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The best credit card for hotels in Hawaii.

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Why this card

World of Hyatt Credit Card for hotels in Hawaii.

Hyatt has the Andaz Maui Wailea, Hyatt Regency Maui, and the Grand Hyatt Kauai. Marriott has the Ritz-Carlton Maui, St Regis Princeville, and several Westins. Hilton has the Hilton Hawaiian Village and Grand Wailea (a Waldorf Astoria).

Annual fee

$95

Best earn rate

4 points per dollar at Hyatts, free anniversary night at a lower-tier property

Signup bonus

Up to 60,000 points after first-year spend

Andaz Maui prices around 45,000 to 50,000 a night off-peak against $1,200 cash. Grand Hyatt Kauai is similar pricing. The card's 4x earn at Hyatts plus annual free night plus 5 elite night credits adds up to enough that a 5-night Maui stay can be largely on points after one signup bonus plus a year of regular Hyatt spend. Best ratio of points to value in the Hyatt program.

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If the top pick is not right

Alternative: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant.

St Regis Princeville and Ritz-Carlton Maui prices on points are high (110K to 150K a night) but the 85K free night cert covers a Sheraton or Westin night, and Platinum status at Ritz-Carlton gets you 2 PM late checkout plus club access where available.

American ExpressAnnual fee $650

Skip this one

Not the right card for hotels in Hawaii: Hilton Honors Aspire.

Hilton Hawaiian Village and Grand Wailea are big resort properties but the cash-to-points ratio is weaker than Hyatt. The Aspire is only worth the $550 fee for Hawaii if you are loyal to the brand for non-Hawaii stays too.

At a glance

Side by side.

SpecWorld of Hyatt Credit CardMarriott Bonvoy Brilliant
Annual fee$95$650
Best earn rate4 points per dollar at Hyatts, free anniversary night at a lower-tier propertySee alternative section above
Signup bonusUp to 60,000 points after first-year spendVaries by month

Local tip

What to know before you book.

Hawaii hotels charge a daily resort fee of $40 to $75 even at most chain properties. Points stays at Hyatt waive this fee for Globalists. Cash stays do not waive it. Factor that into the comparison when deciding whether to pay or use points.

Questions

Frequently asked.

What is the best credit card for hotels in Hawaii?

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World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase. Andaz Maui prices around 45,000 to 50,000 a night off-peak against $1,200 cash. Annual fee is $95.

How many points do you need for a free night in Hawaii?

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Roughly 45,000 points per night at the recommended chain for Hawaii. Cash rate is around $720 per night, so the points stay is a meaningful discount versus paying cash.

Is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant a better choice for hotels in Hawaii?

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St Regis Princeville and Ritz-Carlton Maui prices on points are high (110K to 150K a night) but the 85K free night cert covers a Sheraton or Westin night, and Platinum status at Ritz-Carlton gets you 2 PM late checkout plus club access where available. Annual fee is $650.