With Marriott's Stay for 5, Pay for 4 benefit, when you redeem five consecutive nights at the same hotel, you will get one night free. The benefit is open to all Marriott Bonvoy members, so you don't need to hold a Marriott credit card or elite status<\/a> to qualify.<\/p>\n Here are some things to keep in mind about this benefit:<\/p>\n Marriott's fifth night free works on longer stays<\/a>, too. If you book a 10-night stay award stay, Marriott will deduct the two lowest-priced nights, regardless of when they occur during your stay. For example, if nights one and three are the cheapest nights in a 10-night stay, those would be the two free nights \u2014 not necessarily the fifth and 10th nights.<\/p>\n To book a Marriott fifth night free, simply log in to your Marriott Bonvoy account and search for a five-night-or-longer stay using points. Marriott will automatically apply the Stay for 5, Pay for 4 benefit to eligible award stays, and the discounted total will be reflected in the points price shown.<\/p>\n The benefit is available across Marriott brands bookable with points, from luxury brands like The Ritz-Carlton to more budget-friendly options like Moxy and citizenM.<\/p>\n At checkout, you'll see a summary of charges, including which night is free.<\/p>\n Marriott's fifth night free is easy to book, but you need to be strategic to get the most value.<\/p>\n Make sure to stay at least five nights to take advantage of this benefit. If you only need a night or two, stretching your stay to five nights probably won\u2019t make sense. However, if you were planning to stay three or four nights at a Marriott Bonvoy property, try to add a fifth night so you can take advantage of a free night.<\/p>\n If you really want to maximize Marriott's fifth night free, book a stay at a luxury hotel with a high award night cost. For instance, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. However, relaxation doesn't come cheap \u2014 award nights in the off season start at 132,000 points per night for an overwater villa, so you'll need a hefty point balance to book your trip.<\/p>\n Luckily, there's no limit to how much your free fifth night can cost. As long as you have enough points to book the remaining four nights, you can score a free night of 132,000-plus points with this benefit:<\/p>\n Marriott PointSavers awards<\/a> are discounted award nights at participating properties worldwide. They can be challenging to find, but when available, you can save up to 20% on stays \u2014 and they can be combined with Marriott's fifth night free.<\/p>\n For instance, the Cali Marriott Hotel in Cali, Colombia, typically charges 15,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night. However, I can book a PointSavers award for just 12,000 points per night. I can then book five nights and get my cheapest night for free. That means a five-night stay in February 2027 might cost just 49,600 points, compared to the 75,000 (or more) points it would cost without PointSavers or fifth night free.<\/p>\n Before you can take advantage of a free night on award stays of five nights, you need a stash of Marriott Bonvoy points. Luckily, Marriott points are incredibly easy to earn<\/a>.<\/p>\n One of the fastest ways to earn Marriott points is through a co-branded Marriott credit card. Earning a welcome bonus on a new card can be a great way to build your balance ahead of a redemption:<\/p>\n Related: Marriott Credit Cards Compared: Which Is Best for You?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Combine with PointSavers awards<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Marriott credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n
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