Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN

Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating

3★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 1,099 reviews · ~$160/night

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StaySane Score

medium confidence

How we scored it

Quality & cleanliness

4.5★ guest rating

Location & access

4.1★ location/transit/airport access

Trust & class

1,099 reviews, 3-star, 11 amenities

Price fairness

fairly priced for the area

Not part of the score — a cheap room can be cheap for reasons we can't see

Fitness73% positive · 16% negative

Hot Tub68% positive · 18% negative

Pool84% positive · 13% negative

Spa100% positive · 0% negative

Wellness100% positive · 0% negative

Gym67% positive · 27% negative

BarKitchen in rooms

On-site food & drink, as listed by the property.

Free Wi‑FiFree parkingIndoor poolHot tubAir conditioningFitness centerAccessibleKid-friendlySmoke-free property

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