Marriott Bonvoy Offers Bonus Elite Nights & 2,500 Bonus Points Per Stay
Snag bonus points and elite nights at Marriott hotels worldwide
Similar to the last few years, Marriott Bonvoy has launched a bonus Elite Nights promotion for 2026! For those chasing hotel loyalty status, this is one of the best opportunities to fast-track your way to Elite status.
On top of earning Bonus Elite Nights, Bonvoy members also receive 2,500 bonus points for each eligible stay. This is in addition to the points you would normally earn during your stay. Registration is required to take part in the promotion, so make sure you sign up before heading off on your next trip.
Bonvoy Double Elite Nights Promotion Details
- Register By: 26 April 2025 (you can register via this page)
- Stay Period: 25 February to 10 May 2026
- Bonus:
- 2,500 bonus points per stay
- 1 bonus Elite Night Credit per unique brand visited
This year’s promotion isn't quite as good as we have seen previously. The normal offer is a bonus night on each paid night, which means staying 1 night earns 2 Elite Night Credits.
This time around, bonus Elite Nights are offered per unique brand. So if you stay at The Ritz Carlton in Perth, then a few weeks later visit The Ritz Carlton Bangkok, you'd only earn a total of 1 bonus Elite Night.
The promotion is valid for stays between 25 February to 10 May 10 2026, regardless of when they’re booked. Just remember to register for the offer before your first stay. Registration closes on 26 April 2026.
No Limit - But There’s A Catch
While Marriott states there is no cap on the number of bonus points or Elite Night Credits you can earn, the promotion spans only 74 nights. This means that if you booked a single-night stay for every night of the promotion, the maximum you could earn is 185,000 bonus points.
Bonus Elite Night Credits are issued based on each unique brand you stay at. With 41 brands, the maximum number of bonus Elite Night Credits you could earn is 41. That's in addition to the standard earnings.
Eligible Stays and Booking Channels
Only stays booked through Marriott’s official channels, including their website, app, participating properties, and customer service centres, are eligible for this promotion. Nights booked via third-party travel sites or at non-participating properties are excluded.
However, bookings made through travel advisors under programs like Marriott STARS or Marriott Luminous are eligible. These rates not only qualify for the promotion but also include fantastic perks like complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, and a US$100 property credit, to name a few! More on that below.
Key Terms to Keep in Mind
- Registration is required before your stay.
- Award redemption stays, including Cash + Points Awards, Free Night Awards, or Points redemptions, do not count.
- You must have Bonvoy Points as your earning preference (not airline points).
- The bonus is applied for only one room per stay.
Best card for earning Marriott Bonvoy Points in Australia?
In Australia, we can earn Marriott Bonvoy Points via just two flexible rewards programs: American Express and Virgin Money. At the time of writing, Virgin Money isn't accepting applications. Two of the best AMEX cards for Bonvoy Points are the Amex Explorer and Amex Platinum.
Bonvoy Status Requirements & Benefits
Marriott Bonvoy offers a tiered loyalty program designed to reward members with escalating benefits as they accumulate more eligible nights and spending within a calendar year. Here's a breakdown of each elite tier, the requirements to achieve them, and the perks associated with each:
Silver Elite
- Qualification: Stay 10 nights per year
- Benefits:
- 10% Bonus Points
- Priority late checkout (subject to availability)
- Member rates when booking through Marriott channels
- Free Wi-Fi
Gold Elite
- Qualification: Stay 25 nights per year
- Benefits:
- 25% Bonus Points
- Enhanced room upgrade (subject to availability)
- 2 pm late checkout (subject to availability)
- Welcome gift of Points
Platinum Elite
- Qualification: Stay 50 nights per year
- Benefits:
- 50% Bonus Points
- Enhanced Room Upgrade to the best available room including select suites (subject to availability)
- 4pm late checkout guaranteed.
- Welcome gift choice of points, breakfast, or an amenity.
- Executive Lounge access
- Annual Choice Benefit after achieving 50 Elite Night Credits, select an additional benefit such as five Suite Night Awards, a gift of Silver Elite status to a friend or family member, or five Elite Night Credits.
Titanium Elite
- Qualification: Stay 75 nights per year.
- Benefits:
- 75% Bonus Points.
- Guaranteed room availability when booking at least 48 hours prior to arrival
- Annual Choice Benefit after achieving 75 Elite Night Credits, similar to the Platinum Elite tier.
Ambassador Elite
- Qualification: Stay 100 nights & spend $23,000 USD per year.
- Benefits:
- Ambassador Service
- Flexibility to choose your check-in and checkout times within a 24-hour window
Each tier builds upon the previous one, offering enhanced rewards and recognition to Marriott Bonvoy members as they progress through the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, as long as the stay falls within the campaign dates and you register before checking in.
No, only nights stayed within the promotional period will qualify.
Typically, these bonuses will be credited to your account quite quickly. But based on the offer terms, you should wait:
- Bonus points - up to 10 business days after checkout.
- Bonus Elite Nights - up to 6 weeks after this offer ends.
No, only stays booked through official Marriott channels or through travel advisors (like Flight Hacks!) are eligible.
There is no limit to the number of eligible stays you can book to earn bonus Points and bonus Elite Nights during this promotion.
Bonvoy fast track challenges can be requested by calling Marriott. However, you can't combine fast tracks with the bonus Elite Night offer.
Yes, if you complete 25 eligible paid nights within the promotional period, you will receive 50 Elite Night Credits (25 actual nights plus 25 bonus credits). This qualifies you for Platinum Elite status and entitles you to select an Annual Choice Benefit.
Did you know?
Flight Hacks is an authorised travel advisor, which means we can book Marriott Stars and Luminous rates that come with extra perks! We don't charge any fees, so reach out if you want a free quote.
