Area & Things to Do

Honolulu needs little introduction. Ala Moana Boulevard puts owners and guests within easy reach of Waikiki Beach, Ala Moana Center (one of the largest shopping malls in the state), and Honolulu Harbor itself. This is a city-and-beach combination: mornings on the sand, afternoons wandering Waikiki's shops and restaurants, and easy onward trips across Oahu for anyone renting a car. Because the resort sits on the edge of Waikiki rather than in the thick of it, it tends to suit travellers who want a slightly quieter base while still being within walking distance of the beach and nightlife.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at The Modern Honolulu and no longer use it, you can list it for resale or rental on BidMyTimeshare.com as a private, owner-to-owner sale. You set your own asking price, buyers and renters contact you directly through the platform, and there's no commission on the sale — you simply pay a one-time listing fee to post the ad.

Before you list, it helps to understand exactly what transfers to a resale buyer at this resort. According to Hilton Grand Vacations (the brand that absorbed Diamond Resorts), resale buyers do not automatically become members of The Club, and HGV Max — the enhanced points benefits tier — is not available on the secondary market. That's an important point to flag in your listing so buyers know exactly what they're getting: usage rights to the week or points, but not full club membership.

On fees: HGV has not published an official transfer or resale fee for these contracts, but owners reporting on forums in 2024 cited around $250 per contract as the going rate. There's no published right-of-first-refusal policy either, and typical transfer processing times aren't publicly stated — if you're selling, it's worth contacting HGV's owner services directly to confirm current figures before you finalise a price with a buyer, and pass those details on to them transparently.

One useful point for buyers: weeks at this resort can be used through RCI and Interval International, the two major exchange networks, which widens what a resale buyer can do with the week beyond simply staying at the home resort.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Renters

Renters and buyers researching this resort typically want to know about location, pool access, on-site dining, and how straightforward the booking or transfer process will be. Because this is a Hilton Vacation Club property with Diamond Resorts history, it's worth asking any seller directly about current maintenance fees, which Club tier the week sits in, and whether exchange deposits are up to date — none of these are published figures, so get them in writing from the seller or HGV before agreeing on a sale.