Every now and then there is a new loyalty program feature that really makes them stop scrolling! The most recent Hilton Honors expansion took place in the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) chain, and at least one hotel in this series is worth the drop Paradise Beach Nevis.

Hilton has added over a dozen new SLH hotels to its available bookings, and so these hotels can now be booked with points and free night certificates. It's a major change to the way SLH properties have functioned in the Hilton system in the past and creates some very cool redemption opportunities. However, Paradise beach Nevis is the one that is outstanding among the rest.

Why Paradise Beach Nevis is so Special

It's a small, personal design, with just 10 beachfront villas on the west coast of the twin-island nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis available on the island of Nevis. That's the one place where larger resorts cannot match, but it is the contents of the standard room type that make this one stand out.

Hilton free night certificates feature a room that is a two bedroom Beach House with two separate king beds, a full kitchen, lounge with dining area and an oversized deck with 15 feet of beach access on stilts. The layout accommodates up to 4 persons and is an outstanding choice for couples traveling together or families seeking a private villa experience without having to pay per person like many four person luxury villas.

For additional guests, there are extra fees to consider; the basic accommodation for two adults with a free night certificate is actually the entire villa. This same house is sold for $2500 to $6500 for the night on cash rates, as the season dictates.

The Award Pricing and Interpretation of the Award

The rate for Paradise Beach Nevis is 250,000 Hilton Honors points per night, which is the highest Hilton rate of any property. However, the calculation will change significantly at this point when it comes to free night certificates: Cards such as the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card offer free night certificates that can be applied here even if the points cost is high.

By deploying a single Aspire free night certificate to Paradise Beach Nevis, you get a two bedroom beachfront villa with a plunge pool that normally costs $2,500 to $6,500. That's the type of certificate redemption value to make the card's annual fee worthwhile, without factoring in any of the Aspire's other perks.

Hilton's "fifth night free" is in effect for award bookings for members who plan for multiple nights. Availability throughout the property is good to excellent now several nights in a row are available for the next year and longer stays are available for those who wish. The nights searched for showed availability for books through many of the calendars, which is quite remarkable for such a unique property.

The Elite Status Program Adds Another Layer

Hilton also partners with SLH properties to provide complimentary continental breakfast for two for Hilton Honors members that hold Gold, Diamond or Diamond Reserve status. Eating breakfast for the main guests is a valuable extra in the Caribbean, at a top-notch beachfront villa.

Assume you've earned Hilton status with a co-branded Hilton/Aspire card or Hilton Surpass card; you get that benefit without even earning a point for your Hilton?

Getting to Nevis

The nearest airport to the property is Vance W. Amory International Airport which is located on Nevis itself about 5 miles away. People traveling to the neighboring island of St Kitts by air will be required to make arrangements to board a boat or ferry to get to Nevis from the more popular airport, Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport. It's an added trip that you have to take into account, but not a big deal for a committed Caribbean traveler.

Nevis has a second story for the American history buff: Alexander Hamilton was born there in the 1750s, and visitors can visit several sites related to his life. It's a history-rich place for a place that's otherwise geared toward relaxation.

Other New SLH Additions Worth Noting

The show-stopper is Paradise Beach Nevis, but the other collection of newly added SLH properties is quite a varied selection of destinations. Now here are some quick looks at other things bookable via Hilton Honors:

• A place that is both beautiful and welcoming.An incredibly lovely and welcoming place.
• Baslow, England's Cavendish Hotel
• Houghton Hotel Johannesburg, South Africa
• Leeu House, Franschhoek, South Africa
• Savoy 1918 Oslo, Norway
• Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland located in Kobe, Japan.
• Tuscany is Italy's famous wine region.Tuscany is the famous wine region of Italy.
• Munduk Cabins by Desa Hay Bali, Indonesia
• A rustic lodge and retreat in Nubra Valley, India.A simple lodge and retreat in Nubra Valley, India.
• Hotel Sanders Copenhagen, Denmark
• The Grand Palace in Brno is located in the Czech Republic.The Grand Palace in Brno is situated in the Czech Republic.
• Ituzaingo, Argentina is home to the Puerto Valle Hotel de Esteros.The Puerto Valle Hotel de Esteros is located in Ituzaingo, Argentina.

Several of these are significant in their own right Hotel Sanders in Copenhagen, and Leeu House in Franschhoek are both well-known amongst luxury boutique hotel enthusiasts but none of them comes close to the structural value of using a free night certificate to buy a night at Paradise Beach Nevis.

The Script is Tightened as the Actors act Before the Time of Availability

Currently, the available awards throughout Paradise Beach Nevis are superb, but the more people know about this redemption opportunity, the more it will be affected. Staggered by a remarkably good points access with a plunge pool villa plan and a standout free night certificate redemption, such a property is undeniably a point and mile tip-off. If your availability seems plentiful now it could be much more limited next quarter.

The advice is to book now rather than waiting, if Nevis fits in with your holiday plans or if it was something you've wanted to do anyway.

The Bottom Line

Hilton Honors has added Paradise Beach Nevis to its on-bookable SLH portfolio, and it's one of the most compelling free night certificate redemptions offered by any hotel loyalty program. The most common room type offered is a 2 bedroom Beach House with a full kitchen, plunge pool, elevated beachfront deck, and can sleep up to 4 and is able to be booked for 1 free Hilton night certificate for $2,500 to $6,500 in cash. Availability is currently very good and has been on offer for multiple nights in a row for much of the year to come. This is probably the best Hilton Aspire cardholder use of the free night certificate, which is a yearly feature of the program.