Marriott Bonvoy has launched a new promotion for members traveling to Hawaii. If your travel plans include a trip to the islands before the end of the year, you have the opportunity to earn a lump sum of 25,000 bonus points.
This offer requires booking a higher-tier room category and staying for a minimum number of nights. Below are the specific requirements, along with practical tips to help you determine if this promotion is the right fit for your travel budget.
Promotion Rules and Requirements
To trigger the 25,000 bonus points, your booking must meet all the following criteria:
- Bonus Amount: 25,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per stay.
- Minimum Length of Stay: 4 consecutive nights.
- Room Category: Must be a premium room or a suite.
- Booking Window: Book by November 23, 2026.
- Eligible Travel Dates: Stays must be completed between August 3, 2026, and December 30, 2026.
- Promotional Code: S2449.
You must be a Marriott Bonvoy member to participate. Ensure you are logged into your account before searching for rates.
How to Evaluate and Maximize This Offer
Because this promotion strictly requires booking a premium room or suite, it is important to calculate the actual value of the points against the higher cash rate.
Compare Standard vs. Premium Room Rates
Premium rooms and suites naturally cost more per night than standard base rooms. To decide if this offer makes financial sense, compare the total cost of a standard room for your dates against the promotional premium room rate.
For example, if the standard room is $300 per night and the premium room is $360 per night, upgrading costs you an extra $240 over a four-night stay. You need to determine if 25,000 Bonvoy points are worth spending an additional $240 out of pocket. If you value Marriott points highly for future redemptions, this might be a fair trade. If you prefer keeping cash costs low, it may be better to book the standard room and skip the promotion.
Optimize Long Trips with Split Stays
The promotion awards 25,000 points per stay, not per night. Staying four nights earns the same bonus as staying eight nights at the same property.
If you are planning an extended trip to Hawaii lasting eight nights or more, you can maximize your earnings by splitting your time between two different Marriott hotels. By booking four nights at one property and four nights at another, you create two distinct stays. This strategy allows you to earn the 25,000-point bonus twice, yielding a total of 50,000 points.
Account for Mandatory Resort Fees
When budgeting for your Hawaii trip, remember that the nightly room rate is rarely the final price. The majority of Marriott properties in Hawaii charge a daily destination or resort fee.
For example, the Moana Surfrider in Waikiki charges a $54 daily resort fee, and the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa charges a $55 daily fee. The AC Hotel Maui Wailea refers to theirs as a $25 daily destination amenity fee.
These fees are added to your final bill at the hotel. While you will earn base points on the room rate, keep in mind that bonus point promotions do not offset these mandatory daily cash charges.
Booking Your Stay
To apply this offer, you can book directly on the Marriott website or mobile app. Enter the promotional code S2449 in the “Corporate/Promo/SET#” box when setting up your search parameters.
Always use a co-branded hotel credit card or a travel rewards card that offers bonus points on general travel purchases when paying your final bill at checkout. This ensures you earn points on your cash spending in addition to the fixed 25,000 bonus points from the promotion.
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