Episode
Hawaii on Points: Where To Splurge and Where To Save
- Podcast
- The Upgraded Points Podcast
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- Jul 6, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2135
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- https://upgradedpoints.transistor.fm/65
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Summary
Hawaii is one of the most rewarding points destinations out there, but hotel prices vary wildly depending on which island you're on and where you stay. In this episode, Chris and Katie go island by island through Maui, Kauai, the Big Island, and Oahu, breaking down the best steal and splurge hotel options at each one with real cash prices and current points costs. From the Hampton Inn Maui North Shore at 65,000 Hilton points to the Grand Wailea Waldorf Astoria at 110,000, the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort at under $500 a night to the Grand Hyatt Kauai, the Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island, and everything in between on Oahu, including the Hyatt Place Waikiki, Hilton Hawaiian Village, and the Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay. Plus Bilt Rewards just added Preferred Hotels and Resorts as a transfer partner at a 1:2 ratio, and Chris shares his take on the new Universal Kids Resort. (00:00) - The Upgraded Points Podcast Episode 65 (01:12) - Universal Kids Resort (04:59) - New Bilt Transfer Partner (06:04) - Wyndham Award Chart Expansion (10:05) - Maui hotels (15:13) - Kauai hotels (21:09) - The Big Island hotels (25:02) - Oahu hotels (33:10) - Listener Question Universal Kids Resort: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/first-look-universal-kids-resort/ Bilt Adds Preferred Hotels: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/bilt-rewards-adds-preferred-hotels-transfer-partner/ Wyndham Expands Award Chart: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/wyndham-rewards-adding-fourth-award-tier/ Family Vacation in Hawaii on Points: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hawaii-family-vacation-points-miles/ Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/hyatt-regency-waikiki-review/ Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/grand-wailea-waldorf-astor…