EXHIBIT 23.5
 
              CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
   
  We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
the use of our reports dated August 27, 1997 with respect to the combined
financial statements of The Success Companies included in Amendment No. 2 to
the Registration Statement (Form S-1 No. 333-38187) and related Prospectus of
Vistana, Inc. for the registration of 2,000,000 shares of its common stock.
    
                                          /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
 
Miami, Florida
   
November 19, 1997