Bluegreen Corp. Reviews

If I could go back in time, I would never have purchased a Bluegreen Vacations timeshare. The sales tactics are extremely deceptive. What is presented during the sales process does not align with the reality once you’re locked in. Everything sounds flexible, affordable, and beneficial until the paperwork is signed and the truth slowly reveals itself. One of the biggest issues is the maintenance fees, which increase every single year with no clear explanation or justification. There is little transparency around what these fees actually cover. Despite paying more year after year, many of the resorts are dated and underwhelming, far from the quality you would expect for the ongoing costs.

After sending an initial complaint, it took a long time to receive a response. Despite multiple calls and voicemails, no one has made a real effort to help resolve our concerns. We were also lied to about key parts of the agreement and terms. We were told we had 30 days to cancel, but later learned the legal rescission period was only 10 days. We were pressured to sign with claims the offer was only available that day, and we were told most of the first year’s maintenance fees would be waived, when in fact only six months were covered. These false promises influenced our decision.

We have been trying to cancel our Bluegreen Vacations timeshare and get a refund due to the severe financial strain it has placed on our family in retirement. We attempted to resolve this directly with Bluegreen twice in writing. On the first attempt, Keshia never returned our call. On the second, Nicole stated our only option was to pay off the timeshare, which defeats our goal of cancellation. Then Kymberly called us and told us to default on the loan to get it closed. Which will ruin our credit. The financial burden is unbearable. Annual maintenance fees, which are around $3,000, jump by at least $300 to $400 every year. They don’t care about anyone and all they want is money. Horrible financial decision.

At Henry Square resort in Virginia, we got hit with another presentation. The salesman claimed Bluegreen was merging with Hilton and points were being phased out. Conveniently, they had an "upgrade" ready, using our expiring points as a down payment. They promised travel anywhere, Travelers Plus perks, discount cards, and called it a real estate investment for our kids. We kept saying we couldn't afford it, but the pressure wouldn't stop.

Waste of money. They don't give you what they promise. CANNot use when you need it. They mislead you with false promises and sell the deal. They don't buy back. Pinnacle do not buy your time share. It will be waste of time and money for longtime. Now Hilton bought them. Raised the maintenance fee every year.

We want to file a formal complaint regarding the timeshare purchase from Bluegreen Resorts due to misleading sales practices and the resulting financial strain. During multiple resort visits, we were subjected to intense pressure to buy additional points, often under the pretense that they were necessary to access different vacation locations. The purchase was repeatedly presented as a good "investment," which has since proven to be untrue and has left us with two separate loans and continuous monthly payments.

My name is Denise **. My husband Tyler and I's decision to terminate our timeshare contract with Bluegreen Vacations is based on significant misrepresentations made during the sales process and a drastic change in our family's circumstances. We were promised that our points would cover two weeks of usage and that a two-bedroom condo could be booked for $79/night. Upon closer review, we discovered these claims to be false; the points are insufficient, and the $79/night rate details were extremely limited and inaccurate. Furthermore, the "owner's training" was simply another sales pitch, and the promised ease of using other perks was also misrepresented. We realized quickly that the product was not what was sold to us.

Bluegreen’s sales process left us feeling misled and pressured from the very beginning. We were approached during what was supposed to be a simple promotional opportunity and ended up sitting through a high-pressure presentation filled with promises that turned out to be untrue. We were told points could be used for things like air travel, and the representatives used emotional persuasion and personal stories to build trust. None of that matched reality once we signed.

I am posting this review to warn others about my devastating experience with Bluegreen Vacations. Since purchasing in October 2023 at Club 36 in Las Vegas, with subsequent upgrades in September 2024, I have been subjected to deceptive sales practices that have cost me over $30,000 while only being able to use the timeshare for four nights total.

Extensive Frustration -- Not Worth it. After 14 years, we are very unhappy with our Bluegreen Timeshare due to outright lies from the salespeople, rising fees, and poor service. We bought the timeshare based on the promise of easy resort booking near Tulsa and at Big Cedar, but we struggle to get the dates and rooms we want. The promised RCI overseas vacation partnership is limited and costly.

We purchased a Bluegreen timeshare after winning a raffle at Bass Pro Shops. What was promised as a brief presentation turned into a 4.5-hour ordeal where staff held my driver's license, essentially trapping us there. The sales tactics were extremely aggressive with artificial urgency to "lock in the deal." They marketed it as a smart investment we could pass on to our daughter but deliberately withheld critical information about annually increasing maintenance fees. Had we known about these escalating costs, we never would have purchased. When I upgraded to $45,000, no one assessed my ability to pay. The finance charges and total loan costs were never disclosed, making it impossible to understand the true financial commitment. This purchase is now far beyond our budget.

We are an elderly couple in our seventies, and our daughter helped us write this because we do not speak English well. From the beginning, we feel that we are being taken advantage of. In 2012, we purchased our timeshare after the salesperson, Juno, told us that if we ever wanted to end it, Bluegreen would buy back our points for $1 each. That promise gave us confidence, but it was false. Over the years, we have paid more than $60,000 for points and over $40,000 in maintenance fees. We never missed a payment, but we can no longer use the timeshare, and the fees keep increasing.

I purchased a timeshare at Hotel Blake in January 2019 after a high-pressure sales presentation in Las Vegas. Promises about travel flexibility and savings were misleading, and I quickly realized the reality didn’t match what I was told. Since then, I’ve been unable to use the timeshare effectively, with points expiring and fees piling up.

I'm 79 years old and I'm scared. What started as a "free trip" offer at Foxwoods Casino has become a financial nightmare that's destroying my retirement and threatening my children's future. During that sales pitch, they painted such a beautiful picture – a valuable asset I could enjoy and pass down to my kids. They made me feel smart for investing. What they didn't tell me, what they deliberately hid, was that I'd be saddling my children with crushing mortgage debt and thousands in annual fees they'll never be able to pay. The guilt I feel about this keeps me up at night.

We’ve spent almost a year trying to get help from Bluegreen Vacations to cancel our timeshare, and all we’ve received are repeated runarounds and empty responses. Despite speaking with several representatives Josh, Franchesca, and Megan and nothing has ever moved forward. Recently, we received a message from Bluegreen saying this would be their “final communication” and that “corporate is the highest level of authority.” In other words, they refuse to help or even continue the conversation. After all this time, that’s the response we get is no resolution, no compassion, just a closed case.

We purchased a timeshare from Bluegreen under high-pressure sales with promises that were never kept. We were told the program would be flexible, that we could rent or sell points to offset costs, and that travel would be easy but none of this was true. Maintenance fees have risen, booking is difficult, and communication from Bluegreen is unreliable.

We were told the purchase was not a timeshare, which turned out to be false. The sales team rushed us through a lengthy contract in just minutes, claiming everything had already been explained. Only afterward did we discover that cancellation was not allowed, leaving us trapped in a long-term financial commitment we didn’t fully understand. Bluegreen’s responses have been vague, offering no real proof of their claims. Booking is far from simple and requires ongoing assistance, contrary to what was promised. Their actions show a clear pattern of deception and lack of transparency. We believe this company should be investigated for misleading sales practices and that customers deserve the right to cancel unfair contracts.

I am writing to warn others about my extremely disappointing experience with this timeshare company. Our journey began with what seemed like an innocent offer at Bass Pro Shop for an inexpensive Las Vegas trip in exchange for attending a two-hour presentation. During that initial presentation, we were convinced to purchase the smallest timeshare package available after being assured the value would appreciate and resale would be easy. These promises turned out to be completely false.

Absolute scam! They will not contact you back, they tell you whatever they can in the store to get you to sign up but then don't keep up their end of the deal by letting you schedule the vacation. It's all lies and the company/customer service is a disappointment in every aspect. It's crazy how they get away with these lies.

Horror, run run run. Jilian, John and Erika are all scammers. Deceptive techniques. Would never recommend. Do not ever engage in a call. Do not give your information. Do not ever talk to them. Do not buy anything.

Our family's Tennessee vacation was ruined by an aggressive, high-pressure sales presentation at Bluegreen Resorts. We were subjected to relentless tactics; When we hesitated, the salesman returned with a manager who made new offers and insisted "this deal won't come again." We were promised a deed to pass to our children, twenty $100 restaurant gift cards, and the ability to vacation whenever we wanted. Nearly all these promises have proven false.

I’ve been trying for months to get in touch with the right department at Bluegreen, but every time I call, I’m told someone will call me back—and no one ever does. The lack of follow-through and communication is absolutely unacceptable. Most recently, Jamarr called me and just repeated the same limited options I was already given before: Title Transfer — loan must be paid in full plus $500 fee per loan, and I have to find someone to transfer the loan to. Presell — which was not explained clearly and still makes no sense. Call Mortgage Department — to see about smaller payments. These are not real solutions. I am dealing with serious personal and financial challenges, and instead of genuine help, I’m met with empty promises and the same scripted answers. It’s baffling that a company can operate with this level of disorganization and disregard for its customers. The way Bluegreen treats its owners is shameful.

Here___ Bluegreen Vacations misled me with promises of easy exit options that do not exist. When I tried to end my ownership, my account was sent to collections instead of being resolved. I was later told it’s a “lifetime” contract and that the only option is an ineffective resale program. Major changes, like the merger with Hilton, were never disclosed. Bluegreen uses deceptive sales tactics and traps owners in contracts they can’t escape. Consumer Affairs should investigate their practices.

Bluegreen Vacations uses deceptive sales tactics and refuses to take responsibility for false promises made during purchase. We were told there were exit options like resale or deed-back programs, which do not exist. Communication is poor, with endless runarounds and unhelpful staff. Representatives even suggested defaulting instead of offering real solutions. Bluegreen’s refusal to provide fair resolutions or honor what was promised shows a complete lack of integrity and accountability.

I have always been told if it sounds too good to be true then it is not true. I did not pay any attention to that saying when I bought a small vacation from Bluegreen Vacations they are very nice and make everything sound so wonderful and are willing to give you more than what you pay for if you go through there in a little 2-hour timeshare presentation. Then after they book your trip if you don't cancel 14 days before time being there they will charge you an additional $99 cancellation fee in which I had a family emergency and I had to cancel 3 days prior to the day I was supposed to be there.

Product or Department for review = Timeshare. What we were told at the time of purchase does not match reality. We were promised a flexible and affordable way to travel with our family, but it turned into a financial nightmare. The maintenance fees are outrageous and were never clearly explained. We told Bluegreen that we can’t afford the mortgage and need to cancel, but instead of helping, they told us to call a third party for a payment plan, which we never asked for.

I purchased a timeshare with Bluegreen Vacations and was pressured into multiple costly upgrades under false promises of better benefits, easier booking, and access to popular destinations. None of these claims were true. Points didn’t work as promised, fees kept increasing, and options to exit the contract were removed without explanation. Despite spending tens of thousands, I can barely use the property, and customer service is dismissive and unhelpful. Resale is ineffective, default would harm credit, and the buyout option was taken away. This experience has caused serious financial and emotional stress. Bluegreen needs to offer fair solutions and accountability.

Bluegreen Vacations misled us during the sales process, promising flexibility and refinancing options that do not exist. Attempts to cancel were met with ignored calls, unreturned messages, and unreasonable fees far beyond what we can afford. We have paid far more than the original loan, continue to pay maintenance fees for a timeshare we cannot use, and were denied options to rent or resell. The contract is effectively lifelong with no viable exit, and settlement offers were refused. These practices feel deceptive and predatory, causing serious financial and emotional strain. Consumer protection action is needed.

We bought a Bluegreen timeshare based on promises that were false. We were told booking vacations would be easy and that renting the timeshare could cover yearly maintenance fees. None of this is true. Since the purchase, we have never been able to use the timeshare due to constant unavailability. Our contract is fully paid, yet annual maintenance fees continue to rise.

After 15 years as Bluegreen members and paying over $100,000, I must warn others about the deceptive practices we've experienced. From our very first presentation in 2010, we were misled. Sales representatives told us resorts were "private and exclusive to members only," which was false as we later discovered they're open to the public. We believed we were upgrading our contract over the years but signed 5 separate contracts with 5 maintenance fees totaling $4,500 annually. This was never properly explained to us.