The Maldives is one of the most expensive travel destinations worldwide, with hotel prices often exceeding $1,000 per night. Fortunately, all major hotel chains operate multiple resorts on the islands, and booking with points—especially after purchasing points during a sale—can often cut the regular price in half. In this article (based on a great article from our colleagues at meilenoptimieren.com in German), we will explore nine hotels from the Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG groups that are popular among points collectors.

InterContinental Hotels Maldives Maamunagau Resort (Source: IHG)

Keep in mind that hotel prices can fluctuate significantly. For Marriott and IHG hotels, the points required for a booking can also vary. This means that the potential discount from purchasing points can change dramatically or even disappear. If you’re planning to buy points for a stay at one of the following hotels, be sure to research the prices and availability during your preferred dates.

Note: The notation “++” for transfer costs means that additional service charges and taxes are applied, usually increasing the real cost by about 20%. The same principle generally applies to other expenses like food, beverages, and massages.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Regular price: From around $3,000/night
Program: Hilton Honors
Points price: 150,000 points/night
Price when purchasing points: ~$750/night (or $600/night with the 5th Night Free Award)
Savings: Up to 80%
Availability: ~7%
Transfer: 45-minute yacht ride
Transfer cost: $800++ per person round trip

Opened in mid-2019, the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is the go-to hotel for Hilton Honors points collectors. Its luxurious accommodations outshine even the popular Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. The hotel boasts 122 beach and overwater bungalows spread across three private islands. Room prices rarely dip below $2,000 per night, and the average is closer to $3,000. Using Hilton Honors points, you can book a Reef Villa or Ocean Overwater Villa for 150,000 points per night. Buying points at the best rate (0.5 cents per point), you’ll pay $750 per night, or as low as $600 per night with the 5th Night Free Award, saving around 80% compared to the regular price.

However, availability is limited, with rooms bookable through points on only about 1 in 13 days. Spontaneous bookings offer the best chance of success, especially when new availability is released.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Regular price: From around $1,000/night
Program: Hilton Honors
Points price: 120,000 points/night
Price when purchasing points: ~$600/night (or $480/night with the 5th Night Free Award)
Savings: Up to 52%
Availability: ~89%
Transfer: 30-minute seaplane ride
Transfer cost: $675++ per person round trip

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is one of Hilton’s most famous properties, known for its excellent points-to-price ratio. It offers beach and overwater bungalows across two private islands, with a highlight being the underwater restaurant “Ithaa.” Rooms are available for 120,000 Hilton Honors points per night, and if you buy points, you could stay for $600 per night or $480 per night with the 5th Night Free Award, saving up to 52%.

Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa

Regular price: From around $1,100/night
Program: Hilton Honors
Points price: 110,000 points/night
Price when purchasing points: ~$550/night (or $440/night with the 5th Night Free Award)
Savings: Up to 60%
Availability: ~83%
Transfer: 20-minute speedboat ride
Transfer cost: $300++ per person round trip

Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa, located in the Male Atoll, is easily accessible by speedboat from the international airport in Male. The resort offers 109 beach and overwater villas, each with a private pool. For 110,000 points per night, you could pay just $550 or $440 per night with the 5th Night Free Award, saving up to 60%.

Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa

Regular price: From around $1,300/night
Program: World of Hyatt
Points price: 30,000 points/night
Price when purchasing points: ~$540/night
Savings: 58%
Availability: ~95%
Transfer: 45-minute seaplane ride
Transfer cost: $599++ per person round trip

Park Hyatt Maldives, located on the private island of Hadahaa, offers luxurious villas surrounded by tropical greenery. A night in a beach villa requires 30,000 World of Hyatt points, and buying points could reduce the cost to $540 per night, a 58% savings compared to the regular price of $1,300.

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

Regular price: From around $1,000/night
Program: World of Hyatt
Points price: 30,000 points/night
Price when purchasing points: ~$540/night
Savings: 46%
Availability: ~89%
Transfer: 45-minute seaplane ride
Transfer cost: $655++ per person round trip

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives offers 44 beach villas and 36 overwater villas, each with a private pool. Using 30,000 Hyatt points per night, you could stay for $540 per night, saving 46%.

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Regular price: From around $2,000/night
Program: Marriott Bonvoy
Points price: 90,000–180,000 points/night (dynamic)
Price when purchasing points: ~$750–1,500/night
Savings: 25–63%
Availability: ~89%
Transfer: 45-minute seaplane ride
Transfer cost: $808++ per person round trip

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort offers luxurious villas and significant savings for points collectors, with potential discounts of up to 63% depending on the number of Marriott Bonvoy points required.

W Maldives

Regular price: From around $1,400/night
Program: Marriott Bonvoy
Points price: 80,000–120,000 points/night (dynamic)
Price when purchasing points: ~$660–1,000/night
Savings: 29–53%
Availability: ~64%
Transfer: 30-minute seaplane ride
Transfer cost: $595++ per person round trip

The W Maldives is an exclusive resort located on a private island in the North Ari Atoll, known for its modern design and stunning house reef. Both beach and overwater villas offer breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and can be booked using Marriott Bonvoy points.

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

Regular price: From around $1,800/night
Program: Marriott Bonvoy
Points price: 90,000–160,000 points/night (dynamic)
Price when purchasing points: ~$750–1,330/night
Savings: 26–58%
Availability: ~78%
Transfer: 50-minute speedboat ride
Transfer cost: $725++ per person round trip

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives is located on the picturesque Fari Island in the North Male Atoll. The resort offers 100 luxurious villas, both beach and overwater, each with a private pool and stunning views of the Indian Ocean. Points redemption is dynamic, so prices and savings vary depending on the travel season.

InterContinental Hotels Maldives Maamunagau Resort

Regular price: From around $1,200/night
Program: IHG One Rewards
Points price: 175,000–250,000 points/night
Price when purchasing points: ~$875–1,250/night
Savings: 0–27%
Availability: ~58%
Transfer: 35-minute seaplane ride
Transfer cost: $700++ per person round trip

The InterContinental Hotels Maldives Maamunagau Resort is located in the Raa Atoll, surrounded by an impressive underwater world. The resort offers 81 luxurious villas, all equipped with private pools, and provides a premium Maldivian experience. The dynamic points pricing means savings will vary based on travel dates.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Hilton’s recent addition of properties of Small Luxury Hotel adds another interesting use case of points usage. Availabilities can come by even harder but you might want to check on a case-by-case basis if this is an attractive offer for you.

Conclusion

The Maldives offers plenty of luxurious hotel options for points collectors, with all major hotel chains represented. With some planning and flexibility, it’s possible to achieve significant savings by using points, particularly when purchasing them during a sale. However, it’s essential to check prices and availability before purchasing points to ensure you’re getting the best deal.

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