What are Marriott Bonvoy points worth in 2026?
Marriott Bonvoy has been devalued repeatedly over the past five years. Realistic per-point value has dropped to 0.5-0.8¢ at most properties. The 85K free night certificate (Brilliant card) and premium resort redemptions still deliver value.
Our valuation: 0.7¢ per point · Conservative: 0.5¢ · Best-case: 1.5¢+
Example redemptions and CPP calculations
| Redemption scenario | CPP value |
|---|---|
| St. Regis Maldives 100K/night ($2,000 cash) | $2,000 ÷ 100,000 × 100 = 2.0¢ per point |
| Standard Cat 5-6 hotel 35K/night ($300 cash) | $300 ÷ 35,000 × 100 = 0.86¢ per point |
| Free night cert at Cat 7 (50K-equivalent property at $700) | $700 ÷ 50,000 × 100 = 1.4¢ per point |
How to earn Marriott Bonvoy points
- Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant: 85K free night cert + 6× on Marriott + 3× on dining
- Marriott Bonvoy Boundless: 35K free night cert + 6× on Marriott
- Amex MR transfer at 1:1 (rarely worth it vs other airline transfers)
- Marriott stays + Bonvoy Bonus weekend promotions
Best uses for Marriott Bonvoy points
- 85K free night cert at premium Ritz-Carlton/St. Regis
- Cat 7-8 luxury resorts (Maldives, Bora Bora, Hawaii)
- 5th-night-free extended stays
Why per-point value varies
Marriott's value depends heavily on property tier. Standard Cat 5-6 properties deliver weak per-point value (~0.5-0.8¢). Cat 7-8 luxury properties can hit 1.5-2¢+. The 85K free night cert from the Brilliant card is the single best use.
FAQ
What are Marriott points worth in 2026?
Realistically 0.5-0.8¢ per point at standard properties. 1.0-1.5¢ at premium Marriotts. 1.5-2.5¢ at top-tier resorts (St. Regis Maldives, Le Méridien Bora Bora, etc.).
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