How to Get Out of a Holiday Inn Club Vacations Timeshare
Published August 15, 2026 • By Timeshare Consulting & Services Inc. • Developer Guide
Holiday Inn Club Vacations (HICV), formerly Orange Lake Resorts, is one of the most common timeshare brands owners seek to exit. Despite the IHG brand association, HICV operates independently as a timeshare company with perpetuity contracts, rising maintenance fees, and aggressive upgrade sales tactics. Converting to IHG Rewards points does NOT cancel your ownership. Timeshare Consulting & Services Inc. has helped HICV owners across the country exit their contracts. Call (888) 530-7268 for a free assessment.
HICV Exit Options
| Method | Best For | Cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rescission Period | New buyers (within state window) | Free | 3-15 days |
| Attorney-Led Negotiation | Owners with documented misrepresentations | $3,000-$7,000 | 6-18 months |
| Exit Company | All owners seeking full-service exit | $3,000-$6,000 | 6-12 months |
| Resale | Very limited market | Typically $0-$1 | Uncertain |
Common HICV Sales Misrepresentations
- IHG hotel equivalence: Sales staff implied the timeshare functions like IHG hotel points, when in reality it is a separate, perpetuity real estate obligation
- Rental income promises: Claimed owners could rent their unit to offset maintenance fees
- Appreciation claims: Stated the timeshare would increase in value
- Easy exit promises: Told buyers they could "give it back" or "sell it anytime"
- Points flexibility exaggeration: Overstated the availability and value of converted IHG points
The IHG Points Conversion Trap
HICV offers an option to convert your timeshare usage into IHG Rewards points. Many owners believe this is an exit. It is not. The conversion:
- Does NOT cancel your timeshare contract
- Does NOT stop your maintenance fee obligation
- Simply changes how you use the timeshare weeks you already own
- Often results in fewer vacation nights than booking IHG hotels directly with cash
If you want to end your HICV ownership permanently, you need a legal exit, not a points conversion. Call (888) 530-7268.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get out of a Holiday Inn Club Vacations timeshare?
Yes. Holiday Inn Club Vacations (formerly Orange Lake Resorts) contracts can be exited through rescission period cancellation, attorney-led negotiation for documented sales misrepresentations, or through a timeshare exit company. HICV does not have a widely advertised voluntary surrender program.
Does converting Holiday Inn timeshare to IHG points end ownership?
No. Converting your timeshare to IHG Rewards points does not cancel your ownership or stop maintenance fee obligations. It simply changes how you use the timeshare. You remain contractually obligated to pay maintenance fees.
How much are Holiday Inn Club Vacations maintenance fees?
Holiday Inn Club Vacations maintenance fees average $800-$1,100 per year for a standard unit in 2026, with annual increases of 5-7%. Orange Lake Resort in Kissimmee, FL (the flagship property) tends to be at the higher end.
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