When you’ve got a destination like Sedona that’s blessed with nearly two million acres of soaring red rocks, wildflowers, and cacti, nothing’s more thrilling than waking up in a beautiful hotel that opens up to such an arresting view.
Luckily, the array of reasonably priced boutique hotels in Sedona makes it all possible for travelers. Take a look at five of the best ones.
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1. Los Abrigados Resort and Spa
Seated on a prime spot on Highway 179, Los Abrigados Resort and Spa borders Oak Creek, Sedona’s second most famous destination after Grand Canyon. Guests don’t only get to enjoy short treks and fishing at the nearby stream, but also a lovely veranda fronting Sedona’s red monoliths. Buttes can also be seen from the Spanish-inspired courtyard, or from nearby Schnebly Hill Road, where treks and jeep tours start. If shopping or art galleries are your thing, take a leisurely walk to the cobblestone streets of the Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village next door.
2. Poco Diablo Resort
Nothing beats appreciating red rocks while soaking in an outdoor heated pool or hitting from the tee on a nine-hole golf course in peace and quiet. For that, you have Poco Diablo Resort. This 137-room Southwestern property sits in the quieter suburbs of Sedona, a mile away from the stunning Broken Arrow Trail. For up-close rock viewing, take a 7-minute drive south to the Chapel of the Holy Cross, a towering masterpiece nestled on the buttes of Coconino National Forest.
3. Ridge on Sedona Golf Resort
As its name denotes, Ridge on Sedona Golf Resort rests on a beautiful ridge just off the Red Rock Scenic Byway, surrounded by a sprawling high desert landscape. It’s a mere 15-minute drive from the V-Bar-V Heritage Site, one of the biggest and most well-preserved petroglyph sites in Arizona. Majority of the condo-style rooms and suites are on uphill cul-de-sacs, with balconies that serve as vantage points for massive sandstone formations. If you’d rather view them with grilled meat and beer, head to the hilltop picnic and BBQ area. The two heated pools, particularly the second uphill pool, are also excellent for gawking at the desert scenery.
4. Sedona Real Inn and Suites
Fancy tagging your pets along to outdoor adventures? Sedona Real Inn and Suites is the perfect escape. The hotel features tiled desert-themed rooms with doggie snacks, a beautifully landscaped dog friendly park, and an outdoor area for children and dogs. To maximize your stay, take a plunge in the outdoor pool while enjoying a full panorama of white and red rocks set against suburban Sedona.
5. Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa
One of the lavish resorts lining Highway 89A, Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa features a luxury spa and upscale rooms and suites that face Sedona’s magnificent sandstones. Views though are best appreciated from rooms facing north, so book in advance. For a more expansive desert vista, make your way to the firepit-equipped observation deck at the top of the hotel. You may also want to take a drive to the Thunder Mountain Trail and the Boynton Canyon Trail, 5 and 15 minutes away from the hotel, respectively.
