Since Marriott no longer has an award chart, it can be difficult to narrow down your hotel options based on how many points you have to redeem. We've done the legwork for you and found some stunning properties that you can book with about 50,000 points — and they all happen to be near the sea. What else says vacation like staying at a resort close to the water?

Remember, Marriott's dynamic award pricing means some award nights may be cheaper than others. At some of these properties, you might find award nights for 50,000 points exactly, which is a great way to spend your 50,000-point free night certificates.

Here are some of the best Marriott hotels with award nights at 50,000 points.

Great Marriott properties for 50,000 points

1. Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa

The fIt’s hard to believe that this recently opened property on Thilamaafushi Island in the Lhaviyani Atoll in the Maldives costs as low as 40,000 points per night. It sounds too good to be true, but it’s genuine.

Guests will find six restaurants, a fitness center and a spa on-site. Diving and snorkeling in the nearby reef will reveal the island’s oceanic neighbors, such as rays and turtles.

Keep in mind that a round-trip seaplane transfer to Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa costs $420 per adult passenger. So, even if you book with points, you will still have to pay for the shuttle service.

2. Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu

Located on the eastern side of the Greek island Corfu, the adults-only Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu has undergone a recent renovation.

With more than 100 bedrooms, suites and villas, this Marriott property has direct access to the Ionian Sea. The hotel’s five restaurants and bars offer Greek, Japanese and Western cuisine to guests.

3. JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa

Located on Phu Quoc island in Vietnam, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa was designed by architect Bill Bensley. He has designed several one-of-a-kind hotels across Asia.

The property’s concept takes its inspiration from a college campus — a rather luxurious, beachfront campus called Lamarck University. The multiple hotel wings are named after academic departments, and the staff runs workshops and classes, such as beer yoga or lantern making.

If you're looking for deals less than 50,000 points

4. St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino

The St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino is a notable property for 50,000 points or less in the Caribbean. Upon landing at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, you’re just 5 miles away from a private beach in St. Kitts. Award nights are usually around 30,000 points.

Five operating restaurants, a spa, a golf club, three pools and a fitness center are at your disposal at this Marriott hotel for a sunny Caribbean retreat.

5. Marriott Cancun Resort

Marriott Cancun Resort, another great Caribbean option for beach lovers, is located 10 miles from the airport: Meaning you can be at the hotel sipping margaritas and tasting tacos shortly after landing. If the property’s 11 on-site restaurants aren’t enough to satisfy your appetite, the surrounding area of Zona Hotelera offers many more dining options.

The hotel’s location right at the shoreline of the Caribbean Sea makes it ideal for a beach getaway. Plus, award nights are just 30,000 to 38,000 points.

How to earn Marriott points quickly

The fastest way to earn Marriott Bonvoy points is by meeting specific spending requirements and earning a welcome bonus on a co-branded credit card. Marriott partners with American Express and Chase who issue co-branded cards, and you can select a product from mid-range to premium options.

For example, there is the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. The card's current welcome bonus is: Earn 3 Free Night Awards (each night valued up to 50,000 points) after spending $3,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card.

Another option is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card. Earn 95,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Terms Apply.

Although these consumer cards earn points on everyday purchases, procuring the welcome offers is the best way to score a huge chunk of points upfront.

​​Other ways to earn Marriott points include:

Completing paid stays at Marriott properties.

Booking corporate meetings or events at Marriott properties.

Booking rental cars with Hertz.

Booking eligible cruises.

Dining at restaurants as part of the Eat Around Town program.

Ordering rides or meals with Uber and Uber Eats.

How to know if you’re getting a good deal on your Marriott points booking

NerdWallet values Marriott Bonvoy points at an average of 0.8 cent each. We calculated this value by comparing actual redemption options when paying with either cash or points.

You know you're getting a good deal when you divide the number of points needed to book by the cash price of the stay and the value is greater than our average (0.8 cent per point). If you do the math and the result is less than that, you might consider paying for your stay in cash and saving your points for a better redemption in the future.

Use the calculator below to determine the value of a particular number of Bonvoy points you have in your account.

If you want to stay at a Marriott hotel for 50,000 points or less

For those looking for a quality hotel without having to shell out a ton of points, these hotels are a good bet. Not only can you redeem Bonvoy points for award nights at these properties, but you can also use free night certificates that come with most co-branded Marriott credit cards. These beachfront, seaside, or close-to-the-water properties can provide plenty of inspiration for your next Marriott award stay.