100+ Hawai’i Hotels That Can Be Booked With Points

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Hawai’i is a marvelous place that manages to combine terrific beaches, near-perfect year-round weather, great food and some of the best sunsets on the planet. It’s high on the bucket list for many travelers and an annual pilgrimage for others, making it a hot spot for family vacations, weddings, anniversaries and conferences. Its popularity comes at a (quite literal) price: nearly 10 million people visited last year and it has some of most expensive lodging costs in the United States. Luckily, those of us with Hawai’i in our sights have a great option to lighten the load on our wallets: points and miles.

This post aims to serve as a resource for folks looking for ways to book a Hawai’i vacation using hotel points; below you’ll find over 100 possibilities to whet your tropical whistle. You’ll find links to each one embedded in the name and our goal is to add short review snippets from folks who’ve actually stayed there. If you see properties that you’ve been to, please share your opinions in the comments section or as a reply to this post in our Frequent Milers Insiders group. I’ve linked FM’s Bottom Line Reviews as well, for those properties that have them. We will update this page regularly to include new opinions, bottom line reviews and additional properties as they become available.

Update 2/21/24: As of yesterday, there are ~15 Hyatt Destination Residences properties that have moved to  Hyatt Homes and Hideaways and, as part of that move, they are no longer bookable via the regular Hyatt platform. Although they still can be booked with points through Home and Hideaways, the value proposition has dropped significantly, with award costs doubling or tripling in some cases. Because of that, they are no longer listed here.
Westin Hapuna Beach
Westin Hapuna Beach

List of Hawai’i Hotels Bookable with Points

A quick note about what’s include here and what’s not. This list is strictly limited to properties that can be booked with hotel points. There are many other places that can be booked through transferable currencies, such as the Chase Travel Portal or “luxury collections” such as Amex’s Fine Hotels and Resorts or Capital One’s Premier Collection. Citi’s new partnership with Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) is also not covered. The reason is twofold: the list would grow to include almost any hotel that’s bookable online and, since these sorts of redemptions are based on a fixed cash value, it’s really like cashing out points for a hotel stay. That doesn’t necessarily make it a bad option but, with hotel points, there’s still the possibility of getting outsized value when compared to the cash rate.

West Maui is almost completed reopened after the tragic fires that swept through Lahaina in August. The major exception is Lahaina itself and, because of that, I’ve left those properties off the list.

Each hotel has a link to the website included in the title and the points price is alongside. For those properties where pricing is dynamic, a general range is shown.

Accor Live Limitless

a resort with a body of water and a beach
Fairmont Orchid Hawai’i (Image courtesy of Fairmont)

Accor has three properties in the islands: two Fairmonts and a more modest Mantra in Honolulu that’s just across the Ala Wai Canal from Waikiki. Both of the Fairmonts are well-regarded. Accor points are worth a flat rate of 2 Euro cents each (currently 2.15 US cents) thus, while the prices listed below represent averages throughout the year, they can go higher or lower on occasion.

The Big Island (1)

Fairmont Orchid Hawai’i (Kohala Coast)  30-40k

Maui (1)

Fairmont Kea Lani Maui (Wailea)  60-80k

Oahu (1)

Ala Moana Honolulu by Mantra 8-15k

Best Western Rewards

a pool with orange chairs and a building in the background
The Plaza Hotel Honolulu (Image courtesy of Best Western)

Best Western has only one property in the entire state, located on the Nimitz Highway across from the Honolulu airport. It’s a fairly unappealing hotel and location, unless you’re staying the night before an early flight.

Oahu (1)

The Plaza Hotel (Honolulu) 30-35k

Choice Privileges

a sign on the side of a road
Ascend Kohea Kai

Choice is another program that only has one property in the state, an Ascend Collection member named Kohea Kai. It doesn’t have a terrible location, and the points price can often be a good value when compared to the cash price.

Maui (1)

Ascend Kohea Kai Maui (Kihei) 25k

Hilton Honors

a building with a pond and a large building
Hilton Waikoloa

Although Hilton has a total of 23 properties in Hawai’i, that number is a little misleading as it includes 12 Grand Vacations timeshare locations. These can all be booked with points, but almost always at terrible value. It’s better to get them on a cheap cash rate or through one of Hilton’s frequent timeshare presentation promotions than pay the astronomical points cost that they usually require.

The remaining 11 hotels are primarily big, older properties that are a bit past their heyday (with the possible exception of Maui’s Grand Wailea). Hilton waives resort fees on award stays, which can be a huge added benefit of using points. Unfortunately for early-risers, the food and beverage credits given with Gold and higher elite status rarely cover a full breakfast.

Note that the prices listed below are for standard room awards. Premium room awards will be much more expensive.

The Big Island (5)

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo – 50k

    • Located at the tip of a small peninsula that juts out into Hilo Bay, the Grand Naniloa shows its age and will never be mistaken for a sleek, modern hotel. It’s a short walk to the Lili’uokalani Gardens and provides a serviceable points option in Hilo, one of my favorite areas in all of the islands.

Hilton Waikoloa – 75k

    • Although one of the three original towers is now composed completely of timeshares, the Hilton Waikoloa Village is still a behemoth with almost 700 rooms available for nightly rental. That said, the grounds were very well-tended and there’s a massive amount of pool and (manmade) beach space. Water play areas for kids are especially well-provided for. There’s a ton of activities and strolling around the extensive grounds during sunrise or sunset is lovely. The restaurant options are surprisingly sparse for a resort of this size and there’s a lot of nickel-and-diming for a $500/night property with a $45 resort fee. Still, my wife and I found ourselves surprised with how pleasant our stay was and there’s certainly much worse options for Hilton points in the Hawaiian Islands – Read my full review of the Hilton Waikoloa here

Hilton Waikoloa Grand Vacations King’s Land – 100k+

Hilton Waikoloa Grand Vacations Kohala Suites – 100k+

Hilton Waikoloa Grand Vacations Ocean Tower – 100k+

Kaua’i (2)

Hilton Garden Inn Wailua Bay (Kapa’a) – 60k

Hilton Grand Vacations The Point at Poipu – 100k+

Grand Wailea Maui | Luxury Beachfront Resort Hotel Maui, Hawaii
Waldorf Astoria Grand Wailea Maui (Image courtesy of Hilton)

Maui (4)

Grand Wailea Waldorf Astoria – 110k

Ho’olei at Grand Wailea – 100k+

Hilton Grand Vacations Maui Bay Club (Kihei) – 100k+

Hilton Vacation Club Ka’anapali– 100k+

Oahu (12)

Doubletree Alana (Waikiki) – 50k

Embassy Suites Kapolei – 70k

Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk – 70k

    • This is a little deceiving, as the name and some of the pictures make it sound like it’s waterfront. It’s actually about a block away from the beach. This is one of the busiest Embassy Suites that I’ve ever been to and the lines for breakfast and cocktail hour have to be seen to be believed. Still, if you’re prepared for the crowds, it can be a solid value for families.

Hampton Inn Kapolei – 60k

Hilton Hawaiian Village (Waikiki)70k

    • This is a massive property that covers several towers on the west end of Waikiki. It’s certainly dated and the resort fee on cash stays is ridiculous, but I’ve always liked the Hawaiian Village, provided you know what you’re in for (lots of families and package tours). It’s got a nice kids swimming area and plenty of nooks and crannies to sequester yourself away from the crowds.

Hilton Waikiki – 60k

    • “Small, outdated rooms and too many people for the pools.” – Frequent Miler Insider Daniel
    • “I thought it was a great value with the 5th night free. I was upgraded, had an ocean view room and the on-site M.A.C. Restaurant was really good. Granted, if you want a pool, this is not the hotel for you. But it is really convenient in Waikiki!” – Frequent Miler Insider Tina

Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach – 50k

    • There’s nothing particularly remarkable about this hotel that’s located about a block away from Ala Wai Canal on the back end of Waikiki. It’s serviceable and clean.

Hilton Grand Vacations The Grand Islander Waikiki – 100k+

Hilton Grand Vacations Grand Waikikian – 100k+

Hilton Grand Vacations Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki – 100k+

Hilton Grand Vacations Hokulani Waikiki – 100k+

Hilton Grand Vacations the Modern – 100k+

IHG One Rewards

a building with a pool and palm trees
Holiday Inn Express Waikiki

IHG has a surprisingly paltry footprint in Hawai’i, with just two Holiday Inn Express locations. Neither of them are terribly desirable, although they can often be booked with an IHG 40k free night certificate from the IHG Premier or IHG Select card. However, keep in mind that IHG does not waive resort fees on award stays, so you’ll be on the hook for $25/night in Waikiki. If you brought a car and have to park there, you’ll be paying $70+tax per night for your “free” stay.

The Big Island (1)

Holiday Inn Express Kailua-Kona – ~40k

Oahu (1)

Holiday Inn Express Waikiki – ~30-35k

Marriott Bonvoy

Westin Hapuna Beach
View from the lobby of the Westin Hapuna Beach

Marriott probably has the most attractive portfolio of all the major chains in Hawai’i. Like Hilton and Hyatt, it has a mix of timeshares and hotels, with Vacation/Beach Clubs making up 11 out of the 37 total properties. Some of the best points properties in the islands belong to Marriott but, since it went to dynamic pricing last year, the prices have gotten steep. It’s rarely possible to find one for under 50k Bonvoy points per night.

It’s worth keeping in mind that Marriott does not waive resort fees or provide free parking on award stays. For example, the Westin Hapuna Beach is one of my favorite Marriott properties in the islands, but the combination of parking and resort fees means you’re spending ~$65-75 per night on a “free” stay.

The Big Island (5)

Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel – ~50-60k

Marriott Waikoloa Beach – ~60-70k

Marriott’s Waikoloa Ocean Club – ~70-80k

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection – ~90-100k

    • Located on the north end of Mauna Kea beach, this is a lovely spot separated from Hapuna Beach (and its Westin) by a short, rocky outcropping. The property is due for a renovation soon and sorely needs it. I’ve always preferred the nearby Westin for less points.

The Westin Hapuna Beach – ~70-80k

    • For years, the Westin Hapuna Beach was one of my favorite hotels in Hawai’i, a combination of superlative location, beautiful grounds, terrific elite recognition and (most of all) marvelous value at 35K points per night. The elite recognition isn’t as good as it used to be and the points price has doubled, but it can still check many of the boxes for a solid Hawai’i vacation. – Read my full review of the Westin Hapuna Beach here

Kaua’i (8)

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection – ~80-95k

    • “Rooms are clean, spacious, and nicely decorated.  Every studio room & villa includes a lanai (balcony), sleeper-sofa, kitchen appliances, and washer & dryer.  Those upgraded to 1, 2, or 3 bedroom villas additionally get a full kitchen, one full bathroom with each bedroom, and a large living room and dining room combination.” – Read Greg’s full review of Koloa Landing here

Marriott’s Kaua’i Beach Club (Lihue) – ~70-80k

Marriott’s Kauai Lagoons (Princeville) – 75k-85k

Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club (Poipu) – 50-60k

Sheraton Kauai (Poipu) – 60-70k

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort (Kapa’a) – 60-70k

    • “Previously a Courtyard, this resort was completely renovated a few years back. Is it high end? No, but it’s very close to do many great activities and attractions on the Garden Isle. The beach is not really swimmable, but the sunsets from there are stunning. Overall, it’s a solid bargain on points, but the cash prices can be a bit lofty.” – Frequent Miler Insider Brant

Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas (Piopu) – 70-80k

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas – 75-85k

a swimming pool with sun beds and a large building with trees
Koloa Landing, Poipu, Kaua’i (Image courtesy of Marriott)

Maui (9)

AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea – 60-70k

Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport – 60-70k

Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club (Ka’anapali) – 75-85k

Marriott Wailea Beach Resort – 70-85k

    •  “Amazing views, rooms, and service. We visited twice. It also has a pool slide- really cool.” – Frequent Miler Insider Daniel

Residence Inn Maui Wailea – 65-80k

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – 70k

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa (Ka’anapali) – 40-50k

The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas – 70-80 k

The Westin Maui (Ka’anapali) – 50-60k

Oahu (13)

AC Hotel Honolulu (opens 12/23)

Courtyard Oahu North Shore – 60-70k

Courtyard Waikiki Beach – 60-70k

Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa – 70-80k

Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club

The Laylow, Autograph Collection (Waikiki) – 60-70k

Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa (opens 3/24)

Residence Inn Oahu Kapolei – 60-70k

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach – 80-100k

The Royal Hawaiian Resort, Luxury Collection (Waikiki) – 60-70k

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (Waikiki) – 45-55k

Sheraton Waikiki – 60-80k

The Westin Moana Surfrider – 70-80k

Sonesta

a pool with palm trees and a beach in the background
Royal Sonesta Hawai’i (Image courtesy of Sonesta)

Sonesta only has one property in Hawai’i, located on in Lihue, Kaua’i. It looks like a nice enough place and backs the lovely Kalapaki Beach. However, it has a somewhat unfortunate location right next to the Lihue airport runway.

Kaua’i (1)

Royal Sonesta Kaua’i (Lihue) – 40k

World of Hyatt

a hotel with a pool and palm trees
Andaz Maui 

There are 23 Hawaiian properties that can be booked with World of Hyatt points, but 16 of them are either Hyatt Vacation Club or Destination Residences (see things to know about booking Destination Residences here). Overall, the availability for many of these properties is much better than the timeshare locations of the other chains and the prices can often be attractive when compared to cash rates. The 7 hotels offer some unique options, including two in Waikiki that can be had with a Category 1-4 free night certificate and the only hotel in Maui’s lovely Hana that’s bookable with points.

Another significant advantage of using Hyatt points in Hawai’i is that, like Hilton, resort fees are waived on all award stays. In addition, parking is provided free of charge on award stays for those with Globalist elite status.

Kaua’i (2)

Grand Hyatt Kaua’i – 25-35k

    • “I can say without a doubt that the Grand Hyatt Kauai is a beautiful, awesome property and I would definitely use points to stay there again in the future.” – Read Nick’s review of the Grand Hyatt Kaua’i here)
    • “I still love it but, truth be told, it’s getting a little tired. The lounge is adequate, but it’s small, often crowded and the food selection is meh. One drawback is the resorts actual size…getting from point A to wherever can be a hike. The service is premier in my opinion. The various eateries are good, but not great. Yet…I will return in spite of any “less than”. nuances. It’s just that good.” – Frequent Miler Insider Brant

Kaua’i Luxury Vacation Villas (Koloa) – 35-45k

Maui (4)

Andaz Maui (Wailea)– 35-45k

    • “Surely, some people love the Andaz Maui. I’m just not one of them. After 2 stays a couple of years apart, I just don’t get a welcoming vibe from the place. The breakfast servers are very enthusiastic, but overall I think I’m just not cool enough for the Andaz vibe.” – Read Nick’s full review of the Andaz Maui here

Hana-Maui Resort– 25-35k

    • “It’s a great place to relax on a beautiful and sleepy side of Maui that most people only experience for an hour or two. We were there for one night and wished we’d had a couple more.” – Read our review on the Hana-Maui Resort here

Hyatt Regency Maui (Ka’anapali)– 25-35k

    • “There is a lot to do with kids here. The swimming pools are huge and we stumbled on a few kiddie areas with slides, a basketball hoop, etc — though parts of the pool area were 9′ deep, so you’ll want to pay attention to where you’re playing. They also have penguins in the lobby area and do a daily penguin feeding in the morning, which was cute. There are tropical birds — both in a walkable habitat and in the lobby area. And that’s to say nothing of the daily scheduled activities. There was plenty to do that I could imagine coming back someday with the kids and having a blast.” Read Nick’s review of the Hyatt Regency Maui here

Hyatt Vacation Club at Ka’anapali Beach– 25-35k

    • “Great value. Runs about the same price points wise as the Hyatt Regency next door…pools are significantly less crowded and quieter. Room was recently updated and very nice on the inside. Pools were excellent for little ones with limited crowd and a zero entry shallow section toddlers can sit/crawl around in. Porches are huge with tremendous ocean view. Cons: Availability can be hard to find. They may try to stick you in a “mountain” (parking lot) view room, when points rooms are specifically ocean view. Solid 9/10 for my family and would rebook if given the opportunity.” – Reader Chris

Oahu (3)

Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach– 12-18k

    • I’ve stayed at this hotel several times and find it to be a great value, especially as it’s the one of the last two properties bookable with a Hyatt Category 1-4 free night certificate. It’s a got a great rooftop pool/breakfast area. As a Globalist, the free parking is awesome.

Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach– 12-18k

    • This is another solid value in Waikiki, especially since it’s still bookable with a Hyatt Category 1-4 free night certificate. For years, both the Hyatt Place and Hyatt Centric played games with award availability, but that seems to have lessened to a great degree. I’d choose the Centric over this, but both are good options for Waikiki stays.

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach – 17-23k

Wyndham Rewards

Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront | Maui, HI Hotels
Days Inn Maui Oceanfront (Image courtesy of Wyndham)

On the surface, Wyndham has a fairly broad footprint in Hawai’i, but 12 of 13 properties are Club Wyndham or Shell Vacations timeshare properties. These are often good value, but award availability is very difficult to find. The lone hotel is the Days Inn Maui Oceanfront in Kihei, Maui.

It should be noted that using Wyndham points to book Vacasa Vacation Rentals can be an excellent option, especially since cleaning fees and taxes are waived on award stays. The problem is that Wyndham recently devalued these awards by limiting them to properties that cost less than $350 per bedroom/per night, including fees and taxes. This has placed quite a few terrific properties out of reach that used to be bookable with the old limit of $500 per bedroom/per night (like this oceanfront beauty that Greg booked earlier this year).

The Big Island (6)

Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian (Kailua-Kona) – 15k/bedroom

Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village (Kailua-Kona) – 15k/bedroom

Club Wyndham Paniolo Greens (Waikoloa) – 15k/bedroom

Club Wyndham Royal Sea Cliff (Kailua-Kona) – 15k/bedroom

Shell Vacations Club Holua (Kailua-Kona) – 15k/bedroom

Shell Vacations Club Kona Coast (Kailua-Kona) – 15k/bedroom

    • “It’s a long way from the water, but you do have distant views. Fairly convenient location for travel around the island. Really spacious rooms, lanais – with laundry, kitchen, dining room, etc. It has various activities, but we spent our time away from the unit.” – Reader usernamedchuck

Kaua’i (5)

Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas (Princeville) – 15k/bedroom

    • “I loved Wyndham Bali Hai. Lovely community in my favorite part of the island/state.” – Reader Points Adventure

Club Wyndham Ka Eo Kai (Princeville) – 15k/bedroom

Club Wyndham Shearwater (Princeville) – 15k/bedroom

Shell Vacations Club Kaua’i Resort at the Beach Boy (Kapa’a) – 15k/bedroom

Worldmark Kapa’a Shore – 15k/bedroom

Maui (1)

Days Inn Maui Oceanfront (Kihei) – 30k

    • This a fairly typical Days Inn that just happens to have a great location right on the beach in Kihei. It’s not fancy, especially for the price, but in high-demand times of year it can offer decent value as an oceanfront property.

Oahu (1)

Club Wyndham Royal Garden (Waikiki) – 15k/bedroom

Club Wyndham Waikiki Beach Walk – 15k/bedroom

Ramada Plaza Waikiki – 30k

Shell Vacations Club Waikiki Marina at the Ilikai – 15k/bedroom

 

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Vic

What’s with all the random down votes?

Greg The Frequent Miler

I don’t know. We’re seeing that happening on multiple posts. I’ve disabled comment voting for now.

Vic

That’s odd. Hope it’s not too much of a headache.

Thanks for all you and the team do!

Jt1

I recently redeemed three of my Marriott Boundless SUB 50k FNCs at The Royal Hawaiian on Oahu. Paid $50/day in resort fees and had to top up with 17,000 extra points for the full three night stay, but it still worked out to 1.0cpp. Probably has the best location in all of Waikiki in terms of being central to everything and having a ton of beach access. Pretty solid value

Jan W

Did you top with 17,000 total or per night? $50 in resort fees total or per night? Could you tell me a little more about the hotel? Considering getting a the new Biz card with 5 50K FNCs and looking to hit Hawaii. Thanks!

Jt1

17,000 total, it cost 167,000 total for the three-night stay. The resort fee was $50/night so my bill at the end was $150. The prepaid cash rate would’ve been about $600/night after taxes/fees

However, I just took a look and it seems like they raised the point price a ton so it might not be bookable with the 50k certificates anymore (even with the 15k/night top-up). From a quick look at Waikiki then only the Sheraton Princess and Courtyard are bookable, both are within walking distance of it. But with dynamic pricing then it might change again

The Royal Hawaiian was super pretty! We stayed in the historic wing with a garden view. The room was nothing special but still very clean and classy. We didn’t eat at any of the restaurants since there are plenty of cheaper and/or better restaurants nearby. They offered a lot of free classes which you had to register for, we did lei making which was fun. Also, some of the amenities (mainly the pools) can be shared with the next-door Sheraton. The hotel is very wide so it had a lot of beach access, but it was very busy and if you want to rent a beach chair then it *starts* at $70 for the day so we just sat on towels. Definitely a fun experience overall! I 100% recommend visiting Hawaii even if you don’t stay at this specific resort

Jan W

I was thinking of visiting in September if the stars align. It seems like our travel tastes are similar–the lei making class sounds fun; the $70 beach chair would never find it’s way under my body! I may very well find the Marriott 50K FNCs are simply not geared to a high-priced place like Hawaii. Thanks for the details…

Jim

Awesome post Thanks

Gurukidd

So this is my question?? If you use 30k points does your room cost per night with vacasa go to $700/night with taxes and fees?? Cause if so, that’s not a bad deal at all

Daniel A

See FM’s page on Vacasa. Tells all.

Daniel A

Great post! You flag Vacasa in your Wyndham section, but I feel it warrants more attention. It’s hands down the best deal in Hawaii. If you have the Wyndham Business Earner it’s only 13.5k/night with no fees for a one bedroom! Even with the devaluation to $350 max per bedroom per night there’s lots of nice places on the Kona Coast and Waikiki (sadly the devaluation did largely put Maui and Kauai off limits). Obviously you’re not getting high end places, but lots of nice options. Plus most come with a kitchen and many with free parking, which can reduce your trip cost a lot.

Daniel A

Cancel that. The Wyndham/Vacasa latest devaluation to $250 per bedroom per night eliminated most places in Hawaii. Slim pickings now. And at the new 30K (27K) per bedroom per night rate, it’s a non-starter. Real shame!

Bella

Also for many many CO ski locations. Very sad for this change!

Lee

LHW has three properties.

TSR

Awesome Post! Bookmarking this one for future Hawaii trip! Thank you

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killan

Maui Residence Inn is only 30k no resort fees Thanksgiving weekend and most of Dec. Great Value

Landon

Some crucial details about the Destination Residences properties available through Hyatt on Maui:

First, some (all?) of the properties have minimum stay requirements, some as long as 5 nights.

Second, there is wide variation among the available units, so what you get might look very different from what you see in the pictures. However, you can find unit-by-unit availability on the Destination Residences website, and customer service reps are fairly accommodating of requests when they can be.

Finally, the cancellation policy is harsh: you’ll have to pay the (exorbitant) cash rate for one night if you cancel more than 30 days in advance; cancel within 30 days and you’re on the hook for the cash cost of the whole stay. Some of these units go for over $2,000 per night, so be clear about the potential downside.

Those properties can provide excellent value, but I highly recommend doing your homework before booking at any of them.

Landon

Looks like at least some of these properties are leaving the Hyatt portfolio for something called CoralTree Hospitality. Change goes into effect on February 20th. Existing reservations will be honored, but I don’t think these are bookable through Hyatt anymore.

Free3

Hyatt sold the entire property management side of destination hotels and resorts last year, which went under the radar it seems. Bummer as it affects Vail and Snowmass Village as well. There is some agreement to have those properties on Hyatt Homes and Hideaways website, but the points required are not as favorable.

usernamechuck

Stayed at Shell Vacations Club Kona Coast a couple years ago. It’s a long way from the water, but you do have distant views. Fairly convenient location for travel around the island. Really spacious rooms, lanais – with laundry, kitchen, dining room, etc. It has various activities, but we spent our time away from the unit.

Agree with Brant’s summary of Sheraton Kauai Coconut Coast – the road is a bit busy but it’s a decent location to get to all parts of the island. Pool is nice.

Chris

Hyatt Vacation Club Ka’anapali Beach is a great value. Runs about the same price points wise as the Hyatt Regency next door.
Pros: Pools are significantly less crowded and is much quieter. Very laid back, was not approached by any of the timeshare salespeople any of the 4 nights we stayed. Room was recently updated and very nice on the inside with nice stainless Bosch appliances and granite in the kitchen with plenty of cookware. Bathroom was huge, nice shower, and the little one enjoyed the bath tub. Pools were excellent for little ones with limited crowd and a zero entry shallow section toddlers can sit/crawl around in. They’ll store your groceries for you also, which was very nice since we moved properties in the middle of the week we were there. Porches are huge with tremendous ocean view. Tons of patio furniture to sit outside. A/C works very well.
Cons: Room was not ready until after 4 PM. Availability can be hard to find. Staff very much works on island time (to be expected). Expect to tip the valets well or you may be waiting for your car for awhile. They may try to stick you in a “mountain” (parking lot) view room, when points rooms are specifically ocean view. Had to take one for our first night and switch rooms on the second, which was annoying with a little one who needs to nap in the middle of the day.
Overall – Solid 9/10 for my family and would rebook if given the opportunity

Grant

Great resource Tim!

Points Adventure

Great resource. A few thoughts:

Mauna Kea can be as low as 77k, just checked and saw some in Dec 2023.

Not that long ago I stayed in Courtyard Kamehameha for 25k a night. Crazy devaluation.

I have to imagine Ritz Kapalua 70k (if it’s still that low) is owing to the fire devastation (maybe reduced service?). If so, it’ll probably go up soon.

I wish the StR Princeville were still around. It has possibly my favorite view in all of Hawaii.

I loved Wyndham Bali Hai. Lovely community in my favorite part of the island/state.

blueflamingo96

The property is still there – it’s just 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay now. Still part of Starwood so theoretically bookable with points?

Points Adventure

I’m not aware of any affiliation with Marriott, sadly.