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Review from Leticia W
1 star04/15/2024
Shedding light on my experience with Westgate Resorts. My timeshare has had a negative impact on my life, from hindering my ability to obtain a home loan to paying exorbitant fees that should not have been imposed on me based on the inability to actually use the timeshare.Despite being promised that I could contact the company representatives at any time, I have found it extremely difficult to get in touch with them. Moreover, they have failed to provide me with their business cards or personal cell phone numbers as promised. This lack of communication and transparency has made it very challenging for me to address my concerns and express my second thoughts about the timeshare.I have repeatedly contacted these representatives via phone calls and texts, but my concerns have gone unanswered. At this point, I am no longer interested in the vacations that were promised to me. I have no intention of using the timeshare and I am disappointed that Westgate Resorts has been unwilling to cancel my contract despite my numerous attempts to reach out to them.It is worth noting that I was initially interested in a timeshare in *********, but was unable to afford it. Instead, Westgate Resorts offered me a timeshare in Florida that I could eventually transfer to a ********* timeshare after I paid off the Florida one. However, this offer has proved to be a source of frustration and financial burden for **** am deeply dissatisfied with the lack of responsiveness and transparency from Westgate Resorts. When they do respond, it is not in my favor.*****************************Review from Jesus M
1 star04/11/2024
On March 25, 2021, I attended a 2 to 3 hour presentation to purchase a timeshare with the Westgate company. Representative ***************************** was the one who received ** and made the presentation. In exchange for attending, we were offered free tickets for a yacht ride. Westgate employees have been trained to be dishonest and unscrupulous. They are salespeople who fit exactly the stereotype of an ambitious salesperson only concerned about their own pockets. Not only were we lied to throughout the entire sales process, but we were also put under intense pressure to purchase a Westgate timeshare. One of the most important reasons we want to cancel this timeshare contract is that we feel truly cheated. Another fraudulent aspect is that we were never informed that, in the event of death, our children would have to take care of the maintenance payments. It was only mentioned to us that they could enjoy the property, although my children were not even present at the presentation. We were also not informed that the maintenance fee would increase. We were assured it would be a fixed payment. In addition, the contract is completely written in English, a language that we do not master. Another situation of disagreement is that on June 28, 2021, I was contacted by the company Resort Access Network located at ****************************************************************** informed me that they were calling on behalf of Westgate and that they had given them my details. They offered me help renting my timeshare week, assuring me that I would receive more than double the initial investment. However, they charged me $1050.00 for advertising services and subsequently never answered my calls nor was I able to get my money back. I would like to know why Westgate Resorts sells confidential information to third parties and exposes us to scams. I am attaching a copy of the $1050.00 dollar transaction as proof. For all the reasons mentioned above, we wish to cancel this timeshareReview from Blanca O
1 star04/11/2024
Me enfada tener que llegar al punto de tener que publicar una resea con la ******************** una respuesta de Westgate. Les haba enviado una carta para reiterar el hecho de que Westgate nos extorsion descaradamente a mi esposa y a m. Esto ocurri en agosto del 2021. Nos ofrecieron la oportunidad de disfrutar de cuatro semanas en lo que vendan como un "paraso", solo para ofrecernos una estancia en hoteles de 3 estrellas. Lo que inicialmente prometieron era un pago de $499, cuando en realidad, las cuotas mensuales sumaron ****** dlares ***************. Mintieron al decirnos que podramos disfrutar de nuestras semanas de vacaciones en cualquier parte del mundo. Y dijeron que podramos ganar dinero alquilando las unidades, lo cual result ser una mentira. Mi esposa y yo intentamos desesperadamente cancelar el contrato, y todo lo que me dijeron fue que el contrato es irrompible. No divulgaron esto legalmente, encubrindolo con la documentacin legal que supuestamente firmamos y *****, pero no se nos dio la oportunidad de revisar antes ser firmado. Mi consejo para todos es que se mantengan alejados de Westgate. Son estafadores y dirn cualquier cosa para atraerte a firmar con ellos.Review from Belen D
1 star04/06/2024
Cuando compramos nuestro tiempo compartido por primera vez, nos prometieron desde el principio muchos beneficios que an no hemos visto. En el mes de Noviembre de 2021, uno de los trabajadores de Westgate nos ofreci un nuevo contrato prometiendo que solo necesitbamos hacer pagos mensuales bajos que totalizaban $1500 a travs de Interval. Colectaron nuestra informacin personal asegurndonos que esto no afectara nuestro crdito, eso fue mentira. Nos vendieron el tiempo compartido como bienes races y algo que podemos rentar. Intentamos rentarselo a familia, solo para mostrar disponibilidad en hoteles que tienen 3 estrellas y en malas condiciones. Tambin descubrimos en el internet que los mismos lugares en los que podamos quedarnos eran ms ******* all de lo que estbamos pagando. Esto nos enfureci realmente. Nos prometieron acceso a los parques ********* y cmo comprar esto era una ******** y al mismo tiempo podramos ganar algo de dinero. Mi esposo y yo intentamos cancelar nuestro contrato y nos dijeron que no era posible salir de un tiempo compartido. Slvense de las mentiras y prcticas de ventas engaosas. Les beneficiar si guardan su dinero para vacaciones. No acepten sus supuestos incentivos por los que eventualmente pagarn bastante dinero. Ahrrense el estrs y la carga financiera.Central Florida Investments, Inc. Response
04/19/2024
April 19, 2024
RE:***********************
Review ID # ****** Account # *********** *********
Dear ***************,
We thank you for your patience while we reviewed your correspondence. We apologize for the delay in our response and for any inconvenience this may have caused.Westgates response is as follows.
We thank you for your comments and feedback and are saddened to read about your dissatisfaction with your purchase, as one of Westgates main goals is to assist our owners in realizing the full potential of their timeshare ownership.
For us to better address your concerns and better protect your privacy, please know that we will be sending a full response to your concerns to the email address on file. For your convenience, as our records indicate that your preferred language is Spanish, we have addressed our response in Spanish to ensure that you gain a thorough and detailed understanding of our findings.
Respectfully,
****************, Executive Team
Owner Relations Correspondence
********************************************** (Attn: ****************)
Sb/bpReview from Robert M
1 star04/05/2024
Dirty hallways, roaches in room, partiers smoking pot on balconies until late in the evening and dirty pools.Review from Lorina U
1 star04/02/2024
During a trip to *********, I was coerced and deceived by two Westgate salespeople. They assured me that I was purchasing property, that I would own it outright after 10 years, that my grandson could live there while he was attending college, and that I could even use it to earn rental income. At no point did they inform me how this timeshare worked, and I am now experiencing financial hardship because of their lies and coercion. Comparing the costs of the timeshare vs. a hotel, they pitched us a number which I flat out refused. It was significantly higher than what I could afford, and I explained as much. They followed up by stating that this would still be cheaper eventually and would ***** us access to fabulous locations around the world. When they lowered the number, I refused again. I remember asking if my grandson could live there while he was attending college, and they said yes. This was the key to convincing me to buy. If they had explained how frequently I would be able to use this contract (zero times) I obviously never wouldve moved forward with buying it. Unfortunately, that never happened though, and I was convinced my grandson could live there, which seemed like a dream come true. The length of the sales pitch was over 5 hours, and the time we spent reviewing paperwork was less than 30 minutes. I was never told that my maintenance fees would increase over time. I was never told that I could rescind this contract according to ****** law. And I was never told about the stunning lack of availability. Instead of being provided with the information I needed, I was told a pack of lies. I was assured that I would own this outright and could live thereor have my grandson live thereafter I had finished paying it off. This was crucial in my decision-making process, and if I learned that this wasnt possible then I wouldnt have agreed to sign. I feel ashamed that I got involved with this company, but to my credit I was conned. Shame on Westgate Resorts.Central Florida Investments, Inc. Response
04/17/2024
April 17, 2024
RE:*************************
Review # ****** - Account # *********** -*********
Dear ****************,
We thank you for your comments and feedback and are saddened to read about your dissatisfaction with your purchase, as one of Westgates main goals is to assist our owners in realizing the full potential of their timeshare ownership.
For us to better address your concerns while protecting your privacy and due to the character limitation for comments, please know that we will be sending a full response to your concerns to the email address we have on your account file.
Respectfully,
**************,Executive Team
Owner Relations Correspondence
Westgate Resorts
**********************************************
Ak/bpReview from Christopher s
1 star03/31/2024
Started my stay put in room 6117a leaky faucet all night, soaking wet floor and white mold growing up all furniture first 3 inches off floor. Changed rooms, second night sounded like construction going on upstairs from 11 till 2am. Called and complained, shortly after security comes to my family's room and rings door **** at least 5 times to tell me there sleeping up stairs. Then proceeded to give me an attitude for wasting there time. The manager ****** then thought treating me like c*** and telling me basically deal with it or leave. Wouldnt stay there again even if it was free. Total nightmare that I'm stuck in for another night of h*** Easter weekend ruined and just a smug attitude and a halfwit apology.Central Florida Investments, Inc. Response
04/11/2024
April 11, 2024
RE:*********************************
Review ID # ****** - *********
Dear *************,
We thank you for your patience while we reviewed your correspondence. We apologize for the delay in our response and for any inconvenience this may have caused.Westgates response is as follows.
First and foremost, **************, we are disheartened to read about your frustrations regarding your recent stay. We thank you for providing a detailed account of your experience; your articulate letter provides us with valuable information necessary to maintain and improve the integrity of the service we provide. It is through feedback such as this that we can identify areas that need our immediate attention, and we are grateful for the opportunity to improve.
Westgate is dedicated to providing our guests with quality customer service and as such,we kindly ask that you provide us with the details of your stay so that we can review your concerns with the resorts General Manager and respond accordingly.Please send us the reservation number and reservation dates, as well as any additional concerns or details, to our email address furnished below. Once we receive this information, we will research the concerns and provide you with a response.
We thank you for the opportunity to be of service.
Respectfully,
****************, Executive Team
Owner Relations Correspondence
********************************************** (Attn: ****************)
Mm/amReview from Kathleen R
1 star03/29/2024
I paid a $10 fee that would hold my 90 minute appointment which when was over I would get my $10 back plus $150 more for listening to there presentation. I was there for over two hours. I said I had to leave and was not interested in purchasing a timeshare not only did they not give me any money not even my $10. When I asked her how to get to the parking lot because my grandson were waiting for me she walked away from me and didnt look back she would not give me directions on how to get to the main parking lot. I had to walk a round until a young man in a cart gave me a ride to my car. They are rude and so disrespectful. I would never do any business with them and I would advise anyone who asked me to stay away from Westgate Lake Resort and spaCentral Florida Investments, Inc. Response
04/08/2024
April 8, 2024
RE: Kathleen Rowell
Review ID # 204881 – CS0319388
Dear Ms. Rowell,
We thank you for your patience while we reviewed your correspondence. We apologize for the delay in our response and for any inconvenience this may have caused. Westgate’s response is as follows.
Ms. Rowell, please allow us to apologize for any lack of quality customer service you may have experienced during your stay with us at our beautiful Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa. Please be assured that Westgate Resorts demands strict adherence to the Westgate Standards of Excellence, our service protocol, at all times. We do not ever condone discourteous or unprofessional behavior. Although we offer continuous training for our staff, our most valuable tool to monitor individual staff performance is comments from our guests; therefore, we truly appreciate your efforts in bringing your experience to our attention.
As a show of good faith, please be advised that we will be reaching out to you directly via email so that we might work together toward an amicable solution.
We thank you for the opportunity to be of service.
Respectfully,
Sandra B., Executive Team
Owner Relations Correspondence
[email protected] (Attn: Sandra B.)
Sb/spReview from Lonzy H
1 star03/27/2024
Timeshare is not the investment the agent described it to be. There is a deceptive practice that is not what they said it would be. Its even harder to get out of and expensive to get out of. This is a financially devastating experience that I would not wish on anybody.Central Florida Investments, Inc. Response
04/10/2024
April 10, 2024
RE:*******************
Review ID # ****** - ******* # *********** - *********
Dear ************,
We thank you for your patience while we reviewed your correspondence. We apologize for the delay in our response and for any inconvenience this may have caused.Westgates response is as follows.
***********, first and foremost, we regret to read about any frustrations you have as a result of your experience with Westgate. Please know that we deeply value your relationship and are committed to providing you with the highest level of service. It is always our intention to ensure our owners are satisfied with their interactions with us.
We value your feedback and take all concerns seriously. However, without specific details to research, it is challenging for us to address the allegations mentioned. We encourage you to provide us with specific details and documentation regarding your concerns through our email address furnished below.Once we have received this, we will thoroughly review and respond to your concerns. In the meantime, we encourage you to contact our ******* Services Team directly at ************** for help.
Thank you for the opportunity to be of service.
Respectfully,
****************, Executive Team
Owner Relations Correspondence
**********************************************
Mm/amReview from julian c
1 star03/25/2024
We are writing this review to share our experience with Westgate Resorts. What was supposed to be a short presentation turned into nothing but a high pressure sales pitch filled with misrepresentations and lies. The presentation was led by *********************** who made a series of claims that we have since discovered were blatantly false. **** started by offering us a 2-bedroom suite and we inquired about whether the HOA/maintenance fees were subject to change. Mr. ******* emphatically told us they wouldnt. Additionally, he claimed that we could sell back our time to Westgate if we decided not to utilize it, and even claimed that Westgate would buy back our timeshare if we were no longer interested. The point that influenced us to purchase the most, however, was the claim that we could rent out the timeshare to earn a profit. Using this as an investment vehicle or recouping all the money we spent on the timeshare, both claims that *********************** made multiple times, are what ultimately drove us to purchase. To be clear, the basis of our entire purchase was built on fraudulent claims by *********************** and his associates. To date, we have paid over $8,000 to Westgate Resorts and havent been able to book a single trip. To make matters worse, the maintenance fees that **** told us wouldnt increase have shot up nearly $100 in a years time. This is preposterous! We never would have gotten involved with Westgate had they been honest with us from the beginning.Central Florida Investments, Inc. Response
04/10/2024
April 10, 2024
RE:*******************
Review ID # ****** Account # *********** *********
Dear ******,
We thank you for your patience while we reviewed your correspondence. We apologize for the delay in our response and for any inconvenience this may have caused.Westgates response is as follows.
We thank you for your comments and feedback and are saddened to read about your dissatisfaction with your purchase, as one of Westgates main goals is to assist our owners in realizing the full potential of their timeshare ownership.
For us to better address your concerns and due to the character limitation for comments, please know that we will be sending a full response to your concerns to the email address on file for your privacy.
We thank you for the opportunity to be of service.
Respectfully,
****************, Executive Team
Owner Relations Correspondence
********************************************** (Attn: ****************)
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