Labor Day Weekend: A Perfect Time for Travel and Relaxation
For over a century, Americans have celebrated Labor Day with parades, picnics, and backyard barbecues. However, 130 years later, the holiday has evolved into more than just the end of summer—it’s also a last chance to hit the open road, hop on a plane, or book a staycation to soak in the warm season’s laid-back vibe and balmy temperatures.
As usual, many hotels in popular summer destinations are rolling out special deals and packages to entice travelers for one last long weekend. Below, we’ve rounded up 12 great Labor Day weekend hotel deals and packages, including beach getaways, city stays, and outdoorsy retreats. These options are perfect for resting and rebooting before hectic school schedules and longer work days settle in.
Unique Getaways for Every Traveler
Midcentury-Modern Flair in Myrtle Beach: Voco — The Shelby Myrtle Beach
In the heart of South Carolina’s Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is known for its buzzy amusement parks and its wide boardwalk. Now, a new hotel is nodding to the popular vacation destination’s 1950s and ’60s heyday. Voco — The Shelby Myrtle Beach, a member of IHG Hotels & Resorts, opened this summer with a design inspired by local legend and renowned hostess Shelby Ann Byrd.
The 241 guest rooms and suites have retro-inspired interiors, ocean views, and thoughtful amenities like La Colombe coffee. To celebrate the opening, the hotel is offering a special “Grand Opening” package that includes a $25 daily food-and-beverage credit and complimentary welcome drinks for two upon arrival. Book Voco — The Shelby Myrtle Beach from $274 or 46,235 IHG One Rewards points per night. The Grand Opening package starts at $289 per night.
Revamped Coastal Resort in America’s Riviera: The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
In time for its 25th anniversary in September, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara has debuted a propertywide renovation that has touched every corner from the private poolside cabanas to the restaurants. Nature and the heritage of the Chumash people inspired the revamp. The “Best of Bacara” package includes a $400 credit per stay to enjoy across the resort. Marriott Bonvoy members can also take advantage of the “Pay for 4, Stay for 5” offer. Book The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara from $868 or 106,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night. The Best of Bacara package starts at $967 a night, with a two-night minimum.
Memorable Family Escape on Maui: Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
A Labor Day weekend visit to the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa is a chance to extend the magic of summer with dips in the lagoon-style pool and sunset s’mores at the fire pits. Families can also snorkel at world-famous Kaanapali Beach, sample more than 30 flavors of shave ice, and learn about Hawaiian culture through an interactive augmented-reality experience. The “Ohana (Family) Package” includes suite accommodations, buffet breakfast for four each day, s’mores kits, daily shave ice for four, and complimentary self-parking. Book the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa from $339 or 48,800 Marriott Bonvoy points per night. The Ohana (Family) Package starts at $536 per night, with a four-night minimum length of stay.
A Variety of Options for Every Traveler
New England’s Best Season: The Mansion at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club
A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the Mansion at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club sits above a private beach in Brewster, Massachusetts, and immerses guests in the beauty of New England during the waning days of summer. The “Savor the Summer” offer (20% off three or more nights in a one-bedroom villa) is available through Aug. 31. Over Labor Day weekend, guests can also book the “Bed, Beds & Brunch” package that includes accommodations, a private guided oyster bed tour, and a $100 brunch credit. Book The Mansion at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club from $385, including resort fees, or 97,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
The Perfect Match for Tennis Lovers: InterContinental New York Barclay
Racquet sports are booming in popularity, making the U.S. Open Tennis Championships a must-see event this year. InterContinental New York Barclay is offering a package tennis enthusiasts will want to snap up. The “Game, Set, Match” package includes upgraded premium accommodations, a tennis-themed welcome amenity, swag, and a make-your-own Honey Deuce cocktail kit. Book InterContinental New York Barclay from $374 or 66,000 IHG One Rewards points per night. The Game, Set, Match package is available Aug. 25 to Sept. 7.
Where City Meets the Beach: The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago
Labor Day weekend in Chicago is packed with things to do, from the annual Chicago Jazz Festival to baseball games at Wrigley Field. The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago is just a few blocks from Oak Street Beach, and travelers can experience both a city stay and a beach vacation with the “Summer Beach” package that includes valet parking for one vehicle, 15% off at Whispers Restaurant and Beach Bar, and a beach kit with everything needed for a full beach day. Book The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago from $313 or 49,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night. The Summer Beach package starts at $344 per night.
Additional Great Options
A New Hotel for Foodies in Nashville: Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch
With 181 guest rooms and suites and restaurants rooted in the Gulch community, Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch is a lively and central new option in Nashville. For Labor Day weekend, the hotel is running a “Final Encore of Summer” room package, offering complimentary valet, a $100 credit toward food and drinks, a surprise welcome amenity, and a waived destination fee. Book Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch from $231 or 120,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
A Relaxing Reset in San Francisco: Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Over Labor Day weekend in San Francisco, the marine layer typically dissipates, resulting in more sun and warmer temperatures. The Hyatt’s “Recharge at Regency” package will help guests relax and reset following busy days exploring the city. The package includes calming lavender honey balm, yoga mats for stretching, and lavender cocktails or mocktails at Eclipse Kitchen & Bar. Book Hyatt Regency San Francisco from $260 or 17,000 World of Hyatt points per night.
A Nature-Filled Getaway in Florida: Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs
While thoughts of Florida conjure images of sandy beaches and warm turquoise waters, the state also offers opportunities to get immersed in the great outdoors. Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs has 45 tiny cabins on 90 private acres. Guests can hike on an on-site trail and explore Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park. Marriott Bonvoy members who book before Dec. 29 will receive 15% off stays of three or more nights as part of the “Members Stay Longer & Save” offer. Book Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs from $215 or 43,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
An Adventurous Desert Vacation: Hyatt Place Moab
Hyatt Place Moab is a launchpad for an adventure-filled long weekend in red rock-speckled Moab, Utah. The hotel has digital check-in and plenty of sought-after desert amenities, like a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and splash pad. Guests fuel up with a complimentary hot breakfast before heading out to explore the town’s two national parks: Arches and Canyonlands. Hyatt guests who register and complete eligible nights at Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, and Hyatt Studios hotels before Sept. 7 will earn up to 16,000 bonus points. Book Hyatt Place Moab from $215 or 20,000 World of Hyatt points per night over Labor Day weekend.
Glamping in the Midwest: The Fields of Michigan by Under Canvas
Next to blueberry fields and woodlands, The Fields of Michigan by Under Canvas outside of South Haven is a peaceful escape perfect for a weekend reset. Since it’s part of World of Hyatt, guests can accrue and use points by staying at the glamping destination with an outdoor pool and activities like complimentary blueberry picking, communal golden hour dinners, and open-air massages beneath the pines. Guests can register by Nov. 28 to earn 15% bonus points back when redeeming points for Under Canvas stays booked and completed by Dec. 1. Book The Fields of Michigan by Under Canvas from $424 or 32,500 World of Hyatt points per night.
A Watery Wellness Retreat: Thesis Hotel Miami, Curio Collection by Hilton
If your ideal Labor Day weekend includes a solo pre-fall reset or a quiet weekend with friends or a significant other, consider booking a wellness retreat. Thesis Hotel Miami is offering a deep dive into wellness over the long weekend with its “Thesis Degree in Wellness” package. In collaboration with the neighboring Hydrology Wellness Center & Spa, the package will offer a “curriculum” of science-backed services, from day passes with access to the sauna, cold plunge, and lounge to a $50 spa credit toward other treatments. Other package perks include upgraded accommodations and daily breakfast. Book the Thesis Hotel Miami from $234 or 67,000 Hilton Honors points per night. The Thesis Degree in Wellness package starts at $304 per night, with a two-night minimum.
