10 Hyatt Hotels to book with points before they get more expensive this month

13.03.2024 - 14:57 / thepointsguy.com / Lake Tahoe

Every year, Hyatt breaks our little hearts when it announces what hotels are changing award categories because it means that some of our favorite properties will cost more World of Hyatt points. (In Hyatt's defense, some properties go down, too.)

In February, we found out that 137 Hyatt hotels are shifting up in category. Our analysis discovered that the average award cost will come in at more than 2,361 points more per night for hotels that went up in category once these changes take effect.

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That's a bummer. But the good news is that it's not too late to book these 137 properties in their current category, as the changes don't officially take effect until March 26. Let me reiterate that: You can book these properties for their current, lower rates through March 25 (the stay can be for any time as long as you book by March 25), and then all reservations or modifications starting March 26 will see higher prices.

Now the question is: What Hyatt hotels should you book ASAP? Here are 10 of our favorites to consider.

If it feels like every person you know has been in Bali lately, it's probably because they have been. And if you've heard anyone rave about the Andaz Bali, you'll probably want to take this moment to book a future stay there. The property, which is on a beach off Denpasar, is about to move from Category 4 to Category 5. This means that a standard award night will soon be 20,000 points rather than 15,000.

One of the best Andaz resorts in the world, this Balinese property has lush landscaping, beautiful pools, suites and villas inspired by local design. It has a smattering of restaurants and bars ranging from an Asian steakhouse to Mediterranean fare to a beachfront restaurant serving classic food from the island.

Moving from Category 7 to Category 8, the most expensive on the Hyatt Award Chart, Lake Tahoe's Everline Resort and Spa will now cost 40,000 points per night for a standard award. A great resort for summer mountain magic or winter sports, it's not too late to book at the lower rate for dates in both seasons.

At the resort, you can sit back and enjoy the beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains, spend a day on the golf course, go skiing or have a lazy spa day. Dining options range from a casual Asian-inspired noodle restaurant to a friendly pub and an upscale grill with sweeping mountain views.

One of the crown jewels of the Hyatt inclusive collection, the Hyatt Ziva/Zalara Capa Cana is a fan favorite as one side is a luxurious adults-only all-inclusive resort while the other is welcoming to families. With more than a dozen bars and restaurants, there's food for every type of diner, plus tons of activities like a water park, live