Marriott Bonvoy Moments: redeem points for lounge access at the Australian Open

Heading to Melbourne Park for the tennis this year? If you have Marriott Bonvoy points to spare, you can turn them into lounge access at the Australian Open. This provides entry into the dedicated Marriott Bonvoy Lounge at the venue, serving as a place to relax and soak up the atmosphere.

It’s the latest experience bookable via ‘Marriott Bonvoy Moments’. Happily, the pricing in points is quite accessible. Just 30,000 Marriott Bonvoy points can get you a pass for two to the lounge for an entire day. You just need your own Australian Open tickets for entry to Melbourne Park, making this the perfect upgrade for tennis fans.

Inside the lounge, expect complimentary drinks to start. There are also nibbles curated by award-winning chef Massimo Mele. He’s Culinary Director of Peppina at The Tasman, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Hobart. There’ll also be gratis massage treatments and appearances throughout the tournament by many familiar faces. Marriott tips that this year, you might spot Ash Barty, Katie Boulter, Casey Dellacqua, Mark Philippoussis and Samantha Stosur.

Our partnership with the Australian Open allows us to connect with our members, now measuring 220 million globally, and showcases our leading hospitality offering in a unique way at Australia’s biggest sporting event. This is now our fourth year as Official Hotel Partner of the Australian Open and we know that after a full day taking in all the action around the precinct, some relaxation is in order. With Marriott Bonvoy, guests can enjoy unrivalled experiences matched to their interests, and for passionate tennis fans there’s no better place than a day out at the Australian Open.

– Deb McDiarmid, Marriott International Area Director of Marketing, January 2025

As an alternative to a hotel stay, you can turn Marriott Bonvoy points into lounge access at the tennis.

The lounge mightn’t look this quiet during the day, but it’s an escape from the main public areas.

Enjoy complimentary drinks in the lounge.

Enjoy nibbles throughout the day.

Treatments are complimentary too.

How to use points for access to the Marriott Bonvoy Lounge at the Australian Open

For access to the Marriott Bonvoy Lounge at the Australian Open, you’ll need Marriott Bonvoy points. Fortunately, they’re not too difficult to obtain when making use of popular transferable points programs.

You can get your hands on 30,000 Marriott Bonvoy points when making transfers from a number of programs, including those below.

It’s also possible to convert certain types of airline frequent flyer points into rewards with Marriott Bonvoy. You’ll find a list of eligible programs and applicable transfer rates below. However, this isn’t usually worth doing in large quantities as airline miles generally fetch the greatest value when redeemed on flights, as opposed to any other purpose.

Be mindful as well that ‘Moments experiences are limited,’ advises Marriott. They’re ‘only available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.’ This includes access to the Marriott Bonvoy Lounge at the Australian Open. Marriott is releasing lounge tickets day by say, so you can search for availability and book via the Marriott Bonvoy Moments website.

Be aware too that points transfers to Marriott Bonvoy may not always be processed instantly. If you’re transferring points, check for the conversion timelines applicable to that partner program. And finally, note that every year, Marriott Bonvoy members can only make five Moments bookings each, across all events. That’s one way of spreading the opportunities around!

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