| Cover | May 06, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 000-55461 |
| Entity Registrant Name | WATERMARK LODGING TRUST, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001609471 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-5765413 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 150 N. Riverside Plaza |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Chicago |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60606 |
| City Area Code | 847 |
| Local Phone Number | 482-8600 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
