This guide is created to help busy parents and families understand how Marriott Bonvoy points work, how to accumulate them in Singapore, and how I redeemed 5 nights at Courtyard Seoul Times Square using points. I have also redeemed another 5 nights for our upcoming stay at Courtyard Penang.
This is NOT sponsored — just real strategies I personally use.
1️⃣ What is Marriott Bonvoy?
Marriott Bonvoy is Marriott International’s loyalty programme. Membership is FREE.
Once you sign up, you can:
- Earn points when staying at Marriott hotels
- Redeem points for free hotel nights
- Enjoy member perks like late checkout, upgrades, and lounge access (depending on status)
2️⃣ How I Earn Marriott Points (Singapore)
A) Staying at Marriott Hotels
- Earn points whenever you pay cash for Marriott stays
- Points are awarded per USD spent, with bonus points depending on your membership tier
B) Credit Cards (Singapore)
- Many Singapore miles cards earn reward points that can be converted into airline miles or hotel loyalty points
- OCBC, HSBC and Amex has Marriot as its transfer partner
- New credit card application usually offers points as signing up bonus. I usually choose that ofer
C) HeyMax (Shopping & Dining Rewards)
- Earn points or cashback when shopping or dining at partner merchants
- Points can be converted into airline miles and hotel loyalty points such as Marriot points
- 💡 Referral bonus: Sign up via my link HeyMax Referral to get a small bonus
3️⃣ Marriott Bonvoy Membership Tiers (Simplified)
- Member – Free to join
- Silver Elite – 10 nights/year
- Gold Elite – 25 nights/year
- Platinum Elite – 50 nights/year
- Titanium / Ambassador – Higher tiers
Platinum Elite perks include:
- Complimentary breakfast at many hotels
- Club lounge access (where available)
- Room upgrades (subject to availability)
- Late checkout
💡 Referral Bonus Opportunity
- I can sponsor up to five new Marriott members each year
- You will earn 2,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points starting with your first paid stay, up to five stays — 10,000 bonus points in addition to base points
- Contact me on IG @hengtrails if you want my referral link
4️⃣ How I Redeemed 5 Nights for FREE
- Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Times Square
- Redemption: 5 nights using points
- Points used: 119,000 Marriott Bonvoy points
Marriott’s ‘Stay 5, Pay 4’ benefit made one night free
5️⃣ Other Smart Marriott Strategies
- Buy points during promotions
- Redeem during peak travel periods
- Stack elite perks with points
- Stay flexible with dates
6️⃣ Is There a Marriott Referral Bonus?
- Marriott Bonvoy does not have a consistent referral programme
- Sign-up and stay promotions occasionally run — check the official Marriott website
7️⃣ Transparency Note
- Some platforms mentioned (e.g., HeyMax) may have referral programmes
- Any bonuses support my content creation at no extra cost to you
8️⃣ Other Useful Travel Hacks & Referral Links
HeyMax – Shopping & Dining Rewards
- Earn points or cashback when shopping or dining at partner merchants
- Referral bonus: Sign up via my link HeyMax Referral
HengxKlook – Activity Savings
- Get up to 10% off Klook activities using my promo code
- Perfect for family trips when booking experiences or tours
Kris+ by Singapore Airlines – Earn Miles on Everyday Spend
- Pay with Kris+ for everyday purchases and earn miles redeemable for flights
- Referral bonus: Use my referral code S339121; we’ll both get SGD 5 after your first SGD 5 payment
- Sign up here: Kris+ Referral
