Maui on Points: How to Booking Luxury Hotels Without Going Broke

Maui is expensive. Like, really expensive. The average visitor spends $286 per person, per data, according to August 2025 Hawaii Tourism Authority data. That's more than any of the other three major Hawaiian islands. Though much of that is driven by hotel spending, there's a secret that many travelers don't know.

You don't actually have to drop hundreds of dollars a day on lodging — if you know how to play the points game.

Here's a breakdown of which hotels on Maui are worth your hard-earned points (separated by points programs), which ones are family-friendly enough that your kids won't destroy the vibes and which properties best say "luxury vacation" without the luxury price tag.

Hyatt’s best hotels in Maui

Hyatt has a relatively small footprint on Maui, with only five hotels on the island: the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, Hana-Maui Resort, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, the Hyatt Vacation Club at Ka’anapali Beach and Hotel Wailea.

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Best overall Hyatt hotel on Maui: Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort

On 15 acres of beachfront in Wailea, the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is a beautifully designed luxury property.

The hotel features five pools (including an adult tranquility pool for guests 18 and older), a spa and four on-site restaurants. Be sure to check out the Feast at Mōkapu Lu'au, an oceanfront luau that takes place at the hotel on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday nights.

Rooms at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort start at 35,000 Hyatt points per night.

Best Hyatt hotel for families: Hyatt Vacation Club at Ka’anapali Beach

For families visiting Maui and looking to use Hyatt points, the Hyatt Vacation Club at Ka’anapali Beach is your best bet. The Hyatt Vacation Club at Ka’anapali Beach has a number of family-friendly options, including a children’s area of the pool, a small in-hotel market where you can shop for snacks and sandwiches, and rooms with full kitchens.

Rooms at the Hyatt Vacation Club at Ka’anapali Beach start at 25,000 Hyatt points per night.

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Marriott’s best hotels in Maui

Marriott has the largest hotel footprint on Maui, with 10 hotels throughout the island. Given all the options, here's which Marriott Maui property to stay at if you’re booking with points.

Best Marriott hotel in Maui: The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali

Located beachfront on Ka’anapali Beach on Maui, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali is a great hotel for couples, families and even solo travelers.

While you could easily spend your entire stay on the property (taking advantage of the pool, spa, restaurants and beach right in front of the hotel), the hotel is right next to Whalers Village, an outdoor shopping mall that includes local shops and restaurants, including Monkeypod, Hula Grill and Leilani’s on the Beach.

Rooms at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali start at 64,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points per night.

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Best Marriott hotel for a luxury experience: The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is a 54-acre resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean with amenities that include two 18-hole championship golf courses, six distinctive restaurants and a spa with treatments inspired by ancient Hawaiian traditions.

Rooms at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua start at 84,000 points per night.

Best Marriott hotel for families: The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas North

For family trips on Marriott points, check out The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas North.

All rooms at this hotel feature either a full kitchen or kitchenette, which can come in handy if you have hungry kids who just need a quick snack (or if you’d like to save money from dining out). The hotel also offers one- and two-bedroom villas, which can be a great option for families that would like a bit more space and privacy.

The hotel has a separate children’s pool and a cultural center for families wanting to learn more about local traditions and history.

Rooms at The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas North start at 70,000 points per night.

Hilton’s best hotels in Maui

Similar to Hyatt, Hilton also has a small footprint on Maui with only four hotels (although Hilton is opening a fifth hotel in June 2025).

If you’re looking to book a Hilton hotel with points on Maui, the Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort has the honor of not only being the best overall hotel to book on Maui with points, but also being the best luxury hotel and family hotel.

Best overall Hilton points on Maui: Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort

The Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort is a massive property, sitting on 40 acres with 844 rooms (of which 57 are suites and 50 are villas) that range in size from 640 square feet to 1,300 square feet. The hotel is perhaps best known for its Wailea Canyon Activity Pool, which is actually a collection of nine pools spanning 25,700 square feet that are connected by waterslides and a lazy river.

The Wailea Canyon Activity Pool is enough to make the Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort the best resort for families (and arguably the best hotel for families on the entire island of Maui).

Not only does the pool feature a lazy river and waterslides connecting the nine pools mentioned earlier, but it also features a Tarzan pool with rope swing, six waterfalls, caves, a sand “baby” beach and a swim-up bar for parents who need some time away from the kids. If you or your kids are more adventurous, you can enjoy the Lava Tube Slide, a three-story waterslide with 360-degree turns where you can reach speeds as fast as 22 miles per hour.

The hotel also offers a Grand Passport for kids. During check-in, children are given a passport that maps and lists all educational and cultural activities on the island to keep them engaged during their stay.

After a day at the pool, be sure to make reservations for dinner at Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa, the hotel’s signature beachfront restaurant that specializes in seafood.

Rooms at the Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort start at 110,000 Hilton points per night.

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While Hilton does have another luxury option on Maui, Ho’olei Villas at Grand Wailea, rooms at that hotel will set you back around 574,000 points per night. Given that you can stay at the Grand Wailea for 110,000 points per night, the Grand Wailea wins as the best Hilton points hotel on Maui for a luxury experience.

Final thoughts on the best hotels on Maui to book with points

Hyatt, Marriott and Hilton all have great options for guests looking to stay at a hotel on Maui using points. Some of our favorite points properties on Maui include the Hyatt’s Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, Marriott’s The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali and Hilton’s Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort.