Buying Timeshare

How To Buy and How Much it Costs

Looking to sell your timeshare week or secure ownership at one of our premier resorts? Southern Sun Timesharing makes the process simple, secure, and stress-free—so you can move forward with confidence.

With over 25 years of proven experience in the South African timeshare market, our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way. Whether you’re buying or selling, we deliver a transparent, trusted service backed by full compliance with industry regulations—ensuring your transaction is handled professionally from start to finish.

Ready to take the next step? If you’re interested in buying a timeshare week, complete a Purchase Enquiry below or contact our sales office today. Our team is on hand to help you find the right opportunity, quickly and with confidence.

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Benefits of Owning Timeshare at a Southern Sun Resort

What makes timeshare so appealing, and why should you consider buying a timeshare week? We look at the top ten reasons to invest in a Southern Sun timeshare resort.

1. Affordability

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If owning a holiday home is out of your budget and renting a fully equipped and well-located hotel apartment for the whole family is beyond what you can afford, then a timeshare might be just for you. Southern Sun Resorts’ timeshares offer hotel luxury, great locations, a variety of accommodation sizes, and self-catering* convenience at less than what a like-for-like hotel would cost. By buying a week’s ownership in one of our resorts, you’ll be able to holiday for less without compromising on comfort or location.

*Beacon Island Resort and uMhlanga Sands Resort do not offer self-catering facilities

2. Spacious Accommodation

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Southern Sun Resort timeshares combine home comforts and hotel amenities with more space than you would normally get in a hotel room. All our timeshare resorts are tastefully furnished and well-equipped whether it’s one of our spacious apartments or chalets. You’ll be able to enjoy fabulous resort amenities and conveniences and unlike most holiday homes, you won’t need to bring all your linen and towels with you. Timeshare units come stocked with kitchen utensils as well as crockery, and cutlery. Most units have kitchens as well as separate living and dining areas and well-appointed bedrooms.

3. Ownership With an Exit Strategy

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When you buy a timeshare week in a Southern Sun managed resort, ownership is in perpetuity * and there are many things you can do with your week. You are able rent your week, bank it with SunSwop for exchanges to other resorts both locally and internationally, and you can also sell the week.

*Beacon Island timeshare scheme’s 99 year lease terminates in the year 2083.

4. Buy Now, Save Later

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A Southern Sun timeshare allows you to secure your future holidays at excellent value. Unlike a holiday home which might remain vacant for part of the year, with a timeshare you only pay for your week. To make your holiday even more cost effective you don’t need to worry about unpredictable upkeep and maintenance costs that can pile up throughout the year. Southern Sun timeshares are amongst the most desirable timeshare products on the market with a variety of high-quality properties available.

5. Flexibility of Ownership

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Southern Sun timeshares give you the flexibility of choosing from multiple dream destinations in Southern Africa and hundreds of other exciting holiday destinations worldwide. Your holiday investment with Southern Sun Resorts gives you automatic membership into Sunswop, a premier holiday-exchange service exclusively for Southern Sun Resorts members. Not only does that make it easier than ever to make exchanges with other Southern Sun Resorts, but our affiliation agreement with RCI opens the door to more than 4,300 resorts across the globe.

6. Quality Resorts in Amazing Destinations

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Southern Sun Resorts are synonymous with memorable family moments, easy relaxation, and spectacular settings throughout South Africa. Our resorts are ideal for couples or families seeking space, convenience, and an unhurried stay. Southern Sun timeshares provide the opportunity to explore and unwind in locations that are renowned for their beauty. Comfortable, homely accommodation takes the form of apartments or chalets that offer a range of amenities. Enjoy quality hospitality and leisure experiences at every one of our destinations.

7. More Reasons to Travel

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Your timeshare week makes it easier than ever to create memories with family and friends. Having holiday accommodation pre-paid and waiting for your arrival takes away the stress of planning a holiday and allows you to just arrive and enjoy the resort. Think of a timeshare purchase as a Personal Lifestyle Acquisition, not an investment. Southern Sun Resorts are committed to providing excellent holiday accommodation and recreation facilities.

8. Holidays Guaranteed!

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Your timeshare week ensures you have a guaranteed holiday destination at your home resort every year. And with the convenience of Sunswop you can even choose a different resort up to 12 months in advance. With so much time to plan your stay you’ll have longer to look forward to your break, and more opportunities to decide what to do when you get there.

9. Ownership You Can Trust

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Southern Sun timeshare is Conventional Timeshare Ownership where you own a share in a share block company. It remains yours for as long as you continue to be the beneficial owner. It is bought in perpetuity which means it can be rented, gifted, sold, or willed. Your Share Block Company is run by a Board of Directors elected by you and your fellow shareholders.

10. Less Stress, More Holiday Time

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When compared to the cost of buying a vacation home, a timeshare is economical, infinitely more flexible, and a lot less to maintain. Having a timeshare in one of the country’s favourite holiday resorts allows you to benefit from the resort’s great amenities and leisure facilities. And whether you choose to exchange your timeshare week for a different destination or visit your home resort each time, you’ll have more opportunities to explore and get to know the destination.

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