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The Welk Resorts timeshare and resort brand was founded by the one-and-only show host Lawrence Welk. For 60 years, the Welk brand has been known as one of the highest quality and most trusted names in hospitality. However, the brand is currently owned by Marriott Vacations Worldwide, who combined the eight luxurious Welk timeshares into the Hyatt Vacation Club (a combination of the former Welk Resorts and Hyatt Residence Club) brand. With this addition, HVC has expanded its portfolio from 16 to 24 resorts. Further, you can discover former Welk timeshare resorts throughout North America, including Branson, Cabo San Lucas, Breckenridge, and Lake Tahoe. These resorts combine Welk’s diverse destinations and renowned hospitality with the exceptional flexibility and perks of the Hyatt Vacation Club. Read on to learn more about the history of Welk Resorts, the buyout, and how you can become an owner with the Hyatt Vacation Club.
History of Welk Resorts Timeshare
Welk Resorts’ beginnings are a bit unique! Popular TV show host Lawrence Welk acquired a San Diego motel and golf course in 1964. What was meant to be a vacation home for the Welk family turned into a commercially successful resort. Part of the resort’s success was due to the live stage performances that Welk held at the property, something you’ll still find at HVC-branded Welk resorts today, and the success of the first Welk vacation ownership resort led to the development of the Welk Resorts timeshare brand. Today, the former Welk Resort San Diego timeshare property (now Hyatt Vacation Club at the Welk) is still a thriving resort in Hyatt Vacation Club’s family of 24 luxury timeshare resorts.
Original Welk resort locations included:
- San Diego, California
- Branson, Missouri
- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- Breckenridge, Colorado
- Palm Springs, California
- Lake Tahoe, California
The diverse variety of Welk resort locations is part of what made Welk ownerships so famous. From a resort surrounded by the Rocky Mountains to a cliffside resort on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, HVC-rebranded Welk resorts offer a vacation experience for every taste. Originally, Welk ownership was purchased by owners for a fixed or floating week at a home resort. Hence, fixed-week owners received a deeded week for a specific residence at their home resort. However, only a short time before being absorbed into Hyatt Vacation Club, the company transitioned to a flexible points-based system that made it easy for owners to book the Welk vacation of their dreams.
That flexibility continues with Hyatt’s two points-based vacation clubs, the Heritage and Platinum collections. However, Hyatt has taken the flexibility several steps further. With expansion packages like the Inspired Activities and Experiences Program, the BEYOND Program, and the World of Hyatt, as well as affiliation with Interval International, Hyatt Vacation Club offers former Welk Resorts and Hyatt Residence Club owners more ways to use their points than ever before.
Learn more about the rebranding of Welk Resorts into Hyatt Vacation Club!
Benefits For Former Welk Resorts Timeshare Owners
Are you ready to learn how former Welk owners and new members can use their Hyatt Vacation Club Points? Let’s dive into some of the ultra-flexible benefits Hyatt Vacation Club offers!
Hyatt Vacation Club Inspired Activities and Experiences Program
With their new Inspired Activities and Experiences Program, Hyatt Vacation Club gives you even more ways to have fun during your stay. This program is built on three core themes: Explore, Engage, and Express. Indulge your inner explorer with excursions such as wildlife tours, engage with the culture by participating in local restaurants and brewery tastings, and express your altruistic side through activities like food drives.
HVC BEYOND Program
The BEYOND program is one of the newest ways to utilize Hyatt Vacation Club Platinum and Portfolio points. This program is ideal for vacationers who want to broaden their travel horizons. From guided tours in Australia and Iceland to luxury cruises in Greece and Alaska, the BEYOND program can help you check off all your bucket-list destinations.
World of Hyatt
In addition to Hyatt’s 24 world-class timeshare resorts portfolio, you can stay at Hyatt hotels by converting your vacation club points to World of Hyatt Points. Through World of Hyatt, you gain access to more than 1,200 hotels worldwide. Thus, you’ll enjoy unlimited vacation possibilities!
Read more about World of Hyatt at our blog!
Interval International
If the flexibility of thousands of Hyatt-brand destinations isn’t enough, Hyatt Vacation Club also offers the opportunity to stay outside the brand through its affiliation with Interval International. A vacation exchange company owned by Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Interval International (II) allows members to visit any II-affiliated property worldwide. Simply deposit your Hyatt Vacation Club Points, and Interval International will convert them to II points. Brands affiliated with Interval International include Disney Vacation Club and many more!
Four Former Welk Resorts We Think You’ll Love
Check out these select former Welk resorts, which are now part of the new Hyatt Vacation Club portfolio. If you like what you see, follow the links to view available listings in our resale marketplace!
Former Welk Resorts Timeshare: Hyatt Vacation Club at the Welk (Formerly Welk Resort San Diego)
Hyatt Vacation Club at the Welk (formerly the Welk Resort San Diego timeshare) was the original Welk resort. Today, over fifty years later, it still provides incredible vacation memories to timeshare owners. This 450-acre resort sits in the rolling hills of Escondido, just 40 miles from bustling Downtown San Diego. This resort has incredible amenities for the whole family to enjoy, such as two golf courses and a 120-foot waterslide. Welk Resorts always prided itself on its array of live entertainment options. The San Diego resort is home to Welk Theater, which offers Broadway-style productions and performances of live musical acts. There is a weekly farmers’ market on-site, so keeping your timeshare villa stocked with fresh and healthy foods is easy! For days that you don’t want to cook, check out the resort’s Canyon Grill.
The Hyatt Vacation Club at the Welk offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom timeshare villas. So there is an option for every traveler! Every villa has a full kitchen, spacious living area, and a private balcony to admire the stunning mountains.
Former Welk Resorts Timeshare: Hyatt Vacation Club at The Lodges at Timber Ridge
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Lodges at Timber Ridge is a former Welk timeshare resort that puts you in the heart of the Ozarks. This resort in Branson, Missouri, known for its attractions and natural beauty. Whether you’re looking to ride coasters at Silver Dollar City Theme Park or want to kayak on Table Rock Lake, Branson has activities for everyone. Branson is famous for its live entertainment. So, it’s no surprise that Hyatt Vacation Club at The Lodges at Timber Ridge has a theater of its own! The 2,300-seat theater, one of Branson’s most prominent theaters, features performances from world-famous musical acts and stage shows.
The resort offers many other fun amenities, such as mini-golf and a 10,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor pool complex. Visit the resort’s Stage Door restaurant for a casual meal, or check out the lounge for a cocktail. Hyatt Vacation Club at The Lodges at Timber Ridge offers a variety of one-bedroom accommodations. Thus, there is something for every travel party! Guest rooms can accommodate up to four people and provide modern amenities to make you feel at home.
Former Welk Resorts Timeshare: Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge
Northstar Lodge by Welk Resorts is a ski-in/ski-out private club located at the base of the world-renowned Northstar Mountain in Truckee, California. This resort is perfect for those seeking an outdoor ski vacation! Further, all accommodations come with high-end amenities, including stainless steel appliances and ranch-house-style interiors, making them ideal for all family members.
The resort has various amenities, including a private owners’ lounge, media theater, ski and boot valet, and bike valet. Moreover, suppose you’re looking to explore outside of the resort property. In that case, you can visit local attractions, including specialty boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and craft shops, all circling an open-air ice rink with cabanas, outdoor bars, and cozy fire pits. Additionally, winter and summer activities include a year-round ice/roller skating rink, live music, a bungee trampoline, and family activities.
Hyatt Vacation Club (Formerly Welk Resorts) Timeshares for Sale
Interested in buying a Hyatt Vacation Club (formerly Welk Resorts) timeshare? Firstly, check out our Hyatt Vacation Club timeshares for sale. Then, when you’ve found the right home resort, fill out the attached form to make an offer! We know deciding to buy a timeshare can be daunting, but we’re here to help!
Contact us today at (407) 465-5188 or [email protected]. Our team of licensed real estate agents has years of experience. So, helping you buy Hyatt Vacation Club Points will be simple! And as long-time members of ARDA with an A+ rating from the BBB, we’re a team you can trust.
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