Top-rated hotels for adventure travel
From sunrise yoga in Hawaii to heli-skiing in Canada to scuba diving in Mexico, incredible experiences await, and these top hotels help you make the most of your adventure vacation.
By Cassandra Brooklyn | September 19, 2025
Whether you're chasing waves, jungle trails, or alpine peaks, securing the perfect launchpad for your adventure vacation can mean the difference between an ordinary trip and an outstanding stay. Being close to the action means you spend more time hiking, biking, diving, skiing, and exploring ruins, and less time sitting in taxis and traffic. With comfortable luxury, thoughtful service, and unbeatable locations, these Hilton hotels combine relaxation and adventure activities into one seamless stay. Here’s where to go for the adventure getaway of a lifetime.
1. Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort
Tulum is a dream for adventure seekers, where ancient Mayan ruins meet pristine Caribbean beaches and lush jungle trails. Swim in sacred cenotes, snorkel in crystal-clear lagoons, or take a day tour to nearby Chichen Itza — one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort offers the ideal base for it all, tucked in a secluded stretch of white sand with easy access to the region’s natural and cultural treasures. Couples will love the privacy and romance of ocean view suites and exclusive Enclave lounges, pools, and wellness classes. Meanwhile, families will appreciate the lively kid-focused activities like face painting, treasure hunts, kite flying, and arts and crafts. With so much to do in Tulum, you’re guaranteed to have a good time — and want to return.
2. Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
With over 8,000 acres (3,237 hectares) of skiable terrain, Whistler is known as the ultimate alpine playground for winter adventure lovers, but year-round outdoor activities abound, including hiking, white water rafting, and golfing next to snow-capped peaks and emerald lakes. Regardless of when you visit, Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa makes an ideal basecamp for adventure vacations, centrally located in Whistler Village and just a short stroll from the Whistler Blackcomb Gondola. The resort's ski, golf, and bike valet also means you’ll spend more time making memories outdoors and less time fussing around with gear. After a day of outdoor adventure, head back to soak in the heated outdoor pools, get cozy in front of in-room fireplaces, or soothe sore muscles with a massage at Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa, the only Royal Javanese Spa in North America.
3. Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Adventure lovers seeking both thrills and tranquility will find their perfect escape in Maui, and there’s no better base than Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Just an hour drive from Haleakalā National Park, the resort is nestled along the golden sands of Wailea Beach, enveloped by 40 acres (16 hectares) of tropical gardens. With direct access to some of Maui’s most spectacular outdoor experiences, adventure tours such as outrigger canoe tours, hiking through volcanic landscapes, and ATV off-roading are easily reserved. The resort also immerses guests in local culture, offering unique experiences like ukulele and hula lessons and cultural tours with the in-house Hawaiian Cultural Ambassador. Don't miss the resort's Wailea Canyon Activity Pool, which boasts six waterfalls, seven waterslides, a lazy river, and more exciting features the whole family will love. Recharge between these unforgettable island adventures with a trip to the award-winning Kilolani Spa, where treatments draw inspiration from the traditional Hawaiian moon calendar.
Cassandra Brooklyn
Cassandra Brooklyn is a freelance writer and guidebook author specializing in travel, accessibility, sustainability, and all things outdoors. Originally hailing from the Midwest, she now lives in New York City but escapes to adventures around the world as often as possible. She's the author of the cycling guidebook, Cuba By Bike, has contributed to multiple guidebooks about Egypt, Portugal, and the United States, and she has bylines in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, National Geographic, Forbes, The Daily Beast, and Lonely Planet, among others.
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