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How to book all-inclusive resort award stays
An all-inclusive resort award stay is a Marriott Bonvoy redemption booked with points at a property designated as an All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy resort instead of a cash rate [4] [6]. These resorts participate in the Loyalty Program in a unique capacity as expressly stated in their separate All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy terms of service, and members who book and stay are subject in all respects to both the programme rules and those terms of service [4].
Facts checked: 18 October 2026
Key takeaways
- Marriott's programme rules say All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy resorts participate in a unique capacity as expressly stated in their separate terms of service, and that members who book and stay are subject in all respects to both sets of terms [4].
- Free Night Awards carry varying point values by property, and Marriott's redemption page lists All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy as one of the ways to spend points [6].
- At Atlantis, Paradise Island, an award redemption stay covers the standard room rate and room tax only, and extra-person charges, resort fees, service charges and other property charges are the member's responsibility [4].
- The award portion of the stay does not earn points [4].
How is an all-inclusive award stay priced?
Marriott's redemption page says Free Night Awards are redeemable at thousands of properties worldwide with varying point values, and the award is applied when the booking is made [6]. The same page advertises free-night stays starting at 12,000 points per night and lists All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy among the ways to redeem points [6]. Point values vary by property, so the number to budget depends on the resort chosen [6].
Two other routes are bookable at participating hotels. Cash + Points combines cash with points: select "Use Points/Awards" in the hotel search, look for hotels showing available cash + points rates, then choose the Cash + Points rate to book [6]. PointSavers rates offer up to 20% off at participating hotels and are booked the same way, by searching with points and awards and picking the PointSavers rate [6].
None of that pricing is locked in. Marriott can increase or decrease the points required for a reward, withdraw or limit a reward, add blackout dates and limit the rooms available for reward redemption at any participating hotel, with or without notice, even where a change affects the value of points already accumulated [2].
What does an all-inclusive award rate cover?
All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy resorts are named in the programme rules as properties that participate in the Loyalty Program in a unique capacity as expressly stated in their separate All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy terms of service, and a member who books and stays there is subject in all respects to both those terms and the programme rules [4].
The programme rules describe the all-inclusive package in their earning provisions: charges for the all-inclusive package on the member's folio count as Qualifying Charges, and premium food and beverage bought on top of the Qualifying Rate, spa, golf and other resort-run activities managed by the property, and taxes, service charges and gratuities that form part of the qualifying room package rate are named alongside them [4]. Charges from food and beverage outlets managed or operated by a third party may not be eligible, and spending at outlets outside the property is not a Qualifying Charge [4]. These provisions define what counts as Qualifying Charges when a member earns points on a stay [4].
One property-specific award-coverage rule is published for Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas, a non-branded property with limited participation. Points can be redeemed at The Coral at Atlantis, The Royal at Atlantis and The Cove at Atlantis, and an award redemption stay there covers the standard room rate and room tax only [4]. Extra-person charges, resort fees, service charges and other property charges remain the member's responsibility and are not included [4].
| Detail | All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy resorts | Atlantis, Paradise Island |
|---|---|---|
| Terms that apply | Programme rules plus the resort's own All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy terms of service [4] | Programme rules [4] |
| Award covers | Members who book and stay are subject in all respects to both sets of terms [4] | Standard room rate and room tax only [4] |
| Extra-person charges | Subject in all respects to both sets of terms [4] | Member's responsibility, not included [4] |
| Resort fees, service charges, other property charges | Subject in all respects to both sets of terms [4] | Member's responsibility, not included [4] |
| Where points can be used | Properties designated as All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy [4] | The Coral, The Royal and The Cove; The Reef, The Beach and Harborside do not participate [4] |
How many guests does an all-inclusive award stay include?
Marriott's programme rules say that All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy resorts participate in the Loyalty Program in a unique capacity as expressly stated in their separate All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy terms of service, and that members who book and stay at one are subject in all respects to both the programme rules and those terms of service [4].
For a property-specific guest rule, the programme rules state that at Atlantis, Paradise Island — a non-branded property with limited participation — an award redemption stay covers the standard room rate and room tax only, so extra-person charges are the member's responsibility rather than being absorbed by the award [4].
The programme rules also address additional guests when calculating Qualifying Charges for earning: Qualifying Charges cover the member's room plus up to two additional guest rooms with the same check-in and check-out dates that the member pays for, and extra-person charges on a paid stay at a Qualifying Rate are Qualifying Charges as well [4]. That treatment applies where the member gives their membership number at reservation or check-in, stays in one of the reserved rooms as the registered guest, and pays the charges [4].
What limits apply to these redemptions?
- Availability. Marriott can add blackout dates and limit the number of rooms open to reward redemption at any participating hotel, and can withdraw or limit a reward entirely, with or without notice [2].
- Limited-participation properties. Some benefits, amenities, awards and services may not be available at properties that participate in a limited or unique capacity, and the rules list both All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy and Atlantis in that group [4]. At Atlantis, the breakfast option in the Elite Welcome Gift is not available [4].
- Booking channel. At Atlantis, reservations booked through AtlantisBahamas.com earn no points and cannot be paid for with points [4].
- Property exits. If a participating property leaves the programme, awards stop being valid after the exit date, even for a stay reserved before that date [4].
- Cancellation after points expire. An award redeemed before points forfeiture stays valid unless it is cancelled after the points expiration date; if no qualifying activity has extended that date, the points used for the cancelled award expire [4]. Points are forfeited after 24 consecutive months without qualifying activity, and gifting, transferring or receiving points does not count as qualifying activity [4].
- No earning on the award itself. Award redemptions are listed among the charges that do not qualify for points [4].
Frequently asked questions
Can you book an all-inclusive resort with Marriott Bonvoy points?
Yes. Marriott's redemption page lists All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy among the ways to use points [6], and the programme rules say those resorts participate in a unique capacity as expressly stated in their separate terms of service, with members who book and stay subject in all respects to both sets of terms [4].
Do you earn points on an all-inclusive stay paid with points?
No points are earned on the award portion of the stay — award redemptions are listed among the charges that do not qualify for points [4]. Other charges billed to your room during the stay are assessed under the general Qualifying Charges rules, which require your membership number at booking or check-in, you as the registered guest, and you to pay the charges [4].
Are meals and drinks included in an all-inclusive award stay?
Marriott's programme rules say All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy resorts participate in a unique capacity as expressly stated in their separate terms of service, and that members who book and stay are subject in all respects to both the programme rules and the resort's All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy terms of service [4].
Are extra-person charges covered by an all-inclusive award?
At Atlantis, Paradise Island the award covers the standard room rate and room tax only, so extra-person charges fall to the member [4]. At All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy resorts, members who book and stay are subject in all respects to both the programme rules and the resort's All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy terms of service [4].
Can an all-inclusive award booking be cancelled?
An award stays valid unless it is cancelled after the points expiration date, in which case the points used expire if no qualifying activity has extended that date [4].
Sources
Sources accessed on 18 October 2026. Marriott's programme rules state that All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy resorts participate in a unique capacity as expressly stated in their separate terms of service, and that members who book and stay are subject in all respects to both the programme rules and those terms of service [4]. Other hotel programmes, including Hilton Honors, World of Hyatt, IHG One Rewards and Accor ALL, are not covered here.
- Marriott Bonvoy programme terms: changes to rewards and reward levels, checked 18 October 2026
- Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty Program Terms & Conditions, checked 18 October 2026
- Redeem Marriott Bonvoy points, checked 18 October 2026