The 10 Best IHG Hotels for Outdoor Adventure, Based on Verified Guest Reviews - September 2026

For powder hounds, this Hachimantai property is the rare ski-resort hotel that lives up to the legend of Japanese snow — guests describe the best powder of their lives and one of the best family ski vacations they've taken in decades on the slopes. Reviewers mention close access to the lifts, free skiing for kids and private and outdoor onsen for the aprés. It's a property where the adventure is the mountain itself, and the famed 'Japow' is what brings guests back season after season.

The perfect weather and “Japow” snow helped make this our best skiing vacation ever, however, the Crowne Plaza played a large part also.

— J TKY, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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The lagoon at Bora Bora is the adventure, and this Le Moana resort hands guests the keys to it — kayaks and paddleboards on easy access, snorkeling that reviewers found surprisingly good right off the property, and a reef across the lagoon worth paddling out to. Guests describe a staff member, Jack, and his team making sure everyone has what they need for a day on the water. It's a property that pairs a dreamlike setting with genuine activity, the kind of place where comfort and adventure sit side by side.

We also easy access to kayaks, paddle boards and snorkeling equipment, as Jack and the team make sure you have what you need to enjoy a day in the water.

— Lopez family, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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Beyond its famous golf, this Fiji InterContinental is an adventure base — guests describe scuba diving, jet skiing, snorkeling on an easily accessed reef and the surf breaking out front, all from a beachfront property with genuinely friendly staff. Reviewers, including families with children across a wide age range, single out the diving and the spectacular beaches. It's a resort where locking up the devices and getting in the water is the whole idea, and the range of activities means nobody in the group runs short of something to do.

Lovely family holiday with four kids ranging in age from 10 to 18- with lots of great activities like scuba diving-special thanks to Cherie and the team for such a great professional experience.

— Louise A, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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Vignette Collection Noku Maldives is an unforgettable island escape for travelers who want outdoor adventure surrounded by natural beauty. Set in Noonu Atoll, the resort places guests close to the reef, turquoise lagoon waters, and dozens of nearby dive sites, making it ideal for snorkeling, diving, kayaking, windsurfing, jet skiing, and sandbank excursions. With direct access to the water, private-villa comfort, and the wild beauty of the Maldives all around, it’s a standout choice for travelers who want their luxury stay to feel active, immersive, and deeply connected to the ocean.

The resort itself is stunning, the snorkeling is fantastic, and the villas are beautiful -- modern, spacious, and perfectly designed for relaxation.

— Sababod, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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On its own private island in the Whitsundays, this InterContinental is an adventure springboard onto one of the world's great natural wonders — guests describe snorkeling at Blue Pearl Bay, island hikes, hobie-cat sailing, kayaking and a helicopter ride over Heart Reef that touched down on Whitehaven Beach. Reviewers describe wallabies wandering the grounds and a setting close to nature and deeply peaceful. It's a property where the Great Barrier Reef is the backyard and the activity list reads like a bucket list.

The boat transfer over to Hayman set the scene perfectly for our Easter Holiday, and the 'island experiences' we had snorkelling at Blue Pearl Bay 2, and our island picnic on Bali Hai were very professionally supervised and overall good value for money.

— Bulls23, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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This Vermont property is a quieter kind of adventure base — a go-to for skiing in winter and a peaceful retreat for nature lovers the rest of the year, with views of wildlife and easy access to the outdoors. Reviewers describe clean, comfortable, quiet rooms, friendly staff and a setting that invites you to relax or get out and explore in equal measure. It's positioned near many of Vermont's great skiing destinations, and guests value it as the kind of place you return to north for the mountains and the calm.

Make this my usual go to for skiing , rooms are clean , comfortable and quiet , staff at the desk is friendly and helpful .

— Skier, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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