{"id":145519,"date":"2025-09-28T21:11:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T21:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=145519"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:24:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:24:16","slug":"how-many-marriott-points-per-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/how-many-marriott-points-per-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximizing Marriott Bonvoy Point Earnings: Which Brands and Cards Earn the Most"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Marriott Bonvoy\u00ae<\/sup> rewards program currently has a whopping 37 Marriott hotel brands<\/a>. With more than 9,300 properties in 144 countries, it boasts one of the largest hotel chain footprints. Marriott has properties suited to meet the needs of all different types of travel.<\/p>\n

The Marriott Bonvoy rewards program, while sometimes confusing, can offer good value to those who learn the ins and outs. One of the best ways to maximize the value you get from the program is to ensure you're earning as many points as humanly possible. But just how many points can you earn on Marriott stays? We will help demystify the complex earning structure and all the factors that come into play.<\/p>\n

Related: Everything About the Marriott Bonvoy Reward Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting a Marriott Bonvoy Account<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before you earn any Marriott points, you'll need a Marriott Bonvoy account. You can join the loyalty program either online through the Marriott website<\/a> or the mobile app. Once you've entered your information, you will be issued a membership number. Be sure to head to AwardWallet to track your Marriott account<\/a> with all your other loyalty programs. This will help you monitor points balance, expiration dates, reservations, and many other key data points.<\/p>\n

To give you a sense of how many points are worth, AwardWallet members typically redeem Marriott points at 0.93\u00a2 each<\/a>. You certainly can extract more value in the right circumstances.<\/p>\n

Earning Rates for Qualifying Stays<\/span><\/h2>\n

As always, make sure that your Marriott Bonvoy number is attached to the reservation. Qualifying stays are stays booked directly through any Marriott channel, as well as those your travel advisor books for you (provided they're eligible rates). If you book through a third-party site, such as Hotels.com or Expedia, you likely won't earn points on your hotel stay.<\/p>\n

If you charge on-site purchases to your room, you will generally earn points on eligible incidental charges for on-property spending with Marriott, including dining and spa services. However, note that you won't earn points on some charges, including resort fees, gratuities, and the points part of Cash + Points awards. Award stays will give points for qualifying incidental charges as well. If you pay your tab directly at the restaurant or bar, it will not yield the same amount of points as the same bill charged to your room.<\/p>\n

Determining all other incidental charges that count towards earning Marriott Bonvoy\u00ae<\/sup> points varies by brand and type of charge.<\/p>\n

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JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa. Credit: Marriott<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

Base earning rates<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Marriott Bonvoy program is one of the more confusing programs to decipher in terms of earnings. The number of points earned depends on the brand you are staying at. Base earning rates in Marriott's terms<\/a> are as follows:<\/p>\n

10 points per dollar: <\/strong><\/p>\n