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Every year, I look forward to the Marriott free night certificates that come with some of my Marriott cards. With a 50k certificate, the options feel even bigger than the 35k certificates, especially since you can add up to 15,000 points to stretch it into a 65k night. That little top-off opens the door to some incredible family stays.

For us, these certificates have covered everything from a weekend at Disney, to beach resorts that felt way out of reach, to “bucket list” trips like the Maldives (yes, really!). The key is knowing which properties fall in range and being ready to book when you see nights that might work.

If you’re just starting with certificates, check out my Guide to Booking Marriott Stays.

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USA & Canada

1. JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek (Florida) – Great for Disney trips, with a kid’s club.
2. Walt Disney World Swan Reserve (Florida) – Walkable to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.
3. JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort (Florida) – Huge pools and a lazy river.
4. Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island (Florida) – Sometimes dips into 65k range; worth topping off.
5. JW Marriott Houston Downtown (Texas) – Spacious suites in the city.
6. Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel (California) – Ocean views and family-friendly activities.
7. JW Marriott Marquis Miami (Florida) – Pools + easy access to South Beach.
8. Westin Kierland Resort & Spa (Arizona) – Family pools + lazy river.
9. JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa (Mexico) – Beachfront with kids’ programs.
10. Westin Hapuna Beach Resort (Hawaii, Big Island) – Often around 60–65k, worth topping off.

Caribbean & Mexico

1. Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino – Includes access to Flamingo Island.
2. JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa – Family-friendly resort with kids’ club.
3. Marriott Cancun Resort – Classic family all-inclusive feel.
4. Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection – Beach resort great for snorkeling families.
5. Courtyard Isla Verde Beach Resort (Puerto Rico) – Spacious beachfront rooms.
6. St. Kitts Marriott Resort & Royal Beach Casino – Beachfront stay with family pools.
7. Sheraton Buganvilias Resort (Puerto Vallarta) – Kid-friendly resort dining and pools.
8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Cozumel (Mexico) – Great for snorkel/diving families.
9. Westin Resort & Spa Cancun – Oceanfront with kid-friendly amenities.
10. AC Hotel San Juan Condado (Puerto Rico) – Family base in San Juan.

Europe

1. JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa (Italy) – On its own private island!
2. Westin Excelsior Rome (Italy) – Historic property with family space.
3. Moxy Paris Bastille (France) – Affordable Paris option with energy.
4. Westin Paris Vendôme (France) – Great location near the Louvre.
5. Courtyard Edinburgh (Scotland) – Central and family-friendly.
6. Westin St. Francis San Francisco (USA) – Luxury Europe vibe in California.
7. Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection (Corfu, Greece) – Splurge-worthy family resort.
8. AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen (Denmark) – Modern family-friendly design.
9. Moxy London Stratford (UK) – Budget option near transport.
10. Marriott Fallsview at Niagara Falls (Canada) – Rooms with Falls views.

Asia

1. JW Marriott Phu Quoc (Vietnam) – Magical resort with large family villas.
2. Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa (Hawaii) – Steps from Kaanapali Beach.
3. Ritz-Carlton Bali (Indonesia) – Plunge pools + family suites.
4. Le Méridien Maldives – Fari Islands – Can dip into 65k with top-off.
5. Courtyard Bali Seminyak Resort (Indonesia) – Affordable yet beautiful.
6. W Punta de Mita (Mexico) – Stylish and kid-friendly.
7. Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung (Hong Kong) – Close to Disneyland + airport.
8. JW Marriott Hanoi (Vietnam) – Spacious modern luxury.
9. Courtyard Tokyo Ginza (Japan) – Central Tokyo access.
10. Courtyard Siem Reap (Cambodia) – Ideal base for Angkor Wat.

Middle East & Africa

1. St. Regis Cairo (Egypt) – Luxury and pyramid views.
2. Marriott Mena House (Cairo, Egypt) – Legendary views, often near 50–65k.
3. Ritz-Carlton Dubai JBR (UAE) – Beach + family-friendly luxury.
4. Protea Hotel Kruger Gate (South Africa) – Perfect safari base.
5. Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui (Thailand) – Family suites, often 60–65k.

Oceania

1. Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Resort (New Caledonia) – Tropical family escape.
2. Courtyard Brisbane South Bank (Australia) – Easy city location.
3. Four Points by Sheraton Sydney Central Park (Australia) – Urban family stay.
4. JW Marriott Gold Coast (Australia) – Gorgeous family-friendly resort.
5. Sheraton Fiji Resort (Fiji) – Great family island base.

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Why I Love 50k Certificates

When you’ve got kids in sports like I do, sometimes a SpringHill Suites is all you need, but when a 50k certificate comes around, it feels like permission to go bigger. Whether that means a waterpark resort in Orlando, a lazy-river resort in Arizona, or even a night in the Maldives, these certificates make family travel feel more special without spending extra.

Want to stretch your points further? Check out How to Calculate the Value of a Point.

And don’t forget, pairing free night certificates with elite perks (like free breakfast or late checkout) can make family trips so much smoother. If you’re curious about how I decide which cards to keep for these kinds of perks, I shared my thought process in Cards I Always Have in My Wallet.

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Final Thoughts

For families, the 50k Marriott certificate is one of the best annual perks out there. Whether you use it for a resort stay you’ll remember forever or to save money during a busy sports weekend, these certificates are worth keeping year after year.

Want to start your own points journey? Download my free Beginner’s Guide to Family Travel With Points.

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