Oahu
Pacific · Hawaii, USA
Best Months
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
Rec. Nights
6 nights
Airports
HNL (Honolulu)
Avg. Cash
$152 - $1,159/night
Best Value
Overview
Oahu is the heart of Hawaii -- home to the iconic Waikiki Beach, the historic Pearl Harbor memorial, and the legendary North Shore surf breaks. Known as 'The Gathering Place,' Oahu blends the energy of Honolulu's urban scene with the laid-back aloha spirit of windward beaches and lush mountain trails.
For points travelers, Oahu is a dream destination with more major hotel chain properties than any other Hawaiian island. Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, and IHG all have multiple properties here, giving travelers extensive options across different budgets and point balances.
From surfing lessons in Waikiki to hiking Diamond Head at sunrise, snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, exploring Chinatown's food scene, or watching the pros ride 30-foot waves at Pipeline, Oahu offers more variety per square mile than perhaps any island on Earth. And as part of the United States, there are no passport requirements.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in Oahu range from $152 to $1159 per night. Points redemptions offer 2.3+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
13 properties in Oahu bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ala Moana Honolulu by Mantra | Accor | 9,468 | $218 | 2.3¢ | ||
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach | Hyatt | 16,857 | $210 | 1.3¢ | ||
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa | Hyatt | 22,400 | $262 | 1.2¢ | ||
Hyatt Place at Ho'opili | Hyatt | 21,950 | $226 | 1.0¢ | ||
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort | Marriott | 117,000 | $1,159 | 1.0¢ | ||
Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club | Marriott | 71,200 | $681 | 1.0¢ | ||
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach | Marriott | 72,422 | $537 | 0.7¢ | ||
Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham | Wyndham | 30,000 | $187 | 0.6¢ | ||
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki | Wyndham | 30,000 | $152 | 0.5¢ | ||
Holiday Inn Express Waikiki | IHG | 42,184 | $206 | 0.5¢ | ||
Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei | Hilton | 71,000 | $337 | 0.5¢ | ||
Hilton Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa | Hilton | 65,000 | $300 | 0.5¢ | ||
Hampton Inn & Suites Oahu/Kapolei | Hilton | 73,239 | $312 | 0.4¢ |
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Transfer Points Strategy
Find the best transfer path for your credit card points
If you have ALL Points:
Ala Moana Honolulu by Mantra
If you have Points:
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
If you have Points:
Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
Holiday Inn Express Waikiki
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei
How to Earn Points for This Trip
The best hotels in Oahu use Accor Live Limitless (ALL), World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, Wyndham Rewards, IHG One Rewards, and Hilton Honors points. Here’s how to earn them:
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)
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 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
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 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
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
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Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
Getting There
HNL (Honolulu)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $152/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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