The Best Hilton Resorts for Couples Trips and Beach Getaways

If you're manifesting a luxury hotel stay this year, consider a brand that follows suit. Found around the world, including destinations like the Caribbean and California, the best Hilton resorts offer more than the softest beds. Many are located a stone's throw away from the beach, meaning you can roll out of bed and head to sandy-white shores. Some offer all-inclusive accommodations, including multiple daily meals. A stay at the best Hilton resorts makes planning a proposal trip, a milestone celebration or an anniversary trip a breeze.

Whether you're looking for the best Hilton all-inclusive resorts at your honeymoon destination or one that offers proximity to top events and attractions, we've got you covered. Our 10 best Hilton resorts are perfect for the many romantic getaways you'll enjoy IRL this year.

The Knot's Top 10 Hilton Resorts for 2024

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The best Hilton resort for you depends on your version of a dream vacation. Perhaps you want to stay at the resort or have ideas for grand adventures like attending your first-ever luau. Hilton resorts provide those chances, but there is a long list of them. To help you find your perfect fit, we used customer reviews to curate the best Hilton resorts in Florida, the Caribbean and beyond.

• Best Overall Hilton Resort: Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
• Best Hilton All-Inclusive Resort: Hilton La Romana, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
• Best Hilton Resort for a Honeymoon: The Yucatan Playa del Carmen All-Inclusive Resort
• Best Hilton Beach Resort: Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
• Most Romantic Hilton Location: Hilton Waikoloa Village
• Most Luxurious Hilton Suite: Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
• Best Excursion Options: Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton
• Best Local Food & Drinks: Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort
• Best Hilton Spa Resort: Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa
• Best Hilton Resort for Activities: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Best Hilton Resorts in the Caribbean

Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, Aruba

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What doesn't the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino have? Situated on a powdery white-sand beach (the kind that typically draws couples to the Caribbean in the first place), the resort is home to tropical gardens, glistening waters and palm trees with paradisal views at every turn. A spa has a menu just for couples that includes massages in breezy cabanas for two. The casino and a lounge with nightly entertainment ensure the fun continues after a breathtaking sunset. All told, the numerous amenities and stunning surroundings make this spot one of the best Hilton resorts in the Caribbean.

J.E. Irausquin Blvd 81, Noord, Aruba

4.5 Star Rating | Read Reviews

Hilton La Romana, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort, Dominican Republic

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Whether you're focused on planning a Big Day or are buried at work, mapping out a vacation can feel like another item on your to-do list. All-inclusive takes the stress out of planning—probably a reason why the "all-inclusive revolution" is a 2024 honeymoon and travel trend. Hilton La Romana in Punta Cana is both all-inclusive and adults-only, giving it an air of maturity, intimacy and exclusivity. Nestled on Bayahibe Beach in the Caribbean, the resort has suites with plunge pools, and a spa provides couples massages. Meals, top-shelf spirits, theme parties and nightly entertainment are all part of the package, ensuring nearly 24/7 opportunities to make memories.

Playa Bayahibe, Bayahíbe 23000, Dominican Republic

4.5 Star Rating | Read Reviews

Best Hilton Resorts in Mexico

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

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Located on a private Pacific Ocean beach, Hilton Vallarta Riveria All-Inclusive Resort leans into its surroundings with balconies that give way to glistening water views. One of the best Hilton resorts in Mexico, this all-inclusive spot makes vacation planning a breeze. Meals and snacks at 14 options, live music, group yoga and unlimited drinks and cocktails ensure couples are well-fed, hydrated and occupied throughout the day. For a more refined romantic getaway, couples can opt to stay in the resort's adults-only wing.

Carr Barra De Navidad Km4.5, Zona Hotelera, Sur, 48390 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

4.5 Star Rating | Read Reviews

The Yucatan Playa del Carmen All-Inclusive Resort, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Playa del Carmen

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Simultaneously planning a honeymoon and wedding can feel like a mountain. Turn it into a white-sand molehill with an all-inclusive Hilton resort in the honeymoon destination of Playa del Carmen. The package at The Yucatan Playa del Carmen All-Inclusive Resort, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, includes endless drinks and dining. Plus, couples will have access to a rooftop pool where a DJ spins nightly, so they can keep the dance party going even though their wedding has passed. An upgraded package is truly royal and includes a private beach with a waitperson.

Avenida 1 Norte, Entre 30 Y 32, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico

4.5 Star Rating | Read Reviews

Best Hilton Resorts in Florida

Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort, St. Augustine

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At Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort, guests can taste the local bounty in between trips to the shore. The resort's signature restaurant, Harvest & Reel, serves farm (and shore)-to-table breakfast and dinner. Not surprisingly, there's plenty of seafood to be found on the menu—crab cakes, shrimp and scallops, to name a few. An outdoor pool, complimentary happy hour cocktails, rooms with terraces and direct beach access are among the other perks of staying along these waters.

300 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080

4.5 Star Rating | Read Reviews

Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton

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Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton is a polished, airy hotel. Some rooms offer unparalleled ocean views. But you'll want to leave the room and dip your toes in the sand. Its location in southern Key Largo allows the hotel to provide guests with opportunities to venture out for a day of diving, parasailing and deep-sea fishing. It's also a short drive from the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Of course, relaxing by waterfall pools, hammocks and the resort's private beach are all perfect ways to spend your stay.

97000 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

4.5 Star Rating | Read Reviews

Best Hilton Resorts in California

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa, Carlsbad

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A Pacific coast resort mere steps from the sand, Cape Rey Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa goes heavy on rest and relaxation. The Ocean Crest Spa has seven treatment rooms and uses eco-friendly products for soothing treatments like facials and massages. Afterward, couples can take a dip in the outdoor pool next to a firepit or have a pre-dinner drink in the cocktail lounge. Speaking of dinner, a longe serves locally sourced dishes with a side of oceanfront vistas.

1 Ponto Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011

4.0 Star Rating | Read Reviews

Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Santa Monica

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Vacations can be more than just an endless itinerary of sightseeing. While fun, it can be exhausting. Couples hoping to sleep in and linger in their rooms far past sunrise can consider upgrading to a more luxurious suite. The Penthouse Oceanfront Suite at Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts, fits that bill and then some. Pacific Ocean vistas are simply stunning, and custom cashmere throws are the epitome of cozy. A private terrace is perfect for a morning cup of Joe, and a soaking tub is ideal for settling down each night.

849 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

4.5 Star Rating | Read Reviews

Best Hilton Resorts in Hawaii

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu

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"Never leaving the grounds" doesn't have to mean "doing nothing" (though there's nothing wrong with that). The Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort has an entire activity calendar with something for every couple—think morning yoga or hula classes, mid-day ukelele lessons, and live music at night. Rooftop starlight luau happens Sunday through Thursday, weather permitting. Nearly two dozen dining options, a saltwater lagoon and a spa are other quality ways to spend time in the Aloha state capital.

2005 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815

4.0 Star Rating | Read Reviews

Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa Village

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Hawaii is a quintessential honeymoon destination. Its glistening waters, warm weather and soft sand make it feel more like a genuine paradise. Hilton Waikoloa Village props up this idea. Set on the Kohala Coast, the resort offers views of days of clear blue skies and turquoise waters. Guests will have plenty of opportunities to dive into the surroundings with activities like paddleboarding and kayaking among sea turtles in a pristine lagoon. Lausus and lei-making classes allow couples to experience the state's culture together.

69-425 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738

4.0 Star Rating | Read Reviews