Resorts in Sedona

As a matter of fact, the property opened as the Amara Resort but is now called Amara Boutique Creekside Hotel.

And as its name suggests, Amara is set along the banks of green and tranquil Oak Creek, making it one of the few resorts in Sedona that has a creekside setting.

Amara Sedona is hidden away at the end of a private driveway, downhill from the busy tourist area of Uptown Sedona.

The atmosphere is elegant with a "Zen meets Pottery Barn" look and feel. The buildings surround a central courtyard with a large patio, fire pit, a lawn and a small, saltwater swimming pool and hot tub.

From here you can step down to the wooded edge of Oak Creek for a quiet moment.

We liked our comfortable room even though the bathroom was on the small side and the room had no view or balcony. Some rooms do have views of the creek and the red rocks, however.

Amara Sedona Resort's current restaurant, Hundred Rox, serves California-Italian cuisine in a dining room filled with works by local artists.

The Asian-accented Amara Spa is small but satisfying. Paula loved the soothing and refreshing Elemis facial, which featured Elemis spa products. Read our full Amara Resort review.

Its spectacular location, tucked away in Boynton Canyon and surrounded by wilderness, makes this a unique Sedona resort. Arizona has many resorts but this one has some of the best views. You don't get much closer to red rocks than this.

The buildings are all one story and spread out around the property. Outside, they resemble old adobe casitas.

Inside, the rooms are comfortable, spacious and rustically decorated with rough hewn wood furniture and Southwestern and Native American accents, in keeping with the locale. Plus, every room has a large deck for enjoying the red rock views.

Although Enchantment Sedona has a rugged setting, you'll have every amenity including three restaurants, four pools, tennis and access to hiking and biking in the red rocks and forests around the resort.

Besides the scenery, Enchantment has one of Arizona’s best spas – Mii amo Spa - of all the resorts in Sedona.

Set away from the rest of the Enchantment Resort, Mii amo is a rejuvenating escape offering an amazing variety of treatments from Ayurvedic consultations and chakra-clearing massage to a Sedona clay wrap and a crystal bath.

An indoor and outdoor pool and a fabulous spa cuisine café will make you want to check into one of their spa suites for a Sedona spa vacation. Read our full Enchantment Resort and Mii amo Spa review.

Although this resort in Sedona AZ is set on a hill above Highway 179, it doesn't feel like it's on a busy highway and it is quiet.

The 3-story resort has suite rooms with a separate living area with a sofa bed. Kitchenettes in the rooms make this resort in Sedona a good option for families and extended stay travelers. All rooms have a balcony or patio and a gas fireplace.

Though the Hilton Sedona Resort is not in the heart of Sedona, there's still plenty to do in this neck of the woods.

Hilton Sedona Resort guests can book tee times on the Gary Panks-designed, 18-hole championship golf course at the Sedona Golf Resort next door.

Just 1.5 miles north is the famous Bell Rock Pathway, perfect for hiking, biking and getting up close to Bell Rock, one of Sedona’s most famous vortexes.

Next door is Tequa Plaza, which has a casual café that's good for breakfast, and the much-praised Cucina Rustica, which serves delicious, fine Italian cuisine.

The Village of Oak Creek also has a variety of retail shops, restaurants, mountain bike rental shops and an outlet mall.

Though not fancy, we enjoyed our stay at this casual and laid back Sedona resort. Read our full Hilton Sedona Resort review.