THE RITZ-CARLTONMALDIVES
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
Redeem Bonvoy Points toward eligible award stays at one of Marriott's most distinctive island resorts.
Marriott Bonvoy
What Is Marriott Bonvoy?
A global hotel loyalty programme built around stays, points and elite recognition.
Marriott Bonvoy is the global loyalty programme of Marriott International, connecting members across more than 30 hotel brands, ranging from select-service and extended-stay names to some of the world's best-known luxury hospitality brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts and Ritz-Carlton Reserve, alongside global names including JW Marriott, W Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton and Westin, with over 10,000 properties in 148 countries and territories. Introduced in 2019, Bonvoy brought together Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest into a single programme.
Members can earn points through eligible hotel stays and spending, as well as selected partners and credit cards, then redeem those points for hotel nights, room upgrades, travel experiences and other rewards. As members stay more frequently, they can also progress through Marriott Bonvoy's elite tiers and unlock additional recognition and benefits across the portfolio.
Bonvoy in Brief
30+ Hotel Brands
From Courtyard and Fairfield to The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, EDITION, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts and The Luxury Collection.
10,000+ Properties
A global network spanning 148 countries and territories, giving members a broad range of places to earn and redeem points.
Earn & Redeem
Earn points through eligible stays, hotel spending and selected partners, then use them for hotel nights, upgrades and experiences.
5 Elite Tiers
Progress from Silver Elite to Ambassador Elite, with increasing recognition, bonus points and on-property benefits.
Membership Tiers
Marriott Bonvoy has five Elite Status tiers, beginning with Silver Elite and progressing through Gold, Platinum and Titanium to Ambassador Elite, the highest tier. Status is earned through qualifying Elite Night Credits, with Ambassador Elite also requiring annual qualifying spend. Higher tiers unlock increasing levels of recognition, bonus points and hotel benefits.
Silver Elite
Silver Elite is the entry point into Marriott Bonvoy's elite recognition ladder, unlocking a first set of benefits from qualifying hotel stays.
Bonus Points
Earn 10% more points on eligible hotel purchases.
Priority Late Checkout
Priority late checkout, subject to availability.
Member Rates
Access Member Rates and complimentary in-room Wi-Fi when booking direct.
Requires 10 qualifying nights per year.
Gold Elite
Gold Elite builds on Silver Elite with a higher points bonus and added comfort, including a later checkout time during eligible hotel stays.
Bonus Points
Earn 25% more points on eligible hotel purchases.
Enhanced Room Upgrades
Room upgrades at participating hotels, subject to availability and programme terms.
2 P.M. Late Checkout
Request checkout until 2 p.m. at participating hotels, subject to availability.
Requires 25 qualifying nights per year.
Platinum Elite
Platinum Elite marks a significant milestone, adding enhanced room upgrades and lounge access at participating brands and properties.
Bonus Points
Earn 50% more points on eligible hotel purchases.
Enhanced Room Upgrades
Upgrades may include select suites, subject to availability and programme terms.
Lounge Access
Access participating hotel lounges where this Elite benefit is offered.
Requires 50 qualifying nights per year.
Titanium Elite
Titanium Elite adds some of Bonvoy's strongest benefits, including 48-hour guaranteed room availability at participating properties.
Bonus Points
Earn 75% more points on eligible hotel purchases.
Enhanced Room Upgrades
Room upgrades, including select suites at participating hotels where available.
48-Hour Availability
Guaranteed room availability 48 hours ahead at participating properties.
Requires 75 qualifying nights per year.
Ambassador Elite
Ambassador Elite is Marriott Bonvoy's highest tier, combining every Titanium Elite benefit with dedicated Ambassador Service and Your24™.
Ambassador Service
Dedicated assistance with Marriott Bonvoy stays through Ambassador Service.
Your24™
Request a preferred check-in time and keep the room until that time on departure day.
Titanium Benefits
Includes all Titanium Elite benefits, plus Ambassador-specific privileges.
Requires 100+ qualifying nights and US$23,000+ annual qualifying spend.
How Marriott Bonvoy Works
01 Join the Programme
Marriott Bonvoy is free to join. Members can begin earning points through eligible stays and qualifying spend across participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels and resorts.
02 Earn Bonvoy Points
Earn points through eligible hotel stays and spending, with additional earning opportunities through elite bonuses, selected credit cards, partners and promotions.
Earn Points FromHotel StaysCredit CardsPartnersPromotions03 Redeem & Transfer
Use points for hotel nights, Cash + Points, selected upgrades and experiences, or transfer points to participating airline programmes.
04 Progress Through Elite Status
Qualifying nights and spend can move members from Silver Elite through to Ambassador Elite, unlocking additional recognition and benefits along the way.
Marriott Bonvoy Points
Earning on Hotel Stays
Credit Cards & Transferable Rewards
More Ways to Earn
What Are Bonvoy Points?
How to Earn Bonvoy Points
Marriott Bonvoy Points are the programme's rewards currency. Members earn them through eligible stays and qualifying spending, as well as selected credit cards, partners and promotions. Points can later be redeemed for hotel stays, upgrades, experiences and other travel rewards.
Hotel stays are the main way to earn Bonvoy Points. At many participating brands, members earn up to 10 points per US$1 on qualifying hotel spend. Members with Elite Status receive an additional points bonus on eligible earnings.
Elite Bonus on Qualifying Hotel Spend
Silver +10% | Gold +25% | Platinum +50% | Titanium +75% | Ambassador +75%
Marriott co-branded credit cards can earn Bonvoy Points directly on eligible spending, while selected transferable rewards programmes can be converted into Marriott Bonvoy Points. Depending on the card and market, additional Bonvoy benefits may also apply.
Bonvoy Points can also be earned beyond hotel stays through selected dining and events, travel partners, tours and activities, shopping partners and limited-time promotions. Members may also have options to buy, gift or top up points when they need to increase a balance.
Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards
Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card from Chase
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card from Chase
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
Selected Marriott Bonvoy co-branded credit cards can earn Bonvoy Points directly on eligible spending while also offering benefits such as Elite Status, Free Night Awards and additional Marriott-specific perks.
Annual Fee
$0
Marriott Earn Rate
3X at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels
Key Benefit
Silver Elite | No annual fee
Current Offer
45K Bonus Points
Annual Fee
$95
Marriott Earn Rate
6X at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels
Key Benefit
Silver Elite | Annual Free Night Award up to 35K points
Current Offer
3 Free Night Awards
Annual Fee
$250
Marriott Earn Rate
6X at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels
Key Benefit
Gold Elite Status
Current Offer
125K Points + $150 Statement Credit
Annual Fee
$650
Marriott Earn Rate
6X at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels
Key Benefit
Platinum Elite | Annual Free Night Award up to 85K points
Current Offer
150K Points + $250 Statement Credit
Card benefits, fees, welcome offers, eligibility requirements and programme terms are subject to the applicable Chase, American Express and Marriott Bonvoy terms and may change over time.
Last VerifiedSeptember 2026
Redeem Points for Free Nights & More
More than a free night.
Bonvoy Points can be used for hotel stays, mixed cash-and-points bookings, selected upgrades and experiences. Different redemption options offer different levels of flexibility depending on the stay and property.
Ways to Use Marriott Bonvoy Points
Marriott Bonvoy Points can be redeemed in several ways: from award stays and Cash + Points bookings to curated experiences, airline transfers and other programme redemption options.
| Redemption Type | How It Works | Key Note |
|---|---|---|
| Free Night Awards | Redeem Bonvoy Points for participating Marriott hotel stays. | Award pricing varies by property and date. |
| Cash + Points | Combine cash and Bonvoy Points for eligible stays. | Useful when a full-points redemption is not the best fit. |
| Stay for 5, Pay for 4 | Redeem five consecutive award nights with a reduced overall points requirement. | A key Marriott Bonvoy hotel redemption benefit. |
| Bonvoy Moments | Redeem points for selected experiences. | Includes dining, sports, entertainment and special access. |
| Transfer to Airlines | Convert Bonvoy Points into participating airline loyalty currencies. | Transfer ratios, minimums and programme rules vary. |
| Other Ways to Use Points | Use points for selected upgrades and other programme options. | Availability and redemption value vary. |
Free Night Awards
Marriott Bonvoy Points can be redeemed for award stays across more than 10,000 participating properties in 148 countries and territories, spanning city hotels, beach resorts and some of Marriott's most exceptional luxury properties. Award pricing varies by hotel, date and demand, giving members the flexibility to use points across a remarkably broad global portfolio.
With enough Bonvoy Points, members can unlock award nights at exceptional Marriott properties around the world, from overwater villas and remote safari lodges to landmark city hotels and design-led resorts.
Turn Your Bonvoy Points into Free Nights at Exceptional Marriott Hotels & ResortsRedeem Marriott Bonvoy Points for free nights across Marriott’s global portfolio, from iconic city hotels to extraordinary resorts and remote island escapes around the world.
ST. REGISBORA BORA
The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
Overwater villas and a celebrated island setting make this a standout Bonvoy Points redemption.
JW MARRIOTTMASAI MARA
JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge
Redeem Bonvoy Points for a safari-lodge stay at the heart of one of Africa's most storied reserves.
EDITIONTOKYO
The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon
A design-led city stay where Bonvoy Points can unlock one of the portfolio's most distinctive urban addresses.
W HOTELSMALDIVES
W Maldives
An overwater retreat that turns an accumulated points balance into one of the portfolio's most sought-after redemptions.
THE RITZ-CARLTONKYOTO
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
A riverside Kyoto property where award-night pricing reflects some of the portfolio's highest room rates.
Other Ways to Use Bonvoy Points
Cash + Points
Stay for 5, Pay for 4
Bonvoy Moments
Other Ways to Use Points
Hotel stays are only one way to redeem Marriott Bonvoy Points. Members can also combine points with cash, stretch a balance across longer stays, unlock curated experiences and use points through selected travel and programme redemption options.
Cash + Points
Combine cash and Bonvoy Points when a full points redemption isn't the best fit for a stay.
How It WorksPay a portion of the stay in points and the remainder in cash, at rates set by the property.
Best ForMembers with a partial points balance who still want to redeem toward a stay.
Stay for 5, Pay for 4
Redeem five consecutive award nights at a reduced overall points cost.
How It WorksBook five consecutive nights at a single property using Free Night Awards.
Best ForLonger stays where members want to stretch a points balance further.
Bonvoy Moments
Redeem points for curated dining, sporting and entertainment experiences.
How It WorksBrowse and book experiences through the Marriott Bonvoy Moments marketplace.
Best ForMembers looking to use points beyond hotel stays.
Other Ways to Use Points
Bonvoy Points can also be used for travel, shopping and other eligible redemptions beyond hotel stays.
How It WorksUse points for flights, car rentals, cruises, gift cards, merchandise, TSA PreCheck and other redemptions.
Best ForMembers who want to use points beyond traditional hotel award stays.
Transfer Bonvoy Points to Airlines
Marriott Bonvoy works with a broad network of airline loyalty programmes. Some partners support transfers in both directions, while others only allow Bonvoy Points to be converted into airline miles.
| Airline Programme | Bonvoy → Airline | Airline → Bonvoy | Minimum & Key Rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1: Two-Way Transfer Partners | |||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 3:1 | 1:1 | Min 500 miles · Aeroplan Elite 25K+ required · Max 100,000/day · 250,000/week |
| United MileagePlus | 3:1 | 1:1 | Min 500 miles · Premier Silver+ required · Max 200,000/year |
| ANA Mileage Club | 3:1 | 1:1* | Min 10,000 miles · 10,000-mile increments · later qualifying transfers may convert at 2:1 |
| Atmos Rewards | 3:1 | 1:1 | Reverse transfer limited to eligible Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite cardholders · min 1,000 points · max 1,000,000/transaction |
| Cathay Pacific | 3:1 | 2:1 | Min 2,000 miles · 500-mile increments · max 240,000/day |
| Emirates Skywards | 3:1 | 3:2 | Min 3,000 miles · max 100,000/transaction |
| Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles | 3:1 | 2:1 | Min 2,000 miles · max 100,000/transaction |
| Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank | 3:1 | 4:3 | Min 4,000 miles |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 3:1 | 2:1 | Min 1,000 Avios · max 500,000/day · first conversion links the Qatar and Bonvoy accounts |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer | 3:1 | 4:3 | Min 3,000 miles · max 250,000/year · Bonvoy points rounded down to nearest whole point |
| * ANA reverse conversion can vary based on programme rules and transfer history. | |||
| Group 2: Bonvoy → Airline Only | |||
| Air France-KLM Flying Blue | 3:1 | — | — |
| The British Airways Club | 3:1 | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 3:1 | — | — |
| Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus | 3:1 | — | — |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles | 3:1 | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 3:1 | — | — |
| AEGEAN Miles+Bonus | 3:1 | — | — |
| Aer Lingus AerClub | 3:1 | — | — |
| Aeromexico Rewards | 3:1 | — | — |
| Air China PhoenixMiles | 3:1 | — | — |
| Air New Zealand Airpoints | 200:1 | — | Special ratio |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 3:1 | — | Excluded from the standard 5,000-mile transfer bonus |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 3:1 | — | Excluded from the standard 5,000-mile transfer bonus |
| China Southern Sky Pearl Club | 3:1 | — | — |
| Copa Airlines ConnectMiles | 3:1 | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 3:1 | — | Excluded from the standard 5,000-mile transfer bonus |
| Etihad Guest | 3:1 | — | — |
| FRONTIER Miles | 3:1 | — | — |
| Hainan Airlines Fortune Wings Club | 3:1 | — | — |
| Iberia Plus | 3:1 | — | — |
| LATAM Pass | 3:1 | — | — |
| LATAM Pass Brazil | 3:1 | — | — |
| Saudia Alfursan | 3:1 | — | — |
| Southwest Rapid Rewards | 3:1 | — | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 3:1 | — | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer | 3:1 | — | — |
| Vueling Club | 3:1 | — | — |
Transfer Points Between Members
Eligible Marriott Bonvoy members can transfer points between accounts, subject to account eligibility and annual transfer limits. This can be useful when combining balances for a larger redemption or topping up another member's account.
Marriott Bonvoy FAQ
Is Marriott Bonvoy free to join?
Yes. Marriott Bonvoy membership is free. Members can access member rates, complimentary in-room Wi-Fi and earn points toward free nights and other rewards.
Do Marriott Bonvoy points expire?
Yes. Points generally expire after 24 consecutive months of account inactivity. Earning, redeeming, purchasing or converting points can help keep an account active, although simply gifting or transferring points does not count as qualifying activity.
How many Marriott Bonvoy points are needed for a free night?
There is no single fixed amount. The number of points required can vary by property, room type, length of stay and time of year, and Marriott updates award pricing continuously.
Can Marriott Bonvoy points be transferred to another member?
Yes. Eligible members can transfer points between accounts. A member may transfer up to 100,000 points per calendar year and receive up to 500,000 points per calendar year, subject to account-age, activity and transaction limits.
Can Marriott Bonvoy points be transferred to airlines?
Yes. Bonvoy Points can be converted into miles with participating airline loyalty programmes. Transfer ratios and rules vary by partner, and for most airlines the loyalty-account name must match the Marriott Bonvoy member name.
What does “Stay for 5, Pay for 4” mean?
When an eligible member redeems points for five consecutive award nights under one reservation, only four nights are charged in points. The complimentary night is the night with the lowest points requirement within that stay.
Does Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite include free breakfast?
Not at every Marriott hotel. Platinum Elite members may receive breakfast as part of the Elite Welcome Gift or lounge-access benefit at participating brands and properties, but the benefit varies by brand, region and hotel.