Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Krabi, Thailand
Limestone karsts on the horizon and a personal butler called a Ton Hong.
362,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent $5,801
An exceptional use of points1.60¢ / point
Phuket
One email when it becomes an exceptional redemption, so you can book before it changes.
Low-rise and spread out along Mai Khao, a protected beach where sea turtles nest. Several pools, a large kids' club and an easy drive from the airport.
A lovely resort with consistently modest cash rates. Points don't go far here. Pay cash and keep your balance for a bigger trip.
The best award stay we've found costs 166,000 points for 5 nights. The cash price for the same dates is only $1,150.
Why we’d pay cash
Save your points.
0.69¢
Value per point: the cash price of the stay divided by the points it costs.
Cash is unusually expensive for these dates, which makes points more attractive.
| Dates | Points | Cash | Value | AwardEscape | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12–175 nights | 158K points | $1,065 | 0.67¢ | Pay cash | Book with cash(opens marriott.com in a new tab) |
| Feb 4–95 nights | 166K points | $1,150 | 0.69¢ | Pay cash | Book with cash(opens marriott.com in a new tab) |
| Mar 11–165 nights | 172K points | $1,044 | 0.61¢ | Pay cash | Book with cash(opens marriott.com in a new tab) |
| Apr 15–183 nights | 118.5K points | $614 | 0.52¢ | Pay cash | Book with cash(opens marriott.com in a new tab) |
| Jun 10–122 nights | 71K points | $358 | 0.50¢ | Pay cash | Book with cash(opens marriott.com in a new tab) |
Jan 12–17
Pay cash158K points · $1,065 cash · 0.67¢ · 5 nights
Feb 4–9
Pay cash166K points · $1,150 cash · 0.69¢ · 5 nights
Mar 11–16
Pay cash172K points · $1,044 cash · 0.61¢ · 5 nights
Apr 15–18
Pay cash118.5K points · $614 cash · 0.52¢ · 3 nights
Jun 10–12
Pay cash71K points · $358 cash · 0.50¢ · 2 nights
Preview: sample prices and dates for illustration, not live availability.
Pay cash. Save your points.
166,000 points would buy a stay that costs $1,150 in cash. We think your Bonvoy points can take you somewhere better.
Mai Khao Beach, Phuket
Thailand
Krabi, Thailand
Limestone karsts on the horizon and a personal butler called a Ton Hong.
362,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent $5,801
An exceptional use of points1.60¢ / point
Koh Samui, Thailand
Coconut groves, a private bay and a sense of total seclusion.
236,000 points · 5 nights
Usually 292K · 56K fewer points than usual
Cash equivalent $3,135
Great use of points1.33¢ / point
Bangkok, Thailand
Butler service overlooking the Royal Bangkok Sports Club.
166,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent $1,978
Great use of points1.19¢ / point
We watch JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa and will email you when its points price is worth it.
166K points5 nights · $1,150 cash