With its pristine sandy beaches, coral reefs, and world famous
over water bungalows, it’s easy to see why many newlywed couples choose the
Maldives to spend their honeymoon.
If you are on a true budget, you could stay at a local guesthouse. However,
you still will need to get there via speedboat. In addition, you would have to
follow local Islamic laws, which includes no alcohol and remaining covered on
the beach.
On the other end you have the “super luxury” resorts that feature
its world famous over water villas that can easily cost four figures USD a
night.
Fortunately, if you are not part of the 1% there is still a way to
get the “true Maldivian experience” without breaking the bank. The key is leveraging credit card sign up bonuses to minimize out of
pocket costs. Why pay $1000 a night when you can get that same room for almost
nothing!
Among many points enthusiasts, the Park Hyatt Maldives is considered
one of the crown jewels for using their hotel points. It’s not hard to see why.
In fact, I recently finished staying at the Park Hyatt Maldives in
January using credit card sign up bonuses. All in all, my out of pocket
expenses was around $540 for the four day stay, including domestic air tickets.
The guide below teaches you step by step on how to book an award for
the Park Hyatt Maldives
How to book the Park Hyatt Maldives
First you must apply for the Chase Hyatt Card, which gives two free
nights at any Hyatt hotel in the world after spending $1000. This card also
gives complimentary Hyatt Platinum status.
If you are traveling with a significant other, he/she can also apply
for the Hyatt card, meaning you can receive up to four free nights at the
Maldives.
After completing your minimum spend, you should receive your free
night certificates within 1-2 weeks.
To check to see if your free nights have been posted, simply log in
to your Hyatt account, and click the account detail.
Click the My Awards page, your free night awards should appear in
your account.
Once you have your free night certificates, you simply need to
search for award space.
Go to Hyatt.com and enter where you want to go and the dates you
want to travel
Note: You must search each free night award separately. So if you
are trying to book a award stay with multiple nights, you will need to search
and book each night separately, and then email the hotel to combine your award.
Then check Show Hyatt Gold
Passport Points & Awards
If there is a free night available, you should see something like
the following.
Book the award.
To top off your award, you may use 25,000 additional Hyatt points
for each additional night.
After you book your award, simply email Park
Hyatt Maldives to combine your separate reservations.
Save up for your transfer flight
Unfortunately, the domestic plane transport is not included and
typically costs around $520 per person for a round trip ticket. This is very
typical among almost all luxury resorts in the Maldives. You’ll pay for your
flights upon check out.
