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.
