Hotels in Belize to Stay on Points
Belize is one of those easy to travel to international destinations. It’s a relatively short flight. Everyone speaks English. You can use airline miles to fly there for free. There are hotels in Belize to stay on points. So you could take a very inexpensive vacation in Belize.
Related: All the things you can do in Belize for 8 days on the cheap
Hotels in Belize to Stay on Points
We spent 8 days in Belize and were able to save money on accommodations by using hotel points.
At that time there are only two hotels in Belize where you can use points to pay for your hotel stay. Now, there are so more places you can stay for free with points and miles! Almost every hotel chain has a hotel in Belize. You can use Best Western, Hilton, Hyatt, Mariott, Radisson, and Wyndham points for free stays in Belize.
Here are the hotels in Belize where you can stay on points.
Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina
Water views at the Radisson Fort George; Photo courtesy of Radisson Fort George and Marina
We stayed at the Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina on our last night in Belize.
Rooms at the Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina start at $125 or 45,000 points (standard room) or 67,500 points (premium room) per night.
When we stayed it was 38,000 points for a standard room and 57,000 points for a premium room. After Radisson changed their award chart this June, the cost to use points increased. But the cash priced is less.
If you have Gold or Platinum (formerly Concierge) status with Radisson Rewards (formerly Club Carlson) you’ll get:
- Free room upgrade
- Early check-in
- Welcome gift
- Free breakfast (Platinum members)
- Free bottled water daily
- Late check-out
- 15% to 20% discount on food and beverages
You can earn 100,000 points from the Radisson Rewards Premier card.
Pro-tip: The Radisson card charges a 3% foreign transaction fee. So you shouldn’t use it outside the United States, like in Belize.? Instead use a card that doesn’t charge foreign transaction fees like the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Sapphire Reserve, or Platinum Card from American Express.
Read: Reviews of the Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina on TripAdvisor
Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza
Save your points and pay cash at the Best Western Belize.
Photo courtesy of Best Western Belize
The Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza can cost $135 or 24,000 points per night.
An 80,000 point sign-up bonus is available on the Best Western Premium MasterCard.
If you have Platinum, Diamond or Diamond Select status with Best Western you’ll get:
- Early check in
- Bonus points at check in on paid stays (some locations excluded)
- Free bottled water at checkin
- Late checkout
Pro-tip: Best Western offers a no-hassle free status match. So you can easily match your other hotel status to Best Western. You can match your hotel status to Best Western Diamond. Use that to Wynn Diamond. Once Wynn Diamond, you can match to Caesars Diamond. Then match to Wynn Platinum for $150 free birthday dinner credit, a $100 spa credit, and more!
Read: TripAdvisor reviews of the Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza
Related: 5 reasons why you should visit Belize
Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection
The Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection, a Category 6 Marriott hotel start at $293 a night or 40,000 points during off peak season, 50,000 points normally, and 60,000 point during peak season.
As a Marriott Gold member, you get:
- Free room upgrade
- 250 or 500 bonus point at checkin
- Free enhanced in-room Wi-Fi
- Late checkout
Pro-tip: You can get Marriott Gold elite status free from the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express card and the Platinum card from American Express.
You can earn 75,000 Marriott points when you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months on the Mariott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express card. And you’ll earn a $200 rebate on purchases at US restaurants during your first 6 months.
The Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express card offers the same 75,000 point welcome bonus offer after spending $3,000 in purchases. You can earn $150 rebate on certain purchases in the first 3 months.
Pro-tip: You can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Marriott on a 1:1 basis. Chase is offering a 50% bonus on transfers through August 31, 2021. So transferring 100,000 points from cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred will become 150,000 Marriott points.
Read: Reviews of the Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection
Itzana Resort & Residences
You can use points to stay at the luxury Itzana Resort and Residences. You’ll pay $240 a night or 20,000 Hyatt points. As an SLH hotel, Itz’ana accepts Hyatt points for free stays! You earn elite night credit and on cash stays you’ll earn Hyatt points.
When you book an SLH hotel through the World of Hyatt, even if you aren’t a Globalist, you get:
- Daily free breakfast
- Free room upgrade
- Early check in
- Late check out
You can earn up to 60,000 points from the World of Hyatt card: 30,000 points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months. Plus another 30,000 points when you spend $15,000 in the first 6 months.
Pro-tip: You can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Hyatt on a 1:1 basis.
Read: Itzana Resort & Residences reviews
Matachica Resort & Spa
Rooms at the Matachica Resort & Spa, an SLH hotel, start at $325 or 25,000 points per night. Through the World of Hyatt and SLH partnership, you can use Hyatt points for free stays at SLH hotels.
Be sure to book your reservation through Hyatt and you get:
- Free breakfast each day
- A free room upgrade
- Early check in
- Late check out
You could get two free nights at the Matachica Resort with the current signup bonus on the World of Hyatt card.
Pro-tip: If you’re 5/24 or are waiting to signup for another travel rewards card, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Hyatt on a 1:1 basis.
Read: Reviews of the Matachica Resort and Spa
Gaia Riverlodge
The Gaia Riverlodge, an SLH hotel, costs $205 a night or 25,000 Hyatt points. You can use Hyatt points to stay at SLH hotels and earn elite night credit and Hyatt points!
Booking the hotel through Hyatt gets you:
- Free daily breakfast
- A room upgrade
- Early check in
- Late check out
With the signup bonus on the World of Hyatt card you could get a free weekend stay!
Pro-tip: Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to Hyatt on a 1:1 basis.
Read: Gaia Riverlodge reviews
Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club
The Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club, Curio Collection by Hilton can cost $180 a night or 58,000 points.
As a Hilton Gold or Diamond member you get:
- Daily $12 food and beverage credit (US hotels only); Continental breakfast outside the US
- Free room upgrades
- Complimentary lounge access (Diamond members)
- Free bottled water
- Fifth night free on point stays
- Free Wi-Fi (Premium Wi-Fi for Diamond)
- No resort fees on reward bookings
Pro-tip: You can get Hilton Gold status for free from the Hilton Honors Surpass, the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card, the Platinum card from American Express, the Business Platinum Card from American Express. You get Hilton Diamond status free with the Hilton Aspire card.
You can earn 130,000 Hilton points when you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months on the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card. You can also get a $100 rebate on Hilton purchases during the first 12 months. This offer ends on August 25, 2021.
The Hilton Surpass card has the same 130,000 point welcome bonus but only requires a $2,000 spend on purchases in the first 3 months and doesn’t include the Hilton rebate.
Read: Reviews of Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
Ramada by Wyndham Princess Belize
You can use 15,000 Wyndham points to stay at the Ramada by Wyndham Princess Belize or pay $85 a night.
As a Wyndham Diamond you get:
- Suite upgrades
- Early checkin
- Welcome amenity
- Free Wi-Fi
- Late checkout
You can get up to 90,000 points from the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business card. And you get free Diamond status!
Read: Ramada by Wyndham Princess Belize reviews
Why You Shouldn’t Use Hotel Points to Stay in Belize
Using points to save money on hotels is a good thing. But in Belize, you should not use hotel points for your entire trip. Because depending on where you stay using points in Belize can cost you more money. It’s important to know when to use points and when to pay cash. Instead, you should only use points for your first or last night.
Both the Radisson Fort George and Marina and the Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza are in Belize City. Being in the city center is great for some cities like New York, London, or Paris. But it’s not where you want to be in Belize.
When you travel to Belize you either want to stay on the beach or in the jungle. Because that’s where all the attractions and things to do are located.
You can find inexpensive homes and other types of accommodations on the beach or jungle. We stayed at three places in Belize: a cute house on the river in San Ignacio, a beachfront hotel on Ambergris Caye, and at the Radisson Fort George on our last night.
If you stay in Belize City you’ll spend more money on transportation (rental car and gas, bus, ferry or plane) to get back and forth from the beach or jungle to your hotel.
You should only stay in the city if you arrive late or have an early flight home.
Conclusion
Vacations can be expensive. That’s why using hotel points can save you money when you travel. There are eight hotels in Belize to stay on points. With so many options to choose from you can stay in the city, jungle, or on the beach.
You should be strategic about where you use your points to stay in Belize. Because it can be cheaper to pay cash than use points.
But you should you use your airline miles and fly for free, especially if you have the Southwest Companion Pass.
Stay tuned for my review of the Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina.
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