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Hilton has an incredible portfolio of hotels dotted all over the world. And making up a part of that portfolio are some of the most aspirational Hilton luxury hotels you can book with points.
Some of Hilton's most luxurious properties offer a fantastic value of up to 3.57 cents per point, over six times the value of what AwardWallet users typically redeem Hilton Honors points for. To curate a list of the 15 best-value Hilton luxury hotels you can book with points, we've analyzed the information from thousands of actual award bookings across tens of thousands of free nights.
So, which Hilton luxury hotels offer the best value for your points? Let's take a look.
Page Contents
- How To Use This Data To Get a Great Deal
- 15 Best-Value Hilton Luxury Hotel Redemptions
- Ho'olei Villas at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
- Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
- Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
- Conrad Bora Bora Nui
- Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
- Waldorf Astoria Berlin
- Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
- ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
- Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts
- Waldorf Astoria Park City
- Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
- Hilton Waikoloa Village
- Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts
- Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
- Earning Hilton Honors Points
- Final Thoughts
How To Use This Data To Get a Great Deal
For each of Hilton's luxury hotels, we've taken a look at the average cost per night if you're paying cash, the average number of points per night, and the number of cents per point (CPP) you're getting to show how far, on average, your Hilton points go at each of these luxurious properties.
Cents-per-point is a helpful metric to compare various redemptions side-by-side. To calculate CPP, determine how much you'll save by spending points instead of money. Then, divide by the points needed to redeem for a free night. It's that simple.
You'll want to look for redemptions worth at least half a cent per point to get the most out of your Hilton Honors points. This goes for both luxury and non-luxury properties. Anything above that 0.5 cent-per-point mark presents decent or great value if you find a redemption well above it.
You also can stretch the value of your points even further by taking advantage of Hilton's fifth-night-free benefit. If you're an elite member, this means redeeming enough points for four nights and picking up a complimentary fifth night.
It's also worth using your Hilton Free Night Rewards at these properties to extract maximum value. Of the properties in this list, only the Ho'olei at Grand Wailea isn't available for Free Night Reward redemption (see the full list of exclusions).
15 Best-Value Hilton Luxury Hotel Redemptions
Now, let's look at the best Hilton luxury hotels where your points can provide excellent value.
Ho'olei Villas at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Edging out the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi for the top best-value luxury redemption one can make with Hilton Honors points, the Ho'olei Villas at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort should be a must-visit for anyone heading to Maui. Jaw-dropping pools, expansive grounds, and island adventures are only the beginning of what you can enjoy at this property. Even better, cap off each day at the property by watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean from the balcony of your villa.
AwardWallet tracked 612 reservations over 1,656 nights:
- $3,220.81 average cash price per night
- 89,446 average points per night + $25.78 average out-of-pocket cost
- 3.57 cents per point
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
One of the most aspirational properties in all of points and miles-dom is the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Located on Ithaafushi Private Island, the Waldorf Astoria Maldives offers luxurious reef villas, beach villas, or overwater villas as standard accommodations. Each villa is equipped with its own private pool, as well.
Do you know who else would love this property? Families! The Waldorf Ithaafushi is surprisingly family-friendly. For example, all rooms accommodate a standard of 4 guests, and the property includes child care and recreational activities for kids.
AwardWallet tracked 490 reservations over 1,118 nights:
- $3,078.69 average cash price per night
- 113,516 average points per night + $16.78 average out-of-pocket cost
- 2.7 cents per point
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
If crossing off the world's best hotel properties is on your list, then you might want to consider staying at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. Not only does it have an underwater restaurant, but it has rooms submerged feet below the Indian Ocean, as well. It's nothing short of an aspirational property — plain and simple.
AwardWallet tracked 627 reservations over 2,416 nights:
- $1,391.77 average cash price per night
- 85,938 average points per night + $17.57 average out-of-pocket cost
- 1.60 cents per point
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
The Conrad Bora Bora Nui, located in French Polynesia, has a little bit of everything when it comes to prime luxury, including its own private island: Motu To'opua. And don't worry about ever feeling bored or resort captive, because this island property includes plenty of complimentary activities for its guests. The Conrad Bora Bora Nui has something for everyone, from sports and fitness activities to cultural lessons. Plus, there's always a beach nearby you can go relax on.
AwardWallet tracked 43 reservations over 157 nights:
- $1,140.18 average cash price per night
- 80,261 average points per night + $3.80 average out-of-pocket cost
- 1.42 cents per point
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
The Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, in Los Cabos, Mexico, is the standard of luxury. From entering the property via Mexico's only private tunnel to the exclusive plunge pools standard with each room, this property will leave you stunned. Families also can find retreat at the Waldorf Pedregal with the Tortuguitas Kid's Club, complete with crafts and activities like dancing.
AwardWallet tracked 435 reservations over 701 nights:
- $1,491.73 average cash price per night
- 116,839 average points per night + $11.78 average out-of-pocket cost
- 1.27 cents per point
Waldorf Astoria Berlin
They say not to judge a book by its cover, and that holds true for the Waldorf Astoria Berlin. It may not be the fanciest-looking Hilton on this list of luxury properties at which you can redeem points, but fine dining, timeless elegance, and great value should be sufficient reasons to book a stay here. Plus, you can enjoy your stay in Germany's capital city by being centrally located — right in the middle of all of Berlin's attractions.
AwardWallet tracked 33 reservations over six nights:
- $1,005.58 average cash price per night
- 73,141 average points per night + $112.38 average out-of-pocket cost
- 1.22 cents per point
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
It may not be a Waldorf or a Conrad property, but the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island has the looks to carry on a premium luxury name. To beat the extreme Middle Eastern heat, you can enjoy a drink and relax poolside at the hotel's blue water pool and private white sand beach.
AwardWallet tracked 26 reservations over 75 nights
- $636.41 average cash price per night
- 50,467 average points per night + $41.84 average out-of-pocket cost
- 1.18 cents per point
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
The ROKU KYOTO sits in the foothills of Kyoto's nearby mountain range and is part of Hilton's LXR Hotels & Resorts collection. The property has a spa and 114 rooms that offer incredible views, and the design reflects Japanese minimalism. Don't let that fool you, though, because the hotel includes multiple fine-dining restaurants and its own Japanese onsen (natural hot spring).
AwardWallet tracked 57 reservations over 68 nights:
- $1,214.90 average cash price per night
- 102,632 average points per night + $10.68 average out-of-pocket cost
- 1.17 cents per point
Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts
In the West Indies, you'll find one of the most stunning island getaways on this list. Enter the Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts. Natural beauty, blue water, and friendly service are just the tip of the iceberg. Even better, Anguilla is only a short two-hour flight from Miami, meaning you don't have to go that far to find luxury.
AwardWallet tracked 21 reservations over 76 nights:
- $871.92 average cash price per night
- 78,934 average points per night + $13.03 average out-of-pocket cost
- 1.09 cents per point
Waldorf Astoria Park City
If you want to hit the slopes in style, look no further than the Waldorf Astoria Park City. Nestled within the beautiful Wasatch mountains of Utah, the Waldorf in Park City is home to some of the best snow activities on the planet: dog sledding, skiing or snowboarding, and horse-drawn sleigh rides. If it involves snow, there's a good chance the Waldorf offers it.
AwardWallet tracked 154 reservations over 287 nights:
- $943.98 average cash price per night
- 86,735 average points per night + $11.82 average out-of-pocket cost
- 1.07 cents per point
Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
Formerly of the Waldorf Astoria collection, the Casa Marina Key West was re-branded as a Curio Collection by Hilton property in early 2022. But don't let the name change trick you into thinking the property lost any of its Old Key West charm. Enjoy expansive pools, tastefully redone rooms and suites, plus historically-inspired beachfront dining.
AwardWallet tracked 108 reservations over 223 nights:
- $790.18 average cash price per night
- 73,991 average points per night + $1.94 average out-of-pocket cost
- 1.07 cents per point
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
The Oceana Santa Monica sits in central Santa Monica, California — part of Hilton's LXR Hotels & Resorts collection. While the elegant touches, retro vibe, and laundry list of experiences are attractive, so is the value you'll get for your Hilton Honors points. Your points will go pretty far here, taking the sting off an otherwise expensive cash rate in a great spot for your next vacation.
AwardWallet tracked 220 reservations over 377 nights:
- $946.47 average cash price per night
- 89,501 average points per night + $7.82 average out-of-pocket cost
- 1.05 cents per point
Hilton Waikoloa Village
Filed under “things we love about Hawaii” is the Hilton Waikoloa Village. A gorgeous property with pools, a lagoon, beaches, golf, and more, there's no shortage of things to do here. Hawaii is notoriously expensive, but when you use points, that vacation you want to take is a lot more tempting to book.
AwardWallet tracked 199 reservations over 556 nights:
- $556.12 average cash price per night
- 56,793 average points per night + $4.88 average out-of-pocket cost
- 0.97 cents per point
Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Overlooking the Indian Ocean on the eastern side of Africa, the Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts tops the charts when it comes to luxury. Private villas, five fine dining restaurants, forest excursions, and relaxing on one of the Seychelles' many white sand beaches present only a small snapshot of what this fantastic property has to offer.
AwardWallet tracked 85 reservations over 170 nights:
- $855.74 average cash price per night
- 89,665 average points per night + $6.21 average out-of-pocket cost
- 0.95 cents per point
Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Not to be confused with the Ho'olei Villas which sit on the same property, Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, offers 40 acres of tropical gardens on one end and beach access on the other. There are touches of luxury and beauty around every corner. Plus, it's Hawaii, so you can't really go wrong. Furry friends are also welcome at this hotel, so pack up your pup and enjoy everything Hawaii has to offer.
AwardWallet tracked 296 reservations over 817 nights:
- $759.33 average cash price per night
- 82,635 average points per night + $8.13 average out-of-pocket cost
- 0.91 cents per point
Earning Hilton Honors Points
Hilton Honors points are easy to earn, courtesy of a handful of co-branded Hilton credit card offerings and a big-name partner offering points transfers to Hilton. You also can buy Hilton points outright, which can make sense for a high-value Hilton luxury hotel redemption — especially if there's an added bonus or discount.
Presently, you can earn Hilton points by earning a welcome bonus and spending on four co-branded credit cards. Here's a look at the current welcome offer on each card:
- Hilton Honors American Express Card: Earn 100,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points and a $100 Statement Credit after you spend $2,000 on eligible purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express® Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 8/13/2025. This card carries a $0 annual fee (Rates & Fees). See AwardWallet's full Hilton Amex review to learn more.
- Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card: Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card in the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 8/13/2025. This card carries a $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $150 annual fee (Rates & Fees). See AwardWallet's full Hilton Surpass review to learn more.
- Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card: Earn 175,000 Bonus Points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in eligible purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 8/13/2025. This card carries a $550 annual fee. See AwardWallet's full Hilton Aspire review to learn more.
- The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card: Limited Time Offer: Earn 150,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $8,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Plus earn an additional 25,000 Hilton Honors Bonus points after you spend an additional $2,000 in purchases on your Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 8/13/2025. This card carries a $195 annual fee (Rates & Fees). See AwardWallet's full Hilton Business Card review to learn more.
Or, if you hold an American Express credit card that earns Membership Rewards, you can instantly transfer them to Hilton Honors at a 1:2 ratio.
Related: Do Hilton Honors Points Expire?
Final Thoughts
Luxury hotels aren't for everyone. In fact, many points and miles enthusiasts prefer to give up the finer things to make their currencies last a little longer. But for those willing to splurge a bit, some incredible options are waiting to offer you memories that will last a lifetime.
Which of these aspirational properties are you most interested in?
For rates and fees of the cards mentioned in this post, please visit the following links: Hilton Honors American Express Card (Rates & Fees), Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card (Rates & Fees), and The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card (Rates & Fees)
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Newly under the Waldorf Astoria flag, the Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, CA is a great choice. Finding 95K per night point redemptions is a bit tricky, but was able to book a 5-night stay with points for 380K getting 5th night free then tacked on 2 more nights using my Amex free night certificates from the past 2 years (expiration date was extended due to covid) There are resort and parking fees, that will total around $100 night, but sill will be a solid redemption for a week-long family vacation in O.C.
Conrad Osaka and Tokyo were both great and we’d love to come back there as soon as the world will open up again for travel. Dreaming of staying at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island as Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi seems like an impossible goal to reach. Just need to save up some more points first. However, all the places look wonderful.
I’ve only been to Conrad Maldives Rangali Island of this list, but what I can say is that it truly had top quality service (personal assistant), incredibly polite staff, very is clean hotel in general. It goes without saying the amazing beaches, location, sense of privacy are all top notch but the service and cleanliness are beyond normal 5* in my opinion. Food is not cheap so be prepared for that but this is our 2nd trip in last year or so because we loved it so much!
I felt the same about the Boca Beach Club. Grew up in Boca Raton and it’s nice, but to compare the Boca Raton area to something like Maui seems crazy. While both Waldorf Astoria hotels, I cannot imagine they should be near each other in points. The Grand Wailea is gorgeous and probably the best resort I’ve stayed in. The views of the water and the island were magnificent – Boca just can’t offer that.
As an LA resident, it’s tough for me to imagine the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills as a sweet spot redemption. There are so many other hotels in the area that cost less in points or can be booked for reasonable cash rates and earn you points. If you want to “star watch”, you can just go sit in the lobby or have a drink in the bar.
The Conrad Koh Samui and Conrad Bora Bora Nui seem very interesting. I’d been to Osaka and Tokyo, back in the days of bachelor backpacking and the world of hostels…ah…the memories. It’d be refreshing to try out some high end Hilton properties if I ever make my way back to Japan.
I would prefer to spend my HHonors points in more modest accomodations so to have more free stays.
Of course if you have several million of points you can go to this luxory hotels.
Who knew that you could spend more than your budget for a month ….. for just one night at a hotel. WOW! What amazing places!!!
Some great ideas on where to spend my stash of HHonors points at some outstanding value! While I have used cash and points to stay at some pretty nice properties not on your list (Waikoloa Hilton and the Rome Cavalieri to name two) I look forward to spending time at a couple of those properties having great values, especially with a 5th night free.
Can’t wait to redeem my Hilton points for travel in the summer
Glad to see the Conrad Osaka on the list… Definitely one if not the best Hilton Hotel
Interesting to see how low Hilton points are valued – will make the cash or points choice easier to make when booking. Appreciate the comment about no resort fees when using points.
Thanks much for putting this article. Over the years, between self and P2, we have gathered a good amount of hilton points but have been wondering when we would actually be able to redeem them for some value. The top few properties (anything that provides value above 0.7) are certainly good ones to try,
One, question though, was the valuation done with or without considering it to be a 5 night stay? Whenever i’ve tried to look for availability at the WA using points, i haven’t been able to find 5 consecutive nights availability, and doing less than 5 nights, resulted in the cash rate also being fairly competetive (my DP is for WA Pedegral)
We do include the 5th-night free benefit, but we don’t know if the benefit applied to a particular trip. Generally, we just get the total number of points and the total nights. Of the 28,936 trips we used for this post, 4,737 ~16.4% were 5 nights or more. So many of those probably got a 5th-night free. But at this point, we don’t check to see if those bookings were made from an account with elite status.
Really appreciate you pointing this out. We should definitely try to flag those 5th-night-free redemptions to get a more accurate average for the nightly price on shorter stays.
I love staying at Hilton Hotels. I loved the pool at the Hilton downtown in Dallas Texas! It made for a great trip!
I’m surprised there aren’t more European properties on your list (outside of Amsterdam), but, boy, if you wanna visit the Maldives the value proposition of using Hilton points is hard to beat…2+ cents per point is an outstanding value.
The room and property at the Hilton Northolme were beautiful! We used the free night award also and were upgraded to an infinity pool villa. Great resort for a free start to a Seychelles vacation!
I can’t wait to get covid vaccine and get my old life and traveling plans back.
For sure Maldives is on my plans for a close future.
I hope we all keep safe and this pandemic time ends soon!
When you calculate cpp with Hilton, do you include the 5th night free perk in that? Even getting a full night free, I RARELY find anything above 0.6 cpp though I’m fully aware that I’m not looking at these ultra expensive luxury properties.
Hey Darren, great question. We do include the 5th-night free benefit, but we don’t know if the benefit applied to a particular trip. Generally, we just get the total number of points and the total nights. Of the 28,936 trips we used for this post, 4,737 ~16.4% were 5 nights or more. So many of those probably got a 5th-night free. But at this point, we don’t check to see if those bookings were made from an account with elite status.
I know what you mean about rarely finding something above 0.6 CPP. In fact, out of the 17 Hilton brands, only 3 (Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, and LXR Hotels & Resorts) average above 0.6 cpp. Every other brand is bringing down the Hilton average.
Have Hilton points become this worthless? It’s been a long time since I had a significant amount, but my recollection is I got a higher return when I used them than these examples.
I just looked through the entire available calendar (2021 – February 2022) for the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi and there wasn’t a single night available for less than 700,000 points a night!
What time frame were the bookings you analyzed in? Is interesting but doesn’t seem very relevant if the future redemption rates are wildly different. I’d update the post to reflect that “past performance doesn’t predict future results” 😉
Check-in dates for the data set range from July 2019 through January 2022 for the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. I definitely see what you described as well. Hilton has a “Premium Room Reward” price, which is uncapped, and usually completely crazy like 700K per night. However, there are normally “Standard Room Rewards” available, which have a cap on the maximum points the hotel can charge per night. It looks like they have cleared out all the “standard awards” for the moment. We’ll definitely keep an eye on this, but I expect this crazy pricing is a glitch or a temporary block on standard room awards.
Standard rate is 120K per night. (And many redemptions have come in at 96K per night by leveraging the 5th night free perk). Bottom line, you’re right that these prices can change. But we’re going to try hard to keep this list aligned with what you can actually book now using new booking data points as they come in.
Amazing places to visit. More interting if we could book in such great hotels
Amazing places. Hopes we can fly as soon as possible to visit this places.
Like with airline miles, the points/miles/program are only as good as the availability. Without availability, “aspirational” becomes “unobtainable”. I don’t keep up with all the properties on this list, but I do with the WA Maldives and the Conrad Bora Bora. Good luck finding availability at those two properties for the “average” points per night listed here – at any time of year. Conversely, Conrad Maldives is almost ALWAYS available for the 95K, and as I result I’ve stayed there three times. I know it’s difficult and/or a lot of work, but addressing availability for the “average” points at the properties listed would be great. Thank you for the list!
Yes, I absolutely agree with you. We’re putting a lot of energy into getting data that will help you actually book at the best prices. It’s going to take some time to build tools and put the data to use, but more good stuff is coming 🙂
Mark,
Give Conrad Koh Samui a try. Its unbelievably beautiful, great food, quiet and some great excursions to other islands.
hermosos hoteles,….me encantaria poder alojarme en uno de ellos cuando podamos volver a viajar
Hilton Honors is a must in frequent clients programs. I used a lot.
Interesting list.
It’s worth pointing out that you don’t pay those nasty resort fees when spending Hilton points…
Going to the Maldives Islands is on my bucket list. An underwater restaurant sounds cool!
I would add La Quinta Resort & Club in California to this list. It’s a Waldorf property with more than 40 pools!
Haha wow! That’s a lot of pools. More lists and updates coming soon.
Me encantaría conocer el Hilton Aruba! sería un sueño!