Cover
| Cover | Nov. 19, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 19, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | WATERMARK LODGING TRUST, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State | MD |
| Entity File Number | 000-55461 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-5765413 |
| Entity Address, Street Address | 150 N. Riverside Plaza, |
| Entity Address, City | Chicago, |
| Entity Address, State | IL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60606 |
| City Area Code | 847 |
| Local Phone Number | 482-8600 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001609471 |
| Amendment Flag | false |