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29 hotels in Maui, Hawaii, you can book with points
Katie Genter is a digital nomad who has traveled full time since June 2017. She writes and edits stories about points and miles, and loyalty programs, often letting her personal experiences color these stories.
May 2, 2022 • 12 min read
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Quick summary
Maui offers a wide range of hotels and resorts bookable with points across major loyalty programs, except for two that lack properties on the island.
Options range from luxury resorts to practical hotels, with some properties offering condo or villa accommodations with kitchens.
Award availability and redemption value vary significantly by program and property, with some luxury resorts requiring a high number of points for premium rooms.
Most hotel award bookings in Maui are flexible, allowing cancellations or changes close to the stay date.
What to consider
Some properties, especially condo or villa resorts, may not provide full elite benefits such as upgrades or complimentary breakfast.
Dynamic pricing and limited award availability can affect how far your points go, especially at high-end resorts or during peak times.
Booking windows and minimum stay requirements may apply, and some programs restrict how far in advance you can reserve award nights.
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A detailed comparison of specific Maui hotels by loyalty program, including tips for maximizing value and understanding which properties offer the best perks or flexibility.
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Editor’s note: This story has been updated with the latest information.
Hyatt Regency Maui in Hawaii. (Photo by Clint Henderson/The Points Guy)
The World of Hyatt program currently has 16 properties in Maui. And you can redeem World of Hyatt points for stays at every property besides Wailea Point, a Destination by Hyatt Residence, a condo resort available exclusively for stays of 30 days or longer.
Maui World of Hyatt properties bookable with points
If full World of Hyatt benefits are important to you, you may want to stay at the Hyatt Regency Maui or Andaz Maui. Both properties are oceanfront and have beaches, but the Hyatt Regency is in Lahaina while the Andaz is in Wailea.
The Hyatt Regency and Andaz both charge daily resort fees, but Hyatt waives these fees on free night awards (and for Globalist elites on other eligible rates). You can enjoy some neat perks such as yoga sessions, mixology classes and stand-up paddleboard lessons as part of the resort fee.
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kaanapali, in Hawaii. (Photo by Madison Blancaflor/The Points Guy)
Marriott Bonvoy has 12 properties on Maui. Most of these properties are bookable using Marriott Bonvoy points, but I couldn't find a single award night bookable at the following Marriott properties in Maui while writing this article:
Some of these properties are vacation ownership resorts. So, if you happen to find award availability, you may have a kitchen or kitchenette in your room.
Marriott recently switched to dynamic pricing, but award rates for most Marriott properties will remain within the previous award pricing bounds for stays through the end of 2022. You can also redeem points with a cash or points upgrade at some Marriott hotels, which might let you snag a larger room, a better view or even a suite.
The Waldorf Astoria Grand Wailea has sparse standard room award availability. If you find availability, you’ll need to redeem 110,000 Hilton Honors points per night. Premium room awards are available on most dates but start at 564,000 Hilton Honors points per night at this hotel.
The Hoolei at Grand Wailea currently has no standard room award availability, but you can book a premium room award for a three-bedroom villa starting at 564,000 Hilton Honors points per night. And I only found one night with availability at the Hilton Grand Vacations Club Maui Bay Villas.
The Waldorf Astoria may be appealing if you find standard room award availability. But unless you have 4 million Hilton points like TPG reporter Kyle Olsen, I wouldn’t recommend booking a premium room award at any of these Hilton properties due to the high number of points required.
In the end, the best property for you depends on what type of room you want and how many points you’re willing to spend.
Waianapanapa State Park in Hana, Maui. (Photo by Laszlo Podor/Getty Images)
The Accor Live Limitless program has one resort on Maui, the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui. Luckily, you can use your ALL Rewards points at this resort located in Wailea. The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui offers suites with private lanais as well as luxury beach villas.
However, the number of points you’ll need for a free night varies because the Accor Live Limitless program uses a fixed-value redemption formula. Specifically, you can redeem 2,000 ALL Rewards points for 40 euros off a stay. And, based on current exchange rates, 40 euros is worth about $42.
A night at the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui currently starts at $955 — but you can only redeem ALL Rewards points in increments of 2,000 points. So, you could get a night for as little as 44,000 ALL Rewards points and about $31.
Beach in Maui, Hawaii. (Photo by M Swiet Productions/Getty Images)
The Choice Privileges program only has one hotel on Maui, the Kohea Kai Maui, Ascend Hotel Collection. The Kohea Kai Maui only has 26 rooms and suites, and the rooms are more practical than luxurious. But the property is lush and the rooftop lounge has impressive ocean views, and the hotel is within walking distance of the beach.
You can book a reward night for stays through Sept. 15 for 30,000 Choice Privileges points. Best of all, you can even book a suite with a kitchen. But you can’t book Choice award nights more than 100 days before your stay.
Part of the Road to Hana on Maui, Hawaii. (Photo by Royce Bair/Getty Images)
The Wyndham Rewards program only has one hotel in Maui. The Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront is bookable for 30,000 Wyndham Rewards points per night.
You can snag a queen room with either no view or a partial ocean view for 30,000 points on most dates. So, snag the partial ocean view if it’s available. But this hotel isn’t what many consider luxurious. You may find that 30,000 Wyndham points per night is too much even if you get a partial ocean view.
Beach in Maui, Hawaii. (Photo by Zach Honig/The Points Guy)
The Best Western Rewards program‘s only hotel in Maui is the Best Western Pioneer Inn. This 34-room hotel is on the edge of Lahaina Harbor.
This small hotel has many unique features. For example, the building was constructed in 1901 during the plantation period and is now a registered historic landmark. And the Pioneer Inn claims to be the only harbor-view hotel on Maui. Plus, you’ll be within walking distance of Lahaina’s Historic District.
Best Western Rewards uses dynamic pricing. I found award availability on many nights for about 40,000 points. Generally, you can book a room with one queen bed or two single beds at this hotel using Best Western Rewards points.
Regardless of your budget, loyalty and preferences, there’s likely a hotel bookable with points for you in Maui. My choice would be the Kohea Kai Maui. After all, it’s relatively affordable using Choice Privileges points, and it’s even possible to snag a suite with a kitchen when booking with points.
There are also some spectacular luxury hotels in the Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and Accor portfolios. These properties may be a good option if you’re willing to save up points for your trip or have a free night certificate.
Best of all, most hotel award night bookings are freely cancelable until shortly before your stay. So, by booking with points, you’ll usually provide yourself the flexibility to postpone or cancel your trip if needed.
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