Hotels in Hawaii are all about the location. Most people want to be in a central location while visiting a new location. That’s not any different in Honolulu. The best points hotels in Honolulu go quickly. One of the biggest tourist locations is relaxing on Waikiki beach. That’s why you’ll find a vast majority of hotels on the island in located within walking distance. In fact, every property on this list is located near Waikiki Beach.
Like flights to Honolulu, hotels are expensive. Save some cash and stay at the best points hotels in Honolulu.
Best Hotels:
The Laylow, Autograph Collection
Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach
Sheraton Waikiki
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
The Laylow, Autograph Collection
Located about a six-minute walk from the beach, The Laylow is wonderful. I’ve personally stayed here and found the property great. There is a restaurant on-site and a small pool. This is a category 6 property.
Points nights can vary between 40,000 and 60,000 depending on off-peak or peak pricing. Most nights will price at 50,000 Bonvoy points. Cash prices generally hover around the $350 including a $35 daily resort fee. You can also use a Marriott free night certificate if it’s valued up to 50,000 Bonvoy points.
| Off-Peak | Standard | Peak |
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| 40,000 | 50,000 | 60,000 |
Marriott Category 6 Points Pricing
The Laylow, Autograph Collection | Courtesy: Marriott
Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach
The Moana Surfrider is located right on Waikiki Beach. This is a category 7 property. Points nights will hover between 50,000 and 70,000 due to Marriott’s award chart. Most nights will either be 60,000 or 70,000.
People who lack points and miles will pay around $430 each night. Moana charges a $42 resort fee each night of your stay. Like the Laylow, if you can find a night pricing at 50,000 you could use a free night certificate depending on its value.
| Off-Peak | Standard | Peak |
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| 50,000 | 60,000 | 70,000 |
Marriott Category 7 Points PricingSheraton Waikiki
The Sheraton Waikiki is located on the edge of Waikiki Beach and Grays Beach. This area can get a bit busy so pack your patience if you are driving to the property.
Like the Moana Surfrider, the Sheraton Waikiki is a category 7 hotel. Most nights price 60,000 or 70,000 points, but there are some 50,000 to use a free night certificate. Cash prices are generally around $460 dollars.
| Off-Peak | Standard | Peak |
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| 50,000 | 60,000 | 70,000 |
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The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
This pink property dates back to 1927. It was one of the first hotels in Waikiki. The Royal Hawaiian is a located right on Waikiki Beach. Like the Sheraton, it’s difficult to get in and out with a car.
This Marriott category 7 property prices around $480 each night. Bonvoy requires either 60,000 or 70,000 points per night. There are some 50,000 points nights for certificates. You’ll also need to pay a $42 daily resort fee.
| Off-Peak | Standard | Peak |
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| 50,000 | 60,000 | 70,000 |
Marriott Category 7 Points Pricing
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki | Courtesy: Marriott
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Located across the street from the beach, this property has tons of different views. You can have views of the city, water, or Diamond Head.
This is a category 6 Marriott property. You find points nights mostly at the 50,000 price level, but there are also nights going for 40,000 or 60,000 depending on the time of year. Prices are usually over $400 a night. It will also cost you $37 extra each night for the resort fee.
| Off-Peak | Standard | Peak |
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| 40,000 | 50,000 | 60,000 |
Marriott Category 6 Points PricingThe Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
This is the furthest hotel away from the beach located further inland than most hotels on this list. These rooms are a bit larger than most hotel rooms.
The Residences are a category 8 Marriott. Points nights are usually at the standard rate of 85,000 a night, but often bump up to the peak pricing of 100,000. There are some off-peak nights at 70,000. Focus on redemptions at 85,000 or lower. Cash prices are high starting at over $650. At least there is no resort fee though….
| Off-Peak | Standard | Peak |
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| 70,000 | 85,000 | 100,000 |
Marriott Category 8 Points PricingHilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach
The only Hilton hotel on this is located near the beach. There are plenty of rooms with ocean view. Give yourself some extra time leaving the hotel as this area gets busy.
Cash prices start at $400 each night. Standard rooms start at 60,000 Hilton Honors points per night. The $50 resort fee is waived on points nights.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach | Courtesy: Hilton
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa
The most points expensive Hyatt property in Honolulu is located across the street from the Beach. There are plenty of rooms with ocean view.
The Hyatt Regency goes for 20,000 points per night. If you don’t have points, you’ll spend over $250 each night plus a nearly $50 daily resort fee.
| Off-Peak | Standard | Peak |
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| 17,000 | 20,000 | 23,000 |
Hyatt Category 5 Points PricingHyatt Centric Waikiki Beach
The Hyatt Centric is next door to the Laylow. The hotel has a modern island vibe.
You’ll need 15,000 World of Hyatt points per night of your stay. If you have a Hyatt free night award, you can use those at this property. Otherwise expect to spend over $300 per night. That includes an almost $30 resort fee.
| Off-Peak | Standard | Peak |
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| 12,000 | 15,000 | 18,000 |
Hyatt Category 4 Points Pricing
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach | Courtesy: Hyatt
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
Hyatt Place might not be as fancy as other properties on this list, but you do get extra space. This could be valuable for families. You’ll even get free breakfast.
Cash prices are around $250 each night which is pretty high for a Hyatt Place. You can use 12,000 Hyatt points for your nights and save the $30 resort fee. This is also a category 3 property so you can use a Cat 1-4 Free Night Award like at the Hyatt Centric.
| Off-Peak | Standard | Peak |
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| 9,000 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
Hyatt Category 3 Points PricingBottom Line
Don’t forget Marriott gives the 5th night free when staying on points. While the name is misleading, you don’t actually get the fifth night free. It will be the cheapest night on the reservation. None the less, you still get the save some of your points. You will need enough points for the stay without the 5th night free.
Hilton also allows you to get the fifth night free with a catch. You’ll need Hilton elite status to qualify. That is easy enough to get with a card like the American Express Platinum or Hilton Aspire or Surpass.
Marriott does not waive resort fees when staying on free nights. Hilton and Hyatt do.
Hawaii is a popular destination so expect some competition when it comes to elite status upgrades. But you will get free breakfast depending on what status you may have. But don’t be so focused on hotels that you forget booking award flights to Honolulu.
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