Hilton Grand Vacations MarBrisa Hidden Fees Class Action Settlement

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc., Hilton Resorts Corporation, and Grand Pacific Marbrisa Owners Associations, Inc. have agreed to a $750,000 settlement resolving a class action claiming they tacked on fees, including parking charges, that weren't part of the advertised room price at MarBrisa Carlsbad. The companies deny any wrongdoing, and agreeing to settle isn't an admission of fault.

The deal still needs court sign-off. A final approval hearing is scheduled for February 19, 2027, and if the judge doesn't approve the settlement, no money will be paid out.

You may be eligible if, between June 3, 2021 and June 17, 2025, you booked a hotel room at MarBrisa through http://www.marbrisacarlsbad.com/ and were charged fees, such as parking, that the lawsuit says weren't disclosed in the advertised price. Excluded from the class are employees, officers, and agents of the defendants, as well as the judges handling the case, their staff, and their immediate families.

Class members who sign up for payment will split whatever remains in the settlement fund after court-approved deductions, which include up to $262,500 in attorneys' fees, up to $40,000 in litigation expenses, up to $7,500 for the class representative, and roughly $25,750 for administering the settlement. Because the payout depends on how many people file claims, there's no set per-person amount, no tiered awards, and no separate expense reimbursements, and your payment amount won't change based on which payment method you pick.

To claim your share, submit a Payment Election by January 21, 2027. You'll need the Notice ID and PIN from the email or postcard notice you received, plus details for your chosen payment method, such as the email and phone number tied to a digital payment account, your bank's routing and account numbers along with the account holder's name, or a mailing address for a check. No receipts or other proof of purchase are needed.

If you're unsure whether you're covered, watch for a notice from the Settlement Administrator by email or mail. Missing your Notice ID and PIN? Contact the Settlement Administrator directly, they can confirm whether you're on the class list and walk you through submitting your Payment Election. Note that simply submitting a Payment Election doesn't automatically confirm eligibility, and the administrator will let you know if your chosen payment method isn't available to you.