The wow-inducing setting’s the first thing you’ll notice when you rock up at this hotel – and you’ll soon see why its home has been dubbed ‘the most beautiful place in America’. But this is a hotel of contrasts, and the iconic fiery red rocks of Sedona are the backdrop for the shimmering waters of its outdoor pools, and the cool serenity of its spa. Standing like scarlet-clad sentinels, the famous red rocks can be seen as you dine on the poolside terrace at Blue Water Café – and, although it’s mere minutes from the outdoor adventures the scenery promises (and from shops, restaurants, and galleries) the hotel’s loaded with so many attractions you’ll never need to leave its grounds.
Amenities
Tennis
Yoga
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Hot tub
Internet Access
Laundry Service
No Smoking
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Where is it
Fringed by the iconic red rocks of Sedona and near Coconino National Forest, this hotel is by Bell Rock and just minutes from activities like mountain biking, hiking, horse riding, and jeep tours. It is ten minutes from Oak Creek Canyon, a short drive from uptown Sedona and Tlaquepacque Arts and Crafts Village, 13 miles from Slide Rock State Park, and 20 minutes from Montezuma Castle. It’s also an hour and a half from Phoenix and two and a half hours from the Grand Canyon.
Hotel information
221 rooms and suites on 3 floors, all with a cosy fireplace, private balcony or patio, air conditioning, WiFi access, TV, mini fridge, microwave and wet bar, bathrobes and bathroom amenities.
Standard Rooms offer mountain views, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Fire Bowl Rooms feature a fire pit bowl on the private balcony, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Private Fire Bowl Studio Rooms offer views of Sedona's famous red rock, and feature a fire bowl on the private patio, with a separate living area, and 1 pull-down queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.
Suites offer a range of views, and feature a separate living area with sleeper sofa, and bedroom with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-beds, sleeping maximum 6 people.
Whirlpool Suites are the same as above, with the addition of a whirlpool tub in the bedroom.
Please note: Rooms and Suites can be booked with either Mountain or Red Rock View.
ShadowRock Tap + Table (social hub open for all-day dining and drinks, with indoor and outdoor seating). ShadowRock Bar (serving bar bites, drinks and dinner, with regular live music and sports on TV). Blue Water Cafe (poolside dining and drinks - open seasonally). Room service*.
Full calendar of resort activities including live music, sunrise yoga, happy hour, games and events.
Cascades family swimming pool. Poolside cabanas*. Sedona Athletic Club with an adults-only lap pool, fitness centre, pickleball and tennis courts, and outdoor warrior pit - a cross training facility. Fitness and yoga classes. Eforea Spa*. Lawn games including shuffleboard and corn hole. Golf nearby*.
WiFi access (included in resort fee). Self-parking $20 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). Concierge.
This hotel has a resort fee of $36 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change).
Resort fee includes: - Internet access - Fitness centre and spa facility access for 2 - Fitness classes for 2 people - Putting green access including putter and balls - 1-hour pickleball court rental including 4 paddles with balls - Discounted signature spa services - 10% off merchandise in the golf shop. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.
*Denotes local charge
Based on 2129 reviews
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Very run down and overpriced restaurant.
Jun 18, 2025M4384QOjanetr
I really wish I could give this place a higher rating because the staff is nice. The resort is run down though. The pool looks nothing like the pictures. The lounge chairs are old, broken with stained cushions. Really gross! The spa is really run down. I would not use the steam, sauna or shower. Very old. The lap pool and the main pool are…
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I really wish I could give this place a higher rating because the staff is nice. The resort is run down though. The pool looks nothing like the pictures. The lounge chairs are old, broken with stained cushions. Really gross! The spa is really run down. I would not use the steam, sauna or shower. Very old. The lap pool and the main pool are missing tiles all around. Don't be fooled like we were. The restaurant is very over priced and only mediocre. My husband had the $60 strip steak and it was full of fat. They are constantly making substitutions and not informing you. How do you run out of spinach ?
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For Runners and People Who Care about Value...
Jun 9, 2025Erin M
Most of the staff were friendly and helpful, but I am a runner. I always try to find out what safe running routes are around. I like to run on the roads; Sedona is hilly and not everywhere on the way into town has a sidewalk (there are bike lanes, though). The people at the Hilton Honors desk didn't seem to know much about running routes, so I…
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Most of the staff were friendly and helpful, but I am a runner. I always try to find out what safe running routes are around. I like to run on the roads; Sedona is hilly and not everywhere on the way into town has a sidewalk (there are bike lanes, though). The people at the Hilton Honors desk didn't seem to know much about running routes, so I just mapped out a run myself on the local highway. No one mentioned the coyotes. On my first run, I ran into four coyotes (a solo observer, and then a group of three). This is not something I am used to, and it freaked me out, so I kept running. Not much else to do. When I returned to the hotel, I decided to ask the staff if it was normal to be so close to the coyotes and if there was anything I should do or any tips I should know. (Things like, "wave your arms," or "shout" or "they preferred to be ignored," or whatever.) Instead, when I asked what I should do if I saw the coyotes again (which I did, on four separate days) the man at the Honors desk shrugged and said, "Around here, we just carry." Uhhhhh. Okay. Not helpful.
Weirdly, I also learned that this isn't even true. People don't go around just shooting coyotes in Sedona. So, I don't know what that whole thing was about. My Pink Jeep tour guide was pretty irritated when I told her the story of what the man said, and the more I thought about it, the more annoyed I became, too. It was really a totally inappropriate response to a hotel guest. That was the only issue I had with a person at the Hilton. I never saw that guy again. The other issues were cost-related in a felt like was a hefty pricetag for a hotel that is really only okay. The pool is run-down, the bathrooms by the pool are sad, the "games" they say they have for families are missing parts or incomplete sets. The drinks and food are really overpriced (and I am not cheap, but we had a really mediocre lunch at the pool on the Monday we arrived and it cost $180). We never ate there again because Sedona has much better food for the same pricetag or less. And then, the surprise to me was the parking, which felt a bit like a "gotcha." I paid $100 ($20/night) to park at a hotel that is literally situated in a giant parking lot off a main highway, not even remotely walkable to the town (shopping/eating) areas in Sedona. That annoyed me. Why charge for parking when there is truly so much parking available that every room has a view of the parking lots?
If the hotel were in a town where parking is at a premium, I'd get it. I assure you, this is not the case. The Hilton Sedona is actually a parking lot in and of itself.
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Great property and friendly staff
Jun 3, 2025Melissa DChicago, Illinois
We visited from Chicago for a 2-night stay with our two small kids, and we absolutely loved our time at the Hilton Sedona Resort. From the moment we arrived, Maddy went above and beyond—she was incredibly helpful, answering all our questions about the area and giving great tips on what to do (especially since it was raining when we checked in).…
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We visited from Chicago for a 2-night stay with our two small kids, and we absolutely loved our time at the Hilton Sedona Resort. From the moment we arrived, Maddy went above and beyond—she was incredibly helpful, answering all our questions about the area and giving great tips on what to do (especially since it was raining when we checked in). When we had a small issue with our room, she quickly resolved it and moved us without hesitation. Michelle and Michael were also kind and helpful throughout our stay.
A special shoutout to Siren at the bar—she was so patient and welcoming, even with little ones in tow!
The property itself is adorable and feels freshly renovated. The location is ideal, and we loved the bonus of being able to take a golf cart to nearby restaurants. There are plenty of cozy fire pits for chilly desert evenings, and you can even grab s’mores kits to enjoy. The pool setup is perfect for families, with a kid-friendly pool and a separate adult pool.
The entire property was clean, well-maintained, and every staff member we interacted with was genuinely kind and helpful. We’ll definitely be staying here again next time we’re in Sedona!
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The Hilton should do better than this.
May 11, 2025CH058Seattle, Washington
We visited the spa area to attend classes that they provide. We attended Pilates and a stretch class and the fitness center / spa does not have any seating indoors or outside to sit and visit between classes or post workout. Such a disappointment. There was an outdoor patio area that looked like a haphazard storage space. Definitely not what we…
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We visited the spa area to attend classes that they provide. We attended Pilates and a stretch class and the fitness center / spa does not have any seating indoors or outside to sit and visit between classes or post workout. Such a disappointment. There was an outdoor patio area that looked like a haphazard storage space. Definitely not what we expected. A comfortable place to sit and visit would have been quite welcome.
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Highly recommend
May 10, 2025jant910New Orleans, Louisiana
Beautiful scenery. Plenty of activities offered on location such as night sky viewing and live entertainment. Very quiet grounds away from the crowds. On site dining was excellent. Staff were highly helpful and attentive to guests. All around positive experience.
Very run down and overpriced restaurant.
