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The Marriott free night certificate is definitely one of the best credit card benefits in Canada. It’s offered every year on the only card that is for every single traveler, with no exceptions. The certificate is so valuable that it also makes the card the only one no traveler should close! NEVER! That would make no sense at all.

Here are 26 other concrete examples of nice and expensive hotels where you can use the certificate, including the first few in North America.

 

Basics of the Marriott free night certificate

The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card definitely has the best welcome bonus right now, giving you $825 free for any hotel or flight in the world. You should obviously take advantage of it.

But you might be among the many savvy travelers who took advantage of this spring’s increased offers on the best cards specifically for hotel points, the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex Card (which doesn’t require having an incorporated business). If not, it’ll surely return. Make sure you don’t miss it by signing up for our free newsletter.

On top of their nice welcome bonuses, these amazing cards also give you an awesome certificate for a free night every year after. So it makes absolutely no sense to close them. No sense at all.

You can read our detailed post about the Marriott certificate to understand the basics well.

 

Basics of the hotel examples

Here are 5 things to remember:

  • It includes some hotels up to 50,000 points
  • The dates are random
  • This is a very incomplete list
  • I’ve deliberately omitted Canada and the U.S.
  • You can do the research yourself so easily

You can read the details in the first part of this series.

 

31 first examples

You can read 31 examples in the first part of this series, including the one where the certificate is worth $2000 (here the best is worth “just” $1112).

We’ll regroup all the examples in separate posts for each region soon.

Here are the 26 new examples, by region.

 

6 examples in Europe

Here are some examples from the favorite continent of many travelers.

 

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel

Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $591
  • Price (pts): 37,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 2,000 pts (≈ $18)
  • Savings with the certificate: $573
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $453

 

Sintra, Portugal

Penha Longa Resort

Penha Longa Resort (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $621
  • Price (pts): 47,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 12,000 pts (≈ $108)
  • Savings with the certificate: $513
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $393

 

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sir Albert, Amsterdam, a Member of Design Hotels

Sir Albert, Amsterdam, a Member of Design Hotels (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $487
  • Price (pts): 34,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 0 pts (≈ $0)
  • Savings with the certificate: $487
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $367

 

Berlin, Germany

Hotel am Steinplatz, Autograph Collection

Hotel am Steinplatz, Autograph Collection (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $552
  • Price (pts): 50,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 15,000 pts (≈ $135)
  • Savings with the certificate: $417
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $297

 

Helsinki, Finland

Hotel St. George, Helsinki, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel St. George, Helsinki, a Member of Design Hotels (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $378
  • Price (pts): 34,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 0 pts (≈ $0)
  • Savings with the certificate: $378
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $258

 

Basel, Switzerland

Basel Marriott Hotel

Basel Marriott Hotel (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $420
  • Price (pts): 40,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 5,000 pts (≈ $45)
  • Savings with the certificate: $375
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $255

 

5 examples in the Middle East and Africa

Here are some examples in a great region where hospitality is usually much better.

 

İzmir, Türkiye

Reges, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Cesme

Reges, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Cesme (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $1112
  • Price (pts): 33,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 0 pts (≈ $0)
  • Savings with the certificate: $1112
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $992

 

Petra, Jordan

Petra Marriott Hotel

Petra Marriott Hotel (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $837
  • Price (pts): 46,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 11,000 pts (≈ $99)
  • Savings with the certificate: $738
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $618

 

Cairo, Egypt

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $644
  • Price (pts): 42,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 7,000 pts (≈ $63)
  • Savings with the certificate: $581
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $461

 

Cape Town, South Africa

The Westin Cape Town

The Westin Cape Town (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $445
  • Price (pts): 41,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 6,000 pts (≈ $54)
  • Savings with the certificate: $391
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $271

 

Doha, Qatar

The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar

The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $595
  • Price (pts): 33,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 0 pts (≈ $0)
  • Savings with the certificate: $595
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $475

 

6 examples in Asia

Here are some examples from the best part of the world!

 

Yokohama, Japan

The Westin Yokohama

The Westin Yokohama (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $484
  • Price (pts): 31,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 0 pts (≈ $0)
  • Savings with the certificate: $484
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $364

 

Uttarakhand, India

JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $570
  • Price (pts): 34,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 0 pts (≈ $0)
  • Savings with the certificate: $570
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $450

 

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection

Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $404
  • Price (pts): 32,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 0 pts (≈ $0)
  • Savings with the certificate: $404
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $284

 

Taoyuan, Taiwan

The Westin Tashee Resort, Taoyuan

The Westin Tashee Resort, Taoyuan (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $394
  • Price (pts): 31,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 0 pts (≈ $0)
  • Savings with the certificate: $394
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $274

 

Hanoi, Viet Nam

JW Marriott Hanoi

JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $379
  • Price (pts): 34,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 0 pts (≈ $0)
  • Savings with the certificate: $379
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $259

 

Bali, Indonesia

Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa

Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $340
  • Price (pts): 33,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 0 pts (≈ $0)
  • Savings with the certificate: $340
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $220

 

2 examples in Oceania

Here are some examples from a very exotic region.

 

Nadi, Fiji

Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji

Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $507
  • Price (pts): 46,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 11,000 pts (≈ $99)
  • Savings with the certificate: $408
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $288

 

Bourail, New Caledonia

Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Spa & Golf Resort

Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Spa & Golf Resort (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $330
  • Price (pts): 23,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 0 pts (≈ $0)
  • Savings with the certificate: $330
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $210

 

3 examples in South America

Here are some examples in the best region in the Americas.

 

São Paulo, Brazil

JW Marriott Hotel Sao Paulo

JW Marriott Hotel Sao Paulo (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $797
  • Price (pts): 46,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 11,000 pts (≈ $99)
  • Savings with the certificate: $698
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $578

 

Viña del Mar, Chile

Sheraton Miramar Hotel & Convention Center

Sheraton Miramar Hotel & Convention Center (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $348
  • Price (pts): 32,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 0 pts (≈ $0)
  • Savings with the certificate: $348
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $228

 

Paracas, Peru

Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, Paracas

Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, Paracas (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $320
  • Price (pts): 32,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 0 pts (≈ $0)
  • Savings with the certificate: $320
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $200

 

4 examples in North America

Here are the first examples in North America, while still excluding Canada and the U.S. for now.

 

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $1055
  • Price (pts): 35,200 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 200 pts (≈ $2)
  • Savings with the certificate: $1053
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $933

 

Cancún, Mexico

Renaissance Cancun Resort & Marina

Renaissance Cancun Resort & Marina (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $358
  • Price (pts): 35,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 0 pts (≈ $0)
  • Savings with the certificate: $358
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $238

 

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club

The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $424
  • Price (pts): 41,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 6,000 pts (≈ $54)
  • Savings with the certificate: $370
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $250

 

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo

JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo (image credit: Marriott)

 

  • Price (C$): $507
  • Price (pts): 38,000 pts
  • Top-up (pts): 3,000 pts (≈ $27)
  • Savings with the certificate: $480
  • Certificate cost: $120 (card fee)
  • Net profit: $360

 

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Summary

The Mariott free night certificate is amazing! Make sure to have the Marriott Bonvoy Amex Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex Card! And keep them! And get your travel companions to get them and keep them! And get anyone you know who doesn’t want to get into travel rewards to get them for you!

 

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Featured image: Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel (photo credit: Marriott)

 

 

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Andrew D'Amours

Andrew is the co-founder of Flytrippers. He is passionate about traveling the world but also, as a former management consultant, about the travel industry itself. He shares his experiences to help you save money on travel. As a very cost-conscious traveler, he loves finding deals and getting free travel thanks to travel rewards points... to help him visit every country in the world (current count: 71/193 Countries, 47/50 US States & 9/10 Canadian Provinces).

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