Marriott to Offer Vacation Rental Guests Access to Resort Amenities

At Dinogo, we frequently discuss the advantages of choosing a vacation rental over a full-service resort or hotel. While vacation rentals generally provide more space and comforts like kitchens, laundry facilities, and private yards, hotels offer a range of amenities—such as pools, restaurants, spas, and housekeeping. Has Homes & Villas by Marriott International discovered the ideal solution to this debate?

Sometimes, vacation rental guests prefer not to handle all the responsibilities of staying in a private home, like cooking every meal and entertaining everyone. They seek experiences beyond the confines of their rental, as Jennifer Hsieh, vice president of Homes & Villas by Marriott International, shared with Dinogo.

As a result, Homes & Villas by Marriott International, a premium vacation rental service introduced by Marriott two years ago, has launched a new pilot program. This initiative will allow guests who book rental homes in select locations to enjoy the amenities and receive discounted services at nearby Marriott hotels and resorts during their stay.

The pilot program will initially be available in three locations: London; Monterey, California; and Punta Mita, Mexico. Vacation rental guests will receive vouchers to redeem at participating hotels. The pilot runs from October 4 to December 31, and if successful—something Hsieh is optimistic about—more hotels and destinations will be included in the program in 2022.

Until the end of this year, vacation home renters in Monterey, California, can enjoy the pool and Jacuzzi at the Monterey Marriott, along with a 50 percent discount on valet parking and a 20 percent discount on dining at the hotel. They also have the option to arrange a private dining experience with the hotel’s executive chef, who will come to their rental property to prepare the meal.

Those who reserve a Homes & Villas property in London for the remainder of 2021 will receive 20 percent off dining and drinks at several upscale hotel bars and restaurants, including the JW Steakhouse at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, the Hansom Bar at the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, and the Hyde Bar at the Park Tower Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, among others.

Guests staying at select vacation rentals in Punta Mita, Mexico, will have access to the St. Regis Punta Mita Beach Club without minimum consumption charges (typically required for day-use visitors). They can also borrow equipment such as snorkels and standup paddleboards at no cost. Additionally, they will enjoy 20 percent off dining, 10 percent off drinks, and 30 percent off at the resort’s spa.

Since its launch in 2019, Homes & Villas by Marriott International has expanded from a collection of 2,000 homes to over 35,000 properties listed today. The brand saw a significant increase in demand during the pandemic as travelers sought safe ways to change their scenery.