For many years, Hyatt was the go-to hotel option for many points travelers wanting to experience the gorgeous beaches and rich history of Hawaii. Sadly, many Hyatt properties are seeing their points prices increase, so you may be considering your options. 

Fear not, points traveler! There are many other points hotels in paradise!

Alex recently covered how to use your Hilton points and Marriott points to stay in Hawaii. In this post, we’ll look at options through Preferred Hotels and two premium credit card hotel benefit programs. 

Let’s get to booking that dream trip! 

 

Preferred℠ Hotels & Resorts

If you have Citi ThankYou® Points or Capital One Venture Miles, you can transfer those points to Preferred Hotels to book stays at two hotels in Waikiki Beach, a destination Alex and Megan enjoyed with their families. 

Citi ThankYou® Points transfers vary by the type of Citi card you have, and Capital One miles transfer at a rate of 1:2. This can be a great deal at these pricey properties! 

The Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach is a beachfront property in Waikiki close to many restaurants and attractions. The property offers a beautiful infinity pool, a variety of activities, and even its own aquarium in the lobby. You can take the kids to watch the fish being fed twice a day! This hotel is the perfect destination for your budding marine biologist. 

This resort had consistent availability for 50,000 I Prefer points per night for family-size rooms (plus a resort fee) when I searched in May 2026. So, depending on the card you transfer from, this hotel stay could be yours for as few as 25,000 points per night. 

 

 

For an even higher-end stay and more points, you could opt for Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani. This hotel is a relaxing, wellness-focused resort. Hotel guests can take part in a dojo experience or surfing lessons as part of their Hawaii adventure. 

This property had wide open availability at 75,000 points per night when I searched in May 2026. I found that points rooms here only accommodated two adults and one child, so you may want to contact the hotel if you have a larger group to ask about your options or consider a second room.  

 

 

The Edit by Chase Travel℠  

If you have a Chase Sapphire Reserve® or Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ card, you could also book your Hawaii stay through The Edit by Chase Travel℠ . The Edit offers elite-status-like perks to guests, such as free breakfast and possible room upgrades. (Perks vary by property, so always check for specific terms at booking.)  

The Edit properties typically allow you to use your Chase Ultimate Rewards® to pay for some or all of your stay via Points Boost. This can stretch your points further, often achieving a value of around 1.65 cents per point. These values change regularly, so you’ll want to verify when you book. 

These premium cards also include two $250 credits to use on Edit properties for stays of two nights or longer. If you combine this credit with Points Boost, you can often reduce your out-of-pocket costs significantly. 

A short walk from the beach, Wayfinder Waikiki offers a boutique hotel experience at reasonable prices. The hotel offers locally inspired room décor and restaurant menus. From poolside stretching to lei-making, there are lots of activities to keep your family entertained. 

I found rooms that could accommodate a family of four here for fewer than 30,000 points per night (though the rooms are small for a family). This could be even fewer points if you have a $250 Edit credit to use.

 

 

If the Big Island is on your trip itinerary, you could also use The Edit to stay at the Fairmont Orchid Hawaii in Waimea. This oceanfront, luxury property offers oceanfront dining, Hawaiian cultural experiences, an outdoor spa, and a nearby golf course. 

I searched here in September for a family and found rooms for around 45,000 points per night, though this could be a bit lower if you use your credit. 

 

 

American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection

If you hold an American Express Platinum Card® or The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (and if you’ve been in this hobby for a while, you may have multiples in your household), you could use your credit to help defray the cost of a cash stay in Hawaii. 

Cardholders receive a $300 credit twice a year for stays at certain properties booked through American Express Travel®. You need to prepay for your stay with your card and book a property that’s part of The Hotel Collection or Fine Hotels + Resorts®. For Hotel Collection properties, you must book a minimum of two nights to get the credit. 

Get up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually for up to a total of $600 in statement credits per calendar year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection* bookings through American Express Travel® using the Business Platinum Card®. *The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.

While you can technically use your American Express Membership Rewards® toward these stays, we do not recommend it, as it offers poor value for your points. The best option to use these credits is to pay cash for your stay and get the $300 statement credit. 

The Royal Sonesta Kaua’I Resort Lihue could be an alternative to the Grand Hyatt Kauai for enjoying the beauty of Kauai, but it is pricey. The Royal Sonesta is a beachfront resort that boasts the largest one-level pool in Hawaii. The property also offers four restaurants and a beachside spa. 

The Royal Sonesta is a Hotel Collection property, which means you’d need to stay two nights to get your $300 credit. While the cash price is quite high, the credit can make it a bit more reasonable. You’ll also get a $100 credit to put toward your expenses at the property. 

 

 

Bottom Line

While many Hyatt properties in Hawaii may be going up in price, that doesn’t mean you can’t plan a stay in paradise. Aloha! 

 

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