Jakarta
Southeast Asia · Indonesia
Best Months
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Rec. Nights
2 nights
Airports
CGK (Soekarno-Hatta International)
Avg. Cash
$22 - $233/night
Best Value
1.6¢via Hyatt
Overview
Jakarta is a vast, energetic megacity that serves as the cultural, culinary, and commercial heart of Indonesia. Beyond being a transit hub for Bali, the city offers impressive shopping, a thriving food scene, and cultural attractions.
The Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place, Grand Hyatt Jakarta, and W Jakarta are all available for point redemptions with excellent value versus cash pricing.
Direct flights connect to Bali in under 90 minutes. Jakarta's food scene ranges from legendary seafood at Muara Karang to sophisticated dining in Kemang and SCBD. Plan 2-3 nights before heading to island destinations.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in Jakarta range from $22 to $233 per night. Points redemptions offer 1.62+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
10 properties in Jakarta bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Park Hyatt Jakarta | Hyatt | 12,308 | $198 | 1.6¢ | ||
Grand Hyatt Jakarta | Hyatt | 12,308 | $162 | 1.3¢ | ||
Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta | Wyndham | 7,500 | $74 | 1.0¢ | May 23 | |
Fairfield by Marriott Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport | Marriott | 7,500 | $50 | 0.7¢ | May 23 | |
Aloft Jakarta Kebon Jeruk | Marriott | 8,756 | $55 | 0.6¢ | ||
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Tangerang | Wyndham | 7,500 | $39 | 0.5¢ | May 23 | |
Holiday Inn Express Jakarta Pluit Citygate | IHG | 9,000 | $39 | 0.4¢ | May 23 | |
Holiday Inn Cikarang Jababeka | IHG | 10,000 | $42 | 0.4¢ | May 23 | |
DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Kemayoran | Hilton | 19,000 | $57 | 0.3¢ | May 23 | |
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jakarta - Diponegoro | Hilton | 24,000 | $71 | 0.3¢ | May 23 |
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Transfer Points Strategy
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Best Value
If you have Points:
Park Hyatt Jakarta
Cost12,308 pts/night × 2n = 24,616 Hyatt
Value$396 ÷ 24,616 pts= 1.6¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have Points:
Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta
Cost7,500 pts/night × 2n = 15,000 Wyndham
Value$148.52 ÷ 15,000 pts= 1.0¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
Fairfield by Marriott Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Cost7,500 pts/night × 2n = 15,000 Marriott
Value$99.62 ÷ 15,000 pts= 0.7¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
Holiday Inn Express Jakarta Pluit Citygate
Cost9,000 pts/night × 2n = 18,000 IHG
Value$77.4 ÷ 18,000 pts= 0.4¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Kemayoran
Cost19,000 pts/night × 2n = 38,000 Hilton
Value$113.32 ÷ 38,000 pts= 0.3¢
Transfer time: Instant
How to Earn Points for This Trip
The best hotels in Jakarta use World of Hyatt, Wyndham Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One Rewards, and Hilton Honors points. Here’s how to earn them:
Best Option
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
IHG
$99
Annual Fee
140,000 IHG One Rewards points — transfers earns IHG One Rewards points directly
- 140K bonus points — enough for 3-5 free nights at many IHG properties
- Earn 26x total at IHG properties and 5x on travel, dining, and gas
- 4th night free on IHG award stays (saves 25% on 4-night bookings)
IHG One Rewards
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Hilton
$150
Annual Fee
130,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Gold status
- Earn 12x at Hilton properties, 6x at restaurants and supermarkets
- Free weekend night reward after $15K in calendar year spending
Hilton Honors
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton
$550
Annual Fee
175,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status (top tier)
- Earn 14x at Hilton properties, 7x on travel and dining
- Free weekend night reward annually + one after $60K spend
Hilton Honors
Bilt Mastercard®
Bilt
$0
Annual Fee
earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly — only card that earns points on rent — transfers 1:1 to all major hotels
- Earn 1x points on rent with no transaction fees (up to 100,000 pts/yr)
- Earn 3x on dining and 2x on travel
- Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton
World of Hyatt
Marriott Bonvoy
IHG One Rewards
Hilton Honors
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Chase UR
$95
Annual Fee
75,000 Ultimate Rewards points — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly
- Earn 5x on travel through Chase Travel℠
- Earn 3x on dining, select streaming, and online groceries
- 1:1 transfer to Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG
World of Hyatt
Marriott Bonvoy
IHG One Rewards
World of Hyatt Credit Card
Hyatt
$95
Annual Fee
60,000 Hyatt points + free night (Cat 1-4) — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly
- Earn 4x at Hyatt hotels and 2x on dining, travel, and gym memberships
- Free night certificate annually (Cat 1-4) worth up to $300+
- Automatic Discoverist elite status
World of Hyatt
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Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Getting There
CGK (Soekarno-Hatta International)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $22/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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