Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa

The resort and its setting

Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa is a waterfront timeshare property in the Westgate Resorts group, built around suite-style lodging rather than standard hotel rooms. Guests and owners rate it 4.3 out of 5 across more than 32,000 Google reviews, with the on-site spa, seven pools, tennis courts and five restaurants regularly mentioned as the draw. The layout is low-key and spread out — this is a resort designed for families settling in for a week rather than making a quick overnight stop, with suites suited to longer stays and self-catering.

Orlando and things to do nearby

The resort address, 9500 Turkey Lake Road, puts it in the heart of Orlando's International Drive and theme park corridor, in Orange County. This is the most visited part of Central Florida, built almost entirely around the big theme parks, outlet malls, dinner shows and chain restaurants that line International Drive. Owners who rent out their week here are generally selling convenience to that same market: families who want a base close to the parks but with more space and kitchen facilities than a standard hotel room offers, plus a resort pool scene of their own for down days.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own at Westgate Lakes and are ready to move on, you can list your week for sale or for rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. It's a straightforward private resale: you set your own asking price, your listing goes live for a one-time listing fee, and interested buyers or renters contact you through the platform — there's no commission taken on the sale.

Before you list, it's worth knowing how a Westgate transfer typically plays out. According to figures reported by a resale broker in 2025, a Westgate transfer costs around $500 and generally takes 12 weeks or more to complete, so factor that timeline into any sale you agree. Westgate also holds a right of first refusal on resales — owners on timeshare forums describe it as rarely exercised, but it does mean the brand can step in and match a buyer's offer before a private sale goes through.

Resale buyers should also go in with clear expectations. Owners report that resale-purchased weeks at Westgate typically come with a 60-day booking window (30 days on some deeds), shorter than the window usually given to buyers who purchased directly from the developer. There's also a gap in internal exchange fees — resale owners have reported paying around $700 against $169 for direct buyers when exchanging through the resort's own system. On the plus side, the week itself is bookable through RCI and Interval International, both confirmed exchange networks for this resort, so a resale buyer isn't locked out of exchanging entirely — just aware the terms may differ from a direct purchase.

Practical notes for buyers and renters

Anyone renting a week here should check which week and unit size is on offer, since suite configurations and views vary across the property. Buyers working through a resale should ask the seller to confirm the current annual maintenance fee and get written confirmation of exactly what transfers with the deed — including which booking window and exchange fee tier applies — before agreeing a price, since these details aren't always spelled out upfront.